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A clock is surrounded by an arrow in the form of a circle, pointing backward, in this graphic
Published more than a year ago

A pandemic-era exception to UAB vacation accrual policy, originally set to expire Dec. 31, now is extended through 2023.

A UAB nurse wearing a mask and gloves has one hand on the shoulder of a masked clinic participant and her other hand holding a vaccine injection
Published more than a year ago

Many Americans say they want to “make sure the shot is safe” before getting vaccinated. That data is already in, says Paul Goepfert, M.D., and vaccine experts are confident that there won't be long-term side effects.

A clock against a green background is surrounded by a white arrow in a circle, representing a restart
Published more than a year ago

UAB and UAB Medicine employees will be able to keep and roll over any unused personal holidays though June 2022 and get an extra day to celebrate Juneteenth. 

Closeup image of a black-eyed susan, a yellow flower with petals open
Published more than a year ago

Come next summer, migrating monarch butterflies will flutter onto campus, to a new meadow that will provide nutrition and protection for the insect fighting to survive its annual migration period.

A diner takes a photo of a hamburger and fries on a plate in front of them at a restaurant
Published more than a year ago

Discount program can cut hundreds from prices at dozens of area businesses, from car dealers to cellphone service plans and popular restaurants.

Daytime closeup of the restored stained glass window at the UAB Spencer Honors House
Published more than a year ago

One of the most recognizable campus features, the three windows have watched over UAB throughout its five decades. Now, after painstaking restoration, new generations of Blazers can enjoy their beauty for years to come.

A student leans against a table in the newly redesigned Sterne Library ground floor, talking to a fellow student with her back to the camera
Published more than a year ago

The multimillion-dollar commitment has been invested in collections, resources, personnel, physical renovations and other improvements during the past several years.

A woman wearing a bathing suit lies on her back in a pool in this illustration
Published more than a year ago

Internal and external forces are pushing us all to expand our waistlines. But you can overcome them by making smart choices that work in your life, says UAB health behavior expert Kathryn Kaiser, Ph.D. Here’s how.

Closeup of a comedian holding a microphone and pointing at the viewer
Published more than a year ago

So three students and their instructor, Health Behavior Chair Kevin Fontaine, Ph.D., walk into a class — and explain why an Honors College seminar on comedy and well-being is such a hit.    

Pink, green and yellow strands, possibly result neurons, form the shape of a human brain in this illustration
Published more than a year ago

A new discipline sits at the intersection of neuroscience and engineering, where lessons learned from circuits, networks and chips are combined with the latest findings on brain circuitry.

A child and a puppy touch noses in this stock photo
Published more than a year ago

In addition to health, dental and vision benefits, UAB employees also will have the option to select insurance to cover accidents and identity theft and/ or participate in a pet-care discount program during open enrollment.

A padlock sits in front of a file folder in this illustration
Published more than a year ago

Access to personal information in the Electronic Phonebook at uab.edu/directory will be password-protected, effective immediately. All faculty, staff and students will need to log in with a BlazerID to search or access that information. Information for units and entities will not require a login.

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