Awards & Honors

A headshot of Sara McDaniel

McDaniel Wins UA’s Blackmon-Moody Award

The Frederick Moody Blackmon and Sarah McCorkle Moody Outstanding Professor Award is presented annually to a UA faculty member for extraordinary research.

Engineering student stands with her arms crossed in front of building.

Student Receives Top Award from the Society of Women Engineers

The senior majoring in chemical engineering was honored in November by the organization, which has more than 40,000 members globally.

Distinguished UA Engineering Professor Honored with Burnum Award

Distinguished UA Engineering Professor Honored with Burnum Award

Awarded annually to recognize and promote excellence in research, scholarship and teaching, the Burnum Award recognizes distinguished careers at UA.

Education Graduate Student Wins Three Minute Thesis Competition

Education Graduate Student Wins Three Minute Thesis Competition

Fifteen participants had to give compelling oration on their research and its significance in just three minutes.

American flags wave on the UA quad.

UA Honors Veterans with Joint Veterans Day Ceremony

UA’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs will join other local organizations to honor veterans at the annual Tuscaloosa Veterans Day Ceremony.

Elroy Johnson, a journalism graduate student sitting on bench

Student Documentary Wins Best Student Film at DC Black Film Festival

Master of Journalism student Elroy Johnson’s documentary follows three Black teenagers in a Dallas, Texas STEM program.

Dr. Latrise Johnson, Hannah Sullivan, Dr. Alexis McGee and Khadeidra Billingsley

UA Faculty and Grad Students Shine at NCTE Awards

Two University of Alabama professors and two graduate students were recognized with high honors at the 2020 National Council of Teachers of English Award ceremony this week.

A CrossingPoints student sits a table during a class

UA CrossingPoints Receives Grants to Enhance Education Efforts

UA’s CrossingPoints Transition Program has received two federal grants totaling more than $4 million to enhance education efforts.

Dr. Bell speaks to students on stage at summer commencement.

UA to Hold 2020 Fall Commencement Dec. 12

The University of Alabama will hold fall commencement exercises Saturday, Dec. 12, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus. More than 2,000 graduates are expected to be in attendance for four ceremonies.

President Bell speaking during the virtual Fall Campus Assembly.

UA Faculty, Staff Honored During Virtual Fall Campus Assembly

UA faculty and staff members were recognized for their dedication and service during a virtual Fall Campus Assembly.