Whether pursuing a named space or overall support, there are ample opportunities available to partner with us and make your mark on the school.

The Frank and Kathleen Ellis Ryals Public Health Building was built in 1996. The building was made possible by a donation from Dr. Jarvis and Mary Jo Ryals, who named the building in memory of Jarvis's parents, Frank and Kathleen Ellis. The School of Public Health was rapidly out growing its old locations in Tidwell Hall and other buildings across campus. The Ryals Building allowed School of Public Health faculty, staff, and class rooms to be housed in one building. The six story building houses ten classrooms, nine labs, a recording studio, and numerous office suites.
Today, we find ourselves at a crossroads. Our building is in need of a substantial infrastructure renovation to accomodate our growing student population. To continue our legacy of producing cutting edge research and innovative public health practitioners, we need to expand, update, and renovate. To do so, we need your help.
All Funds
School
Donor Opportunity | Spaces | Gift Range |
Naming of School of Public Health | 1 | $25,000,000 + |
Exterior
Donor Opportunity | Spaces | Gift Range |
Front Courtyard | 1 | $20,000 |
Rear Courtyard | 1 | $100,000 |
1st Floor
Donor Opportunity | Spaces | Gift Range |
Lobby | 1 | $10,000 |
Student Lounge | 1 | $15,000 |
Classroom 107 | 1 | $40,000 |
Classroom 121 | 1 | $20,000 |
Classroom 125 | 1 | $20,000 |
Dean's Office Suite Reception Area | 1 | $10,000 |
2nd Floor
Donor Opportunity | Spaces | Gift Range |
Foyer | 1 | $10,000 |
Dean's Conference Room 209 | 1 | $20,000 |
Small Conference Room | 1 | $10,000 |
3rd Floor
Donor Opportunity | Spaces | Gift Range |
Student Lounge | 1 | $5,000 |
Classroom 308 | 1 | $15,000 |
Classroom 311 | 1 | $15,000 |
4th Floor
Donor Opportunity | Spaces | Gift Range |
Student Lounge | 1 | $5,000 |
Classroom 407 | 1 | $50,000 |
Classroom 417 | 1 | $10,000 |
5th Floor
Donor Opportunity | Spaces | Gift Range |
Student Lounge | 1 | $5,000 |
Classroom 507 | 1 | $40,000 |
Conference Room 510 | 1 | $10,000 |
Sparkman Global Center Office Suite | 1 | $10,000 |
6th Floor
Donor Opportunity | Spaces | Gift Range |
Student Lounge | 1 | $5,000 |
If you are interested in supporting our existing funds, or establishing a new scholarship fund, please contact:
The Office of External Relations
1665 University Boulevard
RPHB 130
Birmingham, Alabama 35294-0022
(205) 934-7799
soph@uab.edu