Awards & Honors

Civil War Opera Lands National Recognition

Civil War Opera Lands National Recognition

The University of Alabama’s Opera Theatre won second place in the National Opera Association’s Opera Production Competition for its earlier world-premiere chamber opera production “Freedom and Fire! A Civil War Story.”

Computer Science Students Take Home First Place at HackATL

Computer Science Students Take Home First Place at HackATL

A team of College of Engineering students took home first place in a recent business competition.

UA Pioneer Named 2017 Blackmon-Moody Award Winner

UA Pioneer Named 2017 Blackmon-Moody Award Winner

Dr. Brent Hardin, director and co-founder of The University of Alabama’s Adapted Athletics Program, has been named the 2017 recipient of the Frederick Moody Blackmon-Sarah McCorkle Moody Outstanding Professor Award.

For This Busy Veteran, New College LifeTrack a Perfect Fit

For This Busy Veteran, New College LifeTrack a Perfect Fit

LifeTrack started in 1973 as part of a movement on campus called “University Without Walls.” The focus of the program was to get people out of the classroom, into experiential learning and critical thinking.

Holt Wins Speak Off; Six Finalists Eligible to Compete for $10,000 Prize

Holt Wins Speak Off; Six Finalists Eligible to Compete for $10,000 Prize

UA Student Christian Holt won first place at the 2017 Speak Off, a public speaking competition hosted by the College of Communication and Information Sciences.

A celebratory banner highlighting faculty, staff and retiree accomplishments.

Accolades for Nov. 2, 2017

Honors and awards earned by the faculty, staff and retirees of The University of Alabama.

Pre-Med Student Completes ‘Ironman World Championship’ Triathlon

Pre-Med Student Completes ‘Ironman World Championship’ Triathlon

On Oct. 14 in Hawaii, 13 hours and 49 minutes after starting the 140.6-mile Ironman World Championship triathlon, Lambert, a 21-year-old senior pre-med exercise science major at UA, crossed the finish line.

Mortar Board Chapter Wins National Gold Torch Honor

Mortar Board Chapter Wins National Gold Torch Honor

The Gold Torch is a national distinction conferred annually upon the most outstanding chapters of Mortar Board.

UA Alumni Association Honors Four With Teaching Awards

UA Alumni Association Honors Four With Teaching Awards

The University of Alabama National Alumni Association has announced the 2017 recipients of the University’s highest honor for excellence in teaching – the Outstanding Commitment to Teaching Awards.

Montgomery Senior Elected Homecoming Queen

Montgomery Senior Elected Homecoming Queen

Abigail Greenberg, a senior from Montgomery majoring in nursing, was announced as The University of Alabama’s 2017 Homecoming Queen.