UAB Graduate School

💚 The right degree can make all the difference.

For UAB graduate student Samuel Stowe, mentorship, hands-on research, and a passion for improving public health helped shape his graduate school experience and future career goals. His journey highlights the opportunities that graduate education can provide both inside and outside the classroom. Read his story: https://buff.ly/crx5Ve2

🎓 Interested in taking the next step in your academic journey? Join us at the 2026 Summer Graduate School Fair to explore UAB's graduate programs, meet program directors, and learn how a graduate degree can help you achieve your goals.

📅 July 9, 2026
⏰ 11 a.m.– 2 p.m.
📍 Hill Student Center, Ballrooms

Register today: https://buff.ly/YsxwuJB

Interested in gaining the skills and knowledge needed to lead in today's rapidly changing business landscape?

Connect with representatives from the UAB Collat School of Business at the Summer Graduate School Fair, and discover how a graduate business degree can help you achieve your goals.

📅 July 9
🕛️ 11am - 2pm
📍 Hill Student Center, Ballrooms

Secure your spot today by registering: https://buff.ly/YsxwuJB

UAB is here to help you take the next step in your academic journey. 🎓✨

Use this helpful checklist to get ready for our Summer Graduate School Fair! Featuring over 90+ graduate programs from across campus, the Graduate School Fair is a convenient, one-stop opportunity to connect directly with program representatives, ask questions, and learn more about professional development opportunities. To make the most of your time at the fair, you should:

✅ Dress for success
✅ Research the participating programs
✅ Prepare your questions

Don't forget to register and secure your spot for the fair: https://buff.ly/YsxwuJB



UAB - The University of Alabama at Birmingham UAB School of Engineering UAB Collat School of Business UAB School of Health Professions UAB College of Arts & Sciences UAB School of Public Health UAB Heersink School of Medicine UAB School of Optometry UAB School of Education and Human Sciences

💚 What if your passion could become your purpose?

For UAB graduate student Trevor Hamilton, a desire to help others led to a career in public service—one dedicated to creating positive change in communities and improving the lives of those around him. Through graduate education, he gained the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to turn that passion into meaningful impact. Read his full story: https://buff.ly/XwISa8P

Whether you're interested in healthcare, business, engineering, education, public service, research, or another field, a graduate degree can help you take the next step toward your career goals.

🎓 Join us at the 2026 Summer Graduate School Fair to explore UAB's graduate programs, connect with faculty, and discover how an advanced degree can help you build the career you've always envisioned.

📅 July 9, 2026
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Hill Student Center, Ballrooms

Your future starts here! Save your spot for the summer fair by registering today:https://buff.ly/YsxwuJB

🎓 Summer graduates, we've got an important commencement update! 🎓

Due to construction in Bartow Arena, UAB will not host Summer 2026 Commencement ceremonies.

But don't worry—you can still celebrate your achievement by participating in the Fall 2026 Commencement ceremonies! 🍂🎉

✅ Apply to graduate
✅ Register to walk
✅ Get ready to cross the stage and celebrate your hard work!

📣 Registration for Fall Commencement is NOW OPEN! Use the link to register today: https://buff.ly/usX7cK9

🎓 Thinking about grad school? 🎓

Explore how you can advance your career or advance your education at the UAB Summer Graduate School Fair! Representatives from a wide range of UAB graduate programs will participate in the UAB Graduate School Fair, offering prospective and current students the opportunity to explore advanced degree and certificate options across various disciplines. The fair will feature programs from across campus, including STEM, health professions, business, education, arts, and humanities.

🗓 July 9
📍 Hill Student Center, Ballrooms
🕗 11:00am - 2:00pm

Your grad school journey starts here—register today: https://buff.ly/evtaiZ1

Graduates! Applications are now open for the 2026 BBVA Compass Mortgage Financial Services Endowed Scholarship!!🚨 🚨

This scholarship, made possible by the generous support of the UAB National Alumni Society, provides an endowed award of $2,500 to assist one well-deserved UAB graduate student in furthering their education.

The scholarship application and further details can be found online, but hurry—applications close August 7th! Learn more and apply:https://buff.ly/8DUB0hs

UAB College of Arts and Sciences Dean Kecia Thomas, Ph.D., has announced her intention to step down as dean, effective June 30, 2026, in order to focus on her research.

Thomas became the fourth dean of the college in 2020.

“I want to thank Kecia for her leadership and many contributions to the College of Arts and Sciences and UAB during her time as dean,” said Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Janet Woodruff-Borden, Ph.D. “In addition to thoughtfully serving the students, faculty, staff and alumni of the college well, she contributed broadly to UAB’s mission by serving on several institution-wide committees and task forces in support of key priorities.”

During Thomas’ time in CAS, the college revised its curriculum, expanded its degree offerings, added faculty, and opened new, state-of-the-art buildings. More than 30 innovative undergraduate and graduate programs were launched, along with record-breaking years of research funding and groundbreaking philanthropic giving. With approximately 6,000 students, CAS is the largest college within UAB.

"I am very grateful for the privilege of having led the College of Arts and Sciences,” Thomas said. “Ultimately, the excellence of CAS is represented in its members who, regardless of what is going on around them, continue to demonstrate excellence on the stage, in the studio, in the lab and in our classrooms. I look forward to working alongside my colleagues as a faculty member to ensure we maintain our momentum.”

Thomas is a nationally recognized expert in the field of industrial-organizational psychology. An elected Fellow of the American Psychological Association and the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, she has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed publications and several seminal volumes.

Thomas currently serves on Aspire Alliance’s national change team and consults for a wide variety of private and public organizations. She earned her M.S. and Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Pennsylvania State University and is an alumna of several prestigious executive leadership institutes.

An interim dean will be announced soon. A national search for the permanent dean will commence this summer.

✍️ : Jason Gaston UAB College of Arts & Sciences

The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) has named Ellen Antwi-Adjei, OD, MPH, a Vision Science Graduate Program PhD candidate, the recipient of the 2026 Emerging Advocate Award. The honor recognizes ARVO members who have dedicated their careers to advancing eye and vision research through advocacy at all levels.

“To me, advocacy is not peripheral to science — it is essential,” she said. “It ensures that discoveries leave the laboratory and reach those who need them most. Receiving ARVO’s Emerging Advocate Award affirms that the voices of early career scientists are critical in shaping the future of vision research and eye health policy.”

Her current research sits at the intersection of clinical care, public health and translational science, complementing her commitment to equity in eye care. Antwi-Adjei works on the Alabama Screening and Intervention for Glaucoma and eye Health through Telemedicine (ALSIGHT) study, a CDC-funded project comparing telemedicine-based screening with conventional in-person eye exams.

“Within this study, I evaluate portable visual field devices to improve glaucoma detection and monitoring in underserved communities,” Antwi-Adjei said. “Our findings show that telemedicine is a scalable, cost-effective tool for early detection and for improving equitable access to care. Portable perimeters have shown great potential for detecting and monitoring glaucoma in these settings, improving triage and care.”

Antwi-Adjei was formally recognized for her honor at ARVO in May 2026. We are so proud of the extraordinary work our graduates are accomplishing. Read her full story: https://buff.ly/e9nsGp9