66-530: The Birmingham metropolitan area , sometimes known as Greater Birmingham , is a metropolitan area in north central Alabama centered on Birmingham, Alabama , United States. As of 2023, the federal government defines the Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area as consisting of seven counties ( Bibb , Blount , Chilton , Jefferson , St. Clair , Shelby , and Walker ) centered on Birmingham. The population of this metropolitan statistical area as of
132-647: A collaborative partnership to expand access to healthcare through numerous locations and wellness initiatives. Diabetes, mental and behavioral health, and health disparities are addressed by this partnership. Additionally, it maintains close relationships with other public and private nonprofit organizations that are housed on and around the UAB campus, such as the Children's of Alabama and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The UAB Health System,
198-506: A distinct not-for-profit organization, oversees, coordinates, and manages the medical facilities connected to UAB. With 1,207 beds, the flagship UAB Hospital is the largest in Alabama and the eighth largest in the nation. It is home to the only Level 1 adult trauma center in the state and the only hospital in Alabama to consistently rank among U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Hospitals." The O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center
264-685: A full four-year program. That November, the College of General Studies and the School of Medicine were merged into the University of Alabama in Birmingham, with Dr. Joseph Volker as "Vice President for Birmingham Affairs"–reflecting that it was still treated as an offsite department of the main campus in Tuscaloosa. An Advisory Board for UAB was created in 1967. In 1969, the legislature created
330-452: A given metropolitan area will vary between sources. The statistical criteria for a standard metropolitan area were defined in 1949 and redefined as a metropolitan statistical area in 1983. Due to suburbanization, the typical metropolitan area is polycentric rather than being centered around a large historic core city such as New York City or Chicago . Some metropolitan areas include more than one large historic core city; examples include
396-490: A graduate school. These academic divisions offer 57 bachelor's degree programs, 69 master's degree programs,3 specialist's, 42 doctoral programs, and 3 professional degrees.. Colleges and schools are: UAB's endowment reached more than 1 billion dollars after a 2018 campaign goal. It includes more than 103,000 donors, which is the largest fundraising campaign effort in UAB history. UAB received more than $ 715 million in research grants and extramural awards for FY 2022. UAB
462-543: A main route through the primary city of Hoover . Interstate 422 , the Birmingham Northern Bypass is planned to run from the current I-20/59/459 interchange near Bessemer to Interstate 59 and US Route 11 near Argo . It is planned to be completed by 2048. Four U.S. highways, US-31 , US-11 , US-78 , and US-280 , run through Greater Birmingham. US-31 parallels Interstate 65 for its entire route, including Greater Birmingham. US-280 runs southeast of
528-486: A part of a centuries-old higher education tradition that offers a serene outdoor space for introspective thought and communal gathering. The Alys Stephens Center is home to the performing arts of the city of Birmingham and is the residence venue for events by the Alabama Symphony Orchestra , UAB's theater and music departments and other globally recognized performers. The Alys Stephens Center
594-537: A regulation for public comment that would increase the minimum population needed for an urban area population to be a metropolitan statistical area to be increased from 50,000 to 100,000. It ultimately decided to keep the minimum at 50,000 for the 2020 cycle. On July 21, 2023, the Office of Management and Budget released revised delineations of the various CBSAs in the United States. The Census Bureau created
660-485: A semi-annual magazine. The school also has an intramural program. UAB offers off-campus housing, residential halls, campus dining and recreation, and more. Residence halls at UAB include: UAB Bands consists of multiple ensembles including the Marching Blazers, Wind Symphony, Blazer Band, Symphony Band, Percussion, Summer Community Band, and Birmingham Youth Wind Symphony. Students and the UAB community have
726-606: A set of core based statistical areas (CBSAs) throughout the country, which are composed of counties and county equivalents . CBSAs are delineated on the basis of a central contiguous area of relatively high population density, known as an urban area . The counties containing the core urban area are known as the "central counties" of the CBSA; these are defined as having at least 50% of their population living in urban areas of at least 10,000 in population. Additional surrounding counties, known as "outlying counties", can be included in
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#1732775831085792-900: A single CBSA when the central county or counties of one CBSA qualify as an outlying county or counties to the other CBSAs. One or more CBSAs may be grouped together or combined to form a larger statistical entity known as a combined statistical area (CSA) when the employment interchange measure (EIM) reaches 15% or more. CBSAs are subdivided into MSAs (formed around urban areas of at least 50,000 in population) and micropolitan statistical areas (μSAs), which are CBSAs built around an urban area of at least 10,000 in population but less than 50,000 in population. Some metropolitan areas may include multiple cities below 50,000 people, but combined have over 50,000 people. Previous terms that are no longer used to describe these regions include "standard metropolitan statistical area" (SMSA) and "primary metropolitan statistical area" (PMSA). On January 19, 2021, OMB submitted
858-492: A unique cyber forensics center in partnership with the FBI, Homeland Security, and corporate partners like Facebook and Google; and making important strides in climatology, marine biology, and medicine in remote areas of Antarctica. The O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, which is established in 1971, is the only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the state of Alabama and the surrounding area to receive this designation from
924-583: Is a large, four-year research university and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". UAB has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 1970, according to the U.S. Department of Education . UAB offers degrees in the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels from the schools in Business, Education, Engineering, Graduate School, Health Professions, Nursing, Public Health, and
990-470: Is at the convergence of four major interstate highways: Interstate 65 (which connects with Mobile and Chicago ); Interstate 20 (which connects with Dallas and Atlanta ); Interstate 59 (which connects with New Orleans and Chattanooga ); and Interstate 22 (which connects with Memphis ). Interstate 459 , completed in 1984, forms a southern bypass around Birmingham. It runs through portions of Bessemer , Vestavia Hills , and Trussville , and forms
1056-511: Is considered one of the largest academic medical centers that offers patient care to the state of Alabama and the surrounding areas. The institution is also training future medical professionals and advancing medical science through study and research at health-related professional schools of UAB; Dentistry , Health Professions, Nursing, Optometry, Public Health and the Heersink School of Medicine . A number of managed hospitals are part of
1122-715: Is served by Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport with American Airlines , American Eagle , Southwest , United , and Delta providing service to more than 40 cities. Established in 1931, BHM has been governed by the Birmingham Airport Authority since its establishment in 1986. In 2008, the airport was renamed Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in honor of late Birmingham civil rights activist Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth . 33°31′29″N 86°48′46″W / 33.524755°N 86.81274°W / 33.524755; -86.81274 United States metropolitan area Population In
1188-570: Is the hub of UAB's Cultural Arts Corridor, located on the cultural zone of the campus, which houses the cutting-edge Abroms-Engel Institute for Visual Arts (AEIVA) that brings the arts into the community through its ArtPlay and Arts in Medicine programs. UAB is governed by the Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama System. The board is self-nominating and composed of 15 elected members and two ex officio members. Board members are confirmed by
1254-437: Is the most diversified of any metropolitan area in Alabama. Many of the region's major employers are located in Birmingham and Jefferson County. The economy of Birmingham ranges from service industries such as banking and finance to health-related technological research and heavy industry. The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is Alabama's largest employer as well as the area's largest, with some 20,000 employees. The area
1320-453: Is the official student-run newspaper of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) that published breaking news to quizzes on campus. It produced weekly printed newspaper but transitioned to digital and online news outlet starting in Fall 2020. The Kaleidoscope was first issued in 1967, two years before the university become autonomous from Tuscaloosa campus. UAB's athletic teams are known as
1386-509: Is the only center in Alabama and the surrounding four states to get an NCI designation, and it leads the country in advancing cancer research, care, and education. Providing a peer-reviewed proof of concept for xenotransplantation and paving the way for a steady, sustainable supply of life-saving organs, UAB successfully tested the first human preclinical model for transplanting genetically modified pig kidneys into humans in January 2022. In
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#17327758310851452-580: Is world headquarters for Regions Financial , and Books-A-Million , the second largest book retailer in the United States. Birmingham is known as the shopping destination in the state of Alabama and a primary shopping hub of the Piedmont Atlantic Megaregion . It includes the major retail destination for the region, the Riverchase Galleria mall, along with several other shopping centers and malls. Greater Birmingham
1518-619: The 2020 census was 1,180,631, making it the 50th largest metropolitan statistical area in the United States as of that date. The seven counties in the Birmingham metropolitan statistical area are combined with the Cullman micropolitan area ( Cullman County ) and the Talladega–Sylacauga Micropolitan Statistical Area ( Talladega County and Coosa County ) to form the federally defined Birmingham–Cullman–Talladega, AL Combined Statistical Area . According to
1584-570: The Alabama State Senate . The president of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and is appointed by the chancellor. The president also chairs the board of the UAB Health System. Richard Marchase was named interim president on August 21, 2012, after the retirement of Carol Garrison . In February 2013, Ray L. Watts became UAB's seventh president. UAB is composed of one college, nine schools, an honors college and
1650-676: The Blazers . The school athletic colors are green and gold. The Blazers currently participates in NCAA Division I , as a member of the American Athletic Conference , including 7 men’s sports teams and 11 women’s sports teams. The school started its intercollegiate athletic program in 1978. The program was inaugurated with men's basketball by Gene Bartow . Bartow served as the school's head basketball coach and athletic director for 18 years. Bartow led UAB to
1716-704: The Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex , Virginia Beach–Norfolk–Newport News (Hampton Roads) , Riverside–San Bernardino (Inland Empire) , and Minneapolis–Saint Paul (Twin Cities) . MSAs are defined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which is part of the Executive Office of the President , and are used by the U.S. Census Bureau and other U.S. federal government agencies for statistical purposes. The U.S. Office of Management and Budget defines
1782-582: The Department of Defense , the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , and the Department of Energy , as well as for clinical trials funded by the industry. It is creating novel treatments for the most debilitating diseases that affect humans, such as diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease; developing new materials for everything from stronger military equipment to bio-coatings for cardiac stents; fighting cybercrime committed worldwide via computers in
1848-579: The List of metropolitan areas of Alabama , Birmingham is the largest urban area and metro in Alabama. Birmingham is part of the Piedmont Atlantic Megaregion containing an estimated 19 million people, while many residents also consider themselves part of the Deep South . It is classified as Southeast by the U.S. Census and also falls in the geographic area of the Upland South due to its location at
1914-471: The NCAA Tournament seven times. Bartow retired from coaching in 1996. The following year, UAB renamed its basketball venue from UAB Arena to Bartow Arena in his honor. In December 2014, the university announced that the programs for football , bowling and rifle were being eliminated at the end of the 2014–2015 academic year, citing soaring operating costs. This decision was later reversed and
1980-478: The United States , a metropolitan statistical area ( MSA ) is a geographical region with a relatively high population density at its core and close economic ties throughout the region. Such regions are not legally incorporated as a city or town would be and are not legal administrative divisions like counties or separate entities such as states . As a result, sometimes the precise definition of
2046-427: The United States , including those in all 50 states and the national capital of Washington, D.C. are ranked, including: This sortable table lists the six metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) of Puerto Rico including: University of Alabama at Birmingham The University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) is a public research university in Birmingham, Alabama . Founded in 1969 and part of
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2112-616: The United States Census 2020 census, the combined statistical area has a population of 1,415,988. It is the 42nd largest population sub-region in the United States, and the largest population region in Alabama , constituting roughly 1/4 of the state's population. It is the largest population region in Central Alabama . The northern counties of the Birmingham metro area specifically Blount and Cullman are also part of
2178-461: The University of Alabama System , UAB has grown to be the state's largest employer, with more than 24,200 faculty and staff and over 53,000 jobs at the university. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". UAB offers 140 programs of study in 12 academic divisions leading to bachelor's , master's , doctoral , and professional degrees. In
2244-593: The University of Alabama System . UAB became one of three four-year institutions within the new system, which also included UA and the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) in Huntsville . Volker became UAB's first president. UAB is located on the Southside neighborhood of downtown Birmingham, Alabama , occupying more than 100 city blocks and surrounded by three historic district neighborhood including
2310-472: The 2019 ACS 1-Year Estimates Data Profiles, there were 1,090,435 people living in the Birmingham–Hoover, AL Metropolitan Area. The racial makeup of the area was 65.8% White , 31.6% African American , 1.9% Asian , 0.9% Native American , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 1.6% from other races , and 1.6% from two or more races. 4.5% of the population were Hispanic of any race. The economy of Greater Birmingham
2376-1060: The 2022 U.S. News & World Report rankings, UAB was tied for the 137th best national university and was ranked tied for the 64th best public university. UAB graduate programs was ranked in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Graduate Schools" including Healthcare Management (1st), Nursing; Masters (10th) and Doctoral (11th), Nursing-Anesthesia (29th), Medical School in Primary Care (24th) and in Research (35th), Physician Assistant (8th), Public Health (18th), Biostatistics (31st), Occupational Therapy (37th) and Physical Therapy (21st). Other programs are also ranked including Part-time MBA (98th), Education (117th), Engineering (112th), Biological Sciences (74th), Chemistry (136th), Clinical Psychology (70th), Computer Science (132nd), Mathematics (117th), Physics (152nd), Psychology (97th), Social Work (60th), and Sociology (84th). In 2018-19, Times Higher Education ranked UAB 1st "Young University" in
2442-714: The Blazers program. The Blazers have made 17 appearances in the NCAA Division 1 men's basketball tournament and have reached the Elite Eight , and the Sweet Sixteen 3 times. Blazers men’s basketball have won multiple conference title including their first year as a member of the American Athletic Conference , the 2024 American Conference men’s basketball tournament Champions. The Blazers play home games at Bartow Arena . UAB Blazers football team’s first game
2508-404: The CBSA if these counties have strong social and economic ties to the central county or counties as measured by commuting and employment. Outlying counties are included in the CBSA if 25% of the workers living in the county work in the central county or counties, or if 25% of the employment in the county is held by workers who live in the central county or counties. Adjacent CBSAs are merged into
2574-643: The Collat School of Business, the School of Nursing, University Hall, Gold Hall, McMahon Hall, McCallum Basic Health Science Building, Early Learning Center, and the Technology Innovation Center are amongst the recently completed building construction projects on the university. The Science and Engineering Complex's second phase project, the Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine & Data Sciences Building,
2640-614: The College of Arts and Sciences. It also houses the Honors College and the three professional schools that offer professional degrees in Dentistry, Medicine, and Optometry. UAB has inaugurated some new programs in bioinformatics, cancer biology genetics and genomic sciences, digital forensic immunology and neuro-engineering that are the first of its kind in the US. With almost 2 million clinical visits and care provided every year, UAB
2706-591: The Five Point South, Glen Iris, and the Southside. There is a blend of public and private property inside the university limits. I-65, 10th, 11th, and 12th Avenues South, 22nd Street South, and 2nd Avenue South are the boundaries of UAB campus. The campus has more than 216 academic, residential, and recreational facilities spread across around 636 acres, or roughly 16 million square feet of building area. The UAB strategic plan's pillars are supported by
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2772-632: The Limerick International Band Competition. They also went to Hawaii to perform at USS Missouri in Pearl Harbor in March 2015. With more than 200 members, the Marching Blazers add to UAB campus life by performing at football games, pep rallies, and numerous other campus-wide events. The group is usually requested to perform as the exhibition band at state and regional marching band competitions. The Kaleidoscope
2838-645: The Marnix E. Heersink Institute for Biomedical Innovation Conference Center, Biomedical Research and Psychology Building, Unity Park, Department of Art and Art History, Cooper Green Mercy Health, University Emergency Department, Rehabilitation Pavilion, 14th Street Parking Deck, and the Southern Research Biotechnology Building are among the ongoing constructions in the university. Since 2013, about 1.1 million gross square feet of new facilities have been added to UAB's footprint through
2904-591: The National Cancer Institute, and one of only 56 such centers nationwide. For 48 years, the center has been continuously funded, enabling it to conduct state-of-the-art cancer research and provide patient care in the four-state area. The Engineering and Innovative Technology Development division has been the major developer and supplier of cryo-equipment for the International Space Station since 1990. It has also supported
2970-551: The North Alabama region also known locally as the Tennessee Valley and are overlapped by the much larger Birmingham metropolitan area despite its proximity to the nearby Huntsville metro. Nearby counties Tuscaloosa , Etowah , and Calhoun , while not officially a part of Greater Birmingham , contribute significantly to the region's economy. The Birmingham media market covers these counties as well. According to
3036-530: The Office of Management and Budget) and later renamed to standard metropolitan statistical areas (SMAs) in 1959. The modern metropolitan statistical area was created in 1983 amid a large increase in the number of eligible markets, which grew from 172 in 1950 to 288 in 1980; the core based statistical area (CBSA) was introduced in 2000 and defined in 2003 with a minimum population of 10,000 required for micropolitan areas and 50,000 for urban areas. The 387 MSAs in
3102-410: The UAB Health System provides charitable care worth about $ 363.1 million to underprivileged communities in Birmingham and around the state. There are over 300 student organizations on the UAB campus. About six percent of undergraduate men and eight percent of undergraduate women are active in UAB's Greek system. UAB's students also run media outlets, including a weekly newspaper, a radio station, and
3168-728: The UAB Health System, including the UAB Hospital, the Valley Foundation, the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, the UAB Carolan Eye Hospital Authority, the Medical West Hospital Authority, the L.V. Stabler Hospital, J. Paul Jones Hospital, Brian Whitfield Memorial Hospital, Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority, and other local hospitals. Ascension St. Vincent's and UAB Health System have formed
3234-534: The US and 12th around the world for two consecutive years among institutions that are 50 years old or younger. Also, UAB ranked 160th worldwide, around top 8% among global universities according to 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities ranking. In fall semester of 2018, the UAB student body consisted of 13,836 undergraduates, 6,933 graduate students and 1,154 professional doctoral students from all 67 Alabama counties, all 50 states and more than 110 foreign countries. The undergraduate student body
3300-418: The campus master plan, which places an emphasis on innovative facilities and improved growth management. The campus master plan also includes the creation of eight zones concentration locations: Academics, Athletics & Recreation, Cultural, Hospital/Highlands, Residential, Research, Southern Research, and Support with overlapping zone areas of collaboration such as Academic, Research, and Hospital. Honors Hall,
3366-546: The center of the academic core," includes the quadrangle as a key element. The Green is surrounded by green grasses, plants, shrubs, trees and walkways, that include 10th Avenue South, University Boulevard, the Chemistry Building, University Dining Facility, Camp Hall, Blazer Hall, Heritage Hall, University Hall (UAB College of Arts & Sciences) and the Campus Recreation Center. The Green is
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#17327758310853432-656: The city, connecting it with Auburn and Auburn University . The corridor through suburban Birmingham is notorious for its severe congestion as it carries about 200% of its traffic capacity. US-31 and 280 merge in Homewood to form the Elton B. Stephens Expressway known locally as the Red Mountain Expressway . This expressway goes through a geologic cut through Red Mountain, connecting downtown Birmingham to its southern suburbs. US-78 parallels Interstate 22 to
3498-483: The completion or ongoing development of 17 major university construction projects. UAB’s Campus Green, also referred to as "the Green," is an open green area and a quadrangle intended for usage by members of the university community and visitors. It was built in 2008 and considered to be the focal point of the campus. The University's long-term master plan, which describes Campus Green as "the signature open space and
3564-443: The development of specialized research instruments for land and microgravity-based research experiments. The Bill L. Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (HIIE), established in 2014, housed at the Collat School of Business aims to promote economic growth, facilitate the commercialization of research, and assist in the formation of businesses. The institution has employed a multifaceted approach to foster innovation in
3630-509: The extension center stood at 1,856. By 1959, research grants, training grants, and fellowships exceeded $ 1 million, and ground was broken for a new Children's Hospital. By the 1960s, it grew apparent that the extension center was becoming a university in its own right. An engineering building was built close to the medical center in 1962. In September 1966, the Extension Center was renamed the College of General Studies and elevated to
3696-530: The fall of 2020, UAB enrolled 22,563 students from more than 110 countries. The UAB Health System, one of the largest academic medical centers in the United States, is affiliated with UAB. The UAB athletic teams known as the Blazers compete in 18 varsity-level sports in the NCAA Division 1 - American Athletic Conference . Its official varsity colors are green and gold. The Blazers have won 11 conference championships to date. In 1936, in response to
3762-503: The living sciences, with a special focus on biotechnology, and has assisted in the creation of startups. In 2022, UAB contributed $ 12.1 billion to Alabama's economy, up 41% from $ 7.15 billion in 2016. More than $ 371 million in state and local taxes were produced by UAB, which also maintained or supported 107,600 employments in Alabama. More than $ 115.4 million in community impact is produced by UAB academics, staff, and students through donations and volunteer work to nearby NGOs. Furthermore,
3828-512: The metropolitan district for the 1910 census as a standardized classification for large urban centers and their surrounding areas. The original threshold for a metropolitan district was 200,000, but was lowered to 100,000 in 1930 and 50,000 in 1940. The metropolitan districts were replaced by standard metropolitan areas (SMAs) in the 1950 census , which were defined by the Bureau of the Budget (now
3894-649: The northwest of Birmingham, and Interstate 20 to the east. US-11 parallels Interstate 59 for its entire route. All four of these highways meet in downtown Birmingham. Birmingham received $ 87 million from the US Congress to help fund a regional transportation system. The city's new $ 30 million, three-block intermodal station brings Amtrak, Greyhound, the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority and automotive transportation together in one place. Greater Birmingham
3960-586: The opportunity to participate and join the UAB Bands and to perform in local, national, and international stage. Under the guidance of Dr. Clifford "Ski" Winter, the 135-member UAB Marching Blazers made their debut at a home football game on September 17, 1994.The Marching Blazers went to Ireland in 2013 to participate in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Dublin and won the title of "Best International Band" competing in
4026-546: The previous ten years. In terms of all federal research expenditures, UAB is ranked 21st among public institutions. It also ranks in the top four percent of public universities and the top one percent of all organizations for NIH funding in FY23. In addition, UAB's six health-related schools including the Heersink School of Medicine rank among the top 20 public universities in terms of NIH funding for FY 2023. Additionally, UAB obtained unprecedented funding from organizations including
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#17327758310854092-528: The programs were reinstated. On July 1, 2023, UAB officially joined as a member of the American Athletic Conference . The mayor of Birmingham declared July 1st as UAB Day to celebrate and commemorate UAB’s entry to the American Conference league. UAB Blazers men's basketball was introduced in 1978, marking the beginning of their athletics program. UAB was able to entice Gene Bartow to leave his position as UCLA's head coach in order to launch
4158-574: The rapid growth of the Birmingham metropolitan area and the need for the population to have access to a university education, the University of Alabama established the Birmingham Extension Center. The center operated in an old house in downtown Birmingham at 2131 6th Avenue North and enrolled 116 students. In 1945, UA's newly established four-year School of Medicine moved from Tuscaloosa to Birmingham and took over management of Jefferson and Hillman hospitals. In 1957 enrollment at
4224-532: The southern terminus of the Appalachian foothills . The entire MSA and CSA are within the congressional Appalachian Regional Commission's definition of Appalachia . Counties marked with * are officially part of the Birmingham–Cullman–Talladega, AL Combined Statistical Area Cities marked with * are officially part of the Birmingham–Cullman–Talladega, AL Combined Statistical Area According to
4290-435: Was 56% non-Hispanic white, 26% Black/African-American, 6% Asian, 5% two or more races, 3% Hispanic, and 3% International. UAB has more than 3,000 faculty. Eight faculty members from UAB have been elected to the National Institute of Medicine . The student-faculty ratio at UAB is 18:1. UAB has eight libraries. In 2023, UAB invested $ 780 million in research expenditures. Funding has increased by $ 351 million, or 82%, over
4356-400: Was in 1991 in the Division III, headed by Jim Hilyer, the first head coach of the Blazers football team. The UAB football program was terminated after the 2014 season due to budget cuts, but was reinstated and returned in 2017. The Blazers have won 2 conference titles and 3 bowl games including the recent 2022 Bahamas Bowl, defeating Miami of Ohio . A new stadium, Protective Stadium , has been
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