LATEST NEWS
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Rubber duck champions, fitness classes, and more inspire wellness at Recstravaganza
On Oct. 26, UAB’s University Recreation (URec) hosted their signature event, Recstravaganza, alongside the second annual Rubber Duck Race! From dance to yoga to conquering the Golden Route, 255 participants explored URec’s offerings.
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Honoring our veterans at the 11th annual wreath laying ceremony, Nov. 10!
UAB Student Affairs and Veteran Services invites you to the 11th annual Wreath Laying Ceremony in honor of Veterans Day. The event will take place Friday, November 10, in the Hill Student Center Ballrooms at 12 p.m.
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Miss UAB Scholarship Competition set for Nov. 11
Mark your calendars for an evening of talent, grace, and scholarship as UAB Student Affairs presents the 2024 Miss UAB Scholarship Competition.
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Y2Blaze: UAB Homecoming begins Oct. 29th!
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) kicks off Homecoming 2023 on Sunday, Oct. 29 - Saturday, Nov. 4.
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Sign up now! 2nd Annual Rubber Ducky Race kicks off Oct. 26
Race to the finish line at Recstravaganza’s 2nd Annual Rubber Ducky Race on October 26. All student organizations and offices are invited to participate in this exciting event. The race will begin at University Recreation’s Leisure RIver at 6:30 p.m.
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Speak up and dance at the Don’t Stay Silent Disco on Oct. 25
Dance like it’s the 90s at this semester’s Don’t Stay Silent Disco! UAB Student Media, Collegiate Recovery Community, Residence Life, and Wellness Promotion are inviting all UAB students to The Underground at Gold Hall on October 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. Grab a pair of headphones, tune into one of the two DJ music mixes, and party like it’s 1999.
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Into the Streets highlights UAB’s unwavering connection to community service
The University of Alabama at Birmingham contributed 688 hours of community service on Saturday, Sept. 9 as part of the 24th annual Into the Streets, a bi-annual event sponsored by the UAB Leadership & Service Council (LSC) under the guidance of the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership.
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UAB Fraternity and Sorority Life to host Hazing Prevention Week; Sept. 25-29
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Fraternity and Sorority Life will participate in National Hazing Prevention Week (NHPW) September 25-29.
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Title IX Training
Dear Student,
At UAB, we are dedicated to cultivating an environment that guarantees the success of our students. Our commitment extends to cultivating a space of safety, respect, and inclusivity for our campus community, both within the classroom and beyond. -
UAB’s Collegiate Recovery Community to host open house on Sept. 12
The Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) is excited to invite students to their open house on Tuesday, September 12 to celebrate Blazer Welcome! From 2 to 6 p.m. participants can enjoy light refreshments as they mix and mingle with the CRC’s current members and staff.
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Blazer Market Route adds new route starting Sept. 9
UAB Transportation and Student Assistance & Support are delighted to announce an additional stop to the Blazer Market Route. Starting September 9, beloved local shop, Hometown Supermarket will be the route’s newest grocery store alongside other stops which include Walmart, Mi Pueblo, and Super Oriental Market.
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Blazers, are you ready to get involved with Into the Streets?!
On Saturday, Sept. 9, the 24th annual Into the Streets will be hosted by the UAB Leadership & Service Council, UAB Student Housing and Residence Life, and Live HealthSmart Alabama.
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Blazers Let’s Talk returns Sept. 5–meet your Counselor in Residence!
You might hear Maya Bailey, one of UAB’s Counselors in Residence, say, “Feelings aren’t facts but it is a fact that you have a feeling.”
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“Let’s Get SexuWELL” provides students free STI and HIV testing
On Wednesday, August 23 from 11 am – 2 pm, Blazers had the opportunity to receive free HIV and STI testing, courtesy of Wellness Promotion’s “Let’s Get SexuWELL” initiative.
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UAB’s Collegiate Recovery Community welcomes Blazers to the Fall 2023 semester
UAB’s Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) invites all students to celebrate Blazer Welcome! At these events, students will be able to connect with peers and learn how the CRC supports Blazers in improving their relationship with substances.
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Blazers Talk Welcome Back Concert with Jeh Jeh Pruitt on Fox 6
Anticipation is mounting as the days inch closer and closer to the Welcome Back Concert presented by UAB Student Affairs featuring T-Pain. Dr. Mary Wallace, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs, and Faiza Mawani, the Blazer Spirit Council Executive Director, recently appeared live on WBRC's Good Day Alabama with Jeh Jeh Pruitt on the Campus Green.
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UAB welcomes Starbucks back to Sterne Library
Blazers excitedly flocked for their coffees and refreshers at the Mervyn H. Sterne Library as they commemorated the grand reopening of its Starbucks location.
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Student Health & Wellness Center welcomes new students on August 22
Come learn about the many services housed at the UAB Student Health & Wellness Center while enjoying games and exploring the tables of various departments and organizations!
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Move-in Days: UAB Residence Hall Welcomes Excited College Students
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is abuzz with excitement as a new academic year begins. The campus is again bustling with activity as students from various backgrounds, eager to embark on their higher education journeys, move into the university's residence halls.
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UAB move-in days start Aug. 16: What you need to know before arriving on campus
Move-in at the University of Alabama at Birmingham begins this week, starting Aug. 16, and excitement is mounting for new and returning students to be on campus for the fall semester. Here are some quick tips for making the move-in process as efficient as possible.