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UAB supports transfer students with tools for academic and career success

UAB offers transfer students a comprehensive range of services and resources to help them achieve their goals on and off campus.From one-on-one advising to competitive scholarships and campus-wide support services, the University of Alabama at Birmingham is committed to helping transfer students by offering resources tailored to their needs and focused on guiding them to success.
Academic support and tutoring Academic help centers can be found across UAB’s campus and are available to all studen...

UAB professor builds user-friendly tool to spot hidden AI security threats

Xi Li, Ph.D.Chatbots and other artificial intelligence tools are becoming more common in daily life. They help answer questions, offer advice, and even help in fields like finance and health care. But what if those systems are secretly hiding dangerous messages?
Xi Li, Ph.D., professor of computer science at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, is helping lead the way in making AI tools ethical, secure and focused on the public good. Her new research offers an easy way for everyday users to...

How to identify and avoid exposure to poisonous plants this summer

As temperatures rise, many people may start to spend more time outdoors. Experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham say it is important to be able to identify, avoid and treat reactions from poisonous plants.
Stacy Marshall, M.D., assistant professor in the UAB Department of Emergency Medicine, shared how to prevent contact with poisonous plants, what to do if exposure occurs and how these reactions are treated.
Identification of most common poisonous plants
The three most common type...

UAB to celebrate student achievement at upcoming 2025 Summer Research Expo

UAB undergraduate research will be showcased at the summer 2025 expo. The University of Alabama at Birmingham will host its summer 2025 Service Learning and Undergraduate Research Expo from July 23-24.
The expo is held every semester and is a celebration of excellence in research, creative activity and scholarship. It highlights the academic endeavors of undergraduate students and allows them the opportunity to present research findings, receive feedback, and exchange experiences and ideas amon...

Do not wait for the warning: Prepare now for hurricane season

Experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham encourage everyone to prepare early for severe weather, including hurricane season. From creating an evacuation plan to packing a “go bag,” early preparation can make a lifesaving difference when a storm strikes.
Dag Shapshak, M.D., associate professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine, and Eddie Coar, director of Emergency Management, at UAB explain how to prepare for hurricane season.
“The most important step is to plan ahead,” Shapsha...

UAB set to host WE CARE Nursing Conference 2025 on Oct. 24

The WE CARE Nursing Conference 2025 will be held at the University of Alabama at Birmingham on Friday, Oct. 24, at the UAB National Alumni Society House, 1301 10th Ave. South, Birmingham.
The WE CARE Nursing Conference is a one-day event open to all Alabama advanced practice providers, nurses and nursing students. The conference will feature award-winning speakers, vendors from across the state, and opportunities for participants to network with nursing professionals and peers.
Participants ca...