TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama will recognize the achievements of outstanding students and faculty during Honors Week, March 31-April 4, culminating in the Tapping on the Mound ceremony on Honors Day.
The Tapping on the Mound ceremony will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 4, on the historic Mound at the west side of the UA Quad.
The rain location will be the UA Student Center Ballroom.
The Tapping on the Mound ceremony has been a university tradition since the early 1900s. University honor groups Omicron Delta Kappa, Mortar Board, Blue Key National Honor Society and Anderson Society will induct members. Outstanding students and other special awards will also be presented.
ODK’s membership includes students of junior standing or above who are in the top 35% of their class scholastically and who exhibit leadership. Mortar Board membership, one of the highest honors granted to college seniors, is based on leadership, scholarship and service.
Blue Key National Honor Society recognizes seniors who represent high scholastic ideals, leadership and service. The Anderson Society recognizes UA students who have made significant contributions to the University or the Tuscaloosa community.
The Tapping on the Mound ceremony will be streamed live on the UA Division of Student Life YouTube page.
The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, is the state’s flagship university. UA shapes a better world through its teaching, research and service. With a global reputation for excellence, UA provides a forward-thinking environment and over 200 degree programs on a beautiful, student-centered campus. A leader in cutting-edge research, UA advances discovery, creative inquiry and knowledge through more than 30 research centers. As the state’s largest higher education institution, UA drives economic growth in Alabama and beyond.