UAB College of Arts & Sciences

UAB College of Arts & Sciences The official account of the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Learn more at https://www.uab.edu/cas

We are the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Our 19 departments—home to over 300 faculty and more than 40 baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees—make us the largest academic unit at UAB. We are home to research centers, community outreach initiatives, and interdisciplinary programs. Our mission is clear: to ensure that each student leaves UAB wit

h the knowledge and tools to succeed in an expanding and increasingly connected world. The College is home to the natural sciences and mathematics, arts and humanities, and social and behavioral sciences. In addition, we offer a range of interdisciplinary programs, including five shared programs with the Heersink School of Medicine, a degree in human rights, and more.

Christopher Henrich, Ph.D., chair of the UAB Department of Psychology, and his former student, Amanda Thompson, Ph.D., a...
06/02/2026

Christopher Henrich, Ph.D., chair of the UAB Department of Psychology, and his former student, Amanda Thompson, Ph.D., are winners of the National Institutes of Health Replication Prize. As a Replication Idea Winner, Dr. Henrich successfully identified a high-impact area of research in critical need of replication studies. Congratulations, Blazer!

Read more about their replication idea here: https://commonfund.nih.gov/replication-initiative/news/announcing-winners-nih-replication-prize-shaping-future-rigorous

05/29/2026

It's not too late to register for the UAB Summer Percussion Camp, taking place June 23-27! This camp is open to rising 8th-12th grade students with an interest in percussion instruments. Find more information here:

UAB Bands allows students to participate in a variety of musical ensembles, including UAB Marching Blazers, Symphony Band, UAB Percussion, Wind Symphony, and more.

05/28/2026

Performed by Gene Fambrough (marimba) and the UAB Percussion Ensemble (Will Authement, Maggie Beasley, Tyler Carroll, Beck Dalton, James Davis, Charlie Willi...

UAB’s new interdisciplinary Rocketry Club has reached an impressive milestone! Guided by faculty advisor Cheng-Chien Che...
05/27/2026

UAB’s new interdisciplinary Rocketry Club has reached an impressive milestone! Guided by faculty advisor Cheng-Chien Chen, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Physics, and rocketry mentor Caleb Knight, a Physics Ph.D. student, the team successfully launched and recovered their Vulcan I rocket at NASA’s highly-competitive Student Launch Challenge last month.

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In its first year, the Rocketry Club at UAB sticks the landing

The UAB Center for Community Outreach Development (CORD) partnered with Auburn University’s GEAR UP Achieve program to p...
05/22/2026

The UAB Center for Community Outreach Development (CORD) partnered with Auburn University’s GEAR UP Achieve program to provide immersive science experiences for high schoolers statewide. Activities included a discussion with current UAB students, hands-on lab activity, and tour of UAB’s campus to explore future opportunities in science, technology, and higher education. Learn more about CORD’s programs and offerings at uab.edu/cord.

Titusville's Sacred Space Garden provides free fresh produce in an area with limited access to grocery stores. Now, stud...
05/21/2026

Titusville's Sacred Space Garden provides free fresh produce in an area with limited access to grocery stores. Now, students from UAB Institute for Human Rights are partnering with the garden to expand its reach and strengthen its future—building a website, developing a marketing plan, and conducting community‑based research on food and green space access.

Read more: https://www.uab.edu/news/campus-community/community-garden-to-support-food-access-in-titusville-hopes-to-thrive-with-uab-student-partnership

Karlene Ball, Ph.D., professor in the UAB Department of Psychology, is a principal investigator on new research demonstr...
05/19/2026

Karlene Ball, Ph.D., professor in the UAB Department of Psychology, is a principal investigator on new research demonstrating that one type of cognitive training can significantly reduce the long-term risk of Alzheimer’s and related dementias.

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Study shows brain training can reduce Alzheimer’s and dementia risk by 25 percent

This spring, students in UAB’s PRCA/PRSSA chapter, housed in the UAB Department of Communication Studies, earned 35 awar...
05/15/2026

This spring, students in UAB’s PRCA/PRSSA chapter, housed in the UAB Department of Communication Studies, earned 35 awards at the Public Relations Council of Alabama conference, along with two honors from the Alabama chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. Judged by industry professionals, the award-winning work underscores the program’s strong focus on hands-on experience, professional development, and meaningful networking opportunities.

Read more: https://www.uab.edu/news/campus-community/uab-public-relations-students-recognized-with-multiple-state-awards

05/14/2026
On Tuesday, the CAS community enjoyed its annual CAS at Regions Field event as the UAB men's baseball team battled again...
05/08/2026

On Tuesday, the CAS community enjoyed its annual CAS at Regions Field event as the UAB men's baseball team battled against the Auburn Tigers. Click through the photos to check out moments during the game. ⚾️

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