The University of Alabama Honors College has welcomed Will Adams as its new director of libraries and Honors financial affairs, effective June 1. In the role, Adams will support the financial operations of the Honors College while also serving in a similar capacity for University Libraries. He will report to Becky Scheef, executive director of…
The University of Alabama Honors College recognized outstanding students, faculty, staff and alumni during the 2026 Honors College Awards Ceremony on April 24 at the Bryant Conference Center. The annual awards celebrate individuals who exemplify the Honors College mission of developing Thinkers, Citizens and Leaders through academic excellence, leadership, service and innovation. “The Honors College…
Dr. Ross Bryan, associate dean of student development and engagement in the The University of Alabama Honors College, has been named to the board of directors for the UNC Asheville Foundation. Bryan, who has served as associate dean since 2022 and as a professor in the Honors College since 2015, joins the board as part…
Two alumni of The University of Alabama Honors College have been named 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University, placing them among 87 students selected worldwide for one of the nation’s most prestigious graduate scholarship programs. Nick Hayes and John Richardson were selected from a highly competitive global applicant pool for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program, which…
Upsets in college athletics traditionally describe the shocking outcome of a single game when an underdog defeats a perceived favorite. Yet viewed holistically, college athletics as an institution is experiencing arguably its most disruptive era ever — a sustained, systemic upset. Colleges and universities now face new challenges stemming from the transfer portal, NIL, legal…
The University of Alabama Honors College has named Shannon Roulaine program coordinator of the Randall Research Scholars Program, one of The University of Alabama’s premier undergraduate research programs. A Tuscaloosa native, Roulaine brings a broad background in higher education administration, finance and compliance to the role. A first-generation college student, she earned both her Bachelor…
Jane Batson, program coordinator of the Randall Research Scholars Program at The University of Alabama Honors College, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Dr. Minnie C. Miles Endowed Excellence Award, recognizing administrative staff who exceed expectations and advance the University’s mission through exemplary service. Established in 1995, the Dr. Minnie C. Miles Endowed…
Dr. Tara Mock, an Honors College assistant professor and director of the Capstone Experience at The University of Alabama, has been named a recipient of the Capstone Catalyst Award, recognizing faculty and staff whose work elevates the University’s impact and advances its academic mission. Administered by the Office of the Provost, the Capstone Catalyst Award…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Honors College at The University of Alabama has named Freya Cordell the April 2026 Student of the Month. Cordell is pursuing a double major in environmental policy in New College and philosophy. Cordell is a member of the Randall Research Scholars Program, where she conducts paleoclimatology research with the Alabama Stable…
Tuscaloosa, Ala. –The University of Alabama announced that Dr.Cassander Smith, associate dean in the Honors College, has been elected to membership in the American Antiquarian Society (AAS), a 213-year-old national research library and community of learners dedicated to discovering and sharing a deeper understanding of the American past. “Cassie’s election to the American Antiquarian Society…
