August 21, 1995: Dr. Michael A. Geheb became first director of the UAB Health Systems with oversight and coordination of the UAB Hospital, Health Services Foundation, Triton, and clinical activities of the faculty. 1989: The UAB National Alumni Society celebrated its 10th anniversary with a sold-out Homecoming Gala featuring music by the Tams, a group that had played the first ever Student Government Association-sponsored dance in 1967. INTO UAB seeks to increase the global diversity of the UAB student body and increase the international opportunities for domestic students. August 1, 2018: Finis E. St. John, IV, a member of the Board of Trustees since 2002, became the interim chancellor of the three-campus University of Alabama System. Student enrollment stood at 16,874, with a total enrollment of 18,047 when the advanced professional schools were included. Dr. Jones was also named as the inaugural Chief Physician Executive for UAB Medicine. Dr. William F. Bridgers was the center's first director. 1988: Regional Ectodermal Dysplasia Diagnosis and Treatment Center was established with Dr. J. Timothy Wright as director. She was the first African American female named as a head coach at UAB. 3, and the university's new library. April 19, 2002: The Comprehensive Youth Violence Center was approved by the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. October 23, 1949: A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the Medical Center for the Birmingham Veterans Administration Hospital. February 21, 2010: UAB opened the new Women and Infants Center and five babies were born in the new facility its first day. March 25, 2016: Jerod Haase left UAB when he was hired as the head basketball coach of the Stanford Cardinal. June 20, 2008: The UAB Center for Clinical and Translational Science was approved by The University of Alabama Board of Trustees. Ellen Clyde Cook received a degree in Microbiology, the first master's degree awarded. June 10, 1956: University of Alabama Extension Center building was rededicated as Tidwell Hall in honor of Dr. Robert E. Tidwell, dean of the university's extension division from 1930 until 1954. This $30 million is the largest single gift in the history of UAB. February 3, 2012: Dr. Kenneth L. Vandervoort, Sr., was elected to the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. March 15, 2020: Due to the growing global pandemic of COVID-19, UAB announced a Limited Business Model for all campus operations except for essential services through the end of the month of March. She received the honorary Master of Arts degree. February 8, 2013: The University of Alabama Board of Trustees selected Dr. Ray L. Watts as the seventh president of UAB. This was the first time in Alabama history that two students were selected from the same institution. Institutional Effectiveness and Academic Planning, Research Development, Engagement and Partnerships, 2023 The University of Alabama at Birmingham. August 1999: Caron Van Gilder Thornton, founding director, was reappointed director of the Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center. 2004: For fiscal year 2003, UABs economic impact on the Birmingham metropolitan area reached a record high of $2.9 billion, with an impact on the state of Alabama of $3.2 billion. 1831: The University of Alabama Board of Trustees was created by the Alabama legislature. Dr. Benoit came to UAB from Ohio University. October 14, 1994: School of Optometry Building was renamed the Henry B. Peters Building in honor of the school's founding dean. July 1962: Eye Foundation Hospital groundbreaking ceremony was held. Dr. H. Ronald Vinik was the center's first director. 1989: Jose-Luis Jamarillo became the interim head coach of the Men's Soccer team. 2013: Alan Murray became the sixth head coach of the Men's Golf team. 1990: The first annual Step Show was held at UAB. This is a Director in Executive Job at Uab Hospital in Birmingham AL posted on Oodle Classifieds. December 8, 1989: Center for Community Health Resources Development was approved by The University of Alabama Board of Trustees. Rose had kicked off the public portion of the drive in late November of 1960. June 30, 1970: Dr. Florence A. Hixson retired as first dean of the School of Nursing. August 1982: Dr. Joseph F. Volker, recently retired as chancellor of the three-campus University of Alabama System, returned to UAB as a distinguished professor. April 1, 1969: Dr. Keith D. Blayney became director of the School of Health Services Administration. 1946: The Birmingham Extension Center had an enrollment of over 500 students. September 16, 2022: Jeff Gronberg was elected to the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees. October 23, 1965: Daniel T. McCall, Jr., was elected to the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. 1942: Dr. Adrienne S. Rayl became the interim director of the Birmingham Extension Center. July 2015: UAB acquired the Paula Building at 728 Richard J. Arrington, Jr., Boulevard. 1964: Dr. James T. Montgomery became the first African American physician to be granted staff privileges at University Hospital and the first African American to receive a faculty appointment in the medical school. September 13, 2013: The University of Alabama Board of Trustees approved the renaming of the UAB School of Business as the Collat School of Business in recognition of a $25 million gift of longtime supporters Charles and Patsy Collat. February 16, 2016: UAB space archaeologist Dr. Sarah Parcak announced at the TED conference in Vancouver, Canada, that her $1 million TED prize would be used to build an online, crowd-sourced citizen science platform to allow anyone across the globe to help discover and protect new historical sites. To provide high quality, culturally competent, and collaborative inpatient care centered around exceptional service, patient centered communication, and innovation that improves health outcomes for our community. 1942: Dr. Raymond R. Paty became president of The University of Alabama and served until December 1946. She earned her medical degree from the Calicut University, Kerala, India. The UAB Callahan Eye Hospital & Clinics management team includes Rett Grover (Chief Executive Officer), Lacinda Riesland (Executive Director, IT Infrastructure), and Rett Grover (Chief Executive Officer). 1988: Dr. Max D. Cooper, a professor of pediatrics and microbiology, was elected to membership in the National Academy of Sciences. Dr. Watts also announced the appointment of Shannon Ealy as the interim Director of Athletics. They develop goals, strategies and plans to meet the . 2016 Present, Southern Society of Clinical Investigation (SSCI) 1967: Dr. John W. Kirklin, chair of the Department of Surgery, initiated the Surgeons Assistant Program, the first formalized education program in the United States to train surgeon's assistants. August 2000: The Carnegie I Research University designation was replaced with Carnegies new classification as a Doctoral/Research-extensive University.. September 25, 2017: A ribbon-cutting ceremony opened the new UAB Meadow Classroom in a 1,500 acre wooded area within Birminghams Red Mountain Park. He received his medical degree from UAB, graduating summa cum laude in 2011. July 1969: MIST (Medical Information Service via Telephone) was created at the UAB Medical Center. Director of Interventional Cardiology & Cath Lab Birmingham, Alabama, United States . 2010 Present, Alabama Chief Residents Society June 3, 1984: Regina M. Benjamin of Daphne, Alabama, graduated from the medical school at UAB. Champ Lyons to the Board of Regents of the National Library of Medicine. Birmingham, AL 35233. September 24, 1945: The two-year basic medical sciences program on the Tuscaloosa campus of The University of Alabama was closed. The legislation appropriated $45,000 to the school for repairs, renovations, improvements, and purchases and $5,000.00 annually for maintenance of facilities. April 25, 1985: The residence hall for nursing students at UAB was rededicated as Florence A. Hixson Hall. Make an Appointment: October 8, 1945: Classes for freshmen and sophomore medical students began at the new, four-year Medical College of Alabama with the freshman class size limited to 52 students. Welcome to UAB Hospital Medicine! August 2002: Dr. Mary G. Nash became the third Executive Director of University Hospital, the first woman and the first person with a nursing background to be named hospital director. Abraham L. Woods, Jr., a pioneer in the Civil Rights movement, became an adjunct (part-time) instructor in the UAB history department. 1958: The Faculty Wives Club of the Medical College of Alabama was organized with Mrs. Robert Berson as first president. Dr. Reuter came to UAB in February from Christopher Newport University in Virginia. Dr. George A. Graham was named as first director of the Ethics and Values center. Theatre department professor Lee Shackleford was founder and first director of the festival. 2016 Present, American Telemedicine Association, UAB Medicine physician Ratings & Reviews features star ratings and comments from patients surveys about their office visit experiences. March 11-12, 2016: UAB served as the host institution for the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships held at the Birmingham CrossPlex. April 2014: John M. Meador, Jr., was named as the inaugural dean of UAB Libraries. February 13, 1951: Chi Tau Chapter of Psi Omega dental-social fraternity was established at the Medical Center. Junene R. Pearson received a BS in electrical engineering, becoming the first African American female graduate of the engineering school. September 6, 2018: A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the expanded School of Nursing Building. Neurology Clinic at UAB Hospital-Highlands. 1954: Dr. Adrienne S. Rayl was given the honor of conducting the first class taught in the new building of the University of Alabama Extension Center. Barber competed as Miss Shelby County. 1999: Paul W. Bryant, Jr., was elected to The University of Alabama Board of Trustees. March 29, 1899: Elizabeth White of Birmingham graduated from the Birmingham Medical College. Over 10,000 packed the arena to an over-capacity crowd. The Blazers fell to the Liberty Flames 36-12 before an announced attendance of 37,167. June 25, 1969: Governor Albert P. Brewer announced $5 million in bond funds for College of General Studies construction. March 1981: The first International Conference on Differential Equations and Mathematical Physics was hosted at UAB by the Department of Mathematics, the founding entity for the conference. November 5, 2004: The University of Alabama Board of Trustees approved the Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute and the Institute of Oral Health Research as official research centers at UAB. October 9, 2006: Anthony B. Purcell became the fifth Chief of Police. 1931: Dr. Allan Walker Blair, a Canadian-born pathologist, received a full-time faculty appointment as an assistant professor of Pathology. February 19, 2002: Vonetta Flowers, UAB assistant track coach and former seven-time All-American track star at UAB, and her team-mate Jill Bakken won the Gold Medal in the inaugural Women's Bobsled event at the Winter Olympic Games held in Salt Lake City, Utah. 2010: UAB became one of the first two civilian hospitals in the US to host a US Air Force Special Operations Surgical Team (SOST). March 1976: Dr. Joseph F. Volker presented Hugh Denman of the Birmingham Housing Authority $8.8 million for the purchase of 45 blocks for UAB expansion. 1984: Dr. Anthony C. L. Barnard named dean and co-director of the Graduate School. December 4, 1987: The Center for Economic Education was approved by The University of Alabama Board of Trustees. Dr. Oestenstad then joined the school's faculty. September 13, 1991: Peter L. Lowe and Maury D. Smith were elected to the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. The funds were split between the Collat School of Business and the Department of Criminal Justice. Versin en Espaol Ttulo de la tesis La Mediacin Cultural. June 4, 1989: National Basketball Association (NBA) superstar Michael Jordan headlined a Slam Dunk Contest at the UAB Arena as a benefit for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham. April 2001: Dr. Harold P. Jones became the third dean of the School of Health Related Professions. Copyright: The University of Alabama Board of Trustees. 1979: Jimmy Ballard became the first head coach of the new Men's Golf team. UAB Medicine Enterprise Board. Alabama State University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. . February 14, 2007: Brian W. Mackin, a former Blazer baseball player and an alumnus of UAB, was named as the fourth Athletics Director at UAB. June 1, 1969: Effective on this date, the number 934 became the prefix for all campus telephone numbers. 2012: Lisa Jackson became the ninth head coach of the Women's Tennis team. April 27, 1966: Dr. Joseph F. Volker delivered the third Distinguished Faculty Lecture, "The Way of an Administrator.". Reinstallation of the work began on March 26. The project, which is due to be completed by the end of the year, was initiated because UAB and the United Soccer League (USL) have agreed for the Birmingham Legion, the citys new professional soccer team, to begin play at the UAB facility starting in March 2019. He served in that capacity until 1996. Mecanismos de Porosidad para Construir Cultura Contempornea Sostenible Universidad de Granada, Espaa Also, she is Director of the Pediatric Lipid Clinic at the Children's of Alabama, Co-Director of the multi-disciplinary Pediatric Metabolic Bone clinic, and an Associate Director of the UAB Comprehensive Diabetes Center. 2007: Dr. Sarah Parcak, associate professor of anthropology, established the UAB Laboratory for Global Observations. Dr. George W. Campbell was named first dean of the new College. Eleven other graduates received the Bachelor of Science in Medicine degree and two students received degrees in pharmacy. In recognition of the gift, The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees renamed the department as the Barefield Department of Criminal Justice, the first named academic department at UAB. The universitys freshman class increased 14 percent to a record total of 2,299 students. December 8, 1991: The first UAB National Alumni Society Distinguished Alumnus Award was presented to Dr. Lawrence J. DeLucas during commencement exercises. And if you face issues such as infertility, gynecologic cancer, incontinence, a difficult pregnancy, or a premature birth, our team of specialists and sub-specialists is committed to providing you with exceptional care and compassion. Later, in November of 1966, the Extension Center and the Medical Center were administratively merged to form the "University of Alabama in Birmingham," an organizational component of the University of Alabama (in Tuscaloosa). October 24, 1975: The Reynolds Historical Library was rededicated within the Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences. By working together, these groups will ensure the safest experience for our faculty, staff, students and visitors.. 1978: The Alabama Regional Organ and Tissue Center established. 1955: At the end of the academic year of 1954-1955 the first year the Birmingham Extension Center occupied its new home adjacent to the Medical Center 2,377 students had enrolled during the year. February 28, 1982: Men's Basketball team won their first Sun Belt Conference title in a championship tournament hosted by UAB and held in Birmingham. Over 1,049 international students from over 100 countries are enrolled at UAB. August 25, 2005: Speakers at the first meeting of the UAB Commission on the Status of Women were President Carol Z. Garrison, Provost Eli Capilouto, and Dr. Louis Dale, Vice President for Equity and Diversity. December 13, 1991: Alzheimer's Disease Center established. Speech and Theatre faculty member Dr. Ward Haarbauer directed the production at the Clark Memorial Theatre; the show opened October 30. March 26, 2020: UAB announced the indefinite extension to its Limited Business Model due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Demolition of the building later began in the fall of 2007. 2013 C. Glenn Cobbs, Edwin A Rutsky Award for Clinical Excellence for Top 10 Clinicians in the Department of Medicine 1913: Hillman Hospital Annex was completed. May 1, 2018: Dr. Michelle A. Robinson became interim dean of the School of Dentistry. May 29, 1981: UAB Department of Public Health was designated the School of Public Health by The University of Alabama Board of Trustees. Today, UAB is a comprehensive urban university with a nationally recognized academic health center. Faculty List. August 1, 2018: Dr. Paul Campbell Erwin became the sixth dean of the School of Public Health. Parking. June 26, 1998: The Center for Community Outreach Development and the Southeast Center for Excellence in Geriatric Medicine were approved by The University of Alabama Board of Trustees. August 23, 1994: Dr. J. Claude Bennett announced plans for the UAB football team to advance to NCAA Division I-A play in 1996. January 1996: Dr. Charlotte G. Borst became first executive director of UAB Historical Collections, comprised by the Reynolds Historical Library, the Alabama Museum of the Health Sciences, and the UAB Archives.