Faculty & Staff

James Cochran and Xinyue Ye headshots in front of a background showing a map with no labels and a blackboard with a formula written in chalk

UA Professors Honored by American Association for the Advancement of Science

AAAS fellowship is a lifetime honor.

Professor Jenna Poole presents during a biology course.

Professor’s Unique Perspective Helps Students

SI is designed to support students outside the classroom — but in Professor Jenna Poole’s Biology 114 course, its impact begins inside.

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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.

headshots of eight professors who won the University of Alabama's prestigious President's research award

Faculty Earn University’s Top Honor for Research Excellence

Several outstanding faculty members will be honored for their research endeavors.

Dr. Margaret Stran and Brent Hardin speak ot adapted student-athletes on the basketball court

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.

Andrew Billings posing in front of Bryant Denny Stadium

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.

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Faculty Members Receive Distinguished Professorships from UA System

Distinguished professorships are among the highest honors in The University of Alabama System.

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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.

Premier Award winners

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.

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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.