November 13, 1996: President J. Claude Bennett announced plans to resign his presidency effective January 1, 1997. Open 24 Hours. Dr. William H. Anderson returned as dean. Institutional Effectiveness and Academic Planning, Research Development, Engagement and Partnerships, 2023 The University of Alabama at Birmingham. November 14, 1986: Dr. Charles E. Butterworth, Jr., delivered the twenty-third Distinguished Faculty Lecture, "The Function of A University Professor.". Dr. Deborah L. Voltz was named director of the new center. September 1, 1988: Virginia L. Algermissen became third director of the Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences. April 5, 1859: The Probate Court of Mobile County granted a charter for a medical school with power vested in a board of trustees originally comprised by Drs. March 20, 2020: UAB alumnus Andy Kennedy became the seventh head coach of the men's basketball team. 1 hospital in Alabama. Michael A. Catalano, the Institutes vice president, was also named as the interim chief operating officer. 1942: Dr. Adrienne S. Rayl became the interim director of the Birmingham Extension Center. February 1960: Frank E. and Margaret Cameron Spain gave $500,000 for the construction of new rehabilitation center. 2003: Dr. Louis Dale was named the first vice president for Equity and Diversity, becoming the first African American named to a vice presidential office at UAB. February 3, 2023: After having served in an interim capacity, Dr. Anupam Agarwal became Senior Vice President for Medicine and dean of the Heersink School of Medicine. June 1948: Dr. Joseph F. Volker was named first dean of the School of Dentistry. 5 was renamed in honor of Dr. George W. Campbell, vice president for University College. The clinic, which took its name from the buildings street address in order to protect the confidentiality of patients, was founded and first directed by Dr. Michael S. Saag. January 1, 2010: Dr. Rodney W. Nowakowski became interim dean of the School of Optometry. March 25, 2016: Jerod Haase left UAB when he was hired as the head basketball coach of the Stanford Cardinal. October 1, 1999: Tim L. Pennycuff became third University Archivist. 1987: Center for Reproductive Health and Genetics opened in renovated Byrd Building. December 1945: Highlights of Jefferson-Hillman Hospital, a news sheet for hospital staff, was first published. July 12, 1902: Cornerstones were laid for the Birmingham Medical College and the Hillman Hospital. Provides executive leadership for the Information Systems & Telecommunication . August 15, 2019: Dr. Timothy Wick, of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, became the interim dean of the School of Engineering. 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. . . May 1957: Bertha Smith selected as the first Miss University Center during the second annual spring dance sponsored by the Student Government Association of the Birmingham Extension Center. Although Malone and Hood enrolled at the main campus in Tuscaloosa, they were the first African American students admitted to the University, its medical center in Birmingham, or its extension division programs throughout the state. Faculty Division Director. 1970: The Regional Technical Institute for Health Occupations opened. June 27, 1950: Dr. Roy R. Kracke, medical dean, died. July 1998: Dr. James B. McClintock was named interim dean of the Schhool of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. 1985: David L. Poehler became the head coach of Men's Tennis. July 2020: Dr. Jeffrey W. Holmes became the seventh dean of the School of Engineering. Dr. Donna J. Peterson was the center's first director. Dr. Virginia D. Horns-Marsh carried the mace into the ceremony. 1922: Josiah Nott Hall was completed on the Tuscaloosa campus as a home to the two-year basic sciences medical program. April 2, 1987: Dr. Charles A. McCallum, Jr., became third president of UAB. January 1, 1994: Dr. Arol R. Augsburger became the third dean of the School of Optometry. June 16, 1969: Governor Albert P. Brewer announced the establishment of The University of Alabama System comprised of autonomous campuses in Tuscaloosa (UA), Birmingham (UAB), and Huntsville (UAH). September 1923: Jimmie Ethel Montgomery entered the medical school in Tuscaloosa as the school's first full-time female student. The school was officially renamed as the University of Alabama School of Medicine. Only one would complete his training and graduate. September 9, 1972: The Psychiatric Day Treatment Center was renamed in honor of benefactor William P. Engel. Associate Director of Food and Nutrition at St. Vincent's Hospital. October 1, 1995: Dr. Scott Buchalter became University Hospital's second chief-of-staff. James F. Hatcher, Jr., was appointed as the administrator for the ballet program in addition to his duties as director of Town and Gown Theatre. October 25, 1946: At the first commencement ceremony held in Birmingham, 21 students graduated from the Medical College of Alabama. February 20, 1991: Twin Towers, a student residence, was renamed Camp Hall in honor of Ehney A. January 1, 1993: At the start of the calendar year, new NCAA regulations required that any university operating other sports at the Division I level must also operate football as either a Division I-A or a Division I-AA team. October 1, 2011: Kristi Lamont Ellis became interim General Manager of WBHM-FM Radio upon the retirement of Mike Morgan. September 1960: Three medical-social fraternities, Phi Beta Pi (Sigma chapter), Nu Sigma Nu (Beta Phi chapter), and Phi Chi (Iota chapter), formed the first inter-fraternity council at the Medical Center. Dr. William L. Holman implanted the ventricular-assist device. October 28, 1901: Ullman School opened. 1991: UAB MedWise, an outreach program for senior citizens, was established with George Mickwee as the program's founding director. September 9, 1988: The William Gorgas Center for Geographic Medicine was established. Spies, a noted researcher from the University of Cincinnati (later from Northwestern University), would maintain the independent clinic within the hospital until his death in 1960. National Healthcare Food Service Week is October 6-12, so it's the perfect time to focus on the hardworking men and women who staff UAB Food and Nutrition Services. This was the first time UAB had more than 22,000 students. January 1979: The University of Alabama System Medical Education Program (UASMEP) was reaccredited by the national Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). November 1, 1987: Dr. Rachel Z. Booth became third dean of the School of Nursing. This production also starred Leonard Nimoy. 1995: Physical Sciences Building was renamed the Chemistry Building. September 22, 1996: Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center officially opened with Leonard Slatkin conducting the National Symphony Orchestra. October 1992: A 7.5 foot tall statue of Christopher Columbus was dedicated at UABs Smolian International House on Columbus Day. 2016: The State of Alabama became the first state in the country to host institutions receiving five EPSCoR Track II grants, four of which were awarded to UAB. Erin Shaughnessy, M.D. Dr. Philip D. Smith was named director of the center. June 1, 1997: Dr. Thomas C. Meredith became fourth chancellor of the three-campus University of Alabama System. December 20, 1944: The University of Alabama entered into a 99-year contract with Jefferson County for the use of Jefferson and Hillman Hospitals. April 29, 2002: The groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Richard C. and Annette N. Shelby Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Building. The three facilities were the Baptist Medical Center South (454 licensed beds), Baptist Medical Center East (150 beds), and Prattville Baptist Hospital (85 beds). June 1920: Dr. Daniel T. McCall, Sr., became acting dean of the Medical College of Alabama. The SGA operated the coffee shop until it was closed in the winter of 1972. August 17, 2018: Dr. Michael Saag, director of the UAB Center for AIDS Research, received the inaugural Marchase Award. UAB Medicine was recognized as a Magnet-designated organization for the fifth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program. 1962: Dr. Lincoln Roy Manson-Hing became chair of the Department of Oral Roentgenology (later Dental Radiology) and Dr. Gilbert J. Parfitt became chair of the Department of Periodontics, both in the School of Dentistry. The walk-in clinic will be open seven days a week for non-life-threatening illnesses. November 16, 1989: Dr. Victor J. Matukas was named interim dean of the School of Dentistry. 1910: Dr. Edgar Poe Hogan became the first Hillman Hospital administrator, serving in a part-time capacity until 1930. 2023 The University of Alabama at Birmingham. January 28, 1969: Dr. Frank A. March 25, 2006: Mike Anderson, head coach of men's basketball, left UAB when he was hired as coach at the University of Missouri. 1993: UAB's economic impact on the Birmingham region was estimated at more than $1.5 billion per year. His hiring had been announced the day before. August 1999: Dr. Kirby I. Dr. Volker reported directly to the president in Tuscaloosa. January 23, 1979: In a reception held in the Rust Research Center, Gladys McQueen was honored as UABs first Employee of the Year. She had been selected as the universitys first Employee of the Month the previous January. Patrick Cather was the first editor and Melinda Hidle, who gave the paper its name, served as co-editor. June 15, 1998: The 500th liver transplant was conducted at University Hospital. June 16, 1993: Groundbreaking was held for the Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center. The number of graduate students increased by 6 percent to 7,512 students. Young performed the 5,000th kidney transplant at University Hospital. June 1, 1985: Dr. Sara Ruiz de Molina became second dean of Special Studies. 2002: Ajay Kamireddi, a junior biology and philosophy major from Huntsville, Alabama, became the first UAB student to win a Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. January 6, 2014: The Blazer Express Transit System, UAB's new campus-wide bus and shuttle system, launched with six routes available at no cost to UAB students, staff, and authorized campus visitors. September 2, 2017: The UAB Blazers football team returned to the field after a two-season absence, defeating the Bulldogs of Alabama A&M by a score of 38-7. 1970: The UAB Burn Center was established with Dr. Alan R. Dimick as director. September 14, 1994: Construction began on a major expansion of the Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences. September 1, 2014: Lisa Tamiris Becker became the first director of the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts (AEIVA). 1978: The Alabama Regional Organ and Tissue Center established. Dr. Mark E. LaGory (Sociology) served as the first chair of the new senate. 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. 800.UAB.8816, UAB Medicine | 500 22nd Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233. October 1958: Maria N. Rada of Columbia received a diploma from the University Hospital School of Nursing, the first international student to graduate from the hospital nursing school. UAB Hospital has added a senior vice president of inpatient services position to its operational structure and has named former UAB Hospital Interim CEO Anthony Patterson to the position. He . June 5, 1992: The Kirklin Clinic was dedicated. December 8, 1991: The first UAB National Alumni Society Distinguished Alumnus Award was presented to Dr. Lawrence J. DeLucas during commencement exercises. April 8, 1997: Dr. William B. The campaign was the largest in school history. Womens bowling would begin in the fall of 2011 and womens beach volleyball in the spring of 2012. Join to connect UAB Hospital. November 2018: UAB announced its Capital Campaign had reached the campaign target of $1 billion and had surpassed the goal by over $2 million. December 3, 1988: In their first home game in the new UAB Arena, the Men's Basketball team defeated Vanderbilt 76-69. May 1969: Gloria S. Goldstein (later Gloria Goldstein Howton) was named as the first director of Public Affairs with oversight into the university's public relations efforts. October 12, 1979: UABs new heliport was dedicated on the western edge of campus. 1949: Dr. Hsien Wu became a member of the full-time biochemistry faculty with the appointment as a Visiting Professor. January 3, 1965: Effective on this date, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited segregation in any healthcare facility receiving Federal funds. May 25, 2016: An orientation meeting was held for the new UAB Staff Council, comprised of 39 staff members from 21 departments across the units of the university. August 22, 2008: Krissy S. Hall became the eighth head coach of the Women's Tennis team. October 1, 2004: Dr. Robert R. Rich became the dean of the School of Medicine and vice president for Medicine. He graduated AOA from medical school at UAB. June 7, 1970: Richard Charles Dale and Samuel William Sullivan, Jr., became the first African American graduates of the School of Medicine. February 1957: University Hospital's Beacon was first published. Drs. July 24, 1978: Upon the retirement of Sarah Cole Brown, Richard B. Fredericksen became second director of the Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences. "Catch the Spirit" was the theme for the week's festivities. March 6, 1907: The Mobile medical school dissolved its own board of trustees, and The University of Alabama Board of Trustees gained sole control over the Mobile program. . September 1998: UAB's economic impact on the Birmingham region was estimated at more than $2 billion per year. October 1, 1996: UAB Health System, a nonprofit entity, established in a joint operating agreement between The University of Alabama Board of Trustees and the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation. Ronald T. Acton received a Ph.D. in Microbiology, becoming the first person to receive a degree from UAB. 1955: A Medical Center Advisory Board was established. The month-long celebration was co-sponsored by the University College Student Government Association and the Graduate Student Association. October 1, 1995: UAB assumed administrative responsibility of the School of Primary Medical Care and the University Medical Clinics of the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). July 2020: Joe Guthrie became the fourth head coach of Softball. 5 in the Nation in Obstetrics & Gynecology by, Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation, Hereditary Breast Ovarian Cancer Syndrome, Pelvic Floor and Urogynecologic Disorders, Regional Newborn Intensive Care Unit (RNICU), Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Services, Tension-free Vaginal Sling Procedures: Transobturator Tape Procedure, Tension-free Vaginal Sling Procedures: Transvaginal Tape Procedure, UAB Rated Among Best Hospitals for Maternity Care by U.S. News, UAB Medicine Bereavement Care Helps Families Deal With Infant Loss, UAB received more than $332 million in research funding from the National Institutes of Health in 2022, Full house: Mom delivers rare set of MoMo twins at UAB, Alba's second set of twins in 13 months, Single dose of azithromycin reduces maternal sepsis or death, UAB earns Womens Choice Award for Best Hospital designation for nine areas, UAB rated among Best Hospitals for Maternity Care by U.S. News. September 2013: John D. Jones was elected to the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. His appointment had been announced in May. November 9, 1977: UAB joined the Sun Belt Conference. Dr. Loring W. Rue, III, was named as the first director of both centers. Kelsey went above and beyond by performing lifesaving procedures at a Liked by Jean-Claude LeBlanc April 21, 1969: The Center for Developmental and Learning Disorders was dedicated. The garden was named in honor of Lou Annie McCord Eppes and Virginia Foster Durr, two Civil Rights pioneers in the State of Alabama. Dr. John M. Cuckler was the center's first director. February 4, 2005: The Skin Diseases Research Center was approved by the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. 1967: The Myocardial Infarction Research Unit, later renamed the Specialized Center for Research in Ischemic Heart Disease, was established. She was the school's only female graduate. 1911: Dr. Eugene DuBose Bondurant became the fourth dean of the Medical College of Alabama. November 19, 1999: The UAB Acute Chest Pain Center and the UAB Heart Center were approved by The University of Alabama Board of Trustees. 2015: UAB Rangeela formed as Alabamas first competitive Bollywood fusion-style dance team. April 2018: A renovation project began on the BBVA Compass Field to expand the facility to 4,000 seats and to add a new video board and permanent ticket booths, concession stands, and restrooms. 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.". August 9, 1998: Marla Townsend became the first head coach of the new Women's Fast-Pitch Softball team. Gang Green, which had been the name used for decades before being replaced in the fall of 2014 by The Inferno, received 73.75% of the votes. 619 19th Street South, Floor 10. 1937: Dr. Richard C. Foster became president of The University of Alabama and served until 1941. 1969: University Hospital General Services Building opened at 1809 5th Avenue South. September 19, 2014: Karen Phifer Brooks was elected president pro tempore of The University of Alabama Board of Trustees. The school's first endowed lectureship had been established earlier in the year with a donation from Don and Carrie Marshall of Birmingham. March 2, 2001: A statue of UAB's founding athletic director and first men's basketball coach Gene Bartow was dedicated in the Bartow Arena. February 2, 1958: The Lawrence Reynolds Library was dedicated. Associate VP for Public Safety and Chief of Police Anthony Purcell. Ray L. Watts, M.D. May 29, 1981: UAB Department of Public Health was designated the School of Public Health by The University of Alabama Board of Trustees. August 1, 1986: Dr. Bradford W. Wild became second dean of the School of Optometry. February 1991: Pam Kaufman became the third head coach of the Women's Golf team.