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In 1966, the Extension Center (now the "College of General Studies") and the School of Medicine were merged as the degree-granting University of Alabama in Birmingham. (The "in" in the name was replaced with an "at" in 1984.) The new university was still a branch of the main campus in Tuscaloosa, headed by "Vice President for Birmingham Affairs" Joseph Volker.

Birmingham's civic leaders lobbied the legislature and Alabama's board of trustees to grant the urban campus more autonomy. The result was the "University of Alabama System", which was formed in 1969 with three autonomous campuses governed by one board of trustees. Governor Albert Brewer announced the change on June 16, 1969 and appointed Volker president of the university. Volker was named the first chancellor of the system in 1976.

Happy Birthday UAB.

Also another big anniversary this week.

39 years ago this week, Gene Barrow was hired by UAB.

Big days this week past and present.