Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama Case Dixon touts endorsement from anti-vax group in CD6 race Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor? Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama Case Dixon touts endorsement from anti-vax group in CD6 race Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor? Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama Case Dixon touts endorsement from anti-vax group in CD6 race Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor? Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Health / Legislature

Cancer researchers highlight findings, push for funding at Alabama capitol

University scientists and advocates met in Montgomery to showcase biomedical advancements and request lawmakers work to fund research for future life-saving therapies.

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April 1, 2026

Mark Merrick named Dean of UAB School of Health Professions

The university selected the University of Toledo dean to bring his extensive academic leadership experience to the role starting July 1.

March 25, 2026

Tuberville convenes veteran mental health hearing on alternative therapies

Researchers and advocates explored alternative therapies like psychedelics and hyperbaric oxygen for veterans' PTSD and traumatic brain injuries.

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August 25, 2025

American Cancer Society speaks out on threats to Alabama research grants

Proposed federal budget cuts threatened Alabama's cancer research. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network launched a campaign and billboards to fight back.

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August 5, 2025

Birmingham looks to expand gun violence intervention program

The Birmingham VIP2 has seen high rates of success and low rates of incarceration and retaliation among its clients since 2023.

Mary Claire Wooten

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October 9, 2024

Ivey awards $1.3 million in university research grants

The grants are from the Alabama Research and Development Enhancement Fund, a state-funded program created in 2019.

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November 3, 2022

Southern Research breaks ground on new biotech center, campus renovations

The new center is expected to create 150 new jobs at Southern Research and to double the institution’s annual economic impact to $300 million a year.

May 18, 2022

Opinion

UAB is sitting on top of the world

We, in Alabama, have long known the importance and irrefutable excellent reputation of UAB.

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November 30, 2021

ADPH, UAB launch Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control

The new center will provide consultation and support services to boost infectious disease prevention and control efforts across Alabama.

Brandon Moseley

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June 30, 2021

Medical experts: Vaccines safe for children, critical to controlling virus’ spread

COVID-19 is the 10th leading cause of death among minors in the U.S.

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June 2, 2021