Students, Faculty Honored During Tapping on the Mound
Honors Week 2026 culminated with a celebration of outstanding students, faculty and staff at the annual Tapping on the Mound ceremony.
Faculty & Staff
Faculty Earn University’s Top Honor for Research Excellence
Several outstanding faculty members will be honored for their research endeavors.
Adapt and Overcome: We Are UA Ambassadors Drs. Brent Hardin and Margaret Stran
Through the We Are UA campaign, faculty and staff can support projects and funds close to their hearts.
Sports Media Scholar Wins UA’s SEC Faculty Achievement Award
Dr. Andrew Billings has been selected as UA’s recipient of the 2026 SEC Faculty Achievement Award.
Faculty Members Receive Distinguished Professorships from UA System
Distinguished professorships are among the highest honors in The University of Alabama System.
UA Opens Search for Associate Provost, Graduate School Dean
The associate provost and dean of the Graduate School will develop a future-oriented vision for graduate education at UA.
Meet the Winners of the 2026 Premier Awards, UA’s Top Honors
Six students, two faculty members and a student club received Premier Awards, the University’s top honors.
UA Plays Key Role in International Particle Detector Upgrade in Antarctica
A University of Alabama professor played a key role in the international effort to upgrade an important Antarctic research facility.
UA Breaks Ground for ROTC, Student Veterans Center
The nearly 20,000 square foot facility will be located on the east side of campus near the Student Recreation Center.
For a “Research Omnivore,” UA Offers a Place to Stretch Wings
Dr. Alice Smith, an Endowed Distinguished Shelby Scholar, has created a career niche with varied research interests.