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A message from Dean Vickers: Confronting racism—the country's systemic, pre-existing condition

2020-06-01T11:17:49-05:00

Written by Selwyn M. Vickers, M.D. Opens in a new window
Original post: UAB School of Medicine Opens in a new window

The news of the recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery have brought forth expressions of deep anguish, fear, sadness, and rage in communities across the nation.

Governor Ivey announces COVID-19 testing, safety programs developed by UAB and the ADPH to support higher ed statewide

2020-06-29T11:45:46-05:00

“We are pleased to provide this new testing service to all public colleges and universities across our state. We appreciate the opportunity to work with Governor Ivey and her team to bring this project forward and help Alabama’s citizens during this unprecedented time.” — ��˿��System ��˿�� Finis St. John

Governor Kay Ivey announced two programs that will provide robust COVID-19 testing and symptom monitoring, as well as notification of exposure to COVID-19, initially to public institutions of higher education.

Governor Ivey commits $50 million to genomic medicine

2020-11-19T09:02:44-06:00

Press Release

University of Alabama System Thanks Governor Kay Ivey — Governor’s $50 Million Commitment to Genomic Medicine/Data Sciences Center is an Investment in Every Alabama Citizen

“We deeply appreciate Governor Kay Ivey’s $50 million commitment to the Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building at UAB,” ��˿�� Finis St. John said today in response to Governor Ivey’s announcement of a $50 million commitment to the project. “This transformational research facility will have a life-changing impact on the citizens of Alabama for generations to come while improving health care delivery around the world.”

Investing in a better tomorrow: State, county, city leaders and donors join UAB to break ground on game-changing new genomics building

2022-04-11T00:00:00-05:00

��˿�� at Birmingham broke ground Monday, April 11, 2022, for the new Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building and the Marnix E. Heersink Institute for Biomedical Innovation Conference Center.

Leading medical experts caution universities that are considering closing

2020-09-02T14:50:20-05:00

For Immediate Release

As university administrators consider their options in responding to the presence of COVID-19 outbreaks on campuses, consensus is building among experts that closing a university and sending students home may increase the public health risk.

UAB Health System Authority to acquire Ascension St. Vincent’s

2024-06-25T15:34:53-05:00

UAB Health System CEO Ferniany talks about the COVID-19 response and the future of health care

2020-04-01T09:17:19-05:00

As the COVID-19 outbreak has intensified in Alabama over the past month, UAB has emerged as one of the state’s most vital institutions in the fight to combat the disease.

UAB Named America's Best Large Employer

2021-02-11T09:17:19-06:00

��˿�� at Birmingham is no ordinary institute of higher education. Not only are its 23,000 employees responsible for the education and well-being of more than 22,000 students, but many have also been tasked with caring for thousands of pandemic-stricken patients.

University of Alabama System Board of Trustees renames Wallace Building at UAB

2021-02-05T12:45:20-06:00

For Immediate Release

On Feb. 5, 2021, the Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama System unanimously approved the renaming of the former George C. Wallace Building on the University of Alabama at Birmingham campus. Effective today, the facility is the Physical Education Building.