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UAB Provost, Eli I. CapiloutoAs chief academic officer of The University of Alabama at Birmingham, I am privileged to work closely with UAB's talented administrators, faculty, staff, and students. One of my 2008 goals is to work my way from one end of the campus to the other, meeting with members of our UAB community to listen to their concerns. I ask participants at each meeting to share one positive UAB experience from the past week. The stories they provide continue to inspire me.

As you read about our UAB success stories, you will find the key to our many nationally ranked programs and recognition:  an unbounded imaginative spirit, a relentless commitment to learning, and the deep curiosity of faculty dedicated to empowering our students to better serve mankind.

Our faculty also understand that this generation of learners wants to meet challenges head-on in a global society, and they are willing to lead them there. At UAB the world is our classroom with numerous opportunities for exploration. At home and abroad, these discoveries not only enrich our students; they often result in humanitarian efforts that improve the quality of life for citizens of the world.

The diverse population on our campus also offers us a chance to broaden our horizons through contact with people from all walks of life. Almost one-third of our student body and 40% of our work force are minorities, and we enjoy numerous events throughout the year reflecting the cultures of the 121 countries represented on campus.

The Office of the Provost is committed to serving the needs of this community by supporting its programs and advancing new initiatives in education, research and service in accordance with the UAB Strategic Plan, developed under the leadership of President Carol Garrison.

I hope this site will provide useful resources for our UAB community and helpful information for visitors as well. I encourage you to contact the Office of the Provost if we can assist you in your UAB experience.

Sincerely,

Eli I. Capilouto
Provost

  • UAB Office of the Provost, 205-934-0622
  • Mailing Address: AB 1064, 1530 3rd AVE S. BIRMINGHAM, AL 35294-0110

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