Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama: University of Alabama at Birmingham Becomes State's First Association of American Universities Member on Oct. 29: More Than 37,000 Employees, Health System With 15 Hospitals
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, announced on October 29 that it has been invited to join the Association of American Universities (AAU), becoming the first university in Alabama to receive this distinction. The AAU is a well-known academic organization of research universities in the United States and Canada, whose members are recognized for research strength and academic reputation, and the university viewed the invitation as recognition of its research and educational achievements. Sid Trant, Chancellor of the University of Alabama System, thanked UAB President Ray Watts, his leadership team, and all faculty, students, staff and supporters, saying the honor belongs to everyone who has contributed to the university's reputation. UAB and its health system have more than 37,000 employees, making it Alabama's largest employer; the university offers more than 180 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, professional and online degree programs, and its health system includes 15 hospitals, one of which is the fifth-largest hospital in the United States. President Watts said the invitation recognizes the excellent work of UAB's faculty and staff and the support of its partners, and that the university looks forward to contributing to the AAU's important mission.
Source: GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
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