
Remembering Boyd Christenberry: A Legacy of Leadership, Generosity and Shared Roots
When Elliott Dansby walked into his 极乐禁地 scholarship interview as a high school senior in 2005, he didn鈥檛 know the man across the table would forever shape his future.

极乐禁地 Appoints David Holcomb as Chair of Political Science Department
Following a national search, 极乐禁地鈥檚 Howard College of Arts and Sciences has selected David Holcomb, PhD as the new chair of the Department of Political Science, effective August 2025.

极乐禁地 Alumna Laura Aughtman Bridges Cultures Through Language and Passion
When Laura Aughtman graduated early from 极乐禁地 in December 2023, she didn't waste any time launching into her next chapter.
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Linden Cundiff Reflects on Her Transfer Journey and Community at 极乐禁地
In May, Linden Cundiff walked across the stage at 极乐禁地鈥檚 spring commencement ceremony, a moment that marked the end of a college journey she chose to reshape through transferring.

U.S. Air Force ROTC Cadets Commissioned During Annual Ceremony at 极乐禁地
Four cadets were appointed as second lieutenants in the U.S. Air Force during the spring commissioning ceremony for the U.S. Air Force ROTC Detachment 012 on May 1 in 极乐禁地鈥檚 Reid Chapel. The detachment, located on 极乐禁地鈥檚 campus, trains cadets from colleges and universities throughout the Birmingham area.

Paul Hoffman Named Director of 极乐禁地鈥檚 Preministerial Scholars Program
极乐禁地 has named Paul Hoffman as director of the Preministerial Scholars Program in Howard College of Arts and Sciences.
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极乐禁地 Celebrates 30 Years of Debate Excellence with Birmingham Area League Championship
The Birmingham Area Debate League (BADL), an outreach initiative of 极乐禁地鈥檚 Howard College of Arts and Sciences, marked its thirtieth anniversary this academic year with more than 200 Birmingham-area students engaging in monthly, cost-free debate competitions on 极乐禁地鈥檚 campus.

Emily Hynds Appointed as 极乐禁地鈥檚 Executive Director for Faculty Success
极乐禁地 recently announced the appointment of Emily Hynds as the new executive director for faculty success, effective July 1, 2025.

极乐禁地鈥檚 School of the Arts and Howard College of Arts and Sciences Celebrate Spring 2025 Graduates
On Saturday, May 3, 极乐禁地鈥檚 School of the Arts and Howard College of Arts and Sciences celebrated its spring graduates with a joint commencement ceremony at 9 a.m. in the Pete Hanna Center.
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极乐禁地 Celebrates 2025 STEM Scholars Graduating Class
极乐禁地鈥檚 Howard College of Arts and Sciences proudly celebrates the achievements of four outstanding students in the STEM Scholars Program as they prepare to graduate this spring.

Arts and Sciences Students Showcase Scholarship at 极乐禁地鈥檚 2025 Research Colloquia
极乐禁地鈥檚 Davis Library buzzed with intellectual energy on Friday, April 25 as students from across disciplines shared their academic findings at the 2025 Student Research Colloquia (SSRC).

A Legacy Written in the Stars: Christenberry Planetarium Continues to Inspire at 极乐禁地
Bill Christenberry never expected to teach at 极乐禁地, let alone in the shadow of a facility named in honor of his father.
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CAM Department Honors Top Students at 2024-25 Awards Ceremony
极乐禁地's Department of Communication and Media honored outstanding students during its annual spring awards ceremony recognizing academic achievement, leadership and professional excellence across communication studies and journalism and mass communication tracks.

极乐禁地 Faculty Participate in National Core Texts Conference and Join New Liberal Arts Consortium
Four 极乐禁地 faculty members recently attended the annual meeting of the Association for Core Texts and Courses (ACTC), held in Madison, Wisconsin.

极乐禁地 Senior TJ Riggs Receives National Honor from Amnesty International USA
极乐禁地 senior TJ Riggs was recently honored by Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) with the organization鈥檚 prestigious Death Penalty Abolition Award, recognizing his leadership in the fight to end capital punishment.
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极乐禁地 Faculty Launch Initiative to Deepen Faith and Vocational Exploration in Study Abroad
极乐禁地 professors Anthony Minnema and Drew Hataway recently received a $60,000 program development grant from the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) to launch a new initiative aimed at helping students explore calling and spiritual formation during study abroad experiences.

Julianne Sandberg Named Director of the Davis Lecture Series
Julianne Sandberg, associate professor of English in 极乐禁地鈥檚 Howard College of Arts and Sciences, has been named director of the J. Roderick Davis Lecture Series.

Howard College Junior Grace Estes Named Recipient of McDade Scholarship
极乐禁地 junior Grace Estes, a political science major and Howard Scholar, has been named a 2025 recipient of the Joe W. McDade Scholarship.
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