Ancient Clam Species Named for Emeritus Geology Professor
Two European scientists recently named an ancient chemosynthetic clam after Dr. Paul Aharon, professor emeritus of geological sciences.
Awards & Honors
UA’s Brown Receives Early Career Research Award
Dr. Kenon Brown was awarded the Early Career Research Award from the International Communication Association’s Sports Communication Interest Group.
A Three-peat for UA Robotics Team at NASA Contest
For the third consecutive year, a student team at The University of Alabama placed first at a NASA robotics contest.
UA’s Plank Center Aims to Bridge Gap between Education, Practice
The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations at The University of Alabama added 10 more educators to its Fellowship for Educators Program.
Two longtime Employees Win 2017 Library Leadership Faculty and Staff Awards
University of Alabama Libraries has named Mary S. Alexander and Brock Tyra as the recipients of the 2017 Library Leadership Faculty and Staff Awards.
Alexander and Tyra were each given $2,000, presented with a framed certificate at the Library Leadership Board luncheon in April and had their names added to the Library Leadership plaque displayed in Gorgas Library.
Provost’s Assessment Award Goes to Chemistry
The Chemistry B.S. degree program has been selected as the winner of the 2017 Provost’s Assessment Award.
James’ Advocacy, Appreciation for Differences Rooted in Alabama
Frannie James was a white suburban teenager from Orange County, California when she moved to rural Alabama.
UA Student Wins Internship at “Premier” Art Museum in New York
University of Alabama rising senior Sommer Hallquist has been selected for a highly competitive summer internship at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Cloisters in New York City.
The Cloisters is a museum specializing in medieval architecture and is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Poist Represents UA at Equestrian Nationals
Courtney Poist, a senior at The University of Alabama, recently became the first equestrian rider in UA history to qualify for the Cacchione Cup, which takes place at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Nationals each year.
UA’s Black Honored with Schweitzer Leadership Award
The Alabama chapter of The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship recently presented the Schweitzer Leadership Award to Stephen Black, founder and director of the Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility at The University of Alabama.