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UAB $5. 3 M grant offers new approach to reducing opioid deaths
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (496+ words) Karen Cropsey, Psy. D. and Emma Kay, Ph. D. Researchers at the'University of Alabama at Birmingham'hope to prevent substance use overdoses and deaths through an affordable solution using the six-year $5. 3 million grant from the'National Institutes of Health's'National Institute on Drug Abuse. Emma…...
Rockers, drivers and more: UAB employees are wanted to volunteer at UAB Hospital
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (502+ words) A Helping Hands volunteer rocks an infant in the UAB NICU. UAB Hospital has more than 500 volunteers, with another 100 or so high school students joining in the summer, says Volunteer Services Coordinator Jodie Herrin. That is a large number, and…...
Art Play's "Whimsical Wednesdays' feature weekly workshops inspired by "Bridgerton'
1+ week, 6+ day ago (260+ words) The University of Alabama at Birmingham Find a pleasant diversion this summer and learn to create stationery, iced cookies, calligraphy, needlework and watercolor postcards in this new series that teaches refined skills in two hours. Learn an elegant art skill…...
UAB Libraries share AI resources, skills with Alabama's K-12 educators | UAB News
2+ week, 3+ day ago (481+ words) A participant looks at the workshop digital literacy materials and tools on her phone and laptop. As artificial intelligence tools become more available, teachers need to know when it is appropriate and how to use them. That is why faculty…...
Balancing career and classroom: One UAB employee's path to a graduate degree
3+ week, 3+ hour ago (701+ words) When Chanah Fallin completed her undergraduate degree, she chose a path less traveled. While many of her classmates moved directly into graduate programs, Fallin knew she wanted to continue her education eventually, but not right away. Instead, she set out…...
Health Policy Initiative
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (639+ words) The UAB School of Nursing Health Policy Initiative has six strategic areas of focus: Criteria for selection of Fellows includes documentation of leadership activities, previous experience in policy and advocacy, as well as the number and quality of the outcomes…...
Research offers practical strategies for reintroducing formerly incarcerated individuals into the workforce
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (275+ words) Allen Gorman, Ph. D. Approximately600, 000 individualsare released from prisons in the United States each year, and many face overwhelming barriers to employment. According to the U. S. Department of Justice, 95 percent of incarcerated individuals would be released at some point, and they will require…...
Student Success Summit gathering explores ways to enhance UAB experience
1+ year, 1+ week ago (332+ words) The fifth UAB Student Success Summit gathered more than 200 faculty and staff at the Hill Student Center on May 14 to discuss preliminary plans developed as part of the university's SUCCESS Initiative. SUCCESS " which stands for Strategic and Unifying Campus Collaboration…...
Mentoring and Reflective Professional Practice Certificate
11+ mon, 3+ day ago (286+ words) The'Mentoring and Reflective Professional Practice'certificate is designed to provide students with opportunities to build strong mentoring and reflective professional practice skills while exploring what it takes to be a mentoring leader. The certificate offers courses in mentoring, leadership, communication skills,…...
Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine May 2025 Education News
1+ year, 1+ week ago (277+ words) The Residency Graduation Banquet will be held at The Club on May 30 to honor our 21 physicians completing their four years of anesthesiology residency. We honor their outstanding commitment to the. .. The following are monthly updates from the UAB Department of…...