The University of Alabama Honors College has named senior Elizabeth “Ellie” Gardner its September 2026 Student of the Month, recognizing her commitment to undergraduate research, service and interdisciplinary learning. Gardner, a native of Cedar Springs, Mich., is pursuing degrees in biology and history through the College of Arts and Sciences. A member of the University…
The University of Alabama Honors College has named Dr. Natasha T. Duncan associate dean of academic affairs. Duncan joins the Honors College from Purdue University’s John Martinson Honors College, where she served as associate dean for academic and international affairs. She brings more than a decade of experience in Honors education and higher education leadership,…
The University of Alabama Honors College has appointed Dr. Jackson Harris to its faculty, effective Aug. 16. Harris brings extensive experience in civic engagement, leadership development and interdisciplinary teaching to the Honors College. Throughout his career at The University of Alabama, he has held multiple positions within the Division of Community Affairs, the Crossroads Civic…
The University of Alabama Honors College has named Anne Druhl as its new director of development, effective July 27. Druhl returns to the Honors College after previously serving as events coordinator, where she played a key role in planning and executing programs and events across the college. During her tenure, she helped strengthen longstanding traditions,…
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…
