The University of Alabama

The purpose of Omicron Delta Kappa is to recognize those students who have attained high standards in collegiate activities, to inspire others to strive for similar attainments, and to bring together students in all areas of college life: scholarship; athletics; campus or community service; social and religious activities; campus government; journalism, speech and mass media; and creative and performing arts.

Anderson Society, a senior honorary, was founded at UA in 1975 and seeks to promote excellence in student leadership and service as well as high academic standards. Each year, 24 members are selected in recognition of their significant contributions to the University.

Mortar Board, a national honor society for men and women, is based on leadership, scholarship and service. It is one of the highest honors that can be granted to seniors. Members must display outstanding dedication to service and leadership.

Alabama's Polly Mack (women's golf) and Tyler Sesvold (men's swimming and diving) have been named finalists for the Southeastern Conference Men's and Women's Scholar-Athletes of the Year and the H. Boyd McWhorter Postgraduate Scholarships, the league office announced Monday.

The University of Alabama Table Tennis Association wins state championships.

Mathematics student Troy Roberts is the winner of the inaugural Louis Dale Medial in Mathematics. Named after distinguished University of Alabama alumnus Dr. Louis Dale, the award is presented to an upper-level mathematics student who displays excellence in their work. Dale was the first African American doctoral student in the UA mathematics department who went on to become the first tenure-track professor in the mathematics department at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. He taught there for more than 40 years, retiring in 2015 after serving as the first African American associate provost and first African American vice president.

Jules Bates, a Randall Research Scholar and UA Honors College student from Pace, Florida, studying chemical engineering is the 60th UA student to receive the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship.

Last week, Alabama Law Tax Moot Court team members Tanner Ary, Emily Ellis, and Curtis Graves-coached by Clay Staggs ('96)-were named the overall champions at the Florida State Bar's National Tax Moot Court competition in Miami. In addition to winning the competition, the team was awarded runner-up for best brief, and Curtis Graves finished as the runner-up for the best individual oralist.

The Crenshaw Leadership Academy was established in 2005 to provide leadership development opportunities to upper level HES students. Each year, faculty-selected fellows work with faculty mentors on activities to help them think creatively, communicate effectively, motivate and influence others, act ethically, use competent business and social etiquette skills, and make constructive community-oriented decisions.

The University of Alabama Department of Art and Art History presents the Master of Fine Arts thesis exhibition of Ashlee Rene Thompson, April 1 through May 6, 2022. The exhibition, titled Fragments, will be held at The University of Alabama Gallery in the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center, with a reception for the artist on First Friday, April 1 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

The competition, named and endowed by distinguished Alabama Corps of Cadets alumnus John K. McKinley, consists of rifle and pistol matches. It is open to both contracted and non-contracted cadets who meet certain minimum criteria with regards to their GPA, fitness scores and good standing in the ROTC Program.

PhD Candidate Elizabeth Naranjo Hayes has been teaching French and Spanish at The University of Alabama during her doctoral degree, and she has received a perfect 5/5 rating on the popular website Rate My Professor. She was interviewed by Alice Magazine (March 2022) to discuss it, as well as to offer advice to students.

The University of Alabama's Women's Wheelchair Basketball team defeated Illinois 50-48 on a buzzer beater at the National Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball Championship tournament March 19. The victory marks the eighth overall and third consecutive national championship for the team.

The University of Alabama established Premier Awards to recognize UA students, faculty, and staff who exemplify the highest standards of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Each of the six awards honors the legacies of activists, academics, and individuals who made important intellectual and inspirational contributions to their communities.

The University of Alabama Department of Art and Art History presents the Master of Fine Arts thesis exhibition of Sandra Vega, Cielo Azul, Piel Morena, March 24-31, 2022, in the Sella-Granata Art Gallery, Woods Hall, on UA campus.

The Critical Language Scholarship program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is part of a wider government initiative to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages that are critical to national security and economic prosperity.

The Manderson Case Team took first place in the 19th annual Race & Case competition, hosted by the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver.

University of Alabama Department of Art and Art History recently presented the MA thesis exhibition of Parker Hunt, in the Sella-Granata Art Gallery, Woods Hall, on UA campus.

The University of Alabama Department of Art and Art History recently hosted the MA thesis exhibition of Will Henry.

Carmen Reese Foster, a University of Alabama Doctor of Social Work student in the School of Social Work, won the Conference of Southern Graduate School's regional Three Minute Thesis, or 3MT, competition for her presentation, "Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 and Race-Based Trauma on the Mental Health of Black Social Work Professionals."

Twenty-six UA students have been named semifinalists for the U.S. Student Fulbright Program for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Megan Abrams, University of Alabama senior guard, has been named to the 2021-22 Southeastern Conference Community Service Team, it was announced by the league office Wednesday.

The Alabama duo of Cole Brown and Ashley Voelkerding were named to the Southeastern Conference Swimming and Diving Community Service Team, the league office announced Tuesday. The league's community service teams highlight a student-athlete from each school who gives back to their community with superior service efforts.

University of Alabama UREC Sport Programs student employee, James Blount, was invited to work at the NIRSA National Flag Football Tournament as a student official.

The University of Alabama placed 81 student-athletes on the 2021 Fall Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll, the league office announced Tuesday.

Chelangat has now earned back-to-back Scholar Athlete of the Year honors in to addition taking first and second at the NCAA Championships over the last two seasons

The University of Alabama, in partnership with the Black Faculty and Staff Association, will host the 2022 Dr. Trudier Harris Black Scholar Bowl, Sat. Feb. 5. Five students will compete for UA. Hosted by UA's Black Faculty and Staff Association, this year's event will feature teams from The University of Alabama, Stillman College, Alabama State University, Alabama A&M and several community colleges competing in a series of questions centered on Black history.

University of Alabama cheerleading took home its third Division 1A all-girl national championship at the 2022 UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship. The Crimson Tide's co-ed squad also earned a runner-up finish and the dance team finished sixth.

In December 2021, Lt Beckman graduated from UA with a BA in Criminal Justice, and commissioned in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces Officer.

In December 2021, Lt Jenkins graduated from UA with a BS in Mechanical Engineering, and commissioned in the United States Air Force as a Developmental Engineer.