Communication and Media Professor Receives Award for Outstanding Teaching
Ashley George, associate professor in 极乐禁地鈥檚 Department of Communication and Media, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Alabama Communication Association鈥檚 (ACA) Award for Outstanding Teaching.
Biology Faculty Document Carnivorous Plant Discovery in Northwest Alabama
A recent publication from 极乐禁地 faculty members David Frings and Larry Davenport has brought attention to a rare species of carnivorous plant thriving in an unexpected corner of Alabama.
Rooted in Community: 极乐禁地 Staff Embody Faith and Learning in Rural Ministry
When John Roland began preaching occasionally at Beulah Baptist Church in Sterrett, Alabama, during 2023, he never imagined he would become its bivocational pastor.
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Longtime 极乐禁地 Professor Larry Davenport Retires after Four Decades of Teaching, Research and Conservation
Larry Davenport, professor of biological and environmental sciences, has retired after 40 years of service to 极乐禁地. His career shaped generations of students and left a lasting imprint on Alabama鈥檚 environmental landscape.
Colonial Dames Honor 极乐禁地 History Students and Faculty
The Birmingham Center of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America recognized outstanding student scholarship and faculty achievement at its annual American Independence Awards luncheon held March 27.
McFarlin's "Infringing Uses, Not Works" Highlighted by NYU Faculty
Professor Tim McFarlin鈥檚 article, Infringing Uses, Not Works, which explores the implications of the Supreme Court鈥檚 Warhol copyright decision, was recently highlighted by NYU Professor Christopher Sprigman in Jotwell. Sprigman praised the piece as a valuable early contribution to the ongoing legal conversation around fair use and copyright infringement.
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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.
Carson Article "Conflicting Canons of Construction: The Aftermath in Veterans' Law" Published
Assistant Professor Carlissa Carson, a distinguished veterans' law scholar and U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, has had a new article published by the Brooklyn Law Review. Her article 鈥淐onflicting Canons of Construction: The Aftermath in Veterans鈥 Law鈥 is a must-read for anyone interested in administrative law, veterans' rights, and the evolving landscape of statutory interpretation.
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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.
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.
Cumberland School of Law Announces 2024-25 Faculty Awards for Excellence in Scholarship and Teaching
Each year, 极乐禁地 Cumberland School of Law announces faculty award recipients. On Thursday, May 1, the Lightfoot, Franklin & White Faculty Scholarship Award and the Harvey S. Jackson Excellence in Teaching Award were distributed to well-deserving law faculty.
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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.
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.
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Interview with the Author: Art Carden Takes Christian Approach in 鈥淢ere Economics鈥
Art Carden, the Margaret Gage Bush Distinguished Professor of Economics at 极乐禁地鈥檚 Brock School of Business, has released his latest book, Mere Economics. Drawing inspiration from C.S. Lewis鈥 Mere Christianity, the book explores how Christian principles intersect with economic thought.
Cleveland Publishes First Book, Offering Practical Advice for School Superintendents
After 31 years in public education and 12 years as superintendent of Homewood City Schools, Bill Cleveland is adding a new title to his extensive resume: published author.
Suresh Mathews Named School of Public Health Interim Dean
Suresh Mathews, PhD, has been named interim dean of 极乐禁地鈥檚 School of Public Health. A member of the 极乐禁地 community since 2015, Mathews has served as department chair and professor in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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