UAB Graduate School & Global Affairs

👋Meet our UAB Graduate School & Global Affairs (GSGA) Program Director I, Jacob Nance. 🐲Jacob manages the #HR and #Finance operations for various programs within GSGA. He shares, “Things are ever changing at UAB, so there is always something new to learn. I love problem-solving and the complexity of systems and processes at UAB keeps me on my toes.” 🐉Jacob also serves as Program Manager for PREP Scholars - which equips program candidates with experience and professional development skills needed to succeed in a one-or two-year post baccalaureate program. 🌟Throughout his career, Jacob has worn many hats in various roles and has gained a unique combination of skills, “I am adept with technology, communication, graphic design, web design, photography, UAB processes and most things computer related. I love problem solving and tweaking already-existing documents and processes to make them even better.” 🎓His greatest educational accomplishment is, “Earning a master’s degree in communication management from UAB and teaching Public Speaking for my graduate program has been my biggest educational accomplishment.” 💚With success comes the team that help support you – family! He shares, “I’m grateful for my parents and my friends – they have always been supportive of me and my life decisions. It was challenging growing up in a small, conservative (at the time) town in the 90’s, but my friends and family got me through the most difficult of those times. Also, I couldn’t do this crazy thing we call life without the love and support of my husband. He’s my ride-or-die; the Thelma to my Louise; my rock.” 💚 😇In his spare time, Jacob enjoys playing video games, and cooking for his husband and two pets: Craven and Ludo. 🤩Fun Fact: Jacob and his husband own a full-service salon in Hoover! #MeetGSGATeam #GSGA #UAB

🐲Blazers, enjoy the last days of summer with an afternoon of fun and games at Legacy Family Day on Sunday, August 11. ☀️For the third year, Blaze and the NAS invite UAB alumni — and their little Blazers — to take part in family-friendly activities on the UAB Campus Green. 🌻From 3-5 p.m., play yard games and enjoy water slides plus free access to the UAB Rec Center Pool, complete with mini-Olympic races and a rubber duckie race. Meet and have a photo with Blaze, take a shot at soaking UAB celebrities in a dunk tank, and cool off with shaved ice and other snacks. 😎Get the ticket here: https://lnkd.in/e2WNTCKd

👋Meet Caitlin Shackelford, our UAB Graduate School & Global Affairs (GSGA) Admissions Program Coordinator II. 🐲Caitlin has been a valuable member of GSGA admissions team for the past 5 years. During her tenure, she says, “I’ve been promoted three times, gotten married, earned a master’s degree, had my first child, started a business, and became a homeowner.” 💚She believes that movement, consistency, and discipline help make the most out of every day, but most importantly self-care. She shares, “I am grateful to have an opportunity to build my career with UAB and help fellow students further their education.” 🏃♀️In her spare time, Caitlin enjoys traveling across the 50 states, competing in marathon and half-marathon challenges. She just completed a competition in the land of shinning mountains (Montana), which makes number six on her bucket list. 🌟Learn more about UAB Graduate School Admissions: https://lnkd.in/eC4FPDBA #GSGA #MeetTheTeam #StudentAdmissions #StaffSpotlight #UAB #UABGraduateSchool

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine has added three new centers that will enhance UAB’s Research Strategic Initiative: Growth with Purpose. The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama System approved the centers in the June 2024 meeting.

🎓Calling all graduates earning a master’s degree. If you are participating in this summer commencement, don’t forget the deadline to register to walk is August 2!🐉 🔗Register here: https://lnkd.in/epwAVWNp #Summer2024 #UABGraduateSchool #Graduation #MasterDegree

🐲Please join UAB Graduate School & Global Affairs in welcoming Dr. Kent Andersen, our new Program Director II in the Office of Interdisciplinary Graduate & Professional Studies (IGPS). 💫His role within IGPS is to assist with the strategic development of interdisciplinary programs and educational certificates. 🐲Dr. Andersen is a valued member of the growing #IGPS team. He says, “I am committed to lifelong learning and scholarly-informed practices.” 📝Dr. Andersen also shares a once-in-a-lifetime encounter: “During grad school, I worked at a bookstore in Washington, DC, and frequently encountered famous politicians and actors such as Patrick Stewart and Janet Reno.” 👋 Welcome to the team, Dr. Andersen! We are glad that you joined GSGA! 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_fWSQwd #GSGA #MeetTheTeam #IGPS #UAB #GSGATeam

It was a beautiful day on the #UAB campus! 🐉💚 #HappyThursday #UABCampus #GoBlazers

Mahmoud T. KhalafAllah, MD, MSc, Vision Science Graduate Program Student, has been accepted into the prestigious National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (NAEVR) Emerging Vision Scientist Program. This honor recognizes his contributions to vision research and provides an opportunity to advocate for the future of eye health. "The program's focus on advocacy aligns perfectly with my passion for translating scientific discoveries into tangible benefits for society,” KhalafAllah said. The Emerging Vision Scientist Program brings together the brightest minds in vision science. Participants engage with policymakers in Washington, D.C., sharing their groundbreaking work and advocating for crucial funding. This program fosters innovation and ensures continued progress in preventing, treating, and curing eye diseases.

Muthukumar Karuppasamy, Ph.D., and Andrew T. Hale, M.D., Ph.D., have been named Civitan Emerging Scholars for 2024-2025 by the Civitan International Research Center for neurodevelopmental disorders.

😍Happy World Emoji Day! 🐲🐉 🤩Emojis have revolutionized the way we communicate, enhancing emotional expression in our digital interactions. 😇😁 🤗Today, we celebrate the universal language of emojis and their unique ability to convey ideas and messages across different cultures and languages. 🌎🌟🌈 📲Share your favorite emoji with UAB Graduate School & Global Affairs😍 #WorldEmojiDay #DigitalCommunication #GSGA