TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama Honors College has named Jesse Park, a mechanical engineering major from Burr Ridge, Ill., as the October 2025 Student of the Month. Park is a member of the Randall Research Scholars Program and the STEM Path to the MBA. As an undergraduate researcher with The Davami Research Group,…
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…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama announced that Dr. Darren Surman, assistant professor in the Honors College, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Sam Schuman Award for Excellence at a Four-Year Institution by the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC). The award recognizes Surman’s outstanding contributions to the honors community at a four-year…
The Honors College has named Ashton Daum Student of the Month for Sept. 2025. Daum is a biology major in the McCollough Institute for Pre-Medical Scholars, as well as a McCollough mentor and ambassador. Daum enjoys hosting ice cream socials for freshmen in the program as part of her mentoring duties and goals. “As a…
The University of Alabama Honors College has announced that Meaghan James has joined its staff as the new Student Services Program Manager, effective Sept. 2. James will be a key member of the Honors College’s Academic Affairs team, leading efforts to enhance advising and student support. “Her experience and dedication will help us strengthen services,…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama Honors College has appointed Dr. Tyler Sasser as interim director of Capstone Experience for the 2025-2026 academic year. He will serve in the role while Dr. Tara Mock is on fellowship. Sasser is currently an assistant professor of Honors at UA, director of the study abroad program UA…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama Honors College has selected “Tattoos on the Heart” by Father Gregory Boyle for its Common Book Experience in 2025/2026. “‘Tattoos on the Heart’ speaks directly to the values we champion in the Honors College: a deep sense of empathy and a willingness to engage meaningfully in the world,”…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama Honors College has appointed Dr. Anne Franklin Lamar as interim director of the University Honors Program (UHP) for the Spring 2026 semester while current director Dr. Brad Tuggle is on sabbatical. “Dr. Franklin brings exceptional leadership, deep dedication to our students and a wealth of experience to this…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama Honors College has announced that Dr. Jair Lizarazo-Adarme, known to many as “Dr. J.,” has joined its faculty, effective Aug. 16. Lizarazo-Adarme has been with UA for nine years, most recently serving as research manager in the College of Engineering, where he supported research and teaching across all…
Dr. Tiffany A. Sippial, dean of the Honors College, will take on a dual appointment as associate provost for undergraduate education, while continuing her deanship. “It’s a privilege to support undergraduate education in this broader capacity while continuing to lead the Honors College,” Sippial said, “I’m energized by the opportunity to champion innovative, student-centered learning across…
