Prior to its acquisition by HealthSouth, the facility had been named the South Highlands Hospital and had been founded in 1910 as the South Highlands Infirmary. July 1, 2010: Dr. Thomas M. DiLorenzo became the first dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, an appointment that had been announced in June. April 2020: With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, UAB opened a COVID Respiratory Clinic for patients who had tested positive for coronavirus but who had not been admitted to a clinical facility and who had remained at home. June 9, 1975: Arthur D. Shores, attorney and noted Civil Rights Activist, received an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree from UAB becoming the first African American to receive an honorary degree from the university. Dr. Hubert H. Harper, associate professor of English, was the first Ingalls recipient. Davis, of Dothan, was a double major in Political Science and Public Relations. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans. Formerly the offensive coordinator at the University of Arkansas, the Oklahoma native had been a quarterback at the University of Oklahoma. UAB IT named the supercomputer Cheaha in honor of the highest peak in Alabama. July 14, 2021: Matt P. Whall became the eighth head coach of the Men's Golf team. September 15, 1966: The Birmingham Extension Center programs were elevated to the four-year College of General Studies, which remained as a branch of The University of Alabama. Dr. Watts also announced the appointment of Shannon Ealy as the interim Director of Athletics. 1979: Dr. James Rachels was named third dean of the School of Humanities after serving as interim since 1978. Six recipients were named for the inaugural year. 1951: To complete the Medical and Dental Basic Science Building and Dental Clinic, the new basic science building at the Medical Center, Dr. Joseph F. Volker added several hospital beds to qualify for Federal funds under the Hill-Burton Act. in molecular biology from Haverford College and an M.D. March 24, 1982: Elizabeth, a narrative film shot entirely on location in UABs Spain Rehabilitation Center, was broadcast nationally on the PBS network. June 1981: Eight Avenue South was renamed University Boulevard. January 1, 1984: Dr. James H. Woodward, Jr., became third vice president for University College; he served until June 1989 when the office was renamed Academic Affairs. February 8, 2008: The UAB Center for Urban Education was approved by the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. The School of Medicines Board of Visitors is a small group of eminent leaders from business, academia, medicine, science and public policy, with and without ties to Alabama or UAB, who serve as advocates and advisors on strategy, philanthropic initiatives, and community engagement, and by providing independent perspectives on School of Medicine initiatives. UAB - The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Dr. Pam Benoit, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, Ms. 1977: Drs. Library Director T. Scott Plutchak was named interim executive director. Junene R. Pearson received a BS in electrical engineering, becoming the first African American female graduate of the engineering school. The Annual Report was focused more toward the College of General Studies since the dental, medical and nursing schools already had their own discrete yearbooks. Mrs. Battle was named to the Arthritis Foundations National Board of Directors in September 2014, and chairs the Arthritis Foundation Advisory Board in its Birmingham market. November 9, 2010: UABs economic impact on the Alabama economy was reported at $4.6 billion annually. June 27, 1950: Dr. Roy R. Kracke, medical dean, died. 1956: The first annual spring dance was held at the Birmingham Extension Center. He served as a research associate and medical office of the United States Public Health Service at the National Institutes of Health before joining the Stanford faculty in 1983. The established chapter of the medical-social fraternity had been moved from the campus in Tuscaloosa to Birmingham. Mrs. Heersink has served on the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. May 29, 1971: John T. Oliver, Jr., was elected to the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. Poet Nikki Giovanni was one of the guest lecturers. March 25, 2016: Jerod Haase left UAB when he was hired as the head basketball coach of the Stanford Cardinal. Under the direction of the UAB Department of Psychiatry, members of the LGBTQ community will be seen in the clinic located on the third floor of the Callahan Eye Hospital Building. It was the first off-campus facility the University had constructed anywhere in the state specifically for extension work. 1970: The UAB Burn Center was established with Dr. Alan R. Dimick as director. Only one would complete his training and graduate. Rose. 1998: Mirela Vladulescu, a member of the Women's Tennis Team, was ranked number one in the nation. May 12, 2005: Dr. Eli Capilouto was named Provost after having served as acting Provost since 2002. 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. What began as a 29-bed facility with 25 employees and only four patients has grown into the Tombigbee Healthcare Authority operating Whitfield Regional Hospital, Member of UAB . September 17, 1997: The University of Alabama Board of Trustees approved the name change of the Center for the Advancement of Developing Industries to the Office for the Advancement of Developing Industries Technology Center. It was renamed the "University of Alabama School of Medicine Huntsville Program.". April 1987: Mickey Pizitz Memorial Pool opened as an addition to Spain Rehabilitation Center. A member of the 1978-1982 Women's Basketball team, she had scored 2,854 career points and had gained 1,091 career rebounds. 2013: Alan Murray became the sixth head coach of the Men's Golf team. August 24, 2018: The Collat School of Business Building was formally opened along the north side of University Boulevard. February 28, 1905: Hillman Hospital Training School for Nurses graduated its first class. Download a detailed, printable version of the org chart. April 24, 1995: UAB Blazers became one of the charter members of Conference USA (C-USA). September 1959: A groundbreaking ceremony was held for Fort Mortimer H. Jordan Alabama National Guard 109th Evacuation Hospital Armory. January 9, 1993: The Blazer Warrior, UAB's third official mascot, was unveiled at a men's basketball game against Marquette University. The Blazers fell to the Liberty Flames 36-12 before an announced attendance of 37,167. February 1980: Brenda Williams became the second head coach of Women's Volleyball. December 20, 1944: The University of Alabama entered into a 99-year contract with Jefferson County for the use of Jefferson and Hillman Hospitals. September 1970: The University of Alabama Board of Trustees held the first board meeting at the newly independent UAB. February 11, 1897: The state legislature chartered Hillman Hospital and vested its management in the Board of Lady Managers. September 1, 1999: Bert Brouwer became interim dean of the School of Arts and Humanities. January 1978: The UAB Symphony Orchestra established as the only college/community orchestra in the Birmingham metropolitan area. October 25, 1946: At the first commencement ceremony held in Birmingham, 21 students graduated from the Medical College of Alabama. August 1, 1999: UAB Health Center in Hoover opened. 1999: Paul W. Bryant, Jr., was elected to The University of Alabama Board of Trustees. Humphrey received a history degree from UAB and had been a scholarship member of the Blazer track team. February 13, 2018: The six members of the Gold Team of the US Air Force Special Operations Surgical Team (SOST), based out of University Hospital at UAB, were awarded Bronze Star Medals for their actions during the units four-month 2016 deployment in the Middle East. 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. April 19, 1996: Center for Biomedical Sciences was renamed UAB Biomedical Implant Center by The University of Alabama Board of Trustees. In 1954 the Extension Center was moved to a newly constructed facility adjacent to the Medical Center, bringing together for the first time the University's two academic components in Birmingham. The annual UAB holiday event would remain on the university calendar for many years. November 3, 2017: The University of Alabama Board of Trustees approved the Magic City LGBT Health Studies Endowed Faculty Scholar Fund for the UAB School of Public Health. Ertunga had spent his collegiate years as a member of the Blazer men's team and had been named an All-Conference Player. It was later renamed the Center for Health Services Continuing Education. December 12, 1996: The University of Alabama Board of Trustees approved the renaming of buildings in honor of Gene Bartow and of Drs. 2023 The University of Alabama at Birmingham. There had been 27 matriculates during the first year of the dental college. 1913: Hillman Hospital Annex was completed. April 3, 1986: The Lister Hill Center for Health Policy and the Center for Nuclear Imaging Research were established by The University of Alabama Board of Trustees. 1970: Dr. John R. Durant established the Cancer Research and Training Center, later designated as the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center. April 3, 2006: A dedication ceremony was held for the Richard C. and Annette N. Shelby Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Building. A committee comprised of students, faculty, and staff selected Dr. Hearn's song during a campus-wide competition. Her encounters with ineffective government agencies led her to foundSTOP Foodborne Illness, a national grassroots public health organization dedicated to preventing illness and death from foodborne pathogens. September 1, 2008: Dr. William Ferniany became the fourth CEO of the UAB Health System, an appointment which had been announced in August. May 29, 1954: John A. Caddell was elected to the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. June 4, 1996: Dedication ceremonies were held for the UAB Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) Laboratory. In 2018 and 2019, she spent nine months studying traditional music in Turkey, Greece, and Israel. September 21, 2013: The Alys Stephens Performing Arts center hosted the world premiere of A More Convenient Season, a multi-media orchestral work composed by Yotam Haber and commissioned by Tom Blount to commemorate the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham and the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church on September 15, 1963. June 6, 1976: Janice G. Jackson became the first African American female to graduate from the School of Dentistry. May 17, 1982: Wanda Hightower Jordan became the first UAB athlete to have a jersey retired. The 12-story building contains over 323,000 square feet of space and is located at the corner of University Boulevard and South 19th Street. July 1, 2012: Dr. Donna K. Arnett became the sixth UAB faculty member to serve as president of the American Heart Association. 2017: UABs economic impact on the Alabama economy was reported at $7.15 billion annually, with the university supporting 64,292 jobs throughout the state. November 1973: The Friday after Thanksgiving first became an official UAB holiday. 1982: Tom Seals became the first head coach of the new Riflery team. Dean Thomas M. Allen presented diplomas to the college's first three graduates: Drury C. Cosby, John H. Rice, and William P. Stinson. 2015: Dr. Martin J. Heslin became chief of the medical staff at University Hospital. July 6, 2015: In a non-scientific online poll, UAB affiliates voted overwhelmingly to reinstate the name of Gang Green for the Official Student Fan Club of UAB Athletics. October 27, 1995: T. Scott Plutchak became fourth director of the Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences. Mary Battle is a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing with a bachelor of science degree in nursing. Hospital Maintenance - Facilities | UAB What We Do Home Hospital Maintenance Hospital Maintenance Hospital Maintenance is responsibile for the inspection, testing and maintenance of the UAB and Highlands Hospital physical environments, which includes more than 6 million square feet of clinical space. Uab and had been a scholarship member of the School of Business Building was formally opened along the north of... 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