Official account for the School of Public Health at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
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Meet us in San Antonio for #APHA2026! Visit Booth #1734 to connect with the UAB School of Public Health and learn how we’re advancing public health through research, education, and practice. See you at the Expo!
UAB DrPH students are putting preparedness into practice! From hands-on training to mass casualty exercises, see how they’re building the skills to lead during public health emergencies. uab.edu/soph/home/news/news/…
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Thank you, Dr. Pamela Jackson, for inviting @CharlesScribner of @BWRiverkeeper to discuss our @Waterkeeper work with her @uabsoph students!
Congratulations to UAB and global partners on this landmark NIH award! We’re proud of the UAB School of Public Health’s Dr. Jeff Szychowski and DATA CRU, serving as the Data Coordinating Center for this global trial.
uab.edu/medicine/news/global…
Big news from UAB School of Public Health! Our MPH in Environmental Health and MSPH in Environmental Health Sciences programs have earned national EHAC accreditation. Congratulations to our faculty, staff, students, alumni & partners!
uab.edu/soph/home/news/news/…
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💬 "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, DrPH in Biostatistics. 💚 💛
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💬 "My time at UAB has provided me with invaluable opportunities, exceptional mentorship, and experiences that have shaped both my personal and professional growth," - Jamie Holdsambeck, MPH with a Concentration in Health Behavior. 💚
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#uab #graduate #classof2026
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BIG news: UAB is on track to welcome its largest freshman class in university history for the second year in a row — approximately 2,600 students this fall. go.uab.edu/4iEopdi
New UAB research found automated phone counseling helped rural Alabamians become more active, highlighting a promising approach to reducing health disparities.
Read more: uab.edu/news/research-innova…
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UAB School of Public Health retweeted
When is an autistic teen ready to learn to drive? @ChildrensPhila & @uabsoph researchers identified cognitive & motor assessments linked to readiness for an on-road driving evaluation, helping pave the way for guidance for teens, families, & providers. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.…
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UAB School of Public Health retweeted
The UA System Capitol Scholars Program application is open!
Scholars will spend a summer in Washington, D.C., gaining experience in government, policy and advocacy while building a network that lasts beyond graduation: bit.ly/4g1Yf2H
@UofAlabama @UABNews @UAHuntsville
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💬 "My time at UAB has been one of the most meaningful chapters of my life," - Mithun K Acharjee, Class of 2026. 🐉
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#uab #graduate #story #classof2026
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Congrats to the authors of this recent Neurology publication. A strong example of the power of interdisciplinary collaboration and team science! Congrats to the team!
🔗 neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WN…
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🎒 Rishab Samant - "This scholarship not only validates my efforts but also empowers me with the means to continue engaging in initiatives that leverage my professional goals and interests."
🐉 Get your Blaze car tag and support future alums like Rishab
🔗 alumni.uab.edu/car-tag
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🎒 Yazmin Brito - "This scholarship symbolizes opportunity. It allows me to continue my dual master’s and equips me with meaningful tools to contribute to the health sector.
🎓 Graduate School
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Did you know?
UAB co-founded one of the only MS in Global Health degrees jointly offered by a School of Medicine and School of Public Health in the U.S.
Learn more: uab.edu/medicine/globalhealt…
#MSGH #GlobalHealth #MHIGH #HigherEd
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Understanding what health issues are important to people in Alabama helps the ADPH serve everyone better. Please take a few moments to fill out a short survey about health challenges in your community. The deadline is June 12. Here’s the link: tinyurl.com/2f2uhny3.
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After nearly 8 years of leadership, Paul Erwin, M.D., DrPH, has announced plans to retire as dean of the UAB School of Public Health as of Sept. 30, 2026. A nationwide search for the next dean will begin soon. Read more here: uab.edu/reporter/in-the-know…
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Anna Grace Deason never expected that saying “yes” to Friends of Blaze would shape so much of her UAB experience, but over the next three years, she found community, purpose, confidence, and unforgettable memories. go.uab.edu/4toRhYV @HonorsUAB @uabsoph @UAB_Athletics
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UAB School of Public Health retweeted
What an absolute pleasure it has been to learn alongside our #uabmsgh students @McMasterU Thanks for supporting us @uabglobalhealth @uabsoph @uabmedicine @anupamuab @atitapatterns @perwinUAB UAB MS in Global Health💯 Glocal Symposium ‘26!
