草榴社区 (UAH) honors the outstanding work of its students during the spring 2025 semester with the announcement of the Dean鈥檚 and President鈥檚 lists.

草榴社区 (UAH) announced today the introduction of the Charger EDGE (Educational Discount for Graduate Excellence) program.

草榴社区 (UAH) celebrated 14 faculty and staff members for their outstanding achievements during the 2024-25 academic year at the 2025 University Awards for Excellence ceremony on May 1.

草榴社区 (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.

Provost鈥檚 Award Darius Ridgel 鈥�2 Nails"

Photo Credit

The Department of Art, Art History & Design鈥檚 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 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 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 鈥揂ny Category
Josey Severance 鈥淪cart鈥�

SSGD Advertising Illustration in Graphic Design Award, Graphic Design/Advertising Illustration Category
Alexandria White 鈥淲hat a Veiny Girl鈥�

SSGD Advertising and Marketing Materials in Graphic Design Award Graphic Design/Advertising and Marketing Category
Suns Bachuss 鈥淎tom and Benny Boxes鈥�

Leah Hall Visual Design Award in Print Media Graphic Design
Lee ComanUbiles 鈥淎lphabet Brochure鈥�

Mayor鈥檚 Purchase Award
Caleb Oden 鈥淭he Beast鈥�

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

Chris Taylor Excellence in Sculpture Award, 1st Place Sculpture Category
Kristine Head 鈥淐orruption鈥�

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 鈥淒epersonalized鈥�

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

Katie Baldwin Excellence in Printmaking Award
Rayne Adams 鈥淥pen鈥�

Michael Crouse Excellence in Printmaking Award, Printmaking Category
AJ Beck 鈥淭he Heart鈥�

Nick Lavenant Peasant TShirt Shoppe Printmaking Award Printmaking Category
Dylan Coleman 鈥淗ide the Favelas鈥�

Nick Lavenant Peasant T-Shirt Shoppe Photography Award Photography Category
Brandon Jimenez 鈥淯ntitled鈥�

Frances Robb Historic Photography Award
Marissa Agrusa 鈥淢adeline鈥�

Southerland鈥檚 Photo Excellence in Photography Award
Tyler Buckles 鈥淪plitting Mind鈥�

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

Andrew Hall Forever Exploring Award in Photography
Brady Absher 鈥淓legance in Sunlight鈥�

Women鈥檚, Gender & Sexuality Studies Award Any Category
Jess Braden 鈥淔ractured Intimacies"

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

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

Provost鈥檚 Award Any Category
Darius Ridgel 鈥�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 鈥淧hantasmal Reality鈥�

Pinnacle Best in Digital Animation Award Any Animation (Models and Shorts categories under Animation)
Savannah Botters 鈥淕hostSpider鈥�

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 

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

On Friday, March 21, students from the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and the College of Business at 草榴社区 (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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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.

鈥淚t 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.鈥� -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 

"鈥淚鈥檝e been in Huntsville for 4 years and never knew how much was in the downtown area until we walked around. It鈥檚 become one of my new favorite spots that I want to explore even more!鈥� - LeAnne Bradford 

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 草榴社区 (UAH).

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

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