Dr. Maria Hernandez-Reif, professor of human development and family studies and director of the Pediatric Development Research Lab at The University of Alabama’s College of Human Environmental Sciences, has received the Ashley Montagu Award from the Canadian Touch Research Center.
Jennifer Yuengling, plant coordinator for D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery, will be the next speaker in the Shila Bowron Leadership Lecture from 10 to 10:50 a.m. and from 1 to 1:50 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at The University of Alabama’s Child Development Research Center.
Katie Bontrager, a senior in The University of Alabama’s department of advertising and public relations, has been named recipient of the Bruce Roche Alabama Advertising Education Foundation 2013 Scholarship.
Dr. Ajay K. Agrawal, professor and Robert F. Barfield Endowed Chair in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Alabama, will receive the 2013 Blackmon-Moody Outstanding Professor Award Nov. 15 at the UA President’s Mansion.
Dr. Chunmiao Zheng, a professor of hydrogeology at The University of Alabama, will receive the 2013 M. King Hubbert Award from the National Ground Water Association for major science contributions to the knowledge of groundwater.
A University of Alabama engineering professor and recent engineering graduate received national recognition by the Society of Women Engineers.
Dr. Rachel Raimist, an assistant professor in The University of Alabama’s telecommunication and film department, is one of 20 faculty members selected nationwide for a Los Angeles workshop.
It’s not every day an author celebrates his book launch at the Áras, the Irish equivalent of the White House. However, Dr. Steve Burch, a University of Alabama faculty member, has experienced just that.
Five distinguished business leaders have been selected for induction into the Alabama Business Hall of Fame Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa in Hoover.
The University of Alabama School of Social Work is the recipient of the 2013 Program of Excellence Award for the South region, given by the University Professional and Continuing Education Association.