Interior design instructors, Casey Faulkner and Michelle Rose took four junior studio classes (Design for Special Populations) for a tour of the UA Autism Clinic. They met with the director, Dr. Laura Hansen and Speech Therapist Rebekah Whitt who both shared the things they would like to change about the facility to improve their clients’…
Seventeen apparel design seniors presented their final collections at the annual Fashion for Life on Nov. 17 at the Bama Theatre. Fashion for Life is the culmination of a capstone course that students start preparing for before their senior year. Student designers included: Paige Becwar, of Orlando, Florida Zachary Brown, of Mobile Emma Estill, of…
November 15, 2024 The HES Leadership Board held its fall meeting and luncheon at the newly reopened University Club. They enjoyed a tour of its beautifully renovated spaces and a meal prepared in its brand new kitchen. With the substantial renovations, the University Club, which serves as a private dining and special events facility, extends…
Nov 13, 2024 CHES faculty learned how to leverage AI technology to further the high educational standard at the university at a recent workshop with Dr. Laura McNeill.
October 29, 2024 CHES welcomed alumni, family and friends to campus for Homecoming 2024 with our usual Southern hospitality! At our Homecoming Convocation Friday evening, we honored this year’s Jack Davis Professional Achievement Award recipients, Patrick Barfield, Caitlin Brady Costello, Cindy Huggins, Ryan Hynes, Cassandra C. James, Paige T. Johnson, Jeff Jones, Gail Malone, Allison…
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…
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…
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…
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…
July 25, 2024 The University of Alabama’s RISE program annual commencement ceremony was held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 27 at the Stallings Center. As the evening began, Dr. Stuart Usdan, dean of the College of Human Environmental Sciences recognized lead teacher and parent resource specialist, Kim Potter, for her 32 years of service…
