Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/uab-memories In 1969, the University of Alabama at Birmingham was born—an independent institution rooted in the Magic City, created from the union of a university extension center and a pioneering academic medical center. Check out amazing tales form UAB's first 50 years on the UAB Memories Podcast. © 2019 The University of Alabama at Birmingham 241432c3-02ae-51ff-902d-880e31b9330e no Welcome to the Memories Podcast en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:36:53 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:29:31 -0800 https://www.uab.edu/50/memories https://img.transistor.fm/evFWBMZmHsoTELeaZoxJTmE5zjEO1WLwUCSenHeETTo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ0NzUvMTU4MTAw/NjI3Mi1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg https://www.uab.edu/50/memories episodic University of Alabama at Birmingham In 1969, the University of Alabama at Birmingham was born—an independent institution rooted in the Magic City, created from the union of a university extension center and a pioneering academic medical center. Check out amazing tales form UAB's first 50 years on the UAB Memories Podcast. In 1969, the University of Alabama at Birmingham was born—an independent institution rooted in the Magic City, created from the union of a university extension center and a pioneering academic medical center. UAB Digital Strategy & Marketing No No 38 38 #thereturn full 157a77ab-b19b-4929-91eb-9077a39cbc07 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a80764ad Thu, 03 Sep 2020 02:00:00 -0700 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 775 In 2014, UAB's football, bowling and rifle teams were disbanded. In this episode of Memories, former player Tristan Henderson, as well as former managers Maggie Tucker and Bre Bruce, recall the the events of the weeks and months that surrounded that consequential decision. In 2014, UAB's football, bowling and rifle teams were disbanded. In this episode of Memories, former player Tristan Henderson, as well as former managers Maggie Tucker and Bre Bruce, recall the the events of the weeks and months that surrounded that conse No 37 37 Mark LaGory and the UAB Faculty Senate full 4103b595-5077-4c72-bc2e-be807835a2f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/10b8eee1 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:00:00 -0700 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 700 In the mid 80's, UAB's campus was divided into two halves: the medical side, and the university side. UAB Sociology professor Dr. Mark LaGory sought to bridge that gap, and these Memories tell the story of his plan to create a faculty senate that could make it happen. In the mid 80's, UAB's campus was divided into two halves: the medical side, and the university side. UAB Sociology professor Dr. Mark LaGory sought to bridge that gap, and these Memories tell the story of his plan to create a faculty senate that could ma No 36 36 The UAB Center for Urban Affairs full d9919d91-138d-4316-8004-e8fef17d51a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/63f704be Thu, 20 Aug 2020 02:49:00 -0700 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 713 Birmingham has historically been an epicenter for civil right and urban issues, and UAB's Center for Urban Affairs played no small part in that history. In these Memories, Dr. Bob Corley, Rosie O'Beirne and Jan Hoffman discuss their time at the Center, and how they helped tell and preserve the stories of Birmingham's citizens. Birmingham has historically been an epicenter for civil right and urban issues, and UAB's Center for Urban Affairs played no small part in that history. In these Memories, Dr. Bob Corley, Rosie O'Beirne and Jan Hoffman discuss their time at the Center, an No 35 35 The Grassroots UAB Soccer Movement full a5b04ca0-a316-4fd4-9520-ffd2c1b6d0fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/64e1dde2 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 05:02:00 -0700 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 734 UAB's soccer program was started to fill a need for the athletics department, but it soon turned into to a national force. In these Memories, UAB Soccer alums Bob Norman, Ronan O'Beirne, and Roger Clark discuss the early days of the program and how it's changed over the years. UAB's soccer program was started to fill a need for the athletics department, but it soon turned into to a national force. In these Memories, UAB Soccer alums Bob Norman, Ronan O'Beirne, and Roger Clark discuss the early days of the program and how it's c No 34 34 How to Make a Campus Beautiful full d67ae5c4-2570-43b1-ab94-61f9b6a20b95 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e3880edf Thu, 06 Aug 2020 03:00:00 -0700 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 617 UAB's campus in 2020 looks completely different to the one that opened in 1969. In this episode of UAB Memories, former UAB students and employees share their recollections of how and why UAB's campus has changed so dramatically over the decades. UAB's campus in 2020 looks completely different to the one that opened in 1969. In this episode of UAB Memories, former UAB students and employees share their recollections of how and why UAB's campus has changed so dramatically over the decades. No 33 33 Toby Siegel's History of Events full 6be6968e-05a7-463d-a6b3-d32fa69e75db https://share.transistor.fm/s/a685dcfd If there's one thing that's obvious from Toby Siegel's time in UAB Events, it's that she always comes prepared. In this episode of Memories, she shares stories from her many years working with UAB's presidents and students. 

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]]> No 32 32 UAB Relationships vol. III full 478ccab5-b1e7-40da-81a5-ea965342dff4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/292fdb40 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 03:00:00 -0700 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 763 Shakima Wilson was a track star at UAB, but not even world-class speed could keep her husband, Steven, from trying to pursue her. In our final relationships episode, the Wilsons show how perseverance and teamwork make for a marriage that's ready to face any challenge that comes their way. Shakima Wilson was a track star at UAB, but not even world-class speed could keep her husband, Steven, from trying to pursue her. In our final relationships episode, the Wilsons show how perseverance and teamwork make for a marriage that's ready to face a No 31 31 The Queen of UAB Nursing - Juanzetta Flowers full d72ff482-b338-4478-902e-ca8f96762442 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e6a6a44e Thu, 16 Jul 2020 02:00:00 -0700 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 642 Dr. Juanzetta Flowers' relationship with UAB spans over five decades, back to before UAB even existed by itself. She's been a pioneer in the nurse practitioner field, an advocate for their scope of practice, and an inspiration for anyone who wants to make a difference in their profession. Dr. Juanzetta Flowers' relationship with UAB spans over five decades, back to before UAB even existed by itself. She's been a pioneer in the nurse practitioner field, an advocate for their scope of practice, and an inspiration for anyone who wants to make No 30 30 UAB Medicine Stories full 9b623cec-669c-452b-a290-0d612ca56965 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3b2b252 Thu, 28 May 2020 04:00:00 -0700 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 808 Dating back to even before 1969, UAB Hospital has been setting the standard for medical care and innovation. In this episode of Memories, we look at three stories of doctors, patients, and family members who've all had their lives impacted, and in many cases saved, within its walls. Dating back to even before 1969, UAB Hospital has been setting the standard for medical care and innovation. In this episode of Memories, we look at three stories of doctors, patients, and family members who've all had their lives impacted, and in many ca No 29 29 Coworkers and Friends full d97eda51-009b-4cbc-ac0c-59126ad2c435 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e5a9cdf Thu, 21 May 2020 04:00:00 -0700 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 903 When Dr. Angela Stowe and Allison Solomon began working in the same office in 2005, there's no way they could have envisioned the incredible relationship they'd for. This episode of Memories covers a relationship that spans a decade and a half, endured through multiple job changes, and is still as strong as ever. When Dr. Angela Stowe and Allison Solomon began working in the same office in 2005, there's no way they could have envisioned the incredible relationship they'd for. This episode of Memories covers a relationship that spans a decade and a half, endured th No 28 28 The Deans (feat. Dr. Kelly Nichols and Dr. Lori McMahon) full 7ce2a5e8-1770-4ac7-9c6e-ae5dd285dd03 https://share.transistor.fm/s/11143201 Thu, 14 May 2020 04:00:00 -0700 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 887 UAB's schools and colleges are all unique in their own ways, but they have one thing in common: they have deans. In this episode of Memories, Deans Dr. Lori McMahon (UAB Graduate School) and Dr. Kelly Nichols (UAB School of Optometry) give a behind-the-scenes look at the daily duties and delights of "deaning". UAB's schools and colleges are all unique in their own ways, but they have one thing in common: they have deans. In this episode of Memories, Deans Dr. Lori McMahon (UAB Graduate School) and Dr. Kelly Nichols (UAB School of Optometry) give a behind-the-sc No 27 27 The 1917 Clinic full 42f8ae9f-f4b2-439a-a566-1f97e0dc600c https://share.transistor.fm/s/8efcc760 Thu, 07 May 2020 04:00:00 -0700 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 953 You're never too young to change the world. In this episode of Memories, UAB's Dr. Michael Saag recounts the story of how the need for AIDS research in the 1990s led to the creation of the 1917 Clinic, a facility completely devoted to researching and treating the virus. You're never too young to change the world. In this episode of Memories, UAB's Dr. Michael Saag recounts the story of how the need for AIDS research in the 1990s led to the creation of the 1917 Clinic, a facility completely devoted to researching and trea No 26 26 #roomies full a7dea633-fc75-4e4b-922f-e745dab5bf4a https://share.transistor.fm/s/27ce2d94 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0700 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 741 Sristi Das and Callie Walls might not have expected to spend their senior year living under the same roof. They come from completely different backgrounds, but through their college experience at UAB, that's exactly what ended up happening. Sristi Das and Callie Walls might not have expected to spend their senior year living under the same roof. They come from completely different backgrounds, but through their college experience at UAB, that's exactly what ended up happening. No 25 25 The Madden-Lunsfords go to Birmingham full 69f6ea8c-4838-4594-af66-70839bd5b372 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb7a937e Thu, 19 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0700 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 619 This Memory seems like it was plucked from the pages of a novel. Kerry and Norah Madden-Lunsford's story of swapping Southern California for Central Alabama has all of the highs, lows, and hijinks that you might expect from UAB's Director of Creative Writing. This Memory seems like it was plucked from the pages of a novel. Kerry and Norah Madden-Lunsford's story of swapping Southern California for Central Alabama has all of the highs, lows, and hijinks that you might expect from UAB's Director of Creative Writ No 24 24 UAB's Underdog Rhodes Finalist full 806ed5da-67b5-4ad7-856c-663055f19616 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ef4def5 Thu, 12 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0700 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 656 UAB's Abigail Franks was named a finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship in 2019, but her journey to one of the most prestigious scholarships in the world began in small-town Alabama. Hers is a story of persistence, patience, and perspective, and embodies the underdog spirit that has come to define UAB. UAB's Abigail Franks was named a finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship in 2019, but her journey to one of the most prestigious scholarships in the world began in small-town Alabama. Hers is a story of persistence, patience, and perspective, and embodies the No 23 23 The OGs full 01162857-e106-4295-aaf0-2908df1a4c8c https://share.transistor.fm/s/23efebb2 Thu, 05 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0800 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 756 In 2020, it's hard to imagine a world without UAB. But there was a time when the idea of a large-scale university in the middle of Birmingham seemed crazy, and to the people at the first few years of classes at UAB, it was. In this episode of Memories, we hear from people who spent their college years at the rough-and-tumble, rapidly growing UAB of the early 70's. In 2020, it's hard to imagine a world without UAB. But there was a time when the idea of a large-scale university in the middle of Birmingham seemed crazy, and to the people at the first few years of classes at UAB, it was. In this episode of Memories, we No 22 22 Memories Celebrates Black History Month full d20f296c-d221-4784-b995-40ae7537b2f1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/926ef276 Fri, 28 Feb 2020 04:00:00 -0800 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 795 February is an important time of year at UAB. In this special episode of Memories, we celebrate Black History Month by highlighting the vital contributions of UAB's black students and employees, both for themselves and those who would come after. February is an important time of year at UAB. In this special episode of Memories, we celebrate Black History Month by highlighting the vital contributions of UAB's black students and employees, both for themselves and those who would come after. No 21 21 Ms. or Miss? full 2933241e-9b08-4ef3-8765-34856ef0a73c https://share.transistor.fm/s/78d895ef Thu, 20 Feb 2020 04:00:00 -0800 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 776 Two programs, two strikingly similar names. In this episode of Memories, we relive the coronations (and nerves) of two recipients of UAB's most prestigious of titles: Ms. and Miss UAB. Two programs, two strikingly similar names. In this episode of Memories, we relive the coronations (and nerves) of two recipients of UAB's most prestigious of titles: Ms. and Miss UAB. No 20 20 UAB Relationships vol. II: Valentine's Day full 1bd649ce-27b4-46a4-be5a-70fe1eb9d48c https://share.transistor.fm/s/76386fbf Fri, 14 Feb 2020 04:00:00 -0800 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 796 In this special Valetine's Day episode of UAB Memories, we're falling in love all over again. UAB grads Emily and Taylor Stanley have seen their relationship be shaped and grown by their time at UAB. From traveling to watch the Blazers in the NCAA Tournament, to trying to get Blaze to come to their wedding, these two are truly a UAB couple. In this special Valetine's Day episode of UAB Memories, we're falling in love all over again. UAB grads Emily and Taylor Stanley have seen their relationship be shaped and grown by their time at UAB. From traveling to watch the Blazers in the NCAA Tournam No 19 19 The Gurney Derby full c81f1a32-cc27-4607-99be-0d0a81b18804 https://share.transistor.fm/s/30e8ce79 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 04:00:00 -0800 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 798 Every university has its own set of traditions. One of UAB's most unique and most celebrated pastimes comes every year during homecoming week: the Gurney Derby. It's a spectacle all its own, and we chronicled the journey of a team determined to take home the title. Every university has its own set of traditions. One of UAB's most unique and most celebrated pastimes comes every year during homecoming week: the Gurney Derby. It's a spectacle all its own, and we chronicled the journey of a team determined to take home No 18 18 UAB Basketball Memories full 5efa01ff-8cb2-4e65-902b-25d5f962aee6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/002d3157 Thu, 30 Jan 2020 04:00:00 -0800 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 681 As UAB's original D-1 sport, and a perennial tournament contender, the basketball team has introduced the university to countless numbers of people around the country over the years. This episode of UAB Memories revisits the origins of the program, including its recruitment of Gene Bartow, and several other moments that have made Blazer basketball an athletic institution. As UAB's original D-1 sport, and a perennial tournament contender, the basketball team has introduced the university to countless numbers of people around the country over the years. This episode of UAB Memories revisits the origins of the program, includ No 17 17 Bonus Episode: Snowpocalypse pt. II bonus edaff9e1-fdfe-4def-a2f9-34f15362417e https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b43dda3 Tue, 28 Jan 2020 04:00:00 -0800 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 481 It was such a big deal that we couldn't fit it into one episode. In this special edition of UAB memories, UAB social media manager Katie Turpen narrates a second installment of memories about Snowmageddon. It was such a big deal that we couldn't fit it into one episode. In this special edition of UAB memories, UAB social media manager Katie Turpen narrates a second installment of memories about Snowmageddon. No 16 16 The Two-Star General full 2e8bf674-8486-450b-8e88-5ebba54068c6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/05db73ca Thu, 23 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0800 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 701 By time she retired from the army in 2014, only seven women had ever been ranked higher. In this episode of UAB memories, we sit down with UAB's own two-star general, Lee Price. By time she retired from the army in 2014, only seven women had ever been ranked higher. In this episode of UAB memories, we sit down with UAB's own two-star general, Lee Price. No 15 15 The East Side Beast full 4ac62d5d-d019-447c-843c-9bc69eb3dd5f https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e6248be Thu, 16 Jan 2020 04:00:00 -0800 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 740 Former UAB running back Darrin Reaves considers himself an artist, no matter what his canvas is. Whether it's the football field, drawing his own tattoos, working with a charitable organization, or getting his engineering degree, you can be sure that the East Side Beast has a plan to make it all look good. Former UAB running back Darrin Reaves considers himself an artist, no matter what his canvas is. Whether it's the football field, drawing his own tattoos, working with a charitable organization, or getting his engineering degree, you can be sure that the No 14 14 The Snowpocalypse full b0153d06-aecc-4f64-aaeb-09943e5a6408 https://share.transistor.fm/s/504f72a6 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 04:00:00 -0800 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 860 Do you remember where you were when Snowmageddon came? January 2014 brought one of the craziest weather events in recent memory, and left dozens of UAB employees and students stranded with no way to get home. This episode recalls some the ups and downs of the UAB family stuck in the bleak midwinter. Do you remember where you were when Snowmageddon came? January 2014 brought one of the craziest weather events in recent memory, and left dozens of UAB employees and students stranded with no way to get home. This episode recalls some the ups and downs of No 13 13 UAB Love Stories: Vol. 1 full aeb3b0a8-df0f-47de-a028-4a857da952d8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce22a7a8 Thu, 02 Jan 2020 04:00:00 -0800 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 831 Through hours and hours of memories, one of the most frequent themes is the relationships, partnerships, and even marriages that have formed over the years. In this episode, we present two stories of couples who've made lifelong memories together during their time at UAB. Through hours and hours of memories, one of the most frequent themes is the relationships, partnerships, and even marriages that have formed over the years. In this episode, we present two stories of couples who've made lifelong memories together during t No 12 12 Opening up the UAB Career Closet full d32b35d8-1b9e-4b94-8f56-68e73dd0bbb5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4046766b Thu, 26 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -0800 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 708 UAB's Meagan Butler and Amber Anderson both work as career counselors, and love coming up with creative ways to better serve their students. So when both of their students came to them for help with clothes for interviews, they started a program that still hasn't stopped growing. UAB's Meagan Butler and Amber Anderson both work as career counselors, and love coming up with creative ways to better serve their students. So when both of their students came to them for help with clothes for interviews, they started a program that stil No 11 11 The Name on the Wall full 4e1045fe-ffa3-488b-95b4-dcd4e0c5405f https://share.transistor.fm/s/c38d29fe Thu, 19 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -0800 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 648 How much is a lifetime full of connection to a university worth? Birmingham businessman and UAB alum Ken Jackson is living proof that having your name on something is about much more than just giving money. How much is a lifetime full of connection to a university worth? Birmingham businessman and UAB alum Ken Jackson is living proof that having your name on something is about much more than just giving money. No 10 10 The UAB Engineering Family - Dr. Linda Lucas and Dr. Jack Lemons full bdfe213c-0bb2-4f5b-b37a-a20885698565 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ee1057e Thu, 12 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -0800 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 534 The memories in this episode belong to Dr. Linda Lucas and Dr. Jack Lemons who each arrived at the university before it was much more than a hospital and a few buildings. In this episode they reminisce together about their first years on campus, their family of colleagues and their legacy. The memories in this episode belong to Dr. Linda Lucas and Dr. Jack Lemons who each arrived at the university before it was much more than a hospital and a few buildings. In this episode they reminisce together about their first years on campus, their fam No 9 9 The St. Clair Sisters full 39b9bf7b-7b26-41e8-8e39-6de950b276c4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f88a9a19 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -0800 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 1060 For this episode, we've got memories unlike any others we've shared so far (and not just because Will's mom is in it). The St. Clair sisters got to experience UAB at a time when it was just beginning to hit its stride, and have some immensely entertaining stories to tell from it. For this episode, we've got memories unlike any others we've shared so far (and not just because Will's mom is in it). The St. Clair sisters got to experience UAB at a time when it was just beginning to hit its stride, and have some immensely entertaining No 8 8 UAB Careers 1 full 84dde6bb-3d4b-474f-8181-3fd86c3106d2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6644f283 Thu, 28 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0800 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 976 UAB is a family of more than 20,000 employees, and in this episode, we hear memories from two of its members. Freda Lewis and Tim McMinn have both spent the majority of their careers at the university, and have collected a strong bunch of memories along the way. UAB is a family of more than 20,000 employees, and in this episode, we hear memories from two of its members. Freda Lewis and Tim McMinn have both spent the majority of their careers at the university, and have collected a strong bunch of memories along t No 7 7 Kevin Turner and the UAB Gospel Choir full b7893988-fbc2-410f-bace-4ae403fb6018 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d7833cc8 Video content courtesy of CBS Sunday Morning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Yxc7oudW8U

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https://www.uab.edu/optometry/home/about/50th-anniversary
https://www.ssa.gov/history/ssa/lbjmedicare1.html
https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-act-2002
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/assault/billyjack/

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https://www.ssa.gov/history/ssa/lbjmedicare1.html
https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-act-2002
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/assault/billyjack/

]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0800 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 975 No matter how big or small, every one of the dozens of programs that UAB offers has a story. Whether it's an academic major, a club, or a sports team, people have worked long and hard for it to come to fruition. In this episode, we tell three stories of passionate people who made their vision a reality. No matter how big or small, every one of the dozens of programs that UAB offers has a story. Whether it's an academic major, a club, or a sports team, people have worked long and hard for it to come to fruition. In this episode, we tell three stories of p No 5 5 Far From Home full d0096790-606f-470f-99b1-52aaa3d6cbfe https://share.transistor.fm/s/7cd41be4 Thu, 07 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0800 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 757 UAB's faculty and staff come from all over the place, but that didn't happen all at once. It took people who were willing to take a chance on a new school in the middle of Birmingham, even if it meant traveling a few hundred (or thousand) miles. UAB's faculty and staff come from all over the place, but that didn't happen all at once. It took people who were willing to take a chance on a new school in the middle of Birmingham, even if it meant traveling a few hundred (or thousand) miles. No 4 4 More than Medicine full 2b170587-a041-456a-9364-373be130e1c6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/be331b3c Thu, 31 Oct 2019 04:00:00 -0700 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 707 It's no secret that UAB's medical school is a big deal. And people come from all over the country and the world to study medicine at UAB. But not everyone who starts out studying to become a doctor finishes up as one. And over UAB's 50 years, many people have found that even if medicine doesn't work out, UAB still has a lot to offer. It's no secret that UAB's medical school is a big deal. And people come from all over the country and the world to study medicine at UAB. But not everyone who starts out studying to become a doctor finishes up as one. And over UAB's 50 years, many people No 3 3 Jane Lucas and Kim Wellborn full 921e1b59-b341-465f-807a-2a4324802709 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bbd50fd1 Thu, 24 Oct 2019 04:00:00 -0700 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 969 Jane Lucas and Kim Wellborn have been executive assistants for several of UAB's presidents. And in being the first points of contact for the president's office, they've picked up some amazing experiences along the way. Jane Lucas and Kim Wellborn have been executive assistants for several of UAB's presidents. And in being the first points of contact for the president's office, they've picked up some amazing experiences along the way. No 2 2 Davina Nielsen's Adventures Abroad full ed1eb0f9-e430-4b99-8b23-9b3fb099ccd9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce67c13b Thu, 17 Oct 2019 04:00:00 -0700 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 841 UAB alumna and employee Davina Nielsen shares her memories from both her time as an au pair as well as her study abroad in Spain. And like a lot of people, it was everything she wanted, and nothing like she expected. UAB alumna and employee Davina Nielsen shares her memories from both her time as an au pair as well as her study abroad in Spain. And like a lot of people, it was everything she wanted, and nothing like she expected. No 1 1 What UAB Means to Janice Ward full 7c261cea-1309-41d5-b1f1-9a4cd376f540 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e4caea7 Thu, 10 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0700 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 700 UAB has been an incredibly important part of Janice Ward's life. From her time as a student and single mother, to her career as a UAB employee, UAB has always been a welcoming and supportive influence. And when her son tragically passed away, the support she received from UAB meant that much more. UAB has been an incredibly important part of Janice Ward's life. From her time as a student and single mother, to her career as a UAB employee, UAB has always been a welcoming and supportive influence. And when her son tragically passed away, the support No 1 1 Welcome to the Memories Podcast trailer a295759f-52ee-4f84-9279-200a22e98ec0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c3a001e Mon, 07 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0700 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 103 No