I have some friends who work there.
I hope they're all okay. Let us know. Also..., can you confirm what this other FReeper said in terms of the right to carry there? See Post #18
I cannot confirm it. I was a student there (for refresher education courses) in 1999 and I think it was a university policy but I can’t confirm.
http://www.iss.uab.edu/Pol/FirearmsFtab.pdf
No firearms, ammunition, or dangerous weapons are allowed in buildings or other facilities of the University of Alabama at Birmingham at any time. A gun permit does not authorize a staff member, faculty member, student, patient, or visitor to bring firearms into UAB buildings or into other UAB facilities under any circumstances. UAB prohibits the possession, transportation and use of firearms, ammunition and other dangerous weapons on University property. This policy applies to all employees (faculty and staff), contractors, students, patients, and visitors. Exception is made for UAB Police officers, civil law enforcement officers, private security in the employ of the University or members of an officially recognized team or course who are acting strictly within the scope of sanctioned activities. Law enforcement officers who are attending classes as students, and who are not in uniform, must keep weapons concealed.