University of Alabama Provost and Executive Vice President Judy Bonner has announced the promotion of Dr. Hank Lazer to associate provost for academic affairs effective Aug. 16. Lazer has served as assistant vice president for undergraduate programs and services since 1998.
Dr. David Francko, associate dean of the College of Arts and Science at Miami University in Ohio, has been named assistant vice president for academic affairs and dean of the Graduate School at The University of Alabama.
A play written by University of Alabama assistant professor of theatre Seth Panitch is heading for a stage in New York City this week.
Dr. Phil Bishop, professor of kinesiology at The University of Alabama, has been appointed to the inaugural Coach Paul W. Bryant Endowed Professorship in the UA College of Education.
Dr. Stanley L. Brodsky, University of Alabama professor of psychology, has recently been named recipient of the American Psychology-Law Society Award for distinguished contributions in psychology and the law.
Dr. Daniel S. Turner, professor of civil and environmental engineering at The University of Alabama and director of the University Transportation Center for Alabama, has been elected president of the Council of University Transportation Centers.
Dr. William H. Rabel, who has been recognized globally for his work in risk and insurance education, has been appointed to the John and Mary Louise Loftis Bickley Endowed Teaching Chair in Insurance and Financial Services at The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce.
Dr. Samuel N. Addy has been named director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at The University of Alabama.
Dr. Loy Singleton has been named dean of The University of Alabama College of Communication and Information Sciences.
Dr. Alvin Niuh, instructor of human nutrition and hospitality management at The University of Alabama, has received the Outstanding Dietitian Award from the Tuscaloosa Dietetic Association.