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The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public research university in Birmingham, Alabama. Founded in 1969 and part of the University of Alabama System, UAB has grown to be the state's largest employer, with more than 24,200 faculty and staff and over 53,000 jobs at the university. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very h…
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public research university in Birmingham, Alabama. Founded in 1969 and part of the University of Alabama System, UAB has grown to be the state's largest employer, with more than 24,200 faculty and staff and over 53,000 jobs at the university. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
  • Former name: Medical College of Alabama (1859–1966) · Birmingham Extension Center (1936–1966) · College of General Studies (1966) · The University of Alabama in Birmingham (1966–1969)
  • Type: Public research university
  • Established: June 16, 1969
  • Parent institution: University of Alabama System
  • Accreditation: SACS
  • Academic affiliation: GCU · ORAU · USU · Sea-grant · Space-grant
  • Endowment: $1 billion
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