The University of Alabama
Honors College
Annual Report
2025-2026
Thinkers. Citizens. Leaders.
Dear Honors College Community,
This year, the Honors College took a significant step forward. After 16 months of listening, reflection and collaboration with more than 600 members of our community, we launched Honors Forward, our strategic plan and vision for the future of Honors at The University of Alabama.
At the heart of that vision is a belief that an Honors education should do more than recognize exceptional students. It should challenge them to think deeply, engage meaningfully with the world and develop the courage and capacity to lead.
It should create the conditions for talented students to discover not only what they can accomplish, but also how their gifts can serve others.
Throughout 2025–2026, we saw that vision taking shape. Students pursued original research, tested ideas across disciplines, served alongside community partners and transformed their learning into meaningful action. They completed 187 Capstone Experiences, including 17 projects serving rural Alabama communities. They earned prestigious national awards and brought curiosity, creativity and purpose to our classrooms, programs and campus. Focused advising and student support also contributed to meaningful gains in persistence and progress toward graduation.
These accomplishments matter not simply because they are impressive, but because they reveal what is possible when exceptional students are surrounded by exceptional opportunities, committed mentors and a community that believes in their potential.
The pages that follow celebrate a remarkable year, but they also offer a glimpse of the Honors College we are building together. Honors Forward calls us to be more ambitious in our ideas, more intentional in creating community and more expansive in the opportunities we provide. It gives us a clear path and invites each of us to help shape what comes next.
Thank you for believing in our students and in the transformative power of Honors education. I am deeply grateful for your partnership and excited about the future before us.
ROLL TIDE!
Dr. Tiffany A. Sippial
Dean, Honors College
OUR MISSION
To inspire and support high-performing and high-potential students as they become accomplished Thinkers, Citizens and Leaders within their chosen field of study and beyond.
OUR VISION
To have the Honors College be recognized, locally and nationally, as a home to a dynamic community of scholars and a leader in Honors education and student engagement.
HONORS
BY THE
NUMBERS
From recruiting top talent to creating transformative academic experiences, these numbers reflect the impact of the Honors College in annual year (AY) 2025-2026.
ENROLLED STUDENTS
5,144
students completed
91 courses | 267 sections | 78% seat fill rate
RECRUITING AND OUTREACH
9,574
Prospective students reached in 18 states and 38 cities.
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
83 tuition support awards
$198,285 awarded (AY 2025/2026)
$27,400 international study support fellowships
STUDENT ENROLLMENT
309 students completed the Capstone Experience
94 students enrolled in Study Abroad
38 courses earn Experiential Learning designations
2 new UH courses
FALL 2026 INCOMING CLASS
1,053 out-of-state students (68%)
506 in-state students (32%)
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3,916 applications
3,326 admissions
2,320 enrollment deposits
2,126 housing deposits
1,559 Bama Bound attendees
A BOLD STEP FORWARD
Honors Forward, launched in February 2026, establishes a bold vision for the future of The University of Alabama Honors College. Developed through a collaborative process involving students, faculty, staff, alumni and campus partners, the strategic plan is built around three key skills: Thinkers, Citizens and Leaders.
The plan outlines initiatives to strengthen academic excellence, expand experiential and community-based learning and create new opportunities for students to lead with purpose both on campus and beyond. Honors Forward serves as a roadmap for the next five years, ensuring the Honors College continues to evolve while remaining committed to innovation, collaboration and student success.
ACHIEVE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The Achieve Scholars Program (ASP) empowers students to lead with purpose, conduct original research and make a difference in their communities.
2025-2026 HIGHLIGHTS
Legacy of service. Established the Bright Family Endowed Legacy and Service Scholarship to support future Achieve Scholars committed to community engagement and service.
Student research excellence. At the 2026 URCA Conference, 43 Achieve Scholars presented original research. Three earned the top three awards in Interdisciplinary Studies.
First graduating class. Seventeen Scholars completed the program. Ten scholars will continue to attend medical or law school and seven will enter careers in engineering, finance and healthcare. Honored at the inaugural Senior Recognition Banquet.
Student-led research. First cohort of juniors secured IRB approval for independent research projects, advancing transdisciplinary and ethically informed scholarship.
National recognition. ASP Director Darren Surman received the 2025 NCHC Sam Schuman Award for Excellence at a Four-Year Institution.
UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM
The University Honors Program (UHP) connects outstanding students with exceptional learning experiences and prepares them for lives of leadership and impact.
BY THE NUMBERS
• 1,450 new students in Fall 2025
• 5,731 total UHP students
STUDENT ACCOLADES
UHP students earned major national honors, including:
• 1 Critical Language Scholarship recipient
• 5 Fulbright Research Award recipients
• 4 Fulbright alternates
• 3 Gilman Scholarship recipients
• 1 Rhodes Scholarship finalist
• 1 Truman Scholarship finalist
• 1 Boren Scholarship alternate
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES
UHP courses provide unique, hands-on learning. For example, Assistant Professor Rob Alley and friends delivered a special Improvise Life presentation in Leadership Lessons from Jazz.
FACULTY NEWS
• Tyler Sasser named Honors College 2026 Professor of the Year.
• Anne Franklin Lamar served as interim director in Spring 2026.
• Jackson Harris joined UHP faculty, focusing on discourse, citizenship and democratic engagement.
RANDALL RESEARCH SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The Randall Research Scholars Program equips students to pursue high-impact research and earn national recognition.
2025-2026 HIGHLIGHTS
• Awardees included one Goldwater Scholar, two NSF GRFP recipients and one NDSEG fellow (alum).
• Research excellence across campus: nine ROUR awardees, 84 URCA presenters and seven URCA award winners, plus entrepreneurial competition victories.
• Incoming class average ACT: 34.78, including 25 National Merit Scholars among 41 freshmen.
• 21 new inductees into elite honor societies: XXXI, Anderson Society , Mortar Board, Omicron Delta Kappa and Blue Key.
• Students earned UA Premier Awards (Bloom, Ramsey and Algernon Sydney Sullivan) and Honors Awards.
• 23 graduating seniors will attend graduate, medical or law school and 17 will enter top industry positions.
Jane Batson, program coordinator for the Randall Research Scholars Program, received the 2026 Dr. Minnie C. Miles Endowed Excellence Award, which recognizes University of Alabama administrative staff for exemplary service. A longtime member of the Honors College community, Batson was honored for her decades of leadership, mentorship and commitment to student success.
DR. ROBERT E. WITT UNIVERSITY FELLOWS PROGRAM
Robert E. Witt University Fellows (Witt Fellows) apply their expertise to society’s pressing needs through service, collaboration and scholarship, earning a minor in Social Innovation and Leadership.
SERVICE IN ACTION
• 5,972 volunteer hours logged
• Black Belt Experience: two weeks of rural service and cultural immersion in Marion, Ala.
• Projects included a mobile dental clinic, senior celebration, Lincoln Normal diorama and legal history preservation.
MAGNUM OPUS PROJECTS
Third year Fellows complete a Capstone project focused on research or service-learning.
• The Porch Project: Reclaiming Heritage Culture Through AI Engineering
• Barriers to Research Access in Correctional Facilities
• Sustainable Foundations: Tide Talks
AWARD WINNERS
Witt Fellows earned numerous honors in 2025-2026 including:
• Marshall Scholar
• Most Outstanding Sophomore
• Most Outstanding Senior
• Ramsey Award
• Southeastern Emmy Nomination for a documentary.
COMMON BOOK
Tattoos on the Heart
GREGORY BOYLE
2025-2026 COMMON BOOK
Each year, the Honors College Community begins the academic year with a shared reading experience through the Honors Common Book. The program encourages meaningful discussion among students, faculty and staff while providing a common foundation for Honors Year One.
This year’s selection, Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory Boyle, explores compassion, belonging and the transformative power of human connection.
ABOUT THIS YEAR’S SELECTION
Tattoos on the Heart
Gregory Boyle
A New York Times bestselling memoir and work of creative non-fiction
Read by all incoming Honors freshmen
Integrated throughout Honors Year One Programming
Provides the foundation for campus-wide conversations
HONORS YEAR ONE
Honors Year One introduces students to the intellectual community of the Honors College through shared coursework, discussions and experiential learning. Required for all incoming Honors College freshmen, the program helps students develop the skills of critical thinking, meaningful dialogue and collaborative leadership while building the lasting relationships with classmates, faculty and mentors.
HONORS ACTION
Honors Action is a week-long community engagement experience that introduces incoming Honors College students to service and civic leadership before the academic year. In 2025, 245 students served at three Tuscaloosa County schools, completing projects that included painting murals, building gardens and outdoor spaces, improving drainage and refreshing school facilities. Through this work, students addressed community needs while building relationships with classmates, faculty and community partners.
245 Freshmen
19 Executive Team Members
52 Group Leaders
EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION
LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM. IMPACT BEYOND CAMPUS.
In 2025-2026, the Honors College expanded opportunities for students to apply knowledge, serve communities, pursue research and explore the world. Through innovative courses, strong partnerships and high-impact experiences, we connected learning with purpose and prepared students to lead with insight and integrity.
SERVICE HOURS
3,200 + service hours generated through experiential learning and community engagement in 2025-2026.
25 + community organizations partnered with UH 205 students
634 students enrolled across 18 sections of UH 205
216 honors students participating in Engage Tuscaloosa
2,261 volunteer hours contributed through Engage Tuscaloosa
11 local schools served through Engage Tuscaloosa
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
• UH 205: Foundations of Community Engagement served 634 students in 18 sections. Collaborative Action Projects generated more than 1,000 service hours, more than $3,000 in philanthropic contributions and significant in-kind donations supporting education, food security, public health and environmental advocacy.
• Engage Tuscaloosa offered nine programs connecting 216 Honors students with 11 local schools and contributed to 2,261 volunteer hours.
• New initiatives – Hands on Health and United Voices – expanded nutrition, fitness education and English-language learning opportunities for local students.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Honors students are leading discovery and sharing their work.
453 honors students at the 2026 Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Conference
52% of all conference participants were Honors students
60% of all student award recipients were Honors students
The Honors College awarded $12,950 through the McWane Endowment, supporting 31 students in presenting their research at academic conferences.
HONORS ABROAD
Experiential learning extended around the world.
94 students in 4 programs
- 20 Iceland
- 13 Germany
- 19 Amsterdam & Copenhagen
- 42 Oxford
New Honors Abroad special topics course - UH 238 and UH 338 will strengthen global learning and experiential opportunities in future Honors programs.
UH 401:
THE CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE
The Capstone Experience serves as the culminating academic and intellectual experience for students in The University of Alabama Honors College. Through UH 401 and other approved pathways, students synthesize the knowledge and skills developed throughout their undergraduate studies and apply them to meaningful research, creative work and real-world challenges.
A YEAR OF GROWTH AND IMPACT
24 sections of UH 401 offered across the academic year.
309 students enrolled in UH 401 throughout the academic year.
187 Capstone projects presented during the year.
The Spring 2026 Showcase featured 109 presentations, an increase of 40% from fall, along with 39 panels and the showcase’s first faculty panel.
MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS
• Launched the Capstone Design Fellowship, expanding participation in UH 401 to faculty from disciplines across the University. Approximately 12 faculty members applied to the program, and eight have taught or are scheduled to teach a section of UH 401.
• Strengthened the Capstone’s focus on Alabama communities, with students completing 17 Alabama-focused projects addressing issues including health care access, educational equity, food and nutrition security, workforce capacity, financial literacy and safety and environmental sustainability.
• Introduced the Yellowhammer Research Excellence Award to recognize student research addressing real-world challenges and creating positive impact across Alabama. The award was presented during the Spring 2026 Capstone Showcase.
MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS
• Connected the Capstone Experience with Honors Year One, with first-year Honors students attending Capstone Showcase presentations beginning in Fall 2025. The initiative allows students to see senior-level work early in their Honors experience and better understand the progression toward their own Capstone Experience.
• Implemented a new data collection and assessment process to better capture student projects and outcomes. The system provides a clearer picture of the types of work students produce and will help guide future curricular development, instructional support and investment in the Capstone Experience.
• Expanded opportunities to complete the Capstone Experience, including the first UH 401 section incorporated into a study abroad program and the development of UH 401 opportunities for Achieve Scholars.
STUDENT SERVICES & ADVISING
Student Services provides intentional advising and programs that support Honors students throughout their academic journey.
During 2025-2026, Honors Student Services focused on strengthening the systems, data and professional development that support effective academic advising.
STREAMLINED SERVICE DELIVERY
• Implemented Slate for advising appointment scheduling in Spring 2026.
• Students can now book appointments in real time for a more seamless experience.
• Advisors vet requests directly, improving efficiency of the Honors permit process.
DATA TRACKING ASSESSMENT
• Tracking advising appointments and drop-ins by College to identify trends and gaps.
• Implemented tracking of student programming attendance, allowing for improved assessment of engagement and program effectiveness.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Advisors engaged in ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Stephen Shol completed a six-week Appreciative Advising course through Florida Atlantic University.
HONORS
ONLINE EDUCATION
The Online Education Committee continued building a flexible, high-quality online Honors experience during 2025-2026, with work centered on strategic planning, faculty feedback and curriculum development.
A RENEWED VISION
The committee refreshed its five-year strategic plan, establishing new goals for developing an increasingly robust online Honors curriculum.
LEARNING FROM FACULTY
A survey of faculty who developed online courses with OTIDE provided insight into course design, student engagement, assessment and opportunities to strengthen online instruction.
GROWING THE CURRICULUM
Two additional 300-level courses are in development to complement online versions of UH 100, UH 200 and UH 205. Development of an online UH 401 Capstone course is also planned.
HONORS FORWARD, ONLINE
Future course development will place greater emphasis on ethical reasoning, collaborative problem-solving and reflective leadership, connecting the online Honors experience to the College’s Thinkers, Citizens and Leaders framework.
THE KENNEMER CENTER FOR INNOVATION
The James C. Kennemer Center for Innovation connects students with the mentorship, resources and experiences needed to transform creative ideas into solutions with real-world impact.
BIG IDEAS CONTEST HIGHLIGHTS
The BIG Ideas Contest brought together students from across disciplines for a semester of impact-driven innovation.
54 students across 7 colleges, 26 majors, 19 states and 6 countries
18 interdisciplinary teams
16 proposal reviewers, 14 mentors and 18 judges
18 INNOVATIVE PROJECTS
Students advanced ideas in biotech, healthtech, safety, infrastructure, sustainability, accessibility, education technology, communications technology and food insecurity.
AWARD WINNERS
• Grand Prize: U-Clamp — $5,000
• Second Place: Wrapid — $3,000
• Third Place: Shin Sheath — $2,500
• Fourth Place: MechChair — $1,000
Hunter Stepanovich and Ramsey Ponchaud were awarded the Doris B. and Cecil L. Stevens Entrepreneurial Endowed Scholarship, while Jesse Park received the Lindsay K. Hackney Outstanding Innovator Award.
EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS
The Office of External Scholarships and Fellowships helps students pursue some of the nation’s and world’s most competitive academic awards while fostering a campus culture of aspiration and ambition.
2025-2026 HIGHLIGHTS
• 1 Marshall Scholarship
• 2 Knight-Hennessy Scholars
• 1 National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship
• 5 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program awards
• 3 Goldwater Scholarships
• 2 Critical Language Scholarships
• 1 Udall Scholarship
• 10 Fulbright Scholars
• 1 Rhodes Scholarship finalist
• 1 Truman Scholarship finalist
• 2 Boren Scholarship alternates
• 24 Fulbright semifinalists
$2.2 MILLION+
in scholarships and fellowships secured in 2025-2026
Additionally, the office also managed 204 applications for endorsed awards during the academic year, reflecting continued campuswide interest in nationally and internationally competitive opportunities.
SIXTH AVENUE JOURNAL
A SPIRITED CONVERSATION ABOUT HONORS AND HIGHER EDUCATION
The Sixth Avenue Journal moved from concept to publication in 2026, creating a new platform for thoughtful conversation about academic life. Based in The University of Alabama Honors College, the publication gives faculty and students a place to share candid, conversational essays that might not find a home in traditional academic journals or on social media.
RRSP LAB IMPROVEMENTS
The Randall Research Scholars Program (RRSP) continued its investment in the student experience through a redesign of its program space in Honors Hall. The project was created to foster greater collaboration and strengthen the sense of community at the heart of RRSP. Founded in 1968 as the Computer-Based Honors Program, RRSP is a nationally recognized undergraduate research program that pairs exceptional, highly motivated students with leading research professors. The redesigned space provides a welcoming home for that community, giving students a place to work, connect and collaborate.
A COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
The RRSP community helped the lab redesign campaign reach its $40,000 goal. John and Mary Baschab provided a 1-to-1 match, while Beth and Michael Clingaman matched the first $5,000 in gifts. Their generosity reflects the strong community behind RRSP.
Welcome TO OUR
NEW TEAM MEMBERS!
Will Adams
Director of Libraries and Honors Financial Affairs
Headshot of Dr. Jair Lizarazo-Adarme.
Headshot of Dr. Jair Lizarazo-Adarme.
Dr. Jair Lizarazo-Adarme
Assistant Professor, Assistant Director of Capstone Experience
Zachary Cox
Experiential Education Coordinator
Anne Druhl
Director of Development
Meaghan James
Student Services Program Manager
Kevin Lake
Communications Specialist II
Michelle Leaver
Academic Advisor II
Shannon Roulaine
Program Coordinator, Randall Research Scholars Program
PROMOTIONS
Dr. Anne Franklin Lamar
Interim Director of the University Honors Program
Dr. Tyler Sasser
Interim Director of the Capstone Experience
Dr. Jair Lizarazo-Adarme
Assistant Director of the Capstone Experience
AWARDS
Dr. Cassander Smith
elected to membership in the American Antiquarian Society
Dr. Tara Mock
Capstone Catalyst Award recipient
Dr. Ross Bryan
appointed to the UNC Asheville Foundation Board
INNOVATIVE TEACHING
The University of Alabama Honors College and University Honors Program selected nine fellows for the summer Honors College Course Design Fellowship. Each of the fellows designed interactive lectures and course materials to provide first year students with an introduction to the Honors College. Their designs emphasized engaged scholarship and transdisciplinary pedagogy along with helping students find their place on campus and in the Honors College.
The fellows attended virtual summer design sessions, and each received a $5,000 stipend. Each fellow will teach an HYO course and the accompanying mentor course twice by Spring 2028
• Sierra Cantrell, Instructor, UA Early College
• Sarah Cheshire, Instructor, English
• Jennifer Crowder, Assistant Professor, Psychology
• Brynn Fitzsimmons, Assistant Professor, English
• Colleen Geary, Clinical Associate Professor, Kinesiology
• John Haley, Assistant Professor, Journalism and Creative Media
• Allison Scrivner, Assistant Professor, Psychology
• Soledad Sanchez Valdez, Assistant Professor, Theatre
• Jessica Wallace, Associate Professor, Health Science
THE HONORS COLLEGE AWARDS
Each year, The University of Alabama Honors College recognizes students, faculty and staff whose scholarship, leadership, service and dedication embody the College’s mission and inspire others across our campus and beyond.
2025-2026 HONOREES
The Emerging Scholar Award Carl Lamb
The Critical and Creative Thinker Award Holland Henderson-Boyer
The Ethical and Empathetic Citizen Award Aparna Bhooshanan
The Collaborative and Impactful Leader Award Ella McCarthy
The Staff Excellence Award Nancy Norwood
The Professor of the Year Award Dr. Tyler Sasser The Volunteer Service Award Dr. Catherine J. Randall
The Alumnus of the Year Award James C. Kennemer
BOARD OF VISITORS
Our Board of Visitors provides guidance, support and leadership that help advance the mission of the Honors College and create opportunities for future generations. Dr. Milton T. Nettles Ed.D.
Mr. Richard G. Adams Jr.
Mr. John D. Baschab
Dr. Andrea Braden
Mrs. Meredith Burbank
Mrs. Bethany R. Dalmau
Mr. R. Alan Deer
Mrs. Emily W. Dunn
Mrs. Laura Clark Etheredge
Lt. Colonel Jonathan “Greg” Floyd
Mrs. Elsie Gabrielson
Mrs. Lindsay K. Hackney Ms. Lauren Hardison
Mr. Trey Hayes III
Mrs. Mary Quitman Holmes
Mr. David W. Holt, J.D.
Mrs. Phillips Thomas Hornbuckle, J.D.
Mr. Richard D. “Davis” Hudson
Mr. Bobby Humphrey
Mr. Haskins Jones
Mr. James C. Kennemer II
Mrs. Shannon B. Lisenby
Ms. Kristin Marczak
Mrs. Anna Laurie McKibbens
Mr. Ronald A. “Tony” McLain
Mrs. Ashley R. McMahon
Mrs. Kimberly L. Mize
Mrs. Nena Bright Moorer
Mr. Paul Moreton
Mrs. Kathy Mouron
Dr. Milton T. Nettles Ed.D.
Mr. Taylor R. Nichols
Mr. Jonathan “Jon” D. Noland
Dr. Catherine J. Randall
Admiral (Ret) Charles (Chas) A. Richard
Mrs. Christine R. Roth
Mr. David L. Silverstein
Mrs. Gail W. Stevens
Dr. Yvonne Stevenson, Th.D
Mr. Roscoe T. Wallace Sr.
Mrs. Lella B. Wilbanks
Mrs. Tammie D. Williams
Mr. Taylor Williams
Mr. David Wilson II
Mrs. Jacqueline “Jackie” Wuska Wear
Dr. Allen Yeilding
Mr. Lee H. Zell
ALUMNI & DONOR NEWS
Read all the stories at: https://honors.ua.edu/about/news-and-stories/
Throughout the 2025-2026 academic year, the Honors College connected with alumni across the country through events in New York City, Washington, D.C., Birmingham and beyond.
Dean Tiffany Sippial with Honors College alumni who received the 18 under 31 awards.
Dean Tiffany Sippial with Honors College alumni who received the 18 under 31 awards.
Honors College Alumni named in 18 Under 31 Class of 2026
Nick Hayes & John Richardson named 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholars
GRATITUDE &
LEGACY
We gratefully recognize the individuals, families and organizations whose generosity advances the Honors College and creates opportunities for our students.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Adams Jr.
Mr. Phineas A. M. Agar
Dr. Samuel N. Andersen
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Baschab
Dr. Robert and Mrs. Jane P. Batson
Mr. Benjamin L. Baxter
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher A. Bayham
Mr. Robert L. Blevins
Dr. Scott Bluni
Dr. Andrea L. Braden
Mrs. Neva J. Bright
Ms. Lara Brummell
Bryant Bank
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Burbank
Mr. Benjamin F. Burkeen
Mr. Benton Burroughs Jr.
Dr. Guy A. Caldwell
Dr. John T. Carlson
Mrs. Elizabeth D. Childress
Dr. Richard H. Cockrum
Dr. Lewis C. Cole
Mrs. Patsy Y. Copeland
Ms. Mollie Copeland
Mrs. Margaret D. Craddock
Mr. and Mrs. Cristoffer Dalmau
Mr. and Mrs. R. Alan Deer
Ms. Jennifer T. Dickson
Mrs. Caren E. Diltz
Ms. Sophie H. Dotson
Mrs. Karron Dukes
Dr. and Mrs. Walter M. Dunn
Dr. Jennifer P. Eldredge
Lt. Colonel and Mrs. Jonathan G. Floyd
Mrs. Casey C. Frederick
Mr. and Mrs. Jay R. Gabrielson
Dr. Martha M. Gardner
Mr. Daniel R. Gerber
Mrs. Marsha K. Grady
Dr. Jeffrey G. Gray
Mr. Robert Gregory
Mr. Aashman Gupta
Mrs. Lindsay K. Hackney
Mr. Kenneth Hammon
Ms. Kimberly C. Hamrick
Ms. Tracewell Hanrahan
Dr. Asa Jackson Harris
Mrs. Eileen Hart
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hayes III
Mr. Faulkner W. Hereford
Mrs. Christine Hill
Ms. Angie Hite
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Holt
Dr. Michael B. Honan MD
Mr. Jeffrey Howell
Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Hudson
Mr. Richard T. Hughey
Dr. Dawn A. Israel
Mr. Eric Iverson
Mrs. Debbie Jarrell
Mr. Nicholas T. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Haskins W. Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Jones Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Kennemer II
Mr. Charles J. Kittrell
Mr. Adam L. Knight
Ms. Melissa Lang
Ms. Christine C. Lassiter
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey P. Lisenby
Ms. Jie Mai
Mr. Gabe Maldoff
Ms. Kristin M. Marczak
Ms. Melissa C. Mathews
Mr. Brian M. McDowell
Mr. Carl S. McGee|Rev. John H. Finley IV
Mrs. Rebecca N. McGoey
Mrs. Anna Laurie McKibbens
Dr. Jeremy R. McKinney
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. McLain
Mr. and Mrs. Joel W. McMahon
Mr. Harvey D. Medearis IV
Mrs. Angela J. Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey R. Mize
Mr. Frank G. Mondia
Ms. Nena B. Moorer
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Y. Moreton
Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Mouron
Mrs. Reta A. Mudd Estate
Dr. Andrew Musso
Dr. Amy Nealon
Dr. and Mrs. Milton T. Nettles
Mr. and Mrs.Taylor R. Nichols
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan D. Noland
Mrs. Susan Passmore
Mr. and Mrs. Donnell L. Pettus, Jr.
Mr. Bill E. Petty
Mr. Ryan Price
Dr. Jennifer W. Pyle
Dr. Daniel R. Ramey III
Dr. Catherine J. Randall
Dr. Harold M. Reynolds
Admiral and Mrs. Charles A. Richard Sr.
Mr. Samuel J. Rogers
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Roth
Mrs. Rebecca D. Scheeff
Mr. Brendan J. Schick
Mr. David A. Scott
Mrs. Mandy C. Selman
Mrs. Jennifer S. Shulman
Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Stevens
Drs. Raymond and Yvonne T. Stevenson
Mrs. Maggie Sullivan
Mr. Josh S. Thompson
Dr. William M. Vandervoort
Mrs. Natalie G. Wade
Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe T. Wallace
Ms. Amy Wallace
Mr. James Walter
Mr. William R. Warren
Mr. Keith H. Weber
Mr. Bruce C. Webster
Mrs. Ann B. White
Mr. Matthew S. White
Ms. Emily A. White
Dr. Paige D. Whitt
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce O. Wilbanks
Dr. Tara N. Williams
Major and Mrs. Ronald K. Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Taylor A. Williams
Mrs. Diana Williams
Mr. Matthew Wilson
Mr. G. David Wilson II
Mr. and Mrs. Jason C. Wear
Mrs. Patricia P. Yeilding
Dr. Allen L. Yeilding
Mr. and Mrs. Lee H. Zell
HONORS COLLEGE
ENDOWMENTS
• Achieve Scholars Program Quasi-Endowed Support Fund
• Allen L. Yeilding Endowed Support Fund
• Alton C. and Cecile C. Craig Endowed Scholarship in Honors
• Amanda and Trey Hayes Endowed Honors College Student Support Fund
• Anderson and Mudd Families Honors College Educational Achievement Endowed Scholarship
• Ann and Haskins Jones Achieve Scholars Program Endowed Support Fund
• Ann K. and Carl E. Jones Endowed Achievement Scholarship
• Anne Campbell Bloom Alabama Governmental Affairs Forum Endowed Support Fund
• Barrett C. and Tolly Gilmer Shelton Endowed Scholarships in the Honors Program
• Barrett C. and Tolly Gilmer Shelton Quasi-Endowed Scholarship in the Honors Program
• Batson Family Endowed Randall Research Scholars Program Support Fund
• Bayham Family Endowed Scholarship
• Bernice Strickland Kittrell Endowed Scholarship
• Betty Johnson Snell Endowed Honors Scholarship
• Cardinal Family Endowed Scholarship Fund
• Catherine J. Randall Endowed Support Fund
• Cecil Fain Hackney, Jr., Endowed Scholarship
• Charles J. Kittrell and Dr. Dancy U. Kittrell Endowed Honors College Scholarship
• David and Susan Silverstein Health Advocacy Endowed Scholarship
• David D. Heald Endowed Scholarship
• Dean Shane Sharpe Student Support Fund in Honors College
• DeLynn and Lee Zell University Fellows Experience Endowed Support Fund
• Doris B. and Cecil L. Stevens Entrepreneurial Endowed Scholarship
• Dr. Allen L. Yeilding Prestigious Scholarships and Fellowships Endowed Support Fund
• Dr. Charles Louis Seebeck Jr. Memorial Endowed Randall Research Scholars Program Scholarship
• Dr. Jacqueline Morgan UFE Endowed Support Fund
• Dr. Robert E. Witt University Fellows Program Endowed Support Fund
• Dubina Family Endowed Support Fund
• Edward C. and Jayne M. Johnson Endowed Scholarship
• Ernest and Vivian Cory Endowed Scholarship
• Gwaltney Family Foundation Honors College Endowed Scholarship
• H. Pettus Randall Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund
• Henry Copeland Endowed Scholarship
• Honors College Board of Visitors Endowed Awards Fund
• International Understanding Endowed Support Fund
• Ireland Family Endowed Scholarship
• James C. Kennemer Center for Innovation Endowed Support Fund
• James P. Hayes Jr. Achievement Scholarship
• Jerry C. Pruett Memorial Endowed Scholarship in the Computer Based Honors Program
• Jim Hayes Moral Forum Endowed Support Fund
• Jo Nell Usrey Stephens Endowed Fund for Honors Scholarships
• John and Mary Baschab Endowed Support Fund
• John H. Josey Endowed Scholarship
• Josey Foundation Endowed Scholarship
• Lella and Bruce Wilbanks University Honors Program Endowed Support Fund
• Lindsay Kennemer Hackney Endowed Outstanding Innovator Award
• Lisenby Family Endowed Witt Fellows Program Support Fund
• Mary and E. Ray Ritch Endowed Scholarship
• McWane Foundation Endowed Fund in Support of the Honors Program
• Michael W. Adcock Endowed Scholarship
• Olin B. King Endowed Achievement Scholarship
• Phillips Newbern Thomas Black Belt Action Fund
• R. Alan and Jill V. Deer Family Endowed Scholarship
• R. Ronald Mize Endowed Scholarship
• Regan Stevens Branch Endowed Scholarship
• Reta Anderson Mudd Memorial Endowed University Honors Program Support Fund
• Richard G. Adams Jr. Endowed Honors College Support Fund
• Rob Heflin and Jack Heflin Endowed Youth-Mentoring Fund
• Robert Halli Jr. Endowed Service Award Fund
• Sydney P. Gabrielson University Fellows Experience Endowed Support Fund
• Vergil Parks McKinley Sr. Student Excellence Award
• William A. Nolan Memorial Endowed Support Fund for Film Studies
• William G. Cox Endowed International Studies Support Fund
• Winona Bell Hunt Endowed Support Fund
• Winslow Family Endowed Scholarship
FUELING OUR FUTURE
HONORS COLLEGE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PRIORITIES
$21.3M RAISED TO ADVANCE HONORS
194% OF ORIGINAL CAMPAIGN GOAL
OVERVIEW OF PERFORMANCE
Surpassed campaign goal of $11 million
Accomplished the goal of endowment support for the following areas:
- College-Wide Scholarships
- Achieve Scholars Program
- James C. Kennemer Center for Innovation
- Randall Research Scholars Program
- Dr. Robert E. Witt University Fellows Program
COLLEGE-WIDE PRIORITIES
- Named Honors College
- Named Honors Hall Building
- Endowed Student Scholarships
- Endowed Technology Development Support Fund
- Endowed Student Conference/ Internship/Apprenticeship Support Fund
ACHIEVE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
- Named Program
- Endowed Faculty Chair
- Endowed Industry Immersion Support Fund
- Endowed Student Research Support Fund
RANDALL RESEARCH SCHOLARS PROGRAM
- Endowed Faculty Chair
- Endowed Lab Support Fund
- Endowed Freshman Instructional Support Fund
- Endowed Student Research Projects Support Fund
DR. ROBERT E. WITT UNIVERSITY FELLOWS PROGRAM
- Endowed Faculty Chair
- Endowed International Engagement Support Fund
- Endowed Rural Community Engagement Support Fund
- Endowed Student Engagement Support Fund
UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM
- Named Program
- Endowed Faculty Chair
- Endowed Honors Action Fund
- Endowed Student Engagement Support Fund
- Endowed Experiential Learning Support Fund