The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, recognized outstanding achievements of its faculty, staff members and researchers during the annual University Awards for Excellence ceremony held on April 21 in the Student Services Building.
“Each one of you is vital to the success of this university,” said UAH President Dr. Charles Karr. “Achieving our mission is not possible without you. You are in the business of changing lives and helping our bright young students achieve their dreams.
“You have set an extraordinary example for us to live and work by. The sacrifices you have made and your pledge to professionalism and excellence are essential to helping our institution thrive. Your efforts make this university the great place for learning, working, and research that it is today. Thank you for representing our university so well.”
UAH Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. David Puleo noted, “These individuals from all of our colleges represent the best of UAH. I truly appreciate their investments in educating and mentoring our students, their scholarly contributions in research or creative activities, and their service to the university and their professions.”
Congratulations to all of the honorees for their dedication and service:
2023 Facilities Excellence Award
Andres Maldonado, Landscaper III, Facilities and Operations Administrative Services
2023 Staff Excellence Award (Exempt)
Elizabeth Redding, Academic Advisor III, Kinesiology
2023 Staff Excellence Award (Non-exempt)
Lara Holladay, Research Outreach Coordinator, Biological Science
2023 Staff Leadership Excellence Award
Rui Guo, Director, Research Information Systems
2023 Graduate Mentor Award
Dr. Luis “Roger” Cruz-Vera, Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
2023 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Mentor Award
Dr. Kristin Weger, Assistant Professor, Psychology
2023 College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Outstanding Faculty Member
Dr. Dylan Baun, Associate Professor, History
2023 College of Business Outstanding Faculty Member
Dr. Henry “Hank” Alewine, Associate Professor, Accounting
2023 College of Education Outstanding Faculty Member
Alyssum Reno-Smith, Clinical Instructor, Kinesiology
2023 College of Engineering Outstanding Faculty Member
Dr. Gabriel Xu, Associate Professor, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
2023 College of Nursing Outstanding Faculty Member
Dr. Elizabeth Elmore, Clinical Assistant Professor
2023 College of Science Outstanding Faculty Member
Dr. Tatyana “Tanya” Sysoeva, Assistant Professor, Microbiology
2023 University Distinguished Teaching Award
Dr. Joshua Burel, Assistant Professor, Music Theory & Composition, College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
2023 University Distinguished Research and Creative Achievement and Scholarly Performance Award
Dr. Biswajit Ray, Associate Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering, College of Engineering