Faculty & Staff

Benson Named Interim Provost at UA

University of Alabama President Judy Bonner has named long-time faculty member and administrator Dr. Joe Benson as interim provost. Benson has served as vice president for research and vice provost at UA since 2009.

Exonerated Death Row Inmate to Speak at UA

An event titled “The Death Penalty from a Social Justice Perspective,” featuring Gary Drinkard, exonerated Alabama death row survivor, and Joanne Terrell, faculty member in The University of Alabama School of Social Work and death penalty mitigator, will be held Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m.

UA Engineering Professor Honored with National Award

Dr. James P. Hubner, associate professor of aerospace engineering and mechanics at The University of Alabama, was named the 2013 recipient of the Felix Zandman Award for exceptional contributions in the development of measurements and applications with the help of photoelastic coatings.

Crimson Couch to 5K Walk/Run Event to be Held at UA

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – More than 800 people are expected to participate in the third, annual Crimson Couch to 5K Walk/Run event Sunday, Nov. 11, at The University of Alabama.

UA Hosting Campus Events for Veterans Week

The University of Alabama Office of Veteran and Military Affairs is hosting a series of events across campus Nov. 7-16 in recognition of Veterans Week.

CHES Professor at UA Receives Educator of the Year Award

Dr. Tyra W. Hilliard, associate professor in The University of Alabama College of Human Environmental Sciences, has received the 2012 Educator of the Year Award from the Professional Convention Management Association.

Mortar Board at UA Named Silver Torch Award Recipient

The Hypatia chapter of Mortar Board at The University of Alabama was among the outstanding Mortar Board chapters to be recognized at the 2012 Mortar Board National Conference.

UA Counseling Professor Wins National Award for Research, Teaching, Service

Dr. Lisa M. Hooper, counseling professor at The University of Alabama, has received the Dr. Linda Seligman Award from the American Mental Health Counselor Association.

UA Education Professor to Receive Blackmon-Moody Award

Dr. Stephen Katsinas, director of the Education Policy Center at The University of Alabama, will receive the 2012 Blackmon-Moody Outstanding Professor Award Friday, Oct. 19 at UA’s President’s Mansion.

UA Honors Teaching Award Winners

The University of Alabama National Alumni Association has announced the 2012 recipients of the University’s highest honor for excellence in teaching – the Outstanding Commitment to Teaching Awards.