Arts & Sciences Magazine
One for the Books
Congratulations to our 20 faculty members who published 21 books in 2016.
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NSF Grant Funds New CyberCorps Scholarship Program
After years of collaboration between the Departments of Criminal Justice and Computer Science, The National Science Foundation has awarded a $2.1 million Scholarship for Service grant to address cybersecurity challenges.
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Dr. Margaret JohnsonĀ Awarded NIH Funding
The Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), part of the National Institutes of Health, has awarded a five-year MIRA R35 grant to Dr. Margaret Johnson, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry.
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Dr. Melissa Harris Receives Award from PanAmerican Society
Dr. Melissa Harris, an assistant professor in the Department of Biology, has received the 2016 PanAmerican Society for Pigment Cell Research (PASPCR) Medrano Award.
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Psychology Professors Part of New Alabama Regional Autism Network
Dr. Fred Biasini and Dr. Sarah O’Kelley, professors in the Department of Psychology, are part of a new Alabama regional autism network.
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Two Biology Faculty Members Elected as Fellows in American Association of Advancement of Science
Department of Biology faculty members Dr. Charles Amsler, professor, and Dr. Steven Austad, distinguished professor and department chair, have been elected fellows of the American Association of the Advancement of Science.
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Dr. Shahid Muhktar Receives LargeĀ NSF Grant
Dr. Shahid Mukhtar, assistant professor in the Department of Biology, has been selected to receive a three-year $800,000 grant for his research from the National Science Foundation.
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Dr. Sarah Parcak Launches TED Wish, Receives Additional Recognition
Dr. Sarah Parcak, associate professor in the Department of Anthropology, launches GlobalXplorer, a project funded by her $1 million 2016 TED Prize.
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Dr. Christopher Lawson Named Chair of National Research Nonprofit
Dr. Christopher Lawson, professor in the Department of Physics, has been elected board chair of a national nonprofit coalition.
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Dr. David Schwebel Receives Multiple Honors
Dr. David Schwebel, professor in the Department of Psychology and associate dean for research in the sciences, receives multiple honors.
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Public Relations Certificate First in State
Majors in public relations and other communication studies will now have the opportunity to boost their resumes with the addition of the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations.
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New Degrees in Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Immunology and Genetics and Genomics Sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences is proud to offer new degrees in Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Immunology, and Genetics and Genomics Sciences.
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Students, Faculty and Alumni Win Big at 2017 ADDY Awards
Students, faculty, and alumni from the College of Arts and Sciences make a strong showing at the ADDY Awards.
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Neuroscience Major a Finalist forĀ Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Hriday Bhambhvani, a double major in mathematics and neuroscience, was named a finalist for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship
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Dean's Award Winners
Congratulations to these deserving undergraduate and graduate students, who were nominated by their professors for this prestigious recognition.
Senior Wins Gilman Scholarship
Jane Murphy, a student in foreign languages with a concentration in French, has been awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad.
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A Vibrant Fall Semester
There was an explosion of creativity and celebration last fall with AEIVA and the Institute of Human Rights kickoff event at the Alys Stephens Center.
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Message from the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Right now is such an exciting time on campus, and not just because the flowers are blooming and the birds are singing. With the approval of our new Arts & Sciences building, scheduled to be open in Fall 2019, we are embarking on an exciting journey to construct a stunning space for our faculty and students.
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Message from the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
The fall semester is always an exciting time as our returning students come back to campus and our freshmen experience our dorms and classrooms for the first time.
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