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UAH will award an estimated 1,280 degrees during May 5 commencement event at VBC

2025-04-28T11:08:21-05:00

�� (UAH) will award an estimated 1,280 degrees during the spring 2025 commencement ceremonies on Monday, May 5, at the Von Braun Center (VBC) Propst Arena. UAH is a part of The University of Alabama System.

Annual Juried Student Exhibition is on view

2025-04-10T10:39:57-05:00

Provost’s Award Darius Ridgel “2 Nails"

Photo Credit

The Department of Art, Art History & Design’s annual juried student exhibition showcases exciting work from students across the disciplines. The show includes studio artwork in Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Graphic Design, and Animation. This year, guest juror Allison Grant selected the awards. Grant is an artist, writer, curator, and Associate Professor of Photography at the University of Alabama. Her artworks have been widely exhibited and are held in national collections.

The Annual Juried Student Exhibition is on view from April 1st to May 5th in the Wilson Hall Gallery and Salmon Library Gallery. Winners will be displayed in Morton Hall starting in August 2025.

Congratulations to all our students who submitted work and were recognized with awards during our opening reception. We thank all our sponsors for their continued donations and support of our college and department, which encourages our students to grow as artists.

2025 Student Awards List

Huntsville Museum of Art Award –Any Category
Josey Severance “Scart”

SSGD Advertising Illustration in Graphic Design Award, Graphic Design/Advertising Illustration Category
Alexandria White “What a Veiny Girl”

SSGD Advertising and Marketing Materials in Graphic Design Award Graphic Design/Advertising and Marketing Category
Suns Bachuss “Atom and Benny Boxes”

Leah Hall Visual Design Award in Print Media Graphic Design
Lee ComanUbiles “Alphabet Brochure”

Mayor’s Purchase Award
Caleb Oden “The Beast”

Chris Taylor Sculpture Award, 2nd Place Sculpture Category
Alexandria Theros "Gloriawood"

Chris Taylor Excellence in Sculpture Award, 1st Place Sculpture Category
Kristine Head “Corruption”

Excellence Mixed Media Award Mixed Media Category
Sergio Rivera Leal "Yo Quiero un Canto de Tierra para mi"

Excellence in Digital Illustration Award Digital Illustration Category

Tameria Fuller “Depersonalized”

Erzulie Johnson Veasey Painting/Drawing Award Painting/Drawing Category
Cheyanne Whitten "Seat Taken"

Katie Baldwin Excellence in Printmaking Award
Rayne Adams “Open”

Michael Crouse Excellence in Printmaking Award, Printmaking Category
AJ Beck “The Heart”

Nick Lavenant Peasant TShirt Shoppe Printmaking Award Printmaking Category
Dylan Coleman “Hide the Favelas”

Nick Lavenant Peasant T-Shirt Shoppe Photography Award Photography Category
Brandon Jimenez “Untitled”

Frances Robb Historic Photography Award
Marissa Agrusa “Madeline”

Southerland’s Photo Excellence in Photography Award
Tyler Buckles “Splitting Mind”

Huntsville Photographic Society Photography Award Photography Category
Courtlyn Hart "Broken Fragments"

Andrew Hall Forever Exploring Award in Photography
Brady Absher “Elegance in Sunlight”

Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies Award Any Category
Jess Braden “Fractured Intimacies"

Excellence in Traditional Game Design Award
Gabriel Schwepler "Fauna of Fangaland"

Dean’s Award for Painting Painting/Drawing Category
Gabriela Martinez "A Mexican Matriarch Dressed in Tradition"

Provost’s Award Any Category
Darius Ridgel “2 Nails"

Intuitive Digital Animation Award for Best Video Game - Game Design (Collaborative)
Lauren Davis, Isabel Atha, Mechelle Adams, Fiona Dy, Hannah Lazenby, McKayla Kelley, Beekins Brown “Phantasmal Reality”

Pinnacle Best in Digital Animation Award Any Animation (Models and Shorts categories under Animation)
Savannah Botters “GhostSpider”

Jeffrey Bayer Memorial Scholarship Award
Cade Pierce "Open Casket" & "The Glow Between Us"

Evans Best of Show Award Any Category
Cindy Dahm "After the End"

For questions about the annual show or the Department of Art, Art History & Design, please contact art@uah.edu

Photos from the Awards Ceremony

UAH expands program offerings in cyber, AI and game design

2025-04-10T08:17:28-05:00

�� (UAH) announced today the addition of several courses of study. The new offerings include two new degree programs as well as a certificate program.

Students Engage with Local Leaders at Huntsville Chamber of Commerce Event

2025-03-26T09:50:06-05:00

On Friday, March 21, students from the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and the College of Business at �� (UAH) had the unique opportunity to connect with industry professionals and community leaders at an event hosted by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce. The event provided valuable insights into career readiness, networking, and the vibrant culture of Huntsville.

A Day of Learning and Networking

The day began with a check-in at the Chamber of Commerce, setting the stage for an informative and engaging experience. Students were welcomed with an overview of Huntsville's economic landscape, presented by Annie Davis from the Economic Development Department. Her insights into the city's growth and opportunities provided a strong foundation for the day's discussions.

Career Readiness Panel

One of the highlights of the event was the Career Readiness Panel, where students heard from a diverse group of professionals:

Laura Taylor, Recruiter at Integration Innovation, Inc. (i3)
Matt Mandrella, Music Officer for the City of Huntsville
Sarah Macaluso, Vice President of Client Experience and Strategy at Red Sage Communications
Akshay Ahuja, STEM Development and Engagement Program Manager at the FBI’s Operational Technology Division
McKala Troxler, Bishop Brooks Law Office

Panelists shared their career journeys, industry trends, and advice on securing employment and professional development. Students actively engaged with thought-provoking questions, gaining a clearer perspective on potential career paths.

Networking Lunch

Following a short break, students participated in a networking lunch with keynote speaker Jillian Miles Massey from Horizon Point Consulting. Her presentation on effective networking strategies provided practical tips on building professional relationships and leveraging connections in Huntsville’s dynamic job market.

Exploring Huntsville Through Walking Roundtables

In the afternoon, students explored the "Live. Work. Play" aspects of Huntsville through interactive walking roundtables. Industry experts led discussions at various downtown locations:

Stephanie Mell, Church Street Family Owner (Sea Salt Location)
Rob Buddo, Downtown Huntsville Incorporated (Downtown Huntsville Location)
Amy Jones, Arts Huntsville (City Hall Location)
Marie Bostick, Land Trust (Big Spring Park Location near AL.com building)

These small-group sessions allowed students to learn firsthand about Huntsville’s thriving business scene, cultural initiatives, and community-driven projects.

Wrapping Up the Experience

The day concluded with a debrief session back at the Chamber, where students reflected on their experiences and key takeaways. Discussions centered on new professional connections, career insights, and the overall impact of the event.

This immersive experience reinforced the importance of networking, professional development, and staying informed about local industry trends. Thanks to the Huntsville Chamber of Commerce and the participating professionals, students left with a greater understanding of the opportunities available in Huntsville and beyond.

“It was a fun and interesting experience where I got to hear from career fields that I am actually interested in. I also got to collaborate with likeminded peers with experiences that resemble mine all while learning more about what happens in Huntsville. It was especially interesting to learn about things that I was unaware of as a Huntsville native.” -Alexis Underwood

"This was one of my favorite events of the semester! Not only did I have a chance to network with professionals from around Huntsville, but I also met new people from UAH and learned a lot about downtown Huntsville. I loved taking part in the Huntsville showcase and would 100% do it again!" - Lexie Harris

"“I’ve been in Huntsville for 4 years and never knew how much was in the downtown area until we walked around. It’s become one of my new favorite spots that I want to explore even more!” - LeAnne Bradford

UAH Arora Lecture to feature art historian Dr. Sonal Khullar on art education in modern India

2025-03-19T08:17:28-05:00

Dr. Sonal Khullar will explore the educational legacies of two titans of Indian and world art during the next event in the Dr. Mulk R. Arora Endowed Lecture series at �� (UAH).

Get your game on at ChargerCon 2025 – March 29, UAH campus

2025-03-05T08:17:28-06:00

Pick your battles, express your inner hero or villain and win cool prizes at ChargerCon 2025, happening Saturday, March 29, on �� (UAH) campus. You might even run into Monkey D. Luffy or Sailor Moon.

UAH celebrates Research Week with 11th Research Horizons Poster Session highlighting undergraduate student innovation

2025-03-03T09:17:28-06:00

To celebrate Research Week, Undergraduate Research at �� (UAH) is highlighting the 11th UAH Research Horizons Poster Session, March 4.

Huntsville’s vibrant music scene, past and present, shines at UAH Black History Month event

2025-02-28T11:17:28-06:00

Sammy Davis Jr. – international star of stage and screen, member of the ultra-cool Rat Pack, Las Vegas headliner – was not born in Huntsville. But Will Mastin, the man Davis credited with launching his career, did begin his life here.

UAH Art History Lecturer Rachel Carlisle publishes new book

2025-02-28T10:50:24-06:00

Rachel Carlisle, Lecturer in Art History at �� (UAH), has recently published a new book titled Picturing German Antiquity in the Age of Print: Art, Archaeology, and the Style All’antica in Early Modern Augsburg with Amsterdam University Press. This scholarly work explores the pivotal role of print in local antiquarian studies and the development of a style all’antica in sixteenth-century Augsburg, Germany.

Carlisle’s research delves into how print culture influenced the understanding and representation of antiquity in early modern Germany. By examining artistic and archaeological endeavors, she sheds light on how Augsburg became a hub for the revival and reinterpretation of classical forms. Her analysis provides fresh insights into the intersection of art, archaeology, and print media during this transformative period.

Several prestigious fellowships, including the Lindsay Young Visiting Regional Faculty Fellowship at the Marco Institute for Medieval and Renaissance Studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, a Fulbright Research Award, and the Rolf und Ursula Schneider-Stiftung Doctoral Fellowship at the Herzog August Bibliothek supported the research for this publication. Additionally, publication subventions from the Renaissance Society of America and the New Foundation of Art History contributed to bringing this book to fruition.

For scholars and enthusiasts of Renaissance and early modern art history, Picturing German Antiquity in the Age of Print is an essential addition to the field. The book is available through Amsterdam University Press. More details can be found here.

For more information on UAH Art History, please contact the Department of Art, Art History, and Design at art@uah.edu.

Interdisciplinary UAH faculty group wins $1.35M Army grant to advance human interactions with artificial intelligence

2025-02-18T08:17:28-06:00

A faculty group from �� (UAH) has been awarded a $1.35 million grant from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Analysis Center to support advancements in human-systems integration analysis and artificial intelligence (AI).

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