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SOUTH HURON – Members of the Kirkton-Woodham Swimming Pool Committee spoke at council’s Feb. 22 meeting about their hope to continue to collaborate with its…

UAB and Samford holding masked commencement at stadiums Pre-pandemic UAB graduation (Source: wbrc) By Cassie Fambro | April 29, 2021 at 10:55 PM CDT - Updated April 29 at 10:55 PM BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - High school graduations may be pivoting back to a more traditional venue, but some local universities are opting to keep theirs outdoors. Samford University started their ceremonies last weekend, holding it at their stadium, and UAB will head to Legion Field Saturday to begin theirs. S...

UAB News The University of Alabama at Birmingham Libraries have added new resource collections focused on African American studies and history. The libraries have added several seminal primary-source collections in support of African American studies, African American history, history, and interdisciplinary fields in the humanities and social sciences to their collections. “I am particularly thrilled to make this announcement in February as we celebrate and honor Black History Month,” sai...

UAB Spring semester starts next week with COVID-19 precautions, testing in place UAB provost on students returning By Josh Gauntt | January 13, 2021 at 10:58 PM CST - Updated January 13 at 10:58 PM BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - UAB’s spring semester starts next Tuesday. It will look much like the fall semester. The university is requiring masks and social distancing in classrooms. There will be a combination of in-person, hybrid and remote learning. COVID-19 testing will also play a big r...

By Matt Windsor UAB News As COVID-19 cases continue to increase in Alabama, the University of Alabama at Birmingham recommends replacing traditional end-of-year, team-building receptions with creative virtual get-togethers and small, distanced gatherings. For safety, virtual meetings are preferred. Unless a documented exception is approved, in-person gatherings are limited to 15 people indoors and 30 people outdoors; social distancing and masking are required in both instances. UAB President ...

UAB President Ray Watts says large, traditional holiday and office parties are not realistic. Author: Matt Windsor (UAB) Updated: 3:23 PM CST December 16, 2020 BIRMINGHAM, Ala — As COVID-19 cases continue to increase in Alabama, the University of Alabama at Birmingham recommends replacing traditional end-of-year, team-building receptions with creative virtual get-togethers and small, distanced gatherings.  For safety, virtual meetings are preferred. Unless a ...

Due to the novel COVID-19 pandemic, traditional holiday parties may look a little different this year. UAB provides six creative alternatives for the 2020 holiday season. Written by: Matt Windsor Media contact: Brianna H...