UAB College of Arts & Sciences

09/03/2026

“Patriots Before Revolution: The Rise of Party Politics in the British Atlantic, 1714-1763,” the new book from Amy Watson, Ph.D., assistant professor in the UAB Department of History, was recently named a finalist for the prestigious 2026 George Washington Prize. The George Washington Prize celebrates the year’s best works on the founding of the nation.

Go, Blazer!

Watson’s book, “Patriots Before Revolution,” nominated for prestigious George Washington Prize

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

These Blazers are going places🚀 Four undergraduate students from CAS have been awarded NASA Alabama Space Grant Consortium (ASGC) scholarships, and one CAS graduate student has been honored as a fellow. Congrats, Blazers!

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UAB students honored by NASA Alabama Space Grant Consortium

08/27/2026

A new study led by Stephanie Wilson, Ph.D., assistant professor in the UAB Department of Psychology, found that happy marriages may be associated with slower biological aging, but only when couples also maintain healthy habits such as regular physical activity, quality sleep and nutritious diets. Researchers found that marital happiness alone was not sufficient to promote healthy aging.

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A happy marriage may slow or speed biological aging depending on shared health habits

08/14/2026

Congratulations to Lourdes Sánchez-López, Ph.D., on being named the chair of the UAB Department of World Languages and Literatures!

"It is an honor and a privilege to serve my department of 25 years in this capacity,” said Sánchez-López. “I am grateful for the opportunity to work with my colleagues everyday as we collectively build an exciting future for us and for our incredible students through innovative initiatives and shared goals.”

Read the full announcement: https://go.uab.edu/3Svozct

08/13/2026

Navigating smartphones, tablets, and social media can be daunting for parents of young teens. Amber Wagner, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, offers practical guidance on how to safely introduce children to technology.

How to safely introduce technology to a tween

08/12/2026

CAS programs like graphic design, mathematics and public relations are connecting classroom learning to career pathways, reflecting the College's commitment to further embedding workforce development across academic programs.

Through updated courses and curricula, CAS is helping students build skills that align with today's workforce while maintaining a strong foundation in the liberal arts.

Read more about this work: https://go.uab.edu/3UtFxsa

(Pictured: Students in the Advanced Graphic Design course in the UAB Department of Art & Art History tour a local advertising agency, gaining firsthand exposure to the industry and potential career paths.)

07/31/2026

Chemistry Bridge gives rising high school students a chance to experience university-level chemistry through exciting, hands-on lab demonstrations, including colorful and high-energy reactions!

Colored Flames: Cotton balls are soaked in solutions of different salts, burning different colors depending on the metal cation in the salt.

Alcohol Cannon: Isopropyl alcohol is combusted, causing a reaction that launches a ball from a PVC cannon.

Flaming Gummy Bear: The sucrose in a gummy bear becomes the fuel for a dramatic combustion reaction that releases an impressive amount of energy.

Universal Indicator & Dry Ice: Adding dry ice (solid carbon dioxide) to a universal indicator mixed with water or a solution of sodium hydroxide will change the acidity, causing it to change color over time.

07/29/2026

What does it take to become an attorney? UAB Pre-Law's Journey to Attorney Summer Camp gave high school students an immersive introduction to the legal profession. During the week-long program, students learned from legal professionals, developed essential trial advocacy skills, and examined a historic case before putting their knowledge into action with a mock trial reenactment in the Birmingham School of Law courtroom.

07/27/2026

A great Summer Expo with the UAB Office of Service Learning and Undergraduate Research 🎉 The Expo celebrates excellence in research, creative activity and scholarship by showcasing the incredible work of UAB undergraduates. Our CAS students summed up their research projects in just three words. Check out what they had to say!