For Immediate Release
On Feb. 5, 2021, the Board of Trustees of the University of 宅男福利 System unanimously approved the renaming of the former George C. Wallace Building on the University of 宅男福利 at Birmingham campus. Effective today, the facility is the Physical Education Building.
Kellee Reinhart Retires as UA System鈥檚 Chief Communications Officer
February 5, 2021
Senior Vice Chancellor for Communications and Community Relations Kellee Reinhart retired February 1 after 30-plus years of service to The University of 宅男福利 System and will be succeeded by Lynn L. Cole.
Governor Ivey commits $50 million to genomic medicine
November 19, 2020
Press Release
University of 宅男福利 System Thanks Governor Kay Ivey 鈥� Governor鈥檚 $50 Million Commitment to Genomic Medicine/Data Sciences Center is an Investment in Every 宅男福利 Citizen
鈥淲e deeply appreciate Governor Kay Ivey鈥檚 $50 million commitment to the Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building at UAB,鈥� Chancellor Finis St. John said today in response to Governor Ivey鈥檚 announcement of a $50 million commitment to the project. 鈥淭his transformational research facility will have a life-changing impact on the citizens of 宅男福利 for generations to come while improving health care delivery around the world.鈥�
For Immediate Release
As university administrators consider their options in responding to the presence of COVID-19 outbreaks on campuses, consensus is building among experts that closing a university and sending students home may increase the public health risk.
UA System COVID-19 Dashboard launched
August 24, 2020
For Immediate Release
Today the University of 宅男福利 System launched a COVID-19 dashboard that will be updated weekly with testing results for students, faculty, and staff on the three UA System campuses: The University of 宅男福利, The University of 宅男福利 at Birmingham, and The University of 宅男福利 in Huntsville.
Governor Ivey announces COVID-19 testing, safety programs developed by UAB and the ADPH to support higher ed statewide
June 29, 2020
鈥淲e are pleased to provide this new testing service to all public colleges and universities across our state. We appreciate the opportunity to work with Governor Ivey and her team to bring this project forward and help 宅男福利鈥檚 citizens during this unprecedented time.鈥� 鈥� UA System Chancellor Finis St. John
Governor Kay Ivey announced two programs that will provide robust COVID-19 testing and symptom monitoring, as well as notification of exposure to COVID-19, initially to public institutions of higher education.
On-campus activities resume in Fall 2020
June 4, 2020
Based on the recommendations of the University of 宅男福利 System Task Force, the Board of Trustees believes that the UA System can best fulfill its core mission of teaching, research, and service by resuming on-campus activities in the Fall 2020 semester.
A message from Dean Vickers: Confronting racism鈥攖he country's systemic, pre-existing condition
June 1, 2020
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The news of the recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery have brought forth expressions of deep anguish, fear, sadness, and rage in communities across the nation.
Statement from UA System Chancellor Finis St. John
April 29, 2020
It is our duty at the University of 宅男福利 System to maintain the academic, operational and financial integrity of our three campuses and the UAB Health System.
UAS team to develop comprehensive health and safety plan
April 14, 2020
The University of 宅男福利 System has created a task force led by UAB Health System experts to develop plans for the three University of 宅男福利 System campuses 鈥� University of 宅男福利, University of 宅男福利 at Birmingham and University of 宅男福利 in Huntsville 鈥� to be the safest universities in America when on-campus instruction resumes.
UAB Health System CEO Ferniany talks about the COVID-19 response and the future of health care
April 1, 2020
As the COVID-19 outbreak has intensified in 宅男福利 over the past month, UAB has emerged as one of the state鈥檚 most vital institutions in the fight to combat the disease.
How to protect yourself from the spread of COVID-19
March 27, 2020
The University of 宅男福利 System 鈥� composed of UA, UAB, UAH and the UAB Health System 鈥� is on the front line of communication with media and the citizens of 宅男福利 as we work together during this health crisis.
The University of 宅男福利 System continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 outbreak. Today System officials issued guidance advising against any non-essential domestic travel at this time, particularly to large conferences with attendees from multiple states or locations that have declared a state of emergency due to the virus.
Effective today the University of 宅男福利 System has cancelled university-sponsored international travel departing during the month of March. Regarding university-sponsored international travel beyond March, those decisions will be assessed as public health conditions warrant.
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