2004: The UAB Commission on the Status of Women established with a goal of maintaining a positive, equitable environment for all women at the university. December 1988: Upon the resignation of Dr. Thomas A. Bartlett, Samuel E. G. Hobbs was named interim chancellor of the three-campus University of Alabama System. 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. June 23, 1967: The Committee on Optometry, a joint state legislative committee chaired by Representative Hugh D. Merrill, found there was a need for a school of optometry to be located in the State of Alabama and recommended that it be placed at an existing state university.". She was the first African American enrolled in any programs in the Medical Center. October 1999: The Eye Foundation Hospital at UAB was renamed the Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital at UAB in honor of founder Dr. Alston Callahan. December 11, 1992: Sidney L. McDonald was elected to the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. Heersink School of Medicine. August 22, 2008: Krissy S. Hall became the eighth head coach of the Women's Tennis team. 2012 Present, National Kidney Foundation April 12, 2019: Finis E. St. John, IV, a member of the Board of Trustees since 2002, became the eighth chancellor of the three-campus University of Alabama System. He was also named as the CEO of the new UAB Health System/Ascension St. Vincent's alliance. UAB IT named the supercomputer Cheaha in honor of the highest peak in Alabama. September 1970: The first three African American students matriculated in the School of Dentistry. October 11, 2000: Dr. Larry J. DeLucas presented the thirty-seventh annual Distinguished Faculty Lecture, "Space Exploration and NASA's Biotechnology Research Program.". "Bill" Ivey became the third head coach of the Women's Basketball team, after having served as interim coach for the previous year. 1961: The Roberts & Son Building was purchased for use as the outpatient clinic of University Hospital. Dr. Virginia D. Horns-Marsh carried the mace into the ceremony. 1988: The UAB Office of Minority Business Development was established with George Perdue, Jr., as first director. September 1963: Luther Lawler became the first African American to register for classes at the Birmingham Extension Center when he enrolled in the masters program in education. May 1988: The Center for Neuroimmunology was established. She was the school's only female graduate. 1975: Aura, UABs student literary arts review, debuted with an issue published during the fall. Dr. Craig A. Elmets was named first director of UAB's newest center. 1994: Dr. Suzanne Oparil became the fifth Medical Center physician to become president of the American Heart Association. 2016: For the 2016 fiscal year, UAB had $538 million in research funding, ranking No. 1973: The University of Alabama Health Services Foundation was established and incorporated as a not-for-profit, professional corporation. May 1-2, 2020: Due to the university's Limited Business Model implemented because of the COVID-19 pandemic, UAB provided virtual only commencement ceremonies for graduating students. Director of . Anderson left the university after four seasons with a record of 24-7, with three consecutive trips to the NCAA tournament, and with four 20-win seasons. 2014 C. Glenn Cobbs, Edwin A Rutsky Award for Clinical Excellence Dr. Mona N. Fouad was the first chair of the CSW. 1993: UAB's economic impact on the Birmingham region was estimated at more than $1.5 billion per year. poliomyelitis). George L. Zorn, Jr., and David C. McGiffin performed University Hospitals first double-lung transplant on a 41-year-old patient from Florida. 1985: UAB's former home of the Alabama Ballet became home to the new honors program and was renamed as the UAB Honors House. March 8-11, 2017: For the third consecutive year, UAB and the City of Birmingham hosted the Conference USA championship tournament for men's and women's basketball. August 1999: Dr. Clair W. Goldsmith became first vice president for Information Technology. Drs. September 19, 2014: In order to reflect new alignments and campus streamlining efforts, the University of Alabama Board of Trustees approved the closure or merger of numerous research centers and institutes at UAB, including those in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Schools of Business, Dentistry, Medicine, and Nursing. September 27, 1981: The Baptist Student Center at UAB was dedicated. When it comes to your health, UAB Women & Infants Services is here to help with the things you plan for as well as the unexpected. 1912: Dr. Lewis C. Morris, Sr., became the third dean of the Birmingham Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical College. October 13, 1893: With the start of the new school term, the Medical College of Alabama lengthened requirements for graduation from a two-year to three-year course. August 21, 2012: Dr. Richard B. Marchase, vice president for Research and Economic Development, was named as interim President of UAB following the departure of President Carol Z. Garrison. Dr. Deborah L. Voltz was named director of the new center. Sr. Vice President for Medicine & Dean, Heersink School of School of Medicine Anupam Agarwal. April 24, 1995: UAB Blazers became one of the charter members of Conference USA (C-USA). 5. September 1970: Total student enrollment for the fall term in all schools for the second year of classes of the new UAB was 6,629, with 2,724 females. December 1, 1943: D. Lonnie Noojin was elected to the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. April 30/May 1, 2021: Because of the continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, UAB held outdoor commencement ceremonies at Birminghams Legion Field, the first time at that venue and the first outdoor ceremony in UAB history. September 22, 1978: Dr. Marie L. O'Koren delivered the fifteenth Distinguished Faculty Lecture, "Nursing: Past Realities and Future Imperatives.". November 21, 2002: Watson Brown was named as third Director of Athletics after having served as interim director since August. November 17, 1995: Dr. Albert F. LoBuglio delivered the thirty-second Distinguished Faculty Lecture, "UAB Research - Is the Cup Half Empty?". May 27, 1977: The UAB Mini Park was dedicated. Speech and Theatre faculty member Dr. Ward Haarbauer directed the production at the Clark Memorial Theatre; the show opened October 30. The marble statue was carved by sculptor Ugo Sordelli, November 13, 1992: Dr. Jiri F. Mestecky delivered the twenty-ninth Distinguished Faculty Lecture, "New Challenges and New Prospects for Vaccines.". Dr. Gregory Pence was the faculty sponsor for the team. 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. January 1, 2010: Dr. Rodney W. Nowakowski became interim dean of the School of Optometry. This was the first time a championship bout had ever been held in the State of Alabama and it was the largest crowd to ever attend an event at Bartow. The IHR is housed on the fifth floor of Heritage Hall. January 1, 1945: Jefferson and Hillman Hospitals were merged to form The University of Alabamas Jefferson-Hillman Hospital. January 1, 1995: Dr. Sergio B. Stagno became interim vice president for Health Affairs. February 3, 2012: Dr. Kenneth L. Vandervoort, Sr., was elected to the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. June 1, 1976: The Ambulatory Dialysis Center opened at 516 South 20th Street. 1950: The director of the Birmingham Extension Center reported that the Center hosted "most of the academic work for five nursing schools operated by Birmingham hospitals and that over 180 hospital nursing students were enrolled in Center classes in biology, chemistry, sociology, etc. It is his hope that with these studies, the physician workforce distribution issues can be addressed and access to care across the country can be improved. January 1920: Dr. Alfred E. Thayer became acting dean of the medical school in Mobile. Total enrollment increased to 18,698 students. In 1945 the Medical College of Alabama was moved from Tuscaloosa and the University's Medical Center was founded in Birmingham. August 1975: School of Nursing received approval for the first nursing doctoral program in the Southeast. Dr. Michael J. Friedlander was named first director of the new center. November 18, 1994: Dr. Arnold G. Diethelm delivered the thirty-first Distinguished Faculty Lecture, "The Patient.". September 26, 1999: An open house at the Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center officially opened the Center's new venues, the Odess Theatre, the Sirote Theatre, and the Reynolds-Kirschbaum Recital Hall. 1993: Central Bank Building was renovated and renamed the UAB Administration Building. Make an Appointment: Jean-Claude LeBlanc - Coordinator of Guest Services at UAB - UAB May 1955: Dr. Robert C. Berson was appointed first vice president for Health Affairs and dean of the Medical College of Alabama. UAB is the largest research institution in the state of Alabama and is the largest single employer in the state. July 14, 2021: Matt P. Whall became the eighth head coach of the Men's Golf team. August 18, 2009: When classes began, UAB had the largest enrollment in the schools 40-year history. Dr. Jeffrey A. Engler was named as first director of the center. Davis worked at UAB from 1965 until her retirement in 1981. ", March 29, 2022: Dr. Smita Bhatia presented the fifty-eighth Distinguished Faculty Lecture, "The Art of Surviving and Thriving.". September 2010: Dr. Sergio B. Stagno, chair of the Department of Pediatrics, became seventh president of the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation. September 27, 2013. Kelsey went above and beyond by performing lifesaving procedures at a Liked by Jean-Claude LeBlanc She is the Gay and Bew White Endowed Professor in Pediatric Oncology and serves as Vice Chair for Outcomes in the Dept. Brent H. Morgan was the magazines first editor. October 1, 2015: Anna M. Thompson became executive director of the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center. 1995: UAB Osteoporosis Treatment and Prevention Center was established. UAB had three honorees in the inaugural class of 25, Coach Gene Bartow; student-athlete Deanna Jackson (Women's Basketball); and student-athlete Graeme McDowell (Men's Golf). 1979: The Phoenix, a UAB yearbook chiefly focusing on University College, was first published. April 25-26, 1964: The Spain Rehabilitation Center was dedicated. Joseph F. Volker and Roy R. Kracke decided to jointly fund and administer the basic science departments. His faculty appointment was in the School of Business. August 1954: The Report of the Special Survey Committee, called the "Duckett Jones Report" for its chief author, was released. August 1995: Paul Harbin became the first head coach of the new Women's Soccer team. 1973: The Diabetes Research and Training Center was established with Dr. William J. Reddy as first director. August 10, 1998: Alan V. Kaufman became the fifth head coach of the Men's Golf team. Dr. Henry H. Hoffman was director of the new choir. When SMU lost the following day, UAB became the school with the nation's longest active winning streak at 14 games. September 1969: Intramural athletic teams were organized by Dr. James Sharman. 1973: Dr. David M. Witten became the first president of The University of Alabama Health Services Foundation. He received his medical degree from UAB, graduating summa cum laude in 2011. This find could rewrite the history of the discovery of North America as it would prove that the Vikings had traveled further into the new continent than had previously been known. 1980: The former Jefferson County Public Health Building was demolished. September 9, 1972: The Psychiatric Day Treatment Center was renamed in honor of benefactor William P. Engel. She earned her medical degree from the Calicut University, Kerala, India. Fabry Disease and other rare genetic kidney disease December 1938: Groundbreaking was held for Jefferson Hospital. July 1, 1992: Dr. Charlie W. Scott became interim dean of the School of Medicine. He joined Children's of Alabama in 1992, having previously served as budget director and director of physician recruitment and development for Brookwood Medical Center. 2000 Golden Key National Honors Society He graduated AOA from medical school at UAB. July 2014: The UAB Concert Choir won three medals out of three entered competitions at the Interkultur World Choir Games in Riga, Latvia. Dr. David T. Curiel was named as the first director of the center. Dr. William F. Bridgers was the center's first director. Faculty Division Director. There were two female members of the part-time faculty: Drs. About; Experience; Reviews; . 1975: UAB acquired the Medical Center Plaza Building and renamed it University College Building No. November 9, 1977: UAB joined the Sun Belt Conference. Smita Bhatia, MD, MPH joined UAB in 2015 to establish the Institute for Cancer Outcomes and Survivorship. June 2, 1985: Dr. J. Durwood Bradley, Jr., chief of staff at the hospital, became the first recipient of The President's Medal, given for distinguished service to UAB. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans. Dr. Jere P. Segrest was named the centers first director. 1975: Dr. John W. Kirklin became the second president of The University of Alabama Health Services Foundation. Neurology - Find a provider, specialist or nurse practitioner | UAB November 24, 1978: Before a crowd of over 14,800 at the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center, the UAB men's basketball team competed in its first game, losing to Nebraska by a score of 55 to 64. 1968: The Alabama Ballet, formerly known as the Alabama State Ballet, became an affiliate of UAB. 1981: Jim White became the third head coach of the Men's Tennis team, becoming the first African American named as a Blazer head coach. Chronology maintained by Tim L. Pennycuff and last updated 15 February 2023. of Pediatrics. She received the honorary Master of Arts degree. Underlined and bolded items in this list may be selected to see portraits or photographs about the specific person or event. August 1995: Paul Harbin became the first head coach of the new Women's Soccer team. May 1978: Dr. John D. Jones became first vice president for Student Affairs. January 1, 1958: Succeeding Interim President James H. Newman, Dr. Frank A. October 23, 1981: Dr. James A. Pittman, Jr., delivered the eighteenth Distinguished Faculty Lecture, "Progress.". XXIII Jornadas de Emprendimiento e Innovacin- Mesa redonda UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans. 1953: Milton Odean Otwell graduated from the University Hospital School of Nursing, becoming the first male graduate of the hospital's nursing program. October 26, 1998: Dr. Michael A. Geheb, first director and CEO of the UAB Health System, announced his resignation effective December 5, 1998, and Dr. William B. June 25, 1969: Governor Albert P. Brewer announced $5 million in bond funds for College of General Studies construction. 1948: Drs. October 1948: A separate library was established for the School of Dentistry. This research center was located within the School of Medicine. October 9, 1960: The Psychiatric Clinic was dedicated. 1963: University Hospital and Hillman Clinic was renamed The University of Alabama Hospitals and Clinics. Awards . September 1, 1999: Bert Brouwer became interim dean of the School of Arts and Humanities. . January 29, 1998: The New Woman All Women Clinic, a private facility located adjacent to the UAB campus at 1001 South 17th Street, was bombed. December 1991: UAB Clinic Inverness opened. June 5, 1988: UAB Commencement was held in the new UAB Arena, the first time a UAB graduation ceremony had been held on the universitys campus. August 9, 2018: A new building for the UAB Police Department was opened on South 14th Street. Learn more about available jobs and working at UAB Hospital on PublicServiceCareers.org. May 1971: Bracie Watson, Jr., a senior in health physics and a biology major, became the first African American elected president of the UAB student government association. Daugherty was named as the fifth head coach of Softball. Drs. June 8, 1953: Students from the University of Alabama School of Nursing in Tuscaloosa first came to the Medical Center for clinical training in the hospital complex. The 39-member College Senate included elected faculty, staff, and students as well as administrators appointed by the dean. May 1978: Alabama native Harry "the Hat" Walker became the first head coach of the new Men's Baseball team. April 1, 1969: Dr. Keith D. Blayney became director of the School of Health Services Administration. September 2000: UAB exceeded $300 million in active extramural grants and contracts. October 10, 2012: Dr. Stephen Barnes presented the forty-ninth Distinguished Faculty Lecture, Science, Collaborations, Alternatives, and the Future.. September 17, 2021: Kenneth O. Simon was elected to the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. At least a dozen of the faculty were Tuscaloosa Campus Faculty who regularly traveled to and from Tuscaloosa to teach in Birmingham. National television and a half-time performance of Birmingham native and American Idol Ruben Studdard drew a crowd of 44,079 to Legion Field for the game; the largest crowd ever for a UAB Blazer home game. April 30, 1982: The Hulsey Center for Arts and Humanities officially opened. September 19, 2014: Barbara M. Humphrey was elected to The University of Alabama Board of Trustees. 1936: Dr. Tom D. Spies established the Spies Nutrition Clinic within the Hillman Hospital upon the request of Dr. James S. McLester, physician-in-chief of the hospital. June 1983: The UAB Critical Care Transport Service began. February 5, 1997: Richard L. Holmes was elected to the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. 1957: For the fall term, total enrollment at the Birmingham Extension Center was 1,856 students. 1966: The Medical Center Mens Chorus established for students, faculty, and staff. . Dr. Jon Gockerman was medical director of the program. Patricia Todd of Birmingham, a member of the Alabama House of Representatives and a former UAB staff member, received the inaugural award. February 4, 1993: Joseph L. Fine was elected to the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. November 1, 2021: Dr. Lisa Schwiebert from the Department of Cell, Developmental and Integrative Biology, became the interim dean of the UAB Graduate School. 1964: First classes were held in the new Engineering Building adjacent to the Birmingham Extension Center. Dr. Alexander, whose selection had beenannounced in February, came to UAB from Case Western Reserve University. August 1965: University of Alabama Medical Center Foundation was created as a non-profit corporation. Nambayan was from the Philippines. December 10, 1983: Students, staff, and faculty in the arts and humanities held the first Madrigal Feaste in the newly opened University Center. Hospital Maintenance. September 24, 1974: The Edward M. Holmes, Jr., Pavilion of the Spain Rehabilitation Center was dedicated. 2009 Argus Award for Resident Teaching, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Excellence in Teaching by a Resident Award January 29, 2016: Dr. Tina Kempin Reuter was announced as director of the new UAB Institute for Human Rights. David Winingham, Director of Information Technology, has chief responsibility for enterprise level backend patient care systems and servers. April 15, 1985: UAB's first International Food Festival was held in the Mini Park. 901 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233. September 1936: Edward K. Austin became the first director of the University of Alabama Birmingham Extension Center. January 15, 2015: Dr. Jeffrey A. Engler, associate dean, was named as interim dean of the UAB Graduate School following the retirement of Dean Bryan D. Noe. June 18, 2004: The South Central Center for Public Health Preparedness, which had been initiated at UAB in 2002, received formal approval of The University of Alabama Board of Trustees. October 14, 1988: The Doctors' Center Building was rededicated as the Paul S. Worrell Building. December 1, 1981: Dr. Robert Glaze became first vice president for Research and Institutional Advancement after having served as acting vice president since 1980. Questions and answers to help you better understand the Ratings & Reviews systems, the motivations behind it, how the star ratings are calculated, and why this information is not published for every UAB Medicine doctor can be found by, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/term=%22Wallace+E%22%5BAuthor%5D, UAB Medical Staff Profile Update Request >>. The legislation appropriated $45,000 to the school for repairs, renovations, improvements, and purchases and $5,000.00 annually for maintenance of facilities. Bland presented the fifty-first Distinguished Faculty Lecture, "Evolution of Evidence-Based Science and Education at UAB.". It was commissioned by Dr. and Mrs. Samuel B. Barker. March 18, 2019: Dr. Mona N. Fouad presented the fifty-fifth Distinguished Faculty Lecture, "When Health Disparities Became Science.". July 1, 1998: UAB Historical Collections became part of the Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences. November 2018: Birmingham's Energen Company donated its "Wonders of America" art collection to UAB upon the energy company's merger with an out-of-state company. 2016: UAB was ranked as the third largest US public academic medical center. 1980: The University of Alabama Board of Trustees dropped the designation University of Alabama System Medical Education Program (UASMEP) for the systems medical programs in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Tuscaloosa. February 2009: W. Davis Malone, III, Ronald W. Gray, and William Britt Sexton were elected to the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. April 29, 2008: A smoke breathing statue of the UAB dragon mascot was unveiled on the concourse in front of Bartow Arena. Brittany Freeman-Lindsey - Associate Vice President, Clinical October 1961: The Psychiatric Clinic was named in honor of Medical Center benefactors Joseph S. and Bertha Pizitz Smolian. The three-story facility is located on 20th Street South. During the NASA mission, Morin completed two separate spacewalks. Dr. Hullet, who had earned a masters degree from the UAB School of Public Health, became the first African American elected to the governing board of the three campus University of Alabama System. He will join UAB March 1. PROVIDER PROFILE PUBLICATIONS FACULTY PROFILE. December 4, 1999: Neelaksh "Neel" Varshney, a senior electrical engineering major from Madison, Alabama, became the first UAB student chosen as a Rhodes Scholar. 1969: Dr. Keith D. Blayney was named administrator of University Hospital. June 1, 2000: Dr. Linda C. Lucas was named interim dean of the School of Engineering. March 11-12, 2016: UAB served as the host institution for the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships held at the Birmingham CrossPlex. Rose designated all university operations in Birmingham as the "University of Alabama in Birmingham," a degree-granting branch of the University of Alabama campus in Tuscaloosa. November 1, 2005: Dr. Bryan D. Noe became the dean of the UAB Graduate School. In its place, the board recognized that the system had one medical school, The University of Alabama School of Medicine, which is located in Birmingham and which has programs at the Huntsville and Tuscaloosa campuses. January 21, 1981: The Cystic Fibrosis Research Center was established at UAB with Dr. Roy Curtiss III as first director. September 14, 2000: The University of Alabama Board of Trustees approved the closure of twelve research centers and institutes at UAB. Dr. Kenneth J. Roozen was named first provost. The hospital, which occupied one floor of the Diabetes Research and Education Building, had opened for patients on the eighth of July. "For a long time, we have had all these different pieces of the puzzle, but this was the final piece in becoming the region . April 23, 1989: The first artificial heart used in Alabama was implanted at University Hospital as a temporary measure while the patient awaited a heart transplant. Twenty-two students participated in the universitys first pageant, an official preliminary to the Miss Alabama pageant. October 16, 1998: Dr. Richard J. Whitley presented the thirty-fifth Distinguished Faculty Lecture, "Herpes Simplex Virus Infections of the Central Nervous System: 25 Years Out, One Year In.". 1989: Jose-Luis Jamarillo became the interim head coach of the Men's Soccer team. November 6, 1997: A grand opening celebration was held for the new OADI Technology Center, the first building constructed in the UAB Research Park at Oxmoor. June 7, 1970: Richard Charles Dale and Samuel William Sullivan, Jr., became the first African American graduates of the School of Medicine. March 4, 1907: The Alabama Legislature amended the charter of the Medical College of Alabama (in Mobile) to definitely incorporate with and place the school under the control of The University of Alabama Board of Trustees.