Awards & Honors

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.

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Ballroom Dance Team Wins Big at Competition

UA’s Collegiate Ballroom Competition Team won numerous awards during the Gamecock Invitational at the University of South Carolina Oct. 23.

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Bell Lauds Faculty, Staff Roles in Capstone’s Success

The 2021 Fall Campus Assembly on Oct. 27 celebrated UA’s achievements over the past year, along with faculty and staff award winners.

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Faculty and Staff Accolades for Oct. 20, 2021

The UA faculty and staff continue to produce scholarly and creative work recognized around the world.

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Shelton Wins National Award for LGBTQ+ Advocacy

Dr. Stephanie Anne Shelton was recently honored with the 2021 National Council of Teachers of English LGBTQ+ Advocacy & Leadership Award.

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‘Digital Learning Heroes’: Instructional Technology Teams Earn Award

The University of Alabama Center for Instructional Technology and the department of instructional technology and academic services were honored with a WCET Outstanding Work award.