Faculty and Staff Accolades for December 2022
From transatlantic research partnerships to leadership awards, UA faculty and staff continue to excel in scholarly and creative activity.
Awards & Honors
UA Student Receives Boren Scholarship to Study in Brazil
UA student Sean Atchison, of Chatom, has received a Boren Scholarship for the study of languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad.
First Gen to Next Gen: UA Grad Helps Recruit Students
Derek Edwards helped kickstart UA’s TikTok presence while earning his master’s degree.
Professor Committed to Rural Health Wins Blackmon-Moody Award
Dr. Hee Yun Lee will be honored during a ceremony at the President’s Mansion on Nov. 18.
Air Force Officer Receives 2022 Legendary Service Award
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sarah Neal is pursuing her Master of Arts in Management with a concentration in global business through UA Online.
Hot Off the Press: Students, Publications Rack Up National Honors
Several UA students and publications brought home awards from MediaFest22 hosted by the College Media Association and Associated College Press.
Senior Crowned Miss UA 2023
The new Miss University of Alabama is excited to represent UA around campus and the community. The Miss UA competition is also a preliminary to Miss Alabama and Miss America.
UA Alumnus Earns John S. McCain Strategic Defense Fellowship
Micah Presley, a recent UA graduate, has received a John S. McCain Strategic Defense Fellowship through the U.S. Department of Defense.
Faculty, Staff Recognized for Excellence at Campus Assembly
The Oct. 26 campus assembly was a time to celebrate and recognize the dedication, innovation and commitment of UA faculty and staff.
Faculty Accolades for October 2022
The latest tally of scholarly and creative efforts of UA faculty reach from Tuscaloosa to Europe.