Awards & Honors

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UA Student, Alumnus Receive Marshall Scholarships

A UA student and alumnus were among 41 Americans selected to study in the United Kingdom through the prestigious Marshall Scholarship.

UA Research VP Elected as Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

UA Research VP Elected as Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

Dr. Russell J. Mumper, vice president for research and economic development at The University of Alabama, has been elected as a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors.

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UA Professor Honored with Prestigious International Research Award

Dr. Ravi Kumar was chosen for the distinguished Humboldt Research Award.

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UA Student Chosen as a Rhodes Scholar

A student at The University of Alabama earned the most prestigious academic award for American college graduates and the oldest award for international study.

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Faculty and Staff Accolades for Nov. 17, 2021

Celebrate the latest achievements of The University of Alabama faculty and staff.

Evolutionary Genomics Scientist Wins Outstanding Professor Award

Evolutionary Genomics Scientist Wins Outstanding Professor Award

Dr. Laura Reed, an associate professor of biology who specializes in evolutionary genomics, was selected as the winner of the 2021 Blackmon-Moody Outstanding Professor Award.

Coast Guard Lieutenant Recipient of First Legendary Service Award

Coast Guard Lieutenant Recipient of First Legendary Service Award

The lieutenant is currently earning her master’s in communication studies from UA Online. 

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Fleet Management Honored for Forward-Thinking Initiative

The team received a national award for its work to improve efficiency and save University resources.

A’Neshia Turner's I Exist award winning comic strip

UA Publications, Students Win Awards at College Media Convention

The Associated Collegiate Press and College Media Association honored several UA students and publications with awards during the Fall National College Media Convention.

The Inaugural “2021 Through the Doors” freshman class

Nominations Sought for First Black UA Alumni Award Ceremony

The first annual Vivian Malone Alumni Awards: Celebrating Alumni Excellence & Supporting Student Success will be presented in April 2022.