Faculty and Staff Accolades for Nov. 17, 2021
Celebrate the latest achievements of The University of Alabama faculty and staff.
Faculty & Staff
Fayard Gift to Transform Literacy Education, Support Scholarship
Gary and Nancy Fayard expect their most recent commitment to the UA College of Education and Culverhouse College of Business will create a lasting impact on students as they navigate their lifetime of learning.
Native American Culture, Contributions Deserve Celebration
UA freshman and National Indigenous Recognition Scholar Parker King is glad to know National Native American Heritage Month exists.
UA Recognized for Increasing Student Voter Turnout
Thanks to the determination of students and faculty, student voter participation on campus increased significantly between the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections.
Evolutionary Genomics Scientist Wins Outstanding Professor Award
Dr. Laura Reed, an associate professor of biology who specializes in evolutionary genomics, was selected as the winner of the 2021 Blackmon-Moody Outstanding Professor Award.
Classes in the Great Outdoors: ‘Discovering Alabama’
Dr. Doug Phillips, Emmy Award-winning creator, producer and host of “Discovering Alabama,” was the first to teach outdoor classes at UA.
VA Clinic Opens Satellite Office for UA Community
The University of Alabama opened a new VA satellite clinic in Capital Hall on the UA campus to support UA faculty, staff and students who are veterans.
Message from the President and VP for Student Life
Our University of Alabama community is heartbroken by the loss of our student, Garrett Walker. Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with his family, friends and loved ones as we mourn his passing.
Alabama’s Rich Culture, History Told on Mural Trail Throughout the State
The Alabama Mural Trail encourages tourists and locals alike to explore the state’s rich culture and history through public art.
UA Dedicates Wade Hall in Honor of First Black Faculty Member
The University of Alabama officially dedicated Wade Hall in honor of Dr. Archie Wade, the first Black faculty member at the Capstone, during a ceremony Nov. 3.