The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public research university in Birmingham, Alabama, founded in 1969. The Blazers compete in the American Athletic Conference at the Division I level. UAB is Alabama's largest employer and one of the nation's top research universities, particularly renowned for its School of Medicine, Heersink School of Medicine, and Comprehensive Cancer Center. The university sits in the heart of Birmingham, providing students with immediate access to one of the South's most vibrant and growing cities. UAB is known for its medical programs, engineering school, busine…