HJR233 Summary

• Commends Nyla Jackson for receiving the Cleophus Thomas Award from The University of Alabama's Black Faculty and Staff Association in 2023.

• The Cleophus Thomas Award is presented to the University's graduating senior with the highest grade point average; the award is named for the first African-American graduate of The University of Alabama.

• Ms. Jackson, a Saraland High School graduate who enrolled in Fall 2020, also received the Archie Wade Award in 2022 and the Ernestine Tucker Award in 2021 based on outstanding grade point average.

• She was named to the Dean's List five times (Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, and Fall 2022) and the President's List four times (Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, and Fall 2022).

• Ms. Jackson received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hospitality Management from the College of Human Environmental Sciences in May 2023.