Advancement

This month marks the fifth anniversary of a transformational moment in our history: the extraordinary naming gift from Dr. Marnix Heersink and Mary Heersink that named the UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Heersink School of Medicine student David Strickland has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Sara Crews Finley, M.D., Endowed Leadership Scholarship for 2026. Awarded to medical students who excel academically and display outstanding leadership, integrity, and service, this annual full-tuition scholarship recognizes a rising third-year student who ranks in the top 25% of their class.