Awards & Honors

UA Senior Attends National Association of Health Underwriters Meeting

Edward Patton, a senior from Tuscaloosa majoring in economics and finance, became the third University of Alabama student to attend the National Association of Health Underwriters annual meeting in Washington, D.C.

UA Forensics Director Receives Two Revered Awards

Dr. Frank Thompson, director of The University of Alabama Forensics Council and associate professor of communication studies within the College of Communication and Information Sciences, recently received two prestigious forensics awards — the American Forensics Association Distinguished Service Award and the Isocrates Award from the Berry College Forensics Union.

Camden Student Named Miss UA

Valerie Stewart, a junior from Camden majoring in interior design, was recently selected as the 2011 Miss University of Alabama.

For Third Consecutive Year, UA’s PR Program Finalist for Education Program of Year by PRWeek Magazine

The University of Alabama’s public relations program is one of five finalists for PR Education Program of the Year, according to national awards compiled by and published in PRWeek magazine.

UA Panhellenic Executive Council, Presidents Announced

The University of Alabama Panhellenic Council has announced the students chosen to serve on the 2011 executive council and as sorority presidents.

Kennedy Center Theatre Festival Honors UA Professor

Donna Meester, associate professor in The University of Alabama’s department of theatre and dance and director of costume design/production, has been awarded The Kennedy Center Golden Medallion for her service to the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.

Hospitality Professional to be Inducted into UA Hall of Fame

A Vestavia Hills resident whose distinguished career in the convention and meeting industry includes a stint as president and CEO of the industry’s international professional association will be inducted into The University of Alabama’s Hospitality Hall of Fame Feb. 23.

UA Book Arts Program Receives National Award

The Master of Fine Arts program in the book arts at The University of Alabama received the 2011 Institutional Award for Distinguished Achievement from the American Printing History Association.

UA Cason Award to Honor Reporter, Columnist and Author Clyde Bolton

Clyde Bolton, reporter, columnist and author, will receive the 2011 Clarence Cason Award in Nonfiction Writing from The University of Alabama College of Communication and Information Sciences Thursday, March 3 at a dinner in his honor at the NorthRiver Yacht Club.

High School Students Honored as Winners in UA’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Essay Contest

Winners in The University of Alabama’s tenth annual “To Kill A Mockingbird” Essay Contest for high school students were recognized on campus with a luncheon and awards ceremony Friday, Feb. 4.