Awards & Honors

Alabama Business Hall of Fame inductees

Alabama Business Hall of Fame set to induct seven new members

The induction ceremony for the seven new members will take place Nov. 12 at Haven in downtown Birmingham.

Spring 2026 Faculty and Staff Accolades

Spring 2026 Faculty and Staff Accolades

From aeronautical society fellows to ADDY award winners, UA faculty and staff make indelible marks in their chosen fields.

Dr. Cheatham, the buford peace award winner for 2026, stand with

Social Work Professor Honored with Peace Award

Dr. Leah P. Cheatham, associate professor in the School of Social Work, has been named the recipient of the Lahoma Adams Buford Endowed Peace Award for 2026. The Buford Peace Award is a prestigious universitywide honor presented annually by the School of Social Work during its award ceremony at the end of each academic year.

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UA Junior Selected for Udall Scholarship

Lilly Roehrig was among 65 college students nationally to earn a Udall Undergraduate Scholarship.

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UA Alumni Named Knight-Hennessy Scholars

UA is among only three public universities to have more than one scholar selected.

Two hands, each holding a single flower stem. Photo by Allison Grant, Jigisha Holding Queen Anne’s Lace, 2024, Kristina Holding Queen Anne’s Lace, 2024, Archival inkjet print, 11 x 14 inches.

UA Photography Professor Awarded Prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship

The Guggenheim Fellowship is one of the most respected recognitions an artist can receive.

group photo of the 2026 distinguished engineering fellows

Styslinger College of Engineering Inducts 2026 Distinguished Engineering Fellows

Recognition as a fellow is the highest commendation given to graduates and others who have strengthened the reputation of the College.

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Students, Alumnus Earn NSF Research Awards

Five UA students and one alumnus have been selected for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program.

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Spring 2026 Degree Candidates Announced

Over 7,000 degrees will be awarded during The University of Alabama’s spring 2026 commencement at Coleman Coliseum May 1-3.

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Roll Research: Outstanding Undergrad Research Honored

UA recognized winners of the 20th annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference at an awards ceremony in April.