UAB Student Affairs has exceptional staff members who serve our campus with professionalism, kindness, and integrity. Each month, an employee who exemplifies the Blazer Way is honored based on a pool of nominations presented to the Professional Development Committee.

The February Employee of the Month is Tonya Pugh, Office Services Specialist for McMahon Hall in Student Housing and Residence Life.

What nominators said about Tonya Pugh:

Tonya's commitment to excellence and respect has made her a person of awe among her peers. She is committed to providing the highest quality standards and diligence on anything she works on, showing great care and respect to everyone she works with. One can always count on Tonya, who always ensures that all work is done efficiently and on time. Anyone who enters Tonya’s office is met with a welcoming and appreciative atmosphere as she promotes an attitude of kindness and warmth that has a positive effect on the students and their behavior. Tonya’s longtime hard work and passion for her students has earned her admiration and praise from her peers.