Category College of Human Environmental Sciences


Awards Honor CHES Alumni

October 29, 2024 The University of Alabama College of Human Environmental Sciences presented the annual Jack Davis Professional Achievement Awards during recent homecoming activities on campus. This year’s honorees include Patrick Barfield, Caitlin Brady Costello, Cindy Huggins, Ryan Hynes, Cassandra C. James, Paige T. Johnson, Jeff Jones, Gail Malone, Allison Robinson and William Tremlett. The…


Shila Bowron Leadership Lecture Series

October 11, 2024 Sponsored by Bill Bowron, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive officer of Red Diamond, Inc., the Shila Bowron Leadership Lecture series brings hospitality industry leaders to campus twice a year to share their expertise with our students. Kevin Duvall, the chief executive officer of Georgia World Congress Authority, spoke to students…


New CHES Academic Chair Appointed

September 15, 2024 Our congratulations went out to Dr. Lingyan Kong, associate professor of human nutrition on being named the College of Human Environmental Sciences Academic Chair. This esteemed appointment is designed to reinforce Dr. Kong’s existing research program and facilitate the establishment of a robust nationally-recognized research program. Dr. Kong’s research focuses on understanding…


CHES Ambassador Ice Cream Social

Aug 28, 2024 Our newly selected CHES Ambassadors for 2024-2025 met in August for training and ice cream with the dean. These outstanding students went through a competitive application process to earn one of these coveted positions. Under the guidance of Karen Carpenter, our Student Success coordinator, they will serve as tour guides, recruiters, PR…