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As the state’s flagship university, The University of Alabama family has always focused on being the best. Founded in 1831 as the state’s first public college, UA is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service. We provide a creative, nurturing campus environment where our students can become the best individuals possible, learn from the best and brightest faculty, and make a positive difference in the community, the state and the world.

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As the state’s flagship university, The University of Alabama family has always focused on being the best. Founded in 1831 as the state’s first public college, UA is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service. We provide a creative, nurturing campus environment where our students can become the best individuals possible, learn from the best and brightest faculty, and make a positive difference in the community, the state and the world.

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Students Honored during UA SGA Awards Banquet

The University of Alabama Student Government Association celebrated the achievements of outstanding student leaders, university faculty and staff, and community partners at the annual SGA Awards Banquet.
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Student Government - Mar 25

Students Recognized with Outstanding Graduate Student Awards

Graduate students at The University of Alabama were recently recognized by the Teaching, Research and Service Awards Committee within the University's Graduate School.
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Achievement (Other) - Mar 25

Students Offered Prestigious Scholarship to Study Overseas

Two University of Alabama students have been offered Critical Language Scholarships to study overseas this summer.
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Scholarship - Mar 25
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Alabama Gymnastics' Rachel Rybicki Named to SEC Community Service Team

The Southeastern Conference recognizes a student-athlete from each school across its 22 sponsored sports for outstanding community service efforts.
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Community Service - Mar 24
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University of Alabama Announces 2026-2027 Blackburn Institute Student Leaders

The University of Alabama's Blackburn Institute is excited to introduce three new student officers who will play a key role in supporting their peers through their Blackburn journey. These dedicated individuals are focused on helping students navigate the Institute's unique experiences, while fostering leadership and building a strong sense of community.
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Honor Society - Mar 9
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University of Alabama Students Selected for 2026 Blackburn Institute Class

The Blackburn Institute is a leadership development and civic engagement program specifically focused on improving the state of Alabama.
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Leadership - Mar 9

Local Student Receives UA's Top Honors, the Premier Awards

The University of Alabama established Premier Awards to recognize UA students, faculty, and staff who exemplify the highest standards of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Each of the six awards honors the legacies of activists, academics, and individuals who made important intellectual and inspirational contributions to their communities.
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Academic Award - Mar 9

Samuel Ogazi Voted Men's SEC Indoor Track and Field Scholar-Athlete of the Year

Alabama track and field's Samuel Ogazi was named the Southeastern Conference Men's Indoor Track and Field Scholar-Athlete of the Year, the league office announced Tuesday.
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Academic Award - Feb 27
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Houston Mallette Named to SEC Community Service Team

Houston Mallette Named to SEC Community Service Team. The senior earns named to the SEC Community Service Team for the second straight season.
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Community Service - Mar 5
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Emily Jones Named SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year

Emily Jones made history on Friday as the UA senior became Alabama swimming and diving's first-ever female Southeastern Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year, the league office announced.
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Academic Award - Feb 27
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Karly Weathers Named to the SEC Community Service Team

Alabama women's basketball senior guard Karly Weathers was named to the 2026 Southeastern Conference Community Service Team, the conference announced Wednesday.
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Community Service - Feb 27
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Blackhurst, Bell Named to SEC Swimming and Diving Community Service Team

Alabama swimmers Sydney Blackhurst and Drayden Bell were named to the Southeastern Conference Community Service team
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Community Service - Feb 27
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International Insight: Scholar exchange sharpened Charles Makobongo's business vision

Culverhouse student Charles Makobongo discovered a new understanding of leadershipparticipating in the U.S. Department of State's Gandhi-King Scholar Exchange Initiative, where meetings with diplomats in New Delhi reshaped his views on culture, responsibility, and global influence.
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Study Abroad - Feb 27

2025 Manderson Race & Case Team

The Manderson Case Team won this year's Race & Case competition, hosted by the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver. Teams earned points through both their case presentation and a ski race in Breckenridge, Colorado.
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Student Competition - Feb 27

No Veteran Left Behind: UA Students Teach Technology, Build Connections

Because of a collaboration between Central Alabama Veterans Collaborative and Culverhouse LIFT, UA students are helping veterans learn digital technology. LIFT is an outreach initiative, directed by Lisa McKinney, senior instructor of accounting, that deploys UA students to serve communities in the Tuscaloosa and Birmingham areas. LIFT students engage with CAVC to help veterans navigate the challenges of digital technology, whether accessing VA digital records, pairing a phone with a new car, or creating a spreadsheet to track small business profit and loss.
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Community Service - Feb 19
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Alabama Football's Hubbard, Proctor Named CSC Academic All-Americans

Alabama football's Bray Hubbard and Kadyn Proctor were named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America Team, the organization announced Tuesday.
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Honors List - Feb 3
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Dean's, President's Lists Students Named for UA Fall 2025 Term

A total of 15,388 students enrolled during Fall Semester 2025 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean's list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president's list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A's). These driven students are making waves across UA's more than 70 undergraduate programs and 12 colleges and schools.
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Honors List - Feb 3
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UA Students Participate in Spring 2026 Cooperative Education

This spring, 134 University of Alabama students will receive hands-on, innovative and advanced educational experiences with dozens of companies and organizations across the United States through UA's Cooperative Education Program.
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Internship - Jan 29

Local Student Win River Pitch Competition

University of Alabama students once again impressed the judges during the 2025 River Pitch competition, where West Alabama entrepreneurs shared over 60 unique business ideas.
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Student Competition - Jan 21

UA Announces the REAL List

To honor students who are engaging with REAL Tide (UA's Record of Engagement and Learning), the Division of Student Life publishes the REAL List after each fall and spring semester. Fall 2025 is the inaugural REAL List, and it includes the Top 100 Overall engaged students and the Top 25 for each engagement wave.
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Achievement (Other) - Jan 13
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UA Early College Students Named to Fall 2025 Director's List

A total of 595 students enrolled in UA Early College during Fall Semester 2025 at The University of Alabama were named to the director's list with an academic record of 3.6 or higher.
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Honors List - Jan 29
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Students Earn Scholarships Through Moral Forum Competition

The competition awarded more than $11,000 in scholarships this year.
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Student Competition - 2025 Dec 16
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Doris Lemngole Wins Second Consecutive Honda Sport Award for Cross Country

For the second year in a row, Alabama's Doris Lemngole was named the Honda Sport Award for Cross Country winner, announced Friday by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of The Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA).
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Achievement (Other) - 2025 Dec 16
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Kadyn Proctor Named Walter Camp All-American

Alabama's Kadyn Proctor was named a First Team All-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation.
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Sports - 2025 Dec 16
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Alabama Football's Hubbard, Proctor Named AP All-Americans

Alabama's Bray Hubbard and Kadyn Proctor were named All-Americans by the Associated Press, the outlet announced Monday.
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Sports - 2025 Dec 16

UA Senior Receives Prestigious Marshall Scholarship

University of Alabama senior and Birmingham native Addison Miller is among 43 Americans selected to study in the United Kingdom through the prestigious Marshall Scholarship.
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Scholarship - 2025 Dec 15

10 UA Students Selected as Capitol Scholars

Ten University of Alabama students selected for the 2026 class of Capitol Scholars.
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Achievement (Other) - 2025 Dec 11
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Local UA Student Places at 3-Minute Thesis Competition

The University of Alabama Graduate School announced the winners of the 2025 Three-Minute Thesis competition held Nov. 20. Artificial Intelligence, personal relationships and health rounded out the winning presentations.
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Achievement (Other) - 2025 Dec 10
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Local UA Student Shows off Apparel Design

Twenty-three apparel design seniors at The University of Alabama presented their final collections at the annual Fashion for Life showcase on Nov. 16 at the Bama Theatre in downtown Tuscaloosa.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2025 Dec 1
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Local UA Student to Perform at National Choral Conference

The University of Alabama Treble Chorus has been selected to perform at the National Collegiate Choral Organization (NCCO) Professional Development Conference in Fullerton, California, on November 7.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2025 Nov 6
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