Faculty & Staff

denny chimes

UA Alumni Named Knight-Hennessy Scholars

UA is among only three public universities to have more than one scholar selected.

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.

Mounds and a pond at Moundville Archaeological Park

UA Preview — May 11-17, 2026

Students and alumnus earn NSF research awards, Saturday in the Park returns and much more.

Two hands, each holding a single flower stem. Photo by Allison Grant, Jigisha Holding Queen Anne’s Lace, 2024, Kristina Holding Queen Anne’s Lace, 2024, Archival inkjet print, 11 x 14 inches.

UA Photography Professor Awarded Prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship

The Guggenheim Fellowship is one of the most respected recognitions an artist can receive.

LeNa McDonald

McDonald Named UA Vice President for Community Impact 

The vice president serves as the University’s executive leader responsible for forging meaningful partnerships with local communities, statewide leaders and national organizations.