UAB School of Public Health

05/01/2026

UAB School of Public Health is on the line…Keep watching to see who’s on the other side!

Huge congratulations to our graduates! Your hard work and dedication have led you to this moment, well done! And Go Blazers!

05/01/2026

We loved celebrating our senior public health graduates at this year’s Senior Sunset, hosted by UAB’s National Alumni Society. Congratulations on your graduation—we’re so proud of you!
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04/30/2026

Congratulations to our SOPH graduates who were recognized at last week’s Spring Doctoral Hooding Ceremony! Your dedication, resilience, and passion for public health inspire us all—we’re so proud of you!

A special recognition to Dr. Bertha Hidalgo, Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Associate Dean for Access and Engagement, who served as the mace carrier and delivered the keynote address.

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04/29/2026

At the UAB School of Public Health, finding your people can be just as important as finding your path.

In this feature, Anna Grace Deason, a public health student, reflects on how community, mentorship, and getting involved helped her discover her purpose and make the most of her UAB experience. We’re proud to be part of a campus that supports students both inside and outside the classroom.

Congratulations, Anna Grace, and best wishes as you take your next steps as a Blazer alum!

Graduate found her people and her purpose at UAB

04/28/2026

Congratulations to our MSPH in Industrial Hygiene students who successfully defended their master’s theses this past month!

• Kabe Fetner: Evaluation of Occupational Exposure to Noise and Respirable Particulate Matter in Dentistry
• Christopher White: Investigation of Air Emissions Associated with a Local Composites Company
• Makayla Baker: Potential Noise Exposure During Post-Trip Inspection Among Commercial Freight Truck Operators
• Eli O’Connor: Investigation of the Noise Reduction Performance of a Commercial Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) Device
• Neha Alwani: Evaluating the Service Life of a Respirator Cartridge When Exposed to Various Volatile Organic Compounds

We’re proud of your hard work and contributions to protecting worker health and safety!

04/24/2026

We’re proud to celebrate UAB students selected for the Barry Goldwater Scholarship—the nation’s most prestigious undergraduate award in math and science.

Among them are two exceptional public health scholars making an impact at the intersection of research and practice:

Rishab Samant, a Cancer Biology major and MPH student in Public Health, is advancing research in Dr. Jason Warram’s lab and plans to pursue an MD/PhD. His work focuses on theranostics, combining therapy and diagnostics, to improve precision, image-guided cancer surgery.

Neha Singaravelan, also pursuing Cancer Biology and an MPH in Public Health, conducts research in Dr. Trygve Tollefsbol’s lab. She plans to pursue an MD/PhD and aims to develop predictive, combinatorial cancer treatments while exploring epigenetic pathways.

This national recognition reflects their talent, dedication, and the strength of undergraduate research and mentorship at UAB.

Congratulations to these outstanding students and their mentors on this well-earned honor!

04/21/2026

Join us for a seminar with Timothy Layton, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the University of Virginia’s Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy.

Dr. Layton’s research focuses on health insurance markets and the design of social insurance programs, with an emphasis on adverse selection, market performance, and improving coverage for low‑income and vulnerable populations.

04/21/2026

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 20th annual UAB Alumni Scholarship Run this past weekend! We’re proud to celebrate these SOPH faculty and staff members who showed up strong and represented our school so well!

04/15/2026

UAB has received federal funding to establish a Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health, joining only 13 centers nationwide supported by HRSA. This new center will train future leaders, strengthen research, and improve health outcomes for women, children, and families across Alabama and beyond.

Learn more: https://www.uab.edu/news/campus-community/uab-receives-federal-funding-to-establish-center-of-excellence-in-maternal-and-child-health

Pictured here: UAB faculty and staff at the Annual MCH Public Health Training Programs Grantee Meeting in New Orleans

04/14/2026

The UAB School of Public Health hosted its annual Scholarship Luncheon on March 26th, recognizing our student scholarship recipients and the outstanding donors who make these scholarships possible. The luncheon included remarks from alumna Dr. Keisha Callins and alumnus Dr. Kayvon Modjarrad, a moderated panel discussion with current students, and recognition of several newly endowed scholarships. Special thanks to all who were able to attend and honor our students and donors.

04/13/2026

The UAB School of Public Health is proud to host the Glenwood Endowed Lecture Series.

Join us for a keynote from Joanne Gerensek, Ph.D., on improving outcomes through interprofessional collaboration.

April 23 | UAB Alumni House
Free registration + CEUs available
Register by April 16: glenwood.org/2026lecture

04/13/2026

Two great opportunities this week you won’t want to miss!

Join us for two engaging sessions with Dr. Denys Lau, Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Public Health, as he shares insights on publishing in public health and his journey in the field.

Whether you’re new to research or ready to submit your work, this is a great chance to learn, ask questions, and gain insider tips.

Come for one or stay for both—we hope to see you there!