In 1976, when UAB added 45 city blocks for campus expansion, it was doubtful administrators could have predicted the enormous growth and need for more space the university would be facing less than 35 years later. Continue Reading

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This year during “Welcome Week,” referred to as the first week of fall semester, students enjoyed a variety of events including a freshman book discussion, a shrimp boil, volunteer service day and a leadership exhibition. Continue Reading

During the 2009-10 campaign, UAB basketball was involved in as many comebacks as coaches and fans could handle. Their resilient play tabbed them the cardiac kids in college basketball, as the team always came out of halftime with a renewed spirit. Continue Reading

UPDATED from Thursday.

Hallie Bradley, a media representative for Alabama Power, reported that the cause of the power outage was the snapping of a spliced cable underground. There was no fire or explosion but the snapping cables did cause the loud noises and smoke as they became disconnected. Continue Reading

Students have sighted maintenance crews working on the Alabama Power substation located between the 13th St. parking deck and the Humanities Building. Continue Reading

UPDATE:As of 9:52 on Thursday night the explosion was contained and Media Relations reported that Alabama Power was optimistic that power would be back on by Friday morning. Alabama Power crews are on the scene now working to repair the damage. It is not known at this time what caused it. There is speculation that it may have been cause by a lightning strike. The Sterne Library and the school of nursing were also affected by the power outage.
An explosion occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. at the Alabama Power substation located at 910 13^th St. between the UBOB parking deck and the Humanities building. Continue Reading

It has been confirmed that there is no physical fire on-site at the Sub-Station. It is rumored that an electrical surge is responsible for knocking the power out in the building. The road is blocked off and emergencies services are still on the scene. According to authorities the problem is under control.

This is the view from the Education Building. No flames can be seen from the Sub-Station but there are several fire response vehicle still on site.

Picture and reporting by Nick Price and Alex Headley

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If you zoom in on the map you can see the Alabama Power Sub-Station.