Awards & Honors

Dr. Donald Keith stands next to Dr. Stewart Bell

Director of Emergency Management Named to National Commission

Dr. Donald Keith, who created UA’s emergency management program, will help set national standards.

photograph of students walking along the Quad pathway in autumn

Dean’s List Students Named for UA Fall 2024 Term

Over 14,000 were named to the dean’s or president’s list for Fall Semester 2024.

a group of high school-age students walking across the UA campus

UA Early College Students Named to Fall 2024 Director’s List

Over 500 high school students enrolled in UA Early College earned an academic record of 3.6 or higher in fall 2024.

A headshot of Jeff Gray

Gray Receives UA System’s McMahon-Pleiad Prize

Dr. Jeff Gray has been awarded The University of Alabama System’s McMahon-Pleiad Prize. 

A group of graduate students pose together.

Science Topics Win 3-Minute Thesis Competition

The annual event showcases the exceptional research and communication skills of UA’s graduate students.

Graduate students holding cupcakes with candles displaying 100

Graduate School Celebrates Centennial Scholars

The Graduate School has recognized 100 master’s and doctoral alumni as part of its centennial celebration.

Graduate School Dean Susan Carvalho, Albert Pionke holding the award and President Stuart Bell

Victorian Literature Specialist Receives Blackmon-Moody Award

Dr. Albert Pionke is the recipient of the 2024 Blackmon-Moody Outstanding Professor Award.

Denny Chimes

Faculty and Staff Accolades for Fall 2024

University faculty and staff have many professional achievements to celebrate this fall.

A headshot of Kate Herndon

UA Student Earns Prestigious Rhodes Scholarship

UA senior Kate Herndon is among 32 in the nation to receive the Rhodes Scholarship.

U.S. Army Maj. Kimberly A. Smith in uniform

Army Officer Awarded 2024 UA Online Legendary Service Award

U.S. Army Maj. Kimberly A. Smith is the recipient of the 2024 UA Online Legendary Service Award.