Faculty & Staff

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Dog days on campus with UAPD’s Kenny and Maggie

University of Alabama Police Department canine ambassadors Kenny and Maggie bring comfort and smiles to UA students and employees alike.

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Denham named associate provost, dean of UA Graduate School

Dr. André Denham has been named the next associate provost and dean of the Graduate School.

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How international sports affirm and challenge national identity

UA professor explores how media narratives shape and reflect national identity among sports fans during international sports competitions.

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UA research suggests ocean collapse triggered ancient wildfires

A University of Alabama study revealed an ancient marine life extinction event kicked off widespread wildfires in the Devonian period.

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Wright named inaugural dean of UA School of Leadership and Policy

Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Parker H. Wright has been selected as the inaugural dean of UA’s new School of Leadership and Policy.

Dr. Vishesh Vikas and Cole Woods of TANDEM Exosuits in the Agile Robotics Lab

Leading with Ingenuity at University of Alabama

Faculty fuel a steady pipeline of innovation through research that tackles real-world challenges.

Spring 2026 Faculty and Staff Accolades

Spring 2026 Faculty and Staff Accolades

From aeronautical society fellows to ADDY award winners, UA faculty and staff make indelible marks in their chosen fields.

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Reid Selected as UA’s Next Provost

Dr. Lesley Reid has been selected as UA’s next provost after serving as interim provost.

Dr. Cheatham, the buford peace award winner for 2026, stand with

Social Work Professor Honored with Peace Award

Dr. Leah P. Cheatham, associate professor in the School of Social Work, has been named the recipient of the Lahoma Adams Buford Endowed Peace Award for 2026. The Buford Peace Award is a prestigious universitywide honor presented annually by the School of Social Work during its award ceremony at the end of each academic year.

Dr. Chandra Clark

Mentorship Reaches Beyond the Classroom for Media Professor

Clark is an associate professor who is helping shape how her students are preparing for multimedia journalism careers.