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UAB says 1,655 patients’ health information shared in breach
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Nursing said Friday that a postcard recruiting people to a study inadvertently shared protected health information for 1,655 patients. The postcard, intended to encourage participation in a survey related to a breast cancer diagnosis, displayed the patient’s first and last name,...
Three Alabama universities cut their DEI programs
A trio of Alabama universities, in compliance with state law, will dissolve their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and move the employees to other positions. The University of Alabama, with campuses across the state, has gutted the programs at three locations: Birmingham, Huntsville, and the main campus at Tuscaloosa. As of Oct. 1, 2024, the […]
Birmingham school leaders to evaluate Superintendent Sullivan's performance
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBMA) — Birmingham school leaders are hosting the first of two evaluation meetings Friday as they grade their Superintendent. This evaluation comes after the most recent scores of Birmingham City schools have been released by the Alabama Department of Education along with ACAP reading scores for third grade students.
Back-to-school bash gets Tuscaloosa students ready for the classroom
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - With the start of the school year just a couple of weeks away, several groups in west Alabama joined together fora back-to-school kickoff event. They wanted to prepare students and their families for a successful school year. Folks came early and didn’t leave empty handed. Over...
Ramsay Class of 2025 holding Senior Kickoff and Donation Drive
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Seniors at Ramsay High School are holding a donation drive to support those in need in the Birmingham area. The event is hosted by the non-profit Be a Blessing Birmingham. Items to be collected include baby wipes, toilet paper, deodorant, and hand sanitizer. The drive will...
FULL LIST: School supply drives and giveaways across Central Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The 2024-2025 school year is coming up. Some schools in Central Alabama have announced that they will be offering free breakfasts and lunches to all students for the 2024-25 school year. Check out that list here. Here's a full list of where you can access school...
Meet 6 Alabama college graduates who won prestigious awards
It’s around that time when students from all over Alabama are making huge life decisions. For many, college is just the beginning, and the very first step is applying for a scholarship. We’ve recognized 5 hard-working students who earned scholarships for this academic year and are on the journey...
Rise In PTSD and ASD in College Students
New research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Education and Human Sciences shows that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder (ASD) diagnoses have risen significantly in American college students since 2017. Published in JAMA Network Open, researchers studied more than 392,000 college students from 2017-2022....
Get to know: Homewood High drum major, Shelby Parks
A: I have been involved with bands since I was in the sixth grade. A: I play the clarinet and I also sing. A: I wanted to become a drum major because band has always been there for me and has always supported me. And so I wanted to find a way to give back and help band and be a leader in band, so I chose to become a drum major.
Homewood High School senior attends Huntingdon College Economic and Community Development Scholars Program
Cooper Gillis, a rising senior at Homewood High School, was one of 25 high school seniors to attend the fifth Huntingdon College Economic and Community Development Scholars Program this summer. The two-day, one-night immersive experience took place on the historic Huntingdon College campus in Montgomery. The program, sponsored by the...
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