UAB Graduate School

09/04/2026

💬 "UAB has been amazing for my life, I am so pleased I have been able to learn from great professors at UAB. I am planning on doing urgent care first for experience and then focusing on dermatology and aesthetics," - Hannah Witherell, DNP in family nurse practitioner. 💚

09/03/2026

🎓 Calling all UAB graduate students! The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition is back, and we have two ways for you to get involved.
1️⃣ COMPETE: Can you explain your research in just 3 minutes? Doctoral and eligible master’s students can compete for cash prizes—including $1,000 for 1st place!
⏳ Deadline to register and submit your PPT draft: Sept. 18
2️⃣ JUDGE: Not competing but want to support? Any UAB faculty, staff, or student can sign up to judge the preliminary (October 8 ) and semifinal (October 23) rounds!

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09/02/2026

💬 "As a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner student, I have been fortunate to learn from exceptional faculty and mentors at UAB. My time at UAB has helped me grow both personally and professionally and has prepared me to become a compassionate and skilled advanced practice provider. The most meaningful aspects of my experience have been the opportunity to learn from nursing leaders and educators who are shaping the future of the profession, specifically my PNP-AC and DNP faculty. Following graduation, I plan to pursue a career as a nurse practitioner in pediatric hematology and oncology," - Emma Gavidia, Class of 2026. 💚 💛

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

🎓️ Brittany L. Witt, PhD, has reached a historic milestone for the Master of Science in Multidisciplinary Biomedical Science (MBS) program, becoming one of the first alumni to earn a PhD after completing the program.

Read the full story: https://buff.ly/p2eJcik

08/28/2026

💬 "UAB has been a wonderful environment for personal and professional growth. There was always someone so to guide, assist, and support any question or direction I came across. The resources and collaborative community at UAB are unmatched and have been invaluable for my transition from the PhD to my postdoc position. The experiences that I have gained in the classroom, the lab, and at university events have all shaped and prepared me for my time beyond UAB, and for that I am incredibly grateful. Blaze on," - Abigail Williamson, PhD in Nutrition Sciences. 🎓 🐉

08/26/2026

💬 "UAB has greatly impacted my life in many ways. I am honored to have completed my bachelor's in psychology, master's in counseling, and now a certificate in clinical mental health. I am continuing the fun through my acceptance into JSU's Counselor Education CMHC (Education Specialist) program. And I will continue to see clients at UAB Psychiatry in the PNES/ FND lab," - Cattiyan Tran , Class of 2026. 💚

08/24/2026

💬 "Pursuing my DrPH in Biostatistics at UAB has certainly not been a linear journey, but every challenge has been outweighed by the support from people here. I am continually grateful for the Department of Biostatistics, where faculty and colleagues have challenged me to grow as a researcher while never losing sight of the public health impact behind the numbers. That same spirit runs through the School of Public Health, whose diversity in people, perspectives, and research is one of its greatest strengths. But honestly, the best part of UAB has been the people.

"Whether in my department, at the Center for AIDS Research, or just walking across campus, I have consistently met warm, welcoming people who have made this journey not just possible, but genuinely enjoyable. After graduation, I plan to continue applying what I have learned here to support HIV/AIDS research and biostatistical work across Alabama and the Deep South," - John Bassler, Class of 2026. 💚 💛

08/21/2026

💬 "Earning my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at UAB has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Through my coursework and internship experiences, I have grown both personally and professionally while developing the skills and confidence to follow the calling the Lord has placed on my life!

"After graduation, I will begin working as an Associate Licensed Counselor at a children and adolescent based private practice while pursuing licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am grateful for the education, mentorship, friendships, and opportunities UAB has provided throughout this journey," - Lily King, Class of 2026. 🎓 🎉