UAB
Education & Academia abbreviation · University
| Stands for | University of Alabama at Birmingham |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
UAB stands for University of Alabama at Birmingham, a university abbreviation.
Public research university and academic medical center in Birmingham, independent within the University of Alabama System since 1969, and the largest employer in the state of Alabama. It is known for biomedical research, transplant medicine and public health.
Example: UAB Hospital is one of the largest academic medical centers in the United States.
Usage notes
Its Blazers compete in the American Athletic Conference. UAB's football program was shut down in 2014 and restored in 2017 after community support. The university is a leading recipient of National Institutes of Health funding in the South.
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