Brandon Hollis recognized as top graduate at fall 2023 commencement
Brandon L. Hollis of Carrollton, Alabama, received the University of West Alabama’s top graduating student award at fall commencement exercises.
Presented by the Provost during a December 8 commencement ceremony, the Ralph M. Lyon Award for Academic Excellence is given to the student having the most outstanding scholastic record among all students receiving baccalaureate degrees at UWA since the preceding commencement. The award is named in honor of Dr. Ralph M. Lyon, a longtime professor, and administrator at the University.
Hollis earned a bachelor of science degree in general science with teacher certification from the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, graduating with summa cum laude honors.