Awards & Honors

Dr. Russ McCutcheon

Dr. Russell McCutcheon Named Distinguished Research Professor

Dr. Russell T. McCutcheon, the chair of the religious studies department, recently was appointed by the UA Board of Trustees as a Distinguished Research Professor, one of UA’s most prestigious awards.

2018 Tapping on the Mound Ceremony Celebrates Influential Excellence

2018 Tapping on the Mound Ceremony Celebrates Influential Excellence

The University of Alabama honored its top students for their academic achievements and leadership April 6 during the Honors Day Tapping Ceremony, the highlight of UA’s annual Honors Week, April 2-6.

Two UA Students Win Goldwater Scholarships for 2018

Two UA Students Win Goldwater Scholarships for 2018

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program has selected two University of Alabama students as Goldwater Scholars for 2018-2019. The winners are Elizabeth Rowe and Donna Xia.

UA Capstone College of Nursing Professor Receives Burnum Award

UA Capstone College of Nursing Professor Receives Burnum Award

Dr. Marietta Stanton is the recipient of the 2017-18 Burnum Distinguished Faculty Award, one of the highest honors bestowed on professors at The University of Alabama.

Personifying UA Values: Harris Receives Three Awards in One Month

Personifying UA Values: Harris Receives Three Awards in One Month

After having just received the 2018 Clarence E. Cason Award in Nonfiction Writing March 2, Dr. Trudier Harris has now been selected as a recipient of the 2018 SEC Faculty Achievement Award and named a 2018-19 Fellow of the National Humanities Center.

Harris Wins National Fellowship, SEC Faculty Achievement Award

Harris Wins National Fellowship, SEC Faculty Achievement Award

After having just received the 2018 Clarence E. Cason Award in Nonfiction Writing March 2, Dr. Trudier Harris has now been selected as a recipient of the 2018 SEC Faculty Achievement Award and named a 2018-19 Fellow of the National Humanities Center.

PRWeek Names UA Junior Student of the Year

PRWeek Names UA Junior Student of the Year

PRWeek has named University of Alabama junior Maret Montanari its 2018 Student of the Year.

UA Names 2018 Premier Awards Recipients

UA Names 2018 Premier Awards Recipients

The University of Alabama has announced the recipients of the 2018 Premier Awards – the top individual honors for scholarship, leadership and service.

UA Sweeps Advertising Awards

UA Sweeps Advertising Awards

The University of Alabama swept the American Advertising Federation awards competition in Tuscaloosa last week winning 13 awards, including three Best of Show awards, eight out of nine Gold awards presented and two Silver awards.

National Group Honors Leader of Women and Gender Resource Center

National Group Honors Leader of Women and Gender Resource Center

Dr. Lamea “Elle” Shaaban-Magaña, director of the Women and Gender Resource Center, has been recognized for her dedication and contributions to her profession and her campus community.