The University of Alabama is home to champions both on and off the field and in and out of the classroom. Everyday Champions are staff and faculty members who work behind the scenes to keep the campus running, show enthusiasm for supporting the UA community and embody the UA spirit of pride, determination and ingenuity.
Read Their Stories
Everyday Champions: Bonner Lee
Bonner Lee makes it his mission to grow the campus’s long-held reputation for expansive beauty.
Everyday Champions: Shannon Roulaine, Honors College
Despite being the sole financial staff member in Honors College, Roulaine is quick to credit others.
Everyday Champions: Cyndi Elliott, Women & Gender Resource Center
Born and raised in Tuscaloosa to now working at the Capstone for 13 years, Cyndi Elliot grew up a Crimson Tide fan and has since become a member of the University and its legacy.
Everyday Champions: Stephanie Plumb, Strategic Communications
As the voice of UA Info Radio, Plumb goes above and beyond to creatively keep campus informed.
Everyday Champions: Bernadette Chavira-Trull, Supe Store
She kept online options available for students during the beginning of the pandemic so academic instruction would not be interrupted.
Everyday Champions: Jim Barron and Lauren Brooks, Residential Services
As a team, Jim Barron and Lauren Brooks oversee roommate assignments and much more.
Everyday Champions: Caleb Hill, Environmental Health and Safety
A former professional wrestler and current preacher, Hill has worked to keep campus safe for 14 years.
Everyday Champions: Hannah Blanchard, Advancement Services
As the director of gifts and records management, Blanchard is proudly committed to UA’s philanthropic goals.
Nominate a Champion
Do you know a faculty or staff member who goes above and beyond, works behind the scenes and embodies the US spirit? Nominate them to be featured on Everyday Champions.