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UAB Green & Told is a biweekly podcast that shares the stories from members of the UAB community. Through Green & Told, the UAB Office of Alumni Affairs will sit down with alumni, faculty, students and others. Hosted and produced by Greg Berry, Assistant Director of Communications and Governmental R…

University of Alabama at Birmingham


    • Jun 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 156 EPISODES


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    From Sibling Caretake to Nurse - Miracle Reese '08 & '17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 24:38


    Miracle ReeseBSN, School of Nursing, 2008MSN, School of Nursing, 2017More InformationTaste Drink Well - websiteShoutout Atlanta - Meet MIRACLE REESE | Nursepreneur & Founder of Taste Drink WellBlackNews.com - Black Nurse Launches Line of Natural Tea Blends, Handcrafted With Wellness in Mind

    A Badge, A Dream, A Choice - Ryan Schwoebel '04

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 30:51


    Ryan SchwoebelMS, College of Arts and Sciences, 2004Investigator, BlueCross/BlueShield of AlabamaAdjunct Instructor, UABMore InformationLinkedInFraud in government: A simulated investigation of a real-world case (manuscript)ABC 33/40 - Birmingham woman denied bonus at work to plead guilty for embezzling over $200,000WBRC - Do's and don'ts of using public Wi-FiInfraGard - February IBMA Chapter Meeting: China's Counterintelligence Threat to Corporate America

    From Pigs to Purpose - Caroline Baker '11 & '20

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 25:34


    Caroline BakerBSN, School of Nursing - 2011MSN, School of Nursing - 2020Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, UABMore InformationThe 30 Day Mental Health Reset Workbook - AmazonThe Mental Health Detox w/ Caroline - websiteThe Mental health Detox - YouTubeUAB National Alumni Society - The Power of Goal Planning: A Step-by-Step Process to Making it Happen

    Navigating the Complexities of Nephrology - Dr. Benjamin Hippen '04

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 27:03


    Dr. Benjamin HippenMD Fellowship, Heersink School of Medicine, 2004Global Head of Clinical Affairs/CMO for Care Delivery, Fresenius Medical CareMore InformationFresenius Medical Care - Dr. Hippen on the Finalization of the Improving Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) RuleFresenius Medical Care - Dr. Hippen on the Improving Organ Transplant Access RuleFresenius Medical Care - Obesity Trends, Anti-Obesity Drugs, and the Future of CKD Care

    Disease Detective - Lt. Bekah Sutter '22

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 20:52


    Lt. Bekah SutterMPH, School of Public Health - 2022CERT, School of Public Health - 2022Epidemic Intelligence Services Officer, Centers for Disease Control and PreventionLieutenant Nurse/Epidemiologist, US Public Health ServiceMore InfoCDC - Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)CDC - West Nile Virus and Other Nationally Notifiable Arboviral DiseasesCDC - About the Epidemic Intelligence ServiceUS Department of Health and Human Services

    Bringing the Past to Life - Luke Harlan '08

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 25:50


    Luke HarlanBA - College of Arts and Sciences, 2008Creative Producer/DirectorMore InformationPersonal website - luke-harlan.comIMBD - Luke HarlanLinkedIn

    Drawn to Dazzling Dreams - Eric Hardy '98

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 24:18


    Eric HardyBS, Collat School of Business - 1998Healthcare Executive, Independent Consultant

    The Right Place at the Right Time - Renee Davis '95 & Carl Peoples

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 27:36


    Renee DavisBS, School of Engineering - 1995Broadway ProducerCarl PeoplesBroadway ProducerMore InformationCentral Alabama TheaterBham Now - Several Birmingham Producers are up for Tony AwardsStereophonicBroadway World - Carl PeoplesOver the Mountain Journal - A California Dream: Centra Alabama Theater Founder Wants to Inspire Young Actors

    UAB Love Story - Archie '06 & Christina '07/'17 Blackmon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 28:01


    Archie BlackmonBS, Collat School of Business - 2006Network Communications Analyst, Motion IndustriesChristina BlackmonBA, College of Arts and Sciences - 2007MPA, College of Arts and Sciences - 2017Assistant Director of Systems and Operations, UABMore Infowww.linkedin.com/in/christina-blackmon-mpalinkedin.com/in/archie-blackmon-20a300143  

    An Eye-Opening Naval Career - CDR Micah Kinney OD '10 & '16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 25:51


    The opinions and statements expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Navy or the Department of Defense.Micah Kinney, O.D., Ph.D.OD, School of Optometry, 2010PHD, School of Optometry, 2016Aerospace Optometrist, U.S. NavyMore InformationUAB School of Optometry - Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Micah KinneyNavy Medicine - Commander Micah J. Kinney, MSC, USN Executive OfficerUS Navy Research - Aerospace Optometry with LCDR Micah KinneyNavy Medicine - NAMRU EURAFCENT XO Named 2024 Navy Optometrist of the Year

    Staying Curious - Dr. Tony Jones '86

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 29:12


    Dr. Tony JonesMD, Heersink School of Medicine, 1986RetiredMore InformationUAB Scholars - Tony JonesHeersink School of Medicine News - Meet medicine leadership in 2022, a series: Get to know Tony Jones, M.D.AMGA - bioHeersink School of Medicine News - Jones named Chief Physician Executive

    The Power of Personal Narratives - Dr, Courtney Worley '07

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 29:43


    Dr. Courtney WorleyMPH, School of Public Health, 2007VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Staff PsychologistMore InformationCourtney Worley, PhD, ABPP, DBSM, MPH - personal websiteCourtney And a Canvas

    Flash of Creativity - Keith Cockrell '77

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 17:23


    Keith CockrellBA, College of Arts and Sciences, 1977Musician & ComposerMore InformationPersonal Website - keithcockrell.com

    Passionate for Palliative Care - Dr. Ginger Campbell '80, '84 & '15

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 27:50


    Dr. Ginger CampbellMSE, School of Engineering, 1980MD, Heersink School of Medicine, 1984Fellowship, Heersink School of Medicine, 2015Palliative Medicine Consultant, Totara HospicePodcasterMore InformationPersonal Website - virginiacampbellmd.comPodcast Hall of FameBrain Science podcastBooks and Ideas podcastGraying Rainbows podcast

    Stressed Out & Scatterbrained - Bonnie Blue Edwards '09

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 26:20


    Bonnie Blue EdwardsBS, Collat School of Business, 2009Freelance Producer, AuthorMore InformationPersonal Website - bonnieblueedwards.comWalnut Street Publishing - Stressed Out & ScatterbrainedAmazon - Stressed Out & ScatterbrainedInsgatram - bonnieblue952

    Real-Life Nightmare - Kathleen Stafford '73

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 35:05


    Kathleen StaffordBA, College of Arts and Sciences, 1973ArtistMore InformationKathleen Stafford - personal websiteDeja Vu - link to The Washington Post articleKathleen Stafford - Shop ArtADST - Fake Eyeglasses and an Elaborate RuseU.S. Department of State - Art in EmbassiesNational Museum of American Diplomacy - Rescue of American Diplomats from Iran: "Argo" and the Canadian SixThe Washington Post - Artist reflects on Tehran hostage crisisVoyage Austin - Life & Work with Kathleen Stafford of Oak Hill and Mid TownAustin American-Statesman - The ambassador and the artist: How real life Austin 'Argo' couple cultivated life abroad

    The Gloves are Off - Jimmy Pham '21 & '23

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 23:56


    Jimmy PhamBS, Collat School of Business - 2021MS, School of Health Professions - 2023Student, UABMore InformationUAB Reporter - From punches to pitches, Pham looks for maximum impactNNPA - UAB's Jimmy Pham: From mixed martial arts to marketingUAB National Alumni Society - 2019 Mr. & Ms. UAB Top 10 AnnouncedBham Now - Find out what these students have to say about Birmingham's Vietnamese community

    Can't Never Try - Linda Coogan '86 & '96

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 32:43


    Linda CooganBS-School of Nursing, 1986MSHA-School of Health Professions, 1996More InformationIntegrative Nurse Coach Academy - PodcastShelby Living - Her Worst NightmareAL.com - Birmingham's Matthew Smith remembered for passion to help Alabama, seeing 'the beauty in everyone'

    The Power of Saying "OK" - Dr. Sherry Colgin '81

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 25:05


    Sherry Colgin, M.D.MD-Heersink School of Medicine, 1981FEL-Heersink School of Medicine (Orthopedic Surgery), 1991RetiredMore InformationGuidepost - A Sidelined Surgeon Finds New Purpose as a Swimming CoachAL.com - Triathlete, 61, competes despite heart surgeries, steel shoulder joints

    Unexpected Opportunities

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 32:44


    John Fields2003-BA, College of Arts & Sciences | Honors CollegeCurator and Lydia Cheney & Jim Sokol Endowed Director, Abroms-Engel Institute for Visual Arts (AEIVA)More InformationAbroms-Engel Institute for the Visual ArtsUAB News - John Fields named senior director of UAB's AEIVAUAB News - Gift endows first non-faculty staff position for director of UAB's AEIVAUAB News - UAB's AEIVA marks first 10 years with largest-ever survey of its permanent collection

    Hometown Hero - Joe Webb '09

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 21:10


    Joe WebbBS, College of Arts and Sciences, 2009Head Football Coach, Jackson-Olin High SchoolMore InfoJoe Webb - Wikipedia pageUAB Football - 2009 Football RosterJoe Webb - NFL.comYellowhammer - Former UAB, NFL quarterback Joe Webb becomes Jackson-Olin head coach1819 News - Former UAB and NFL quarterback Joe Webb continues his transition into another professional sportAL.com - Former UAB star Joe Webb has one-of-a-kind 'passion for this game'AL.com - UAB's versatile quarterback Joe Webb headed to Senior Bowl as wide receiver

    Working Toward a Clean World - Dr. Josh Forakis '23

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 27:29


    Josh ForakisPHD-College of Arts and Sciences, 2023CERT-Graduate School, 2023Postdoc-Hawaii Pacific UniversityMore InformationDissertation - A CURE for Microplastics: Introducing First-Year Honors Students to Environmental Chemistry through Undergraduate ResearchHawaii Pacific University - Center for Marine Debris ResearchLinkedIn Profile

    Shaping His Own Destiny - Dr. Groesbeck Parham '81

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 30:17


    Dr. Groesbeck ParhamMD-Heersink School of Medicine, 1981Residency-Heersink School of Medicine, 1985Senior Clinical Expert, World Health OrganizationCEO, Friends of AfricaFriends of Africa, Inc. (501c3)Donate - thefriendsofafrica.org/donateContact - professorparham@gmai.com or 205-835-9317More InformationFriends of Africa - websiteGeorge W. Bush Presidential Center - Q&A with Dr. Groesbeck Parham, Founding Co-Director - African Center of Excellence of Women's Cancer ControlWorld Health Organization - International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS) expands gynecologic oncology fellowships for improved access to cervical cancer treatment servicesFacing South (Southern Exposure) - "If I Could Go Back..."African Centre of Excellence for Women's Cancer Control - Facebook pageTogetHER for Health - The TogetHER Interview: Prof. Groesbeck Parham, University of Zambia/University of North CarolinaUNC Health and UNC School of Medicine - UNC OB-GYN Professor Recognized By Zambian Government

    Banking on His Roots - Olu Ogunbi '12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 24:29


    Olu OgunbiBS, Collat School of Business/Honors College '12More InformationOlu Ogunbi - personal websiteBusiness Africa Online - Las Gidi: Bringing Nigerian culture and flavors to the USACentralAL Inc! - 40 Under 40 2023Gumptown Magazine - Las Gidi: A Traditional Taste of NigeriaLas Gidi - websiteOlu Ogunbi - UAB National Alumni Society

    Never a Dull Moment - Dr. Kennie Bramlett '81

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 24:12


    Dr. Kennie BramlettMD, Heersink School of Medicine - 1981MD Residency, Heersink School of Medicine - 1986Bramlett Orthopedic Clinic, DoctorMore InformationBramlett Orthopedic Clinic, homepageBramlett Orthopedic Clinic, biographyClinektHealth.comMy Orthopedic Problem

    Rock Star of Nutrition - Dr. Michelle Cardel '09 & '12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 27:27


    Michelle CardelMS, School of Health Professions - 2009Certificate, School of Health Professions - 2012PhD, School of Health Professions - 2012Senior Director of Global Clinical Research and Nutrition, WeightWatchersMore InformationWeight Watchers - Michelle I. Cardel, PhD, MS, RDLinkedIn - ProfileInstagram - dr.michellecardelX - MichelleCardelUAB News - National Alumni Society presents Leadership Awards to fiveU.S. News & World Report - Breaking Down the WeightWatchers Points SystemAbbott - Partnering with WeightWatchers to Improve Diabetes CareUniversity of Florida News - Expert advice: How to spot sketchy nutrition info

    Hitting the Global Pitch - Danya Barsalona '13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 27:40


    Danya BarsalonaBS, School of Education '13Professional Soccer PlayerJournalist, Deutsche WelleMore InformationDanya Barsalona - InstagramDanya Barsalona - websiteAddicted to Progress - Interview: Meet Danya Barsalona - Professional Footballer, Reporter & Advocate for Gender Equality in the Beautiful GamePitch By Pitch (podcast) - Danya Barsalona Journalist (DW News), Athlete, and Ambassador to the Game

    Making a Major Change - Christopher Perry '14 & '16

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 24:56


    Christopher Perry2014-BA, College of Arts and Sciences2016-MA, College of Arts and SciencesCounselor, UAB Honors CollegeInstructor, UAB

    Growth & Discovery - Emma Godwin '19

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 22:33


    Emma GodwinBS, College of Arts and Sciences | Honors College, 2019BS, School of Engineering | Honors College, 2019Mechanical Engineer, Kratos Defense and Security SolutionsMore InformationAll Together (swe.org) - Doing Her Part to Redefine the Field of EngineeringSchool of Engineering - Engineering Council of Birmingham honors CCEE faculty member as education of the yearUAB News - Area middle schoolers to learn about STEM at UABUAB News - An unlikely dynasty: 2019 Undergraduate of the Year extends streak for local high schoolSchool of Engineering - Biomedical Engineering 2018UAB News - UABTeach paves the way for new STEM teachers

    Lifelong Caregiver - Jada King '23

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 20:24


    Jada KingBS, School of Nursing, 2023More InformationDeja King Annual Trunk Party

    Keep Them Laughing - Marvin Lee '93

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 21:05


    Marvin LeeBA, College of Arts and Sciences, 1993Comedian/actorMore InformationComedian Marvin Lee - official websiteThe Walking Dead Wiki - KyleMarvin Lee Biography - IMDbThe Bash - Marvin Lee

    Taking Flight - Dr. Brian Barsanti '04 & '14

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 25:10


    Dr. Brian BarsantiMA, College of Arts and Sciences, 2004PHD, School of Education, 2014Executive Director & Historian, Birmingham Southern Museum of FlightMore InformationSouthern Museum of Flight - websiteSouthern Museum of Flight - Facebook pageBattle of Leyte: Tale of Captain Elliott Dent's Survival - YouTubeHow the Southern Museum of Flight Takes Off - BIrmingham Times

    Creating an Anatomy Hub - Caroline Davies '22/'23

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 25:05


    Caroline DaviesMS, School of Health Professions, 2022MS, Heersink School of Medicine, 2023Student, Heersink School of MedicineMore InformationUAB News - UAB graduate built an anatomy study hub for her master's degree. Now in med school, she is putting it to use.UAB Reporter - New site gives UAB students an edge in anatomy studiesGraduate School - Three graduate students receive NAS Dean's ScholarshipsVIBA Homepage (Blazer ID required)Virtual Anatomy Lab (Blazer ID required)

    Empowering Young Women - Kristen Greenwood '99/'06

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 26:09


    Kristen GreenwoodBA, College of Arts and Sciences, 1999MA, College of Arts and Sciences, 2008More InformationGirlspring - homepageGirlspring - support

    Love Has Teeth - Dr. Will Bates '12/'17 & Dr. Kathryn Bates '17

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 27:19


    Dr. Will Bates2012-BS, Collat School of Business/Honors College2017-DMD, School of DentistryDr. Kathryn Bates2017-DMD, School of DentistryMore InformationBates Orthodontics - websiteInstagram - bracesbybatesFacebook - Bates OrthodoncticsBirmingham Mom Collective - Braces by Bates :: Introducing Bates OrthodonticsBirmingham Mom Collective - The Experience Behind the Smile :: Testimonials on Bates Orthodontics2020 Rising Star Awards - UAB National Alumni SocietyFacebook - Will Bates profile

    Diagnosing Death - Dr. Gregory Davis '01

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 26:30


    Dr. Gregory DavisMSPH, School of Public Health, 2001Professor/Director, Forensic Division (Department of Pathology, UABChief Coroner/Medical Examiner, Jefferson Co. (AL)More InformationUAB Experts, Gregory Davis bioYellow Hammer - Jefferson County coroner receives highest national award for medical examiners

    The Hearn Connection - Tom Hearn, III '84

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 23:05


    Tom Hearn, IIIMBA, Collat School of Business, 1984MPH, School of Public Health, 1984Partner, FCA Venture PartnersMore Information:Leaves from a President's Notebook - Buy on AmazonThomas K. Hearn - WikipediaUAB Department of Philosophy - A Faculty of Teacher-ScholarsWinston-Salem Journal - Former Wake Forest president Thomas Hearn among six inductees to sports hallWake Forest Special Collections & Archives - Office of the President. Thomas K. Hearn, Jr. RecordsGreesboro News & Record - Hearn leaves his imprint on WakeUAB Green and Told (Episode 45) - Composing a Piece of UAB History - Joel Hearn D.M.D. '72/'80

    Unimaginable Injustice - Prince Chambliss '72

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 22:34


    Prince ChamblissBS, College of Arts and Sciences, 1972Assistant City Attorney, Memphis (TN)

    Taking the Spotlight - Cheyenne Sanchez '17

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 25:48


    Cheyenne SanchezBS, School of Public Health - 2017Community Educator, Affinity Hospice/Bridgeway Hospice & Palliative Care

    The Science of History - Dr. Maurice Hobson '99

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 23:23


    Maurice HobsonBA, UAB College of Arts and Sciences, 1999Associate Professor, Georgia State UniversityMore InformationGeorgia State University - Maurice J. Hobson (bio)Humanity In Action USA - Maurice J. HobsonThe University of North Carolina Press - The Legend of the Black MeccaAXIOS Atlanta - WABE releases documentary about Atlanta race massacreGeorgia State Magazine - The South has something to say

    Searching for Challenges - Emily Jennings '17

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 27:48


    Emily JenningsBS, College of Arts and Sciences/Honors College - 2017Director, Mental Health NavigatorDialogue Designer, Poly AI

    The Cahaba Project - Halley Cotton '13/'16

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 23:26


    Halley CottonBA, College of Arts and Sciences - 2013MA, College of Arts and Sciences - 2016Instructor, UAB College of Arts and SciencesManaging Editor, Birmingham Poetry ReviewFounding Director, SPARK Writing FestivalMore InformationUAB College of Arts and Sciences - BiographyThe Birmingham Poetry ReviewSPARK Writing FestivalThe Cahaba Project - Blog

    Finding His Path to DC - Amos Townsend '75

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 23:57


    Amos TownsendBS, Political Science, 1975Director, Federal Management Systems

    The Best Laid Plans - Paras Ahuja '21

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 24:07


    Paras AhujaBS, School of Health Professions/Honors College - 2021Medical Student, University of South Alabama

    Doctor Storyteller - Dr. D.P. Lyle '72

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 25:54


    Dr. D.P. LyleMD, Heersink School of Medicine - 1972More InformationDP Lyle - websiteThe Crime Fiction Writer's BlogCriminal Mischief: The Art and Science of Crime Fiction - podcastCrimeReads - My First ThrillerUAB Medical Alumni Association - A Conversation with Author and Alumnus Dr. D.P. Lyle

    Tackling Adversity - Matt McCants '11

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 28:35


    Matt McCantsBS, College of Arts and Sciences, 2011Director of Character Development, UAB FootballAdditional InformationMatt McCants - UAB Coach ProfileMatt McCants Stats, News, and Video - NFL.comHow Birmingham Iron's Matt McCants transformed from tuba player to pro athlete - AL.comNFL Draft 2012: Giants select UAB offensive tackle Matt McCants in sixth round - NJ.comFormer Williamson star Matt McCants goes from tuba player to Senior Bowl invitee - AL.com

    Behind the Whistle - Trent Dilfer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 35:03


    Trent DilferHead Coach, UAB FootballAdditional Links:UAB Football - BiographyCBS Sports - How the 'voice of God' led Trent Dilfer to UAB, and why the Blazers' new coach isn't shy about itUAB News - Trent Dilfer named UAB Football head coachESPN - How outside-the-box coach Trent Dilfer plans to win at UAB

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