In March, the College of Arts and Sciences celebrated our nine graduates who were honored at the UAB National Alumni Society’s Excellence in Business Top 25 event. University administrators, including President Watts and Dean Palazzo, joined the honorees and their special guests at the Alumni House for the luncheon and awards presentation.

Dr. Bolaji Kukoyi with UAB NAS President Wes Smith and UAB President Ray WattsThe arts and sciences alumni who were recognized at the event are:

• Mr. James Randall Beckers

• Mr. James Wesley Calhoun

• Mr. Joseph Richard Cashio

• Mr. Christopher P.  Donohoo

• Mrs. Idie M. Hastings

• Ms. Cynthia E. Huss

• Dr. Mobolaji O. Kukoyi

• Mr. Walter Eric Meyer, IV

• Mr. John B. Milledge

In addition to the individuals who were awarded, the Alumni Society recognizes alumni-owned or alumni-operated businesses that are growing quickly. Of the three businesses recognized, one—Dynamic Civil Solutions—is owned by arts and sciences alumnus Dr. Bolaji Kukoyi.