TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- The University of Alabama College of Human Environmental Sciences presented the Jack Davis Professional Achievement Award to Dr. Connor Walters during homecoming activities on campus.

The Jack Davis Professional Achievement Award is awarded annually to outstanding alumni for their professional accomplishments in administration, education, extension, research or business. Recipients must demonstrate that they have advanced the home economics field in their field through recognized leadership.

Walters was recognized for her extraordinary career achievements in human development and family studies.

She received her bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University, her master’s degree from UA, and her doctorate from the Ohio State University. Her academic appointments include The University of Alabama at Birmingham, The Ohio State University, Louisiana Tech University, Syracuse University and Florida State University.

She currently serves as professor and chair of the department of family and consumer sciences at Illinois State University. Walters has numerous publications, presentations, grants and awards.