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Discovering Urban Legends - Joshua Dairen '16
Joshua DairenBA, College of Arts and Sciences - 2016Tik Tok Content CreatorAdditional InformationTwitter: Twitter.com/joshuadairen Facebook: Facebook.com/joshuadairen1Instagram: Instagram.com/joshuadairen
Blazing His Own Bourbon Trail - Brian Rabon '06
Brian RabonMS, 2006 - UAB School of EngineeringFounder, 30A Distilling CompanyLinks30A Distilling Co.Brian Rabon bio
Battling a Rare Disease - Swapna Kakani '14 & '20
Swapna Kakani2014 - BS, College of Arts and Sciences/Honors College2020 - MPH, School of Public HealthFounder & Executive Director, Alabama RareMore Information:Swapna Kakani - websiteAlabama Rare - website
The Man (and Woman) Behind the Badge - Mark & Vanessa Pettway
Mark PettwaySheriff, Jefferson County AlabamaVanessa PettwayDirector of Commercial Planning & Effectiveness, Eisai, Inc.
Breaking Barriers - Dr. Keshia Elder '98 & '21
Dr. Keshia Elder1998 - OD, School of Optometry2021 - MS, School of EducationDean, University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry
Falling Out of the Chair - Hafiz Chandiwala '94
Hafiz ChandiwalaBS - 1994, UAB Collat School of BusinessMore InformationCoca Cola Bottling Company UNITED profileBirmingham Business Journal - 2021 BBJ CFO AwardsHafiz Chandiwala Named 2020 Business Information Professional of the YearAL.com - Coca-Cola United Makes Executive ChangesUAB National Alumni Society
Dancing into the Business World - Grace Ann Champion '20 & '21
Grace Ann ChampionBS, Collat School of Business - 2020MAC, Collat School of Business - 2021Golden Girls Dance Team - 2017-2020U.S. Government Accountability Office, Financial AuditorGraceAnn’s2Cents, Founder
The Art of Lying - Timothy Levine, Ph.D.
Dr. Timothy LevineDistinguished Professor & Chair, UAB Department of Communication StudiesMore InformationTimothy R. Levine, Department of Communications StudiesUAB News - The truth, or fake news? How to do the research yourself with deception expert Tim LevineUAB News - How the COVID-19 pandemic changed societyUAB News - "Duped" - understanding the truth-default theory and the social science of lying and deceptionUAB News - New research shows most people are honest - except for a fewInc. - Want to spot a liar? Science says ask them questions like thisTimothy R. Levine - Website
To Infinity and Beyond - Sharon Cobb '85 & '87
Dr. Sharon Cobb1985, BS - School of Engineering1987, MS - School of EngineeringAssociate Program Manager, NASA's Space Launch SystemNASA - Space Launch SystemAL.com - UAB grad is one of the women leading NASA back to the moon and on to MarsNASA - Father's foundry job inspires Dr. Sharon Cobb to pursue NASA career path
The Perfect Indecision - Lisa Joseph '13
Lisa JosephBA, College of Arts and Sciences, 2013Engagement Lead, HHS 405(d) - Aligning Health Care Industry Security ApproachesMore Information:HHS launches website for the 405(d) Aligning Health Care Industry Security Approaches Program - HHS.gov405d.hhs.govAbout Us - HHS.govFact Sheet: Cybersecurity Act of 2015, Section 405(d) - NIST.gov
Reflecting on Life - Ruby Pruett '71 & '75
Ruby PruettBA, 1971 - UAB College of Arts and SciencesMAE, 1975 - UAB School of Education
Entrenched in the Great Resignation - DeAdrian Maddox '97
DeAdrian MaddoxBS, Collat School of Business - 1997Founder & CEO, DMX ConsultingMore Informationhttps://deemaddoxconsulting.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/dmx-consulting-llc
C-Stores, Law, and 1000s of Billboards - Alexander Shunnarah '91
Alexander ShunnarahBS-1991, College of Arts and SciencesFounder, Alexander Shunnarah Trial AttorneysMore Information:shunnarah.comalexander-shunnarah.comYellowhammer - Billboard king goes national: Alexander Shunnarah expands across AmericaPodcast: Billboard king Alexander Shunnarah on continued law firm growthAbout - shunnarah.comUAB Excellence in Business Top 25
Putting Perspective in Place - Dr. Preston Scarber '92 '95 & '98
Dr. Preston ScarberBS, School of Engineering '92MS, School of Engineering '95PHD, School of Engineering '98Forensic Engineer, VEAR Inc.More InformationPreston Scarber Bio - VEAR Inc.
Well Read, or is it Well, Red!?! - Caitlin Miller '14
Caitlin MillerMA 2014, College of Arts and Sciences (English)Managing Editor, Food & Wine Magazine
Finding Out What's 'Popping!' - Tanesha Sims-Summers '05
Tanesha Sims-SummersBS, Collat School of Business - 2005Owner, Naughty But Nice Kettle Corn CompanyMore Information:Naughty But Nice Kettle CornStyleBlueprint - Meet the woman behind BHAM's favorite snackAL.com - How two small business owners partnered, found success in BirminghamAlabama Newscenter - Naughty But Nice Kettle Corn is an Alabama maker popping its way to local successAL.com - This sweet 'n' salty Alabama business pops with a purpose
Balancing Biomedical Engineering, Business & the Military - Rafael Andino '91
Rafael AndinoMS, School of Engineering (1991)Colonel & Commanding Officer, 94th Aeromedical Staging SquadronVice President of Engineering & Manufacturing, Clearside BiomedicalAdditional InformationClearside BiomedicalGCMI - Maneuvering through a world of regulation: Advice from a seasoned medtech innovator
An Unrecruited Star - Mo Finley '03
Mo FinleyBS - College of Arts and Sciences '03 (psychology & sociology)Former UAB Basketball playerMore InformationAlumni Profile: Mo Finley - UAB MagazineOne Finley Way SportsMo Finley game-winner vs. Kentucky - March 21, 200415 Years Later: Lafayette native remembers game-winner against Kentucky - The Times-News'Cast killers: Another '1' bites the dust, UAB beats Kentucky - DeseretNewsMorris Finley - Wikipedia
Exploring Antarctica - Dr. Jim McClintock
Dr. Jim McClintockEndowed University Professor of Polar and Marine BiologyEmail: [email protected], University of California at Santa CruzMS, University of South FloridaPhD, University of South FloridaMore InformationAntarctic Cruise Adventure: A Changing LandscapeFrom Penguins to Plankton: Impact of Climate Change on Antarctica (webinar)James B. McClintock - Department of BiologyUAB in Antarctica - College of Arts and SciencesFaces of UAB: Jim McClintock - UAB MagazineUAB professor and explorer James McClintock recognized globally for efforts in AntarcticaScholarship: James McClintock Endowed Scholarship in Polar and Marine Biology
To Infinity and Beyond - Christina Richey '07 & '11
Christina Richey2007 - MS, UAB College of Arts and Sciences2011 - PHD, UAB College of Arts and SciencesProgram Manager for Research & Technology Development, NASA Jet propulsion LaboratoryMore InformationChristina Richey - Jet Propulsion LaboratoryI am Arts and Sciences: Christina Richey, Ph.D. - UAB College of Arts and SciencesAlumnus Dr. Christina Richey Wins AAS Division for Planetary Sciences 2015 Harold Masursky AwardUAB Young Alumni rising Star AwardsChristina Richey - Planetary SocietyChristina Richey - Wikipedia
The Move is On (from CUSA to the AAC) - Mark Ingram
Mark IngramUAB Athletic DirectorDownload Episode 55 - The Anatomy of a New Stadium (September 27, 2021)Links:UAB SportsUAB News - UAB accepts invitation to join the American Athletic Conference
Teaching to Save Lives - Brady McLaughlin '09
Brady McLaughlin2009, BA - College of Arts and SciencesFounder & CEO, GoRescue BrandsMore InformationGoRescue BrandsWBRC - Birmingham woman given 'Heartsavers Hero' award for saving strangers lifeVestavia Voice - Heroes honored for saving life of UAB doctorInc. Company ProfileUAB Excellence in Business Top 25
Hold Your Horses - Joy O'Neal '90 & '10
Joy O'NealFounder & Executive Director, The Red BarnBA, UAB College of Arts and Sciences (1990)MPA, UAB College of Arts and Sciences (2010)More InformationThe Red BarnBham Now - 5 ways The Red Barn is using horses to improve lives in BirminghamCBS42 - Horseback Therapy: A look at the inspirational work of The Red BarnOTMJ - Back in the saddle: Mountain Brook woman finds her calling after carpoolBBJ - Growing the vision: How Joy O'Neal seeks to help more kids through horsesUAB News - Mountain Brook woman uses her heart failure to become an advocate for women's heart disease
Tornadoes, a Baby, and a New LLC - Adam Aldrich '06
Adam Aldrich2006, BS College of Arts and SciencesMore Information:LinkedIn - @Airship Instagram - @teamairshipFacebook - @teamairshipUAB Excellence in Business Top 25Airship homepage
Your Diet, Your Health - Dr. Suzanne Judd
Dr. Suzanne JuddDirector, Lister Hill Center for Health PolicyProfessor, School of Public healthMore InformationScholars ProfileABC News - Southern diet sends stroke risk soaring: StudyCBS News - 5 dietary patterns most Americans fit intoREGARDS: Dietary patterns based on demographics identified in US adults
Improving Athletic Performance - Lance Rhodes '08
Lance RhodesOwner, Godspeed Elite Sports AcademyBA, UAB College of Arts and Sciences, 2008LinksGodspeed Elite Sports AcademyUAB Excellence in Business Top 25Arts & Sciences Magazine - Risk TakersAL.com - Former Hoover High and UAB football players Blake Prime and Lance Rhodes plan new gym
A Prison Physician - Johnny Bates, M.D. '78/'83
Johnny Bates, M.D.President & CEO - Quality Correctional Health Care1978 - BS College of Arts and Sciences1983 - MD Heersink School of MedicineQuality Correctional Health Care
Leaving a Legacy - Renita Rigney '80 & Katie Roberts '12/'13
Renita Rigney1980 - BS, School of NursingKatie Roberts2012 - BS, School of Engineering2013 - MS, School of EngineeringMore InformationGrowing Up Green and Gold
The Anatomy of a New Stadium - Mark Ingram
Mark IngramUAB Athletic DirectorLinks:Protective StadiumUAB FootballUAB Sports
Concussion Conversation - Dr. Heath Hale '02 & Dr. Kathy Weise '95/'04
Dr. Heath HaleMD - UAB School of Medicine, '02Team Physician, UAB AthleticsDr. Kathy WeiseOD - UAB School of Optometry, '95MBA, UAB Collat School of Business, '04Director, UAB Eye Care Pediatric Optometry Services
Becoming a Change Agent - Aisha Adams '06
Aisha AdamsBA, UAB College of Arts and Sciences, 2006Small Business Owner
A Long Journey to the NFL - Ty Long '16
Ty Long2016, UAB Collat School of BusinessPunter, Los Angeles Chargers (NFL)
Advocating for Courageous Leadership - Chuck Stokes '83
Chuck Stokes1983, UAB School of Health Professions - MSHHARetired, Hospital AdministratorMalcolm Baldridge National Quality Award recipientLinks:Courageous Leadership in Health Care - June 2021: uab.edu/shp/hsa/alumni/webinarsCharles Stokes, Scholars @ UAB - scholars.uab.edu/display/cdstok23Charles Stokes, LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/chuck-stokes-94a696192/100 Most Influential People in Healthcare, Modern Healthcare - modernhealthcare.com/awards/2019-most-influential-healthcare-charles-stokes
Olympic Dreams - Deanna Kuzmanic '19
Deanna Kuzmanic2019, BS - Mathematics, UAB College of Arts and SciencesWheeling High School (Illinois): 2x All-Conference/All-Area1,000+ career points3x All-StateUAB Women's BasketballFreshman - C-USA All-Freshman TeamSophomore - C-USA All-Academic Team/C-USA Spirit of Service AwardJunior - C-USA All-Conference 1st Team/C-USA All-Academic TeamSenior - C-USA All-Conference 2nd Team/C-USA All-Academic Team (2nd Blazer to be named All-Academic 3x)Career Stats:1,536 points (12th all-time)252 3-pointers made (3rd all-time)399 assists (5th all-time)128 games played (most all-time)4,310 minutes played (most all-time)Kuzmanic's teams went 83-45 in her 4 seasons with the Blazers, including 53-17 as a junior and senior.
UAB's Very First Graduate - Dr. Ronald Acton '70
Ronald ActonPHD, Microbiology, UAB School of Medicine, 1970
A Career Based Of STEM - Tequila Smith '99/'03
Tequila SmithBS, School of Engineering, 1999MBA, Collat School of Business, 2003Vice President, Charitable Giving - Alabama Power
The Life of a Mascot - Charles Floyd '99
Charles FloydBS, Biology - College of Arts and Sciences - '99Original Blaze mascot
The Impact of Telehealth - Kristi Henderson D.N.P. '10
Kristi Henderson, DNPDNP, UAB School of Nursing - 2010Senior VP, Telehealth & Innovation - Optum Health
Composing a Piece of UAB History - Joel Hearn D.M.D. '72/'80
Joel Hearn, D.M.D.DMD, School of Dentistry - 1972DMD Residency, School of Dentistry - 1980
April 27th, A Decade Later - Hon. Walt Maddox '95/'04
Hon. Walt MaddoxBA, College of Arts and Sciences, 1995MPA, College of Arts and Sciences, 200436th Mayor of Tuscaloosa (recently elected to 5th term)More Information:City of TuscaloosaSocial Media:Twitter @WaltMaddoxFacebook @WaltMaddoxALInstagram @waltmaddox
Breaking the Glass Ceiling - Cathie Amos, O.D. '74
Cathie Amos, O.D.O.D. - UAB School of Optometry, 1974Retired
Learning to Walk Again - Ryan Robinett '06 & Aaron Fobian, Ph.D. '11/'12
Ryan Robinett2006, MBA UAB Collat School of BusinessAaron Fobian, Ph.D.2011, MA College of Arts and Sciences2012, PhD College of Arts and SciencesMore Information:Smarter Every DaySpain Rehab - The Firefly Honoree Speech
UABees - Adam Hickman '10
Adam HickmanBS, Collat School of Business (2010)Owner, Foxhound Bee CompanyMore InformationFoxhound Bee Company websiteInstagram - @foxhoundbeecoFacebook - @foxhoundbeecoTwitter - @foxhoundbeeco
From Broadway to Beans - Jill Marlar '95
Jill MarlarBS, School of Education - 1995Co-Owner, Filter Coffee Parlor (Birmingham)
A Blazer Love Story - Richetta Huffman-Parker, M.D. '91/'95 & Cedric Parker '89
Richetta Huffman-Parker, M.D.BS, College of Arts and Sciences - 1991MD, School of Medicine - 1995Cedric ParkerBA, College of Arts and Sciences - 1989More Information:UAB College of Arts and SciencesUAB School of MedicineUAB Honors College
Soaring High, Saving Lives - John Doriety '98
John Doriety1998 - School of Nursing - BSCritical Care Transport Service, UABMore InformationUAB School of Medicine - One nurse and 2,000 patients, a story of medical transportUAB Medicine - Critical Care Transport
Reshaping a Career Path - Dr. Corey Wiggins '05/'12
Corey WigginsExecutive Director, Mississippi State Conference NAACPMSPH, UAB School of Public Health, 2005PHD, UAB School of Education, 2012More InformationUAB School of Education - UAB Grad Fights for Economic Justice, Healthcare in the SouthSocial Europe - Freedom is why Black Lives Matter
Scratching an Itch (for business) - Steve Foster '80
Steve FosterBS, UAB School of Health Professions - 1980President & CEO, TherapySouthMore Information:TherapySouthStephen Foster, PT, LATOne business, more than 30 UAB PT alumniSocial Media:Twitter - @TherapySouthInstagram - @therapysouth_pt
'Overjoyed' - an Unlikely Introduction to Stevie Wonder - Dr. Henry Panion
Henry Panion, III, PhDUniversity Professor of Music, UABDirector of Music Technology, UABMore Information:UAB College of Arts and Sciences - Henry Panion III, PhDDr. Henry Panion, IIITwo-time Grammy Winner Named as Artistic Director for World Games in 2022Social Media:Twitter - @HankmaestroInstagram - @hpanionYouTube Link
Arkansas, the SEC, and COVID-19: A Physician's Journey - Kenton Hagan MD '15
Kenton Hagan, M.D.MD, UAB School of Medicine - 2015Team Physician, University of ArkansasSocial MediaTwitter - @HaganMDMBAMSFInstagram - @KentHaganMD