UAB School of Health Professions

05/28/2026

A legacy that goes far beyond the classroom!

Dr. David Morris has spent his career empowering students, shaping future health care leaders, and building a culture of service and excellence at UAB. His impact will be felt for generations to come.

For his story, click the link below.

https://www.uab.edu/shp/news/home/students-faculty/david-morris-lasting-legacy-of-empowering-students

05/26/2026

Collaboration is the key🔑

We are so proud of Dr. Sheeler and Kevin Storr for helping spread valuable knowledge for all.

For the story, click the link below.

https://www.uab.edu/reporter/people-of-uab/this-lab-grown-video-series-is-helping-students-at-uab-and-beyond

05/26/2026

Please join us in congratulating Abebaw Yohannes on receiving the American Thoracic Society Pulmonary Rehabilitation Recognition Award.

The award recognizes individuals for their service and contributions to the field of pulmonary rehabilitation and the ATS Assembly on Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and the impact Dr. Yohannes continues to make through his work.

05/21/2026

So proud to recognize Brooklyn Chatman as a recipient of the Adams Denton Sponsored Scholarship for Physical Therapy Clinical Education. This honor reflects her dedication to developing as a clinician. 💪

05/18/2026

Congratulations to NCHPAD Director Dr. James Rimmer for receiving the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (NARRTC)! The award recognizes his work in the field of disability health promotion through exceptional leadership and lasting contributions to the advancement of disability research, practice, and policy, aiming to improve the lives of people living with disabilities.

05/08/2026

Being a Blazer, it’s in our DNA. Congratulations to Genetic Counseling students who walked across the stage at Bartow Arena this past weekend at commencement! We wish them all of the best as they bring their genetic counseling expertise to clinics across the country. Go Blazers!

05/08/2026

In this episode, Daniel Grier, Creative Director and Adaptive Stylist for our recent Every Body Blooms fashion show, reflects on the success and the meaning of this special event.

05/08/2026

05/07/2026

Congrats to Anna Watson on receiving the Robert L. Mason Endowed Scholarship in Physical Therapy. We’re proud of all she’s accomplishing and can’t wait to see what’s next for her. ⭐