Shanna Hocking has been named director of leadership gifts at The University of Alabama. In this role, she will work with major gift donors, focusing on fund-raising efforts for the “Our Students. Our Future.” campaign. Hocking moves to her new position from UA’s School of Social Work where she served as director of advancement.
Dr. Gary Moynihan, professor of industrial engineering at The University of Alabama, recently received the 2006 Institute of Industrial Engineers’ National Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award.
Dr. John R. Wheat, professor of community and rural medicine at The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences and School of Medicine, recently received the Distinguished Educator Award from the National Rural Health Association.
The University of Alabama will offer its 2007 Interim Program May 14-June 1 giving UA students an opportunity to experience a creative and innovative approach to learning.
Dr. Kevin Redding, associate professor of chemistry at The University of Alabama, has been chosen as one of three scholars in the nation to receive a Fulbright Fellowship to Paris, France for the 2007-08 academic year.
Dr. David T. Beito, associate professor of history at The University of Alabama, has been selected to chair the federally appointed State Advisory Committee of the United States Commission on Civil Rights.
Sarah Patterson, associate athletic director and women’s gymnastics head coach at The University of Alabama, has received the University’s E. Roger Sayers Distinguished Service Award for 2007.
Dr. William Rabel, professor of insurance and financial services at The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce, has been named recipient of the Outstanding Faculty Award by the Alabama Finance Association.
The University of Alabama Action Card and director of the UA card program have been recognized recently with two national awards.
Dr. Matt Green, associate professor of kinesiology in The University of Alabama’s College of Education, was recently inducted as a Fellow into the American College of Sports Medicine.