Carolyn Ashworth, Kohtaro Fujihashi, Jannet Katz, Rama Krishna and Leo Semes were honored as emeritus professors for exceptional service to the university and their profession.

Tammy Sharp, a financial officer in the Department of Neurosurgery, is UAB’s Employee of the Month.

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees awarded the rank Distinguished Professor to five — Stephen Barnes, Edwin Blalock, William Britt, Waldemar Carlo and Gregg Gilbert — during its meeting June 8.

Inspired to go into academia by her mentor, Cofield created a teaching award to provide $1,500 for one biostatistics student with a desire to become an educator.

2018 honorees represent each school, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Honors College and the Joint Health Sciences departments.

Environmental Specialist Bernice Bowen is UAB’s July Employee of the Month.

The College of Arts and Sciences selected Heather McPherson to honor her passion and scholarship in art history.

James McClintock, Ph.D., has co-directed 15 research expeditions and led 10 climate-change philanthropic cruises to the continent in his decades as a researcher.

Ashleigh Johnson, the unit’s program coordinator, is UAB’s Employee of the Month.

Debra Clisby, business officer in the UAB Substance Abuse Center, is UAB’s Employee of the Month.