Most Outstanding Students
Three students, one each from the academic, technical, and health sciences divisions, are chosen annually by faculty committees representing each division and recognized at the spring graduation for their demonstrated academic record and leadership skills. The most outstanding academic student is designated as the James B. Allen scholar. The late Honorable James B. Allen, United States Senator from Alabama, established the award to recognize a student with outstanding “character, leadership, scholarship, citizenship, and sportsmanship.”
Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges
Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges is a designation by a national organization to recognize outstanding college students. Selection for Who’s Who is through a faculty committee recommendation that is appointed by the Associate Dean of Students. Criteria for selection include academic achievement and potential contributions to the community at large, and promise of future usefulness as a citizen.
All-Alabama Academic Team
All-Alabama Academic Team nominations are made annually in conjunction with the selection of the All-USA Academic Team. Southern Union shall nominate two students from each campus. The purpose of this program is to provide statewide recognition to outstanding two-year college students based on academic and leadership performance.
Homecoming Queen
A female student is selected by popular vote of the student population to receive this honor at the annual homecoming basketball game. Qualifications and guidelines are specified in the SGA Constitution.
Homecoming King
A male student is selected by popular vote of the student population to receive this honor at the annual homecoming basketball game. Qualifications and guidelines are specified in the SGA Constitution.