UAB Graduate School

After teaching abroad in Thailand and building a career in social media, Chanah Fallin returned to the classroom to pursue her MBA at UAB — all while working full time as a UAB social media producer. 🎓✨ Read her story: buff.ly/3zqYCxQ

🎓✨ In this Grad Talk feature, recent graduate Ankita Acharekar shares her journey through the M.S. in Computer Science program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham — from why she chose the program to what’s next after graduation. . . . #uab #gradtalk #alumni #blazer

As a PhD candidate at UAB, Jacqueline Clark Nicholas is turning math into connection through Family Math Nights—bringing students, families, and communities together through joyful STEM learning. Read her incredible story through the link: buff.ly/6Aas0zB . . . #uab

Congratulations to MPH students Rishab Samant and Neha Singaravelan on being named 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholars — one of the nation’s top honors for students pursuing research careers in STEM. 👏🔬 Read their full story: buff.ly/iBAEdiz . . . #uab #graduate #mph

As a recent graduate of the Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies (IGS) master’s program at the UAB, Kelsey Greathouse set out to strengthen her skills beyond the lab bench and found a program that allowed her to do exactly that! Read more of her story: buff.ly/mxR1bxV

⭐️ From Shelby County, AL, to the classroom, Jennifer Mayerhofer’s journey is a powerful reminder that every path unfolds in its own time. After receiving her Master's in Special Education, Jennifer plans to continue making a difference by serving children in our community.

When Dr. Catarina Mendes Felgueira, PhD, has learned to thoughtfully integrate AI into her work, using it not as a replacement for human insight, but as a tool to enhance discovery, problem-solving, and innovation. Read more about her use of AI: buff.ly/S7FF0Ta

🌟 We’re proud to celebrate Ms. Rajada Williams, coordinator of student admissions and records in the UAB Graduate School, on earning her Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems! 💚 Congratulations, Rajada, we are so proud of you! 🥳 🎉 🎉 . . . #uab #grad #uabclassof2026

🎉 Congratulations to the outstanding students in the MBS Program who competed in this year’s Three Minute Thesis competition: 🥇 1st Place ($400 Scholarship): Basim Naim 🥈 2nd Place ($200 Scholarship): Shreya Hiwalkar 🥉 3rd Place ($100 Scholarship): Caroline Fiore . . . #uab

The UAB Graduate School proudly celebrates 1,010 eligible graduates this semester! Each student represents the incredible dedication and ability to excel as a Blazer! We are so proud of our graduates and can't wait to see how they impact the world. 💚💛 . . . #uab #uabclassof2026

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Congratulations to Jason M. Warram, Ph.D., on receiving the UAB Graduate Dean’s Excellence in Mentorship Award! We are so proud to celebrate this incredible achievement from our otolaryngology faculty. @UABHeersink @UABGradSchool Learn more: buff.ly/yb7YHDw

💬 "This journey has helped me grow both professionally and personally, and I am truly grateful to be part of the UAB family," - Maitham Alnaser, MS in Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging. 🎓 . . . #uab #classof2026 #blazer

🚨 Final Reminder: Today is the last day to submit nominations for the 2026 Graduate Dean’s Scholarship! Don’t miss your chance to receive a $1,000 scholarship! ⏳ Nominations close TONIGHT! View the scholarship website through the link in our bio! . . . #uab #graduate

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Congratulations to Nicholas Lennemann, Ph.D., on receiving the Graduate Dean’s Excellence in Mentorship Award! @UABHeersink | @UABGradSchool Learn more: buff.ly/yb7YHDw

💬 "My experience at UAB has allowed me to grow not only academically but also personally, and completing my thesis on social media use and violence-related behaviors among high school students has been a highlight of my journey," - Luma Hammoudi, MSPH in Epidemiology. 🎓

💬 " I have absolutely loved the incredible UAB community which has allowed me to grow personally, professionally, and academically," - Saad Khan, MS in Multidisciplinary Biomedical Science. 🎓 . . . #uab #classof2026 #blazer

💬 "Through a translational lens, UAB has fundamentally shaped how I approach research," - Sydney Grooms, MS in Multidisciplinary Biomedical Science. . . . #uab #classof2026 #blazer

"I am incredibly grateful for the encouragement I have received from my professors and peers throughout the Master’s in School Psychometry program. Their guidance has helped prepare me for this profession," - Lindsay Curtis. Class of 2026.🎓 . . . #uab #classof2026 #blazer

💬 "After graduation, I hope to improve my accounting skills at CRI while creating valuable connections. The people at UAB are what I have loved most about my time here," - Jonathan Xavier Hernandez Lopez, MAc in Accounting. 💚 . . . #uab #classof2026 #blazer

💬 "What I’ve loved most about my time at UAB is the immersive, self-driven design of the program, which has challenged me to think creatively and take ownership of my learning," - Cassie Davis, MS in Learning Design and Learning Sciences. . . . #uab #classof2026 #blazer