Profile of
EXCELLENCE
2024-2025
Bridging Tradition and Innovation
Dr. Stuart R. Bell took the helm as the 29th president of The University of Alabama in 2015, marking the culmination of a distinguished career that included 16 years of service within the institution, including roles as a faculty member and head of the mechanical engineering department.
Under his leadership, UA has achieved significant milestones, such as improving student retention and graduation rates, expanding faculty numbers, securing increased sponsored program awards, and achieving record-breaking fundraising success. Dr. Bell’s tenure has also been marked by the establishment of new interdisciplinary research centers to tackle real-world challenges.
Notably, he spearheaded The Rising Tide campaign, which surpassed its initial $1.5 billion target in 2024 and set a new goal of $1.8 billion. This transformative fundraising endeavor is ushering in heightened enrollment, groundbreaking research and expanded opportunities for students to engage in premier educational experiences at The University of Alabama.
Throughout his career, Dr. Bell has received numerous honors and awards including election to the Academy of Distinguished Alumni in Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. In 2023, he was inducted into the Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame. That same year, he began a two-year term as president of the SEC Executive Committee.
Before his presidency, Dr. Bell held executive positions at Louisiana State University and the University of Kansas. With expertise in combustion engines, he founded UA’s Center for Advanced Vehicle Technologies.
Steering the Flagship
Leading UA to New Heights
Dr. Stuart R. Bell
President
Dr. Jim Dalton
Executive Vice President & Provost
Chad Tindol
Chief Administrative Officer
Ryan Bradley
Vice President for Strategic Communications
Dr. Bryan Boudouris
Vice President for Research and Economic Development
Greg Byrne
Director of Athletics
Dr. Steven Hood
Vice President for Student Life
Dr. Dan Layzell
Vice President for Finance and Operations and Treasurer
Bob Pierce
Vice President for Advancement
Dr. Samory Pruitt
Vice President for Community Affairs
Dr. G. Christine Taylor
Vice President & Associate Provost for Opportunities, Connections and Success
UA's Guiding Principles
The Foundation for Excellence
Our Mission
The University of Alabama will advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the state, the nation and the world through the creation, translation and dissemination of knowledge with an emphasis on quality programs in the areas of teaching, research and service.
Our Vision
The University of Alabama will be known as the university of choice for the best and brightest students in Alabama, and all students who seek exceptional educational opportunities. The University of Alabama will be a student-centered research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhance the quality of life for all Alabamians and the citizens of the nation and the world.
Our Core Values
- Undergraduate education that produces socially-conscious, ethical and well-rounded leaders who are grounded in their subject matter and capable of controlling their own destinies.
- Graduate education that is deeply vested in subject matter knowledge, professional content, research skills and creative activity.
- Public outreach and service that is held in the highest regard and fosters impactful public engagement to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Alabama, the nation and the world.
- Campus life that embodies collaboration, collegiality and respect.
The UA Strategic Plan: Charting the Course
Advancing the Flagship:
The Next Phase (2022-2027)
Goal #1: Provide a premier education that enhances
the lives of our students, graduates and the communities they serve.
Goal #2: Increase the University’s productivity and innovation in research, scholarship and creative activities that impact economic and societal development.
Goal #3: Enrich our learning and work environment by attracting, welcoming and supporting all faculty, staff and students.
Goal #4: Foster an environment that will aid in the recruitment, retention, growth and support of outstanding faculty and staff.
The Randall Welcome Center
Our New "Front Door"
Step into the heart of The University of Alabama at the Catherine and Pettus Randall Welcome Center. Nestled within the historic Bryce Main property, this 15,000-square-foot marvel is more than just a visitor center — it’s a gateway to our vibrant campus.
Immerse yourself in our engaging exhibits, including the captivating Roll Tide Room, where UA’s rich traditions come to life through audiovisual spectacles. Named in honor of Dr. Catherine J. Randall and Pettus Randall, the center embodies their legacy of commitment to student success.
Join us for a campus tour, admissions meeting or simply to soak in the essence of UA’s spirit. At the Randall Welcome Center, we’re honored to be your starting point on a remarkable journey.
Discover UA
The Captivating Capstone
- The University of Alabama proudly carries the nickname “The Capstone,” a title affectionately used by alumni and friends. Former UA President George H. Denny introduced this distinguished moniker in 1913, and “Capstone” signifies the pinnacle or crowning achievement, reflecting UA’s esteemed position in education.
- Denny Chimes, the most well-known campus landmark, was erected in 1929 to honor President Denny, under whose leadership UA gained national prominence.
- The UA Quad, spanning approximately 22 acres, is renowned as one of America’s most iconic quadrangles. It is home to many of the University’s buildings and serves as the enduring geographic and historic center of the modern campus.
- Every first Friday in April, the University celebrates Honors Day, when senior honor societies are ceremoniously “tapped” on the Mound overlooking the ruins of Franklin Hall. This tradition has been a part of UA’s heritage since the early 20th century.
- Tuska, a seven-ton, 19-foot elephant statue, stands proudly at the corner of University Boulevard and Wallace Wade Avenue, near Bryant-Denny Stadium, symbolizing strength and spirit with its trunk raised skyward.
- UA was recognized as a Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for the ninth consecutive year.
- During Weeks of Welcome, incoming freshmen at The University of Alabama form the Script A on Bryant-Denny Stadium’s field, posing for a memorable photo with new friends.
- Numerous influential people, places and events that shaped The University of Alabama and its community are commemorated with historical markers and plaques across the campus.
UA Colleges and Schools
Forging Futures
- Capstone College of Nursing
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Communication and Information Sciences
- College of Community Health Sciences
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- College of Human Environmental Sciences
- Culverhouse College of Business
- Graduate School
- Honors College
- School of Law
- School of Social Work
“UA faculty and staff are legend makers and legacy builders, shaping extraordinary students who achieve remarkable feats both on campus and beyond.”
Tallying Talent
Showcasing UA's Finest
2023-24 Graduation Data
- Total Degrees Awarded
9,106 - Undergraduate
6,605 - Master’s
1,992 - Educational Specialist
56 - Doctoral
300 - Juris Doctor
153
Fall 2024 Enrollment
- Total
40,846 - Undergraduates
34,389 - Graduates
6,001 - Professionals
456
UA Academic Opportunities & Support
Shaping Legendary Paths
UA offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 degree programs, with a student-to-faculty ratio that averages 19-to-1.
- Over 70 undergraduate programs across 12 colleges and schools.
- Over 150 graduate and professional programs.
- Traditional law school curriculum, with offerings in emerging areas of law.
- Advanced degrees at any time, from anywhere, through UA Online.
Academic Enrichment
- Academic Common Market
- Capstone International Center
- Emerging Scholars Program
- UA Army and Air Force ROTC
- Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership
- Blount Scholars Program
- Capstone Living-Learning Communities
- English Language Institute
- New College
- UA Early College
- Career Center
- University Museums
- Mathematics Technology Learning Center
- Writing Center
- Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education (OTIDE)
- Capstone Center for Student Success
- Honors College
- UA Online
Campus Living
Enhancing the Alabama Experience
Living on campus is a key to a great start at The University of Alabama. Residential living puts students in the middle of campus life, where they will interact with a vibrant community. In this supportive environment, students are provided with the resources and encouragement to thrive academically, socially and personally — creating a strong foundation for their future success.
Approx. 9,000 residents on campus
34 residence halls
248 resident advisors across campus
21 community directors
3 faculty-in-residence
Welcoming the New Wave
Celebrating Our Newest Scholars
- Fall 2024 enrollment at The University of Alabama reached a record 40,846 students, surpassing 40,000 for the first time.
- A record-breaking 3,434 in-state freshmen enrolled, marking the largest number of Alabama first-year students in UA history — a nearly 8% increase from the previous year.
- Students from all 67 Alabama counties, all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and 95 countries are enrolled at UA.
- Graduate School enrollment increased by 5.4%, with in-state graduate students up by 8.3%.
- UA achieved an all-time high second-year retention rate of 89.5%.
- UA awarded over 9,000 degrees in the past year, making it the state’s leader in educating and graduating students.
- UA’s first-generation student population grew by 9.8%, reflecting the University’s commitment to expanding opportunities for all students.
- UA provides generous scholarships for Alabama residents, including need-based and merit-based awards like Alabama Advantage and Alabama Prestige, ensuring affordability and accessibility.
Leading the Way
UA’s Impact on Education and Beyond
- Ranked in the top 2.4% out of 20,966 universities worldwide in the 2024 Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings.
- Listed among the Best Value Colleges by The Princeton Review.
- Listed by Time magazine as one of the top 50 Best Colleges for Future Leaders.
- Ranked on The Wall Street Journal’s list of 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S.
- Capstone College of Nursing 99.6% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for 2023, significantly outpacing the national average of 69.66%.
- Money magazine listed UA on its lists of Best MBA Programs for Your Money and Best Law Schools for Your Money.
- The UA School of Law ranks No. 3 on National Jurist’s list of Best Value Law Schools.
- School of Law: No. 14 among public universities for 2024 Best Law Schools.*
- School of Social Work master’s program: No. 17 among public universities for Best Schools for Social Work.*
- Manderson Graduate School MBA Program: No. 29 among public business schools for Best Business Graduate Schools.*
Best Online Programs Rankings:*
- No. 1 Best Online Master’s in Nursing Program for Veterans.
- No. 6 Best Online Master’s in Nursing Program.
- No. 7 Best Online Master’s in Education Program for Veterans.
- No. 8 Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Program.
- No. 9 Best Online Master’s in Business Program for Veterans Excluding MBA.
*Prominent UA Rankings by U.S. News & World Report:
Transforming Society
How UA Shapes Economy and Community
- UA and the Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority partnered with Techstars, the world’s leading pre-seed investor, to introduce unique accelerator and pre-accelerator programs focused on water and sustainability, a first for Tuscaloosa.
- UA opened the Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership, a student-focused academic and service program for educating and training students interested in policy.
- In fall 2024, construction began on the new High Performance Computing and Data Center at The University of Alabama, fostering industrial, government and peer partnerships; boosting economic development; and advancing research in water, transportation, cybersecurity and human well-being.
- Construction continues on the Smith Family Center for the Performing Arts, which will significantly impact UA students and the community through expanded outreach and partnerships with local schools and events that will engage thousands of K-12 students and community members annually.
- The University of Alabama and Invited reopened the historic University Club, now serving as a working lab for hospitality management students. The collaboration provides hands-on experience in event planning, hospitality and operations, along with internships and employment opportunities.
- The University of Alabama is setting a new standard for AI research and education with the opening of the Alabama Center for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence, housed within the College of Engineering, which will greatly expand research, education and outreach activities related to AI development and application.
- The $100 million Shelby Endowment for Distinguished Faculty, established through congressionally directed funding, reflects Senator Richard and Dr. Annette Shelby’s dedication to education. It will enhance UA’s STEM impact by recruiting and retaining top faculty, supporting teaching, research and service, and contributing to state and national security.
- Total UA statewide economic impact: $2.967 billion; 14,032 jobs; and $145.9 million in income and sales taxes. (2021-2022 Economic Impacts of UA)
- UA is the largest employer in Tuscaloosa with 11,862 employees, including 4,376 student employees, 2,182 faculty members and 5,304 staff members. (September 2024)
- A recent economic analysis found that a UA graduate with a bachelor’s degree is projected to earn, on average, nearly $6 million in lifetime earnings, and those with a master’s degree could earn nearly $7.5 million before retirement.
- Averaging $28.7 million per game, the total statewide impact of the home football games played in Fall 2021 was $200.8 million.
- The University of Alabama College of Education developed Teach in Bama, a program committed to identifying and supporting the next generation of exceptional teachers and keeping them in Alabama’s classrooms.
- Travel + Leisure named Tuscaloosa among its 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S.
Legends in the Making
Our Rising Stars
- UA was recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Students for the seventh time in nine years and as an innaugural Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars designation, making it one of only 12 universities in the nation selected for both.
- The Fulbright Program selected 14 UA students for various awards for the 2024-2025 academic year.
- UA has produced 16 Rhodes Scholars, 16 Truman Scholars, 43 Hollings Scholars and 20 Boren Scholars.
- Sixty-five students have been named Goldwater Scholars, including Jackson Maxwell, Lena Seyfarth and Michael Zengel, who were selected for 2024-2025.
- Benjamin Trost was among 55 college students nationwide to receive the Udall Undergraduate Scholarship, which recognizes emerging leaders in environmental, tribal public policy and health care fields.
- Aparna Bhooshanan, Hari Gunda and Madeleine Luther were awarded Boren Scholarships for studying languages in regions vital to U.S. interests and underrepresented in overseas studies.
- Three UA students were chosen for the Brooke Owens Fellowship, which offers internships in space and aviation.
- UA students Raeed Kabir and Blake Yuenger are the recipients of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship.
- John Richardson, a May 2024 graduate, was one of four nationally named an Eisenhower Global Scholar.
- The UA Astrobotics team earned a ninth win in NASA’s Lunabotics Challenge, a robotic mining competition in a simulated lunar environment.
- Six UA students received the Critical Language Scholarship from the U.S. State Department to study overseas during the summer of 2024.
Legends of the Future
Where Ambition Meets Opportunity
From an early age, Laken Thompson dreamed of a career in fashion, and The University of Alabama opened a world of possibilities. Immersing herself in design, she scored a competitive internship in New York and traveled to Southeast Asia to explore clothing factories and fabric markets. Laken’s drive and ingenuity, paired with UA’s unmatched opportunities, stitched together a stylish future for this Mountain Brook native.
Alma Mater
Alabama, listen, Mother,
To our vows of love,
To thyself and to each other,
Faithful friends we’ll prove.
Faithful, loyal, firm and true,
Heart bound to heart will beat.
Year by year, the ages through
Until in Heaven we meet.
College days are swiftly fleeting,
Soon we’ll leave their halls
Ne’er to join another meeting
‘Neath their hallowed walls.
Faithful, loyal, firm and true
Heart bound to heart will beat.
Year by year, the ages through
Until in Heaven we meet.
So, farewell, dear Alma Mater
May thy name, we pray,
Be rev’renced ever, pure, and stainless
As it is today.
Faithful, loyal, firm and true,
Heart bound to heart will beat.
Year by year, the ages through
Until in Heaven we meet.
Crimson Connections
The Influence of UA Alumni
Current UA Alumni Count
248,706 living alumni in the U.S.
252,069 living alumni worldwide
NAA Scholarship Department Overview
The NAA Scholarship Department oversees 768 scholarship endowments. Among these, 685 are linked to alumni chapters, while 83 are general endowments. The total endowment for NAA scholarships at the end of fiscal year 2023-2024 was
$74,235,305.27
National Alumni Association Chapters
The National Alumni Association boasts 105 active
alumni chapters of The University of Alabama. This includes 37 in-state chapters, 65 out-of-state chapters spanning 29 states and the District of Columbia, and 3 affinity chapters.
Transformative Research
New Frontiers of Knowledge
- The Carnegie Foundation lists The University of Alabama among the top doctoral research universities in the United States. UA presently has $600 million of active federal, state, foundation and industrial research awards.
- Drs. Nilesh Kumar, Mizan Rahman, Tibor Szilvasi, and Shunqiao Sun were honored with National Science Foundation CAREER Awards in the 2024 cohort, recognizing them as top-performing young scientists nationally.
- Dr. Ravi Kumar, Distinguished University Research Professor and founding director of the Center for Convergent Bioscience and Medicine, was elected as a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors.
- Forty current UA faculty have received NSF CAREER Awards in disciplines ranging from nanoscience and engineering to biological sciences.
- Three faculty and staff members are UA’s latest Fulbright Scholars and received Fulbright awards to teach and research around the globe.
- With a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the United States Department of Transportation, UA is initiating a $3 million project to develop advanced driver assistance systems for large transit buses.
- The University of Alabama is one of 18 institutions nationwide selected for inaugural funding under the National Science Foundation’s Accelerating Research Translation (ART) program, a four-year, $6 million cooperative agreement that will transform academic research into impactful solutions, fostering economic growth for the nation.
Award-Winning Faculty & Staff
Excellence in Action
- Dr. Claire Major was named UA’s 2024 SEC Faculty Achievement Award winner.
- Drs. Anwarul Haque and Jaye Johnson Thiel received Fulbright awards for educators to teach and research around the globe.
- Dr. Heather Cass White, professor of English, was selected by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation as a Guggenheim Fellow.
- Shelly Davis, administrative specialist for the Capstone Center for Student Success, and Casey Evans, registration services associate, earned the OCTSA Outstanding Staff Awards for 2024.
- Jennifer Clark, director of compliance operations, and Shanna McIntosh, director of the VitAL Research Center, merited the 2024 PSA Outstanding Professional Awards.
- Dr. Jennifer Cox, an associate professor in the psychology department, is the recipient of the 2024 Lahoma Adams Buford Endowed Peace Award.
- Dr. Andrew Raffo Dewar, a professor of interdisciplinary arts in the School of Music and New College, is the recipient of the 2023 Burnum Distinguished Faculty Award.
- Bob Pierce, vice president for the Division of Advancement, received the E. Roger Sayers Distinguished Service Award at Spring 2024 Campus Assembly.
- Teri Terry, executive director for OTIDE information technology in the Office for Academic Affairs, received the Dr. Minnie C. Miles Endowed Excellence Award at Spring 2024 Campus Assembly.
Big Al
Our Mighty Mascot
Whether rallying support for the Crimson Tide at sporting events or adding to the vibrant energy across campus, our beloved mascot stands as a cherished symbol of UA’s heritage, with roots reaching back to 1930.
The University of Alabama is the only major university with an elephant as its mascot. This unique tradition can be traced to sports writer Everett Strupper of the Atlanta Journal, who was amazed by the size of Coach Wallace Wade’s players. He described them as so large that a fan allegedly exclaimed, “Hold your horses, the elephants are coming!” Inspired, Strupper and other writers began calling the team “the red elephants.”
The elephant became a team symbol, and in the 1979 Sugar Bowl, Big Al made his debut as the official costumed mascot. Since then, Big Al has been a beloved figure, embodying the spirit of the Crimson Tide.
Alabama Adapted Athletics
Unstoppable Champions
UA’s Adapted Athletics program, established in 2003, is one of the nation’s most triumphant, boasting an impressive tally of 21 national championship titles across men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball and wheelchair tennis teams.
This championship ethos is fostered by founders Brent Hardin and Margaret Stran, who are dedicated to ensuring adapted athletes receive the same competitive experience as their counterparts across campus.
The program’s cornerstone facility, Stran-Hardin Arena, opened in 2018, marked a pioneering milestone as the nation’s inaugural dedicated adapted athletics venue for college sports, and it remains unrivaled globally in size and scope. Three years later, the opening of the Parker-Haun Tennis Facility marked another first in college adapted sports.
Alabama Adapted Athletics not only sponsors competitive college sports in wheelchair basketball and wheelchair tennis but also nurtures emerging sports like wheelchair road racing and wheelchair track.
The Crimson Tide
Legends in the World of Sports
With its storied legacy, the Crimson Tide stands as one of the most iconic names in sports. If championship sports and a vibrant gameday experience excite you, The University of Alabama is your perfect match.
- Baseball
- Softball
- Football
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Gymnastics
- Rowing
- Men’s Track and Field, Cross Country
- Women’s Track and Field, Cross Country
- Men’s and Women’s Golf
- Men’s and Women’s Basketball
- Swimming and Diving
- Men’s and Women’s Tennis
Epic Feats
The Hallmark of UA’s Athletic Prowess
- The Crimson Tide vaulted into the top 10 in the annual Learfield Director’s Cup, finishing at No. 9 in 2023-24.
- Seventeen of Alabama’s 21 teams advanced to national postseason competitions, and 16 Crimson Tide teams ended the year ranked in the top 25 nationally, with six in the top 10.
- The men’s programs were led by outdoor track and field’s No. 2 ranking and men’s basketball’s No. 3 finish, followed closely by football’s No. 5 final ranking. Indoor track and field also had a top-10 national finish at No. 7.
- Softball’s No. 3 final ranking led women’s programs, while gymnastics also finished among the nation’s top-10 teams with a No. 8 ranking.
- All 21 Alabama teams scored above the national cutoff in the latest Academic Progress Rate (APR), with eight achieving a perfect score and 12 setting program records.
- Ten teams led the SEC in APR, and 11 set or tied all-time program-high marks.
- Alabama achieved a program-best average APR score of 995.5 across 21 sports in 2022-23, marking the sixth consecutive year of improvement.
- Two Alabama athletes won national championships: Filip Planinsek in men’s tennis (NCAA Division I Men’s Singles) and Doris Lemngole in women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase.
- Alabama earned six CSC Academic All-America honors in 2024, ranking fifth all-time among NCAA Division I schools and first in the SEC.
- Alabama set a school record with 131 student-athletes on the SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll and 286 on the SEC Fall, Winter, and Spring Honor Rolls, totaling 417.
Endless Pride
The Unyielding Spirit of UA Student-Athletes
- Nick Saban, who won more college football national championships than any coach in modern history, announced his retirement on Jan. 10, 2024, with a collegiate coaching record of 297-71-1, 11 SEC titles (9 at Alabama) and 7 national titles (6 at Alabama).
- The football team finished 12-2 on the season, with a perfect 8-0 SEC record. The Crimson Tide was crowned Western Division champions and claimed its 30th SEC Championship and 11th title via the championship game.
- Alabama earned the No. 4 seed in the College Football Playoffs, marking its 14th appearance, an NCAA record.
- Kalen DeBoer, who received six 2023 National Coach of the Year awards, was named the Crimson Tide’s 28th head coach in January 2024.
- Ten football players were selected in the 2024 NFL Draft, including three in the first round, with Alabama producing 133 draft picks since 2009.
- Football’s APR of 997 was the best in the SEC and a program record, with gymnastics, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s swimming, softball, women’s cross country, women’s track and field, and volleyball also setting records.
- The men’s basketball team reached its first-ever Final Four, with Mark Sears named West Region MVP and Grant Nelson on the All-Tournament Team. The Crimson Tide’s historic 2023-2024 season ended in the national semifinals when the team fell to the eventual national champion and top overall seed. Alabama finished the season with a 25-12 overall record.
- In January 2024, UA men’s golfer Nick Dunlap won The American Express, becoming the first amateur to win a PGA Tour event since 1991. Dunlap is the second-youngest PGA Tour winner in the past 90 years.
The Rising Tide 2.0
Surging to Legendary Heights
The University of Alabama’s Rising Tide Capital Campaign continues to set the standard for higher education philanthropy within Alabama.
On March 1, 2024, the Campaign reached its $1.5 billion goal and announced The Rising Tide 2.0, a 20% increase in the Campaign’s goal through September 2026. The 10-year, $1.8 billion Campaign is the most ambitious and successful higher education fundraising campaign in the history of the state of Alabama. As of September 2024, we have reached 90% ($1.63 billion) of our new goal.
The impact of UA’s Capital Campaign has been remarkable:
- Over 1,050 new endowed scholarships
- More than 65 new faculty endowments
- Over 500,000 square feet of new campus facilities constructed
The Rising Tide 2.0 will allow the University to further elevate its students as future legends; to dominate the fields of research and athletics; to lift its alumni to new heights; and to develop the potential within us to serve, support and lead organizations and communities near and far.
For Campaign progress and more information,
visit the link below.
A Personalized UA Experience
Connor Higgins’ career ambitions and scholarly perspectives have been reshaped and recalibrated. Through a pair of scholarships, Higgins participated in the UA in Thailand: International Economics program in 2022. The month-long immersion has been influential to Higgins, a senior in the accelerated master’s program in economics. Now, as he weighs a future in either law or macro policy, he is thankful for the roles scholarship play in helping students discover their career paths and for the donors who create life-changing opportunities at UA. “There’s no question that I am a different person today than I was when I stepped on campus in the fall of 2021,” Higgins said.
Connor Higgins | Class of 2025 | Accelerated Master's Program (Economics)
Connor Higgins | Class of 2025 | Accelerated Master's Program (Economics)
In the Realm of Legends
Our Legends represent the past, present and future, embodying the aspirations of our students and families, the pride of our alumni and donors, and the devotion of our passionate fans across the globe.
- Hugo Black — Influential Supreme Court Justice
- Tom Cherones — Accomplished Director and Producer (“Seinfeld”)
- W.W. Clements — Esteemed Business Executive (Dr. Pepper Company)
- Nancy Batson Crews — Ace Female WWII Pilot
- Bruce Culpepper — Powerful Business Leader (Shell Oil Company)
- Rece Davis — Industry-Leading TV Sports Journalist (ESPN)
- Dr. Autherine Lucy Foster — Courageous Educator and Advocate
- Millard Fuller — Compassionate Founder and Executive (Habitat for Humanity)
- Chuck Gordon — Box-Office-Busting Film Producer (“Die Hard,” “Field of Dreams”)
- Winston Groom — Sensational Novelist and Nonfiction Writer (“Forrest Gump”)
- John Hendricks — Respected Visionary and Businessman (Discovery Channel)
- Marillyn Hewson — Commanding Businesswoman (Lockheed Martin)
- Bob Hines — Awe-Inspiring NASA Astronaut and U.S. Air Force Colonel
- Vicki Hollub — Trailblazing Businesswoman and Engineer (Occidental Petroleum Corporation)
- Janet Gurwitch — Remarkable Businesswoman and Investor (Advent International)
- Harper Lee — Pulitzer Prize-Winning Literary Icon (“To Kill a Mockingbird”)
- Sonequa Martin-Green — Rising Film and TV Star (“Star Trek,” “The Walking Dead”)
- Jim Nabors — Beloved Classic TV Icon (“The Andy Griffith Show”)
- Marie Robinson — Adept Operations and Logistics Leader (Michael Kors, Sysco Corporation)
- Richard and Annette Shelby — Distinguished U.S. Senator and Esteemed Educator
- Kathryn Stockett — Determined Literary Sensation (“The Help”)
- Jimmy Wales — Instrumental Entrepreneur (Wikipedia)
