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The University of Alabama wheelchair tennis team won the National Championship recently defeating Auburn University 2-0. This win brings the wheelchair tennis team's total championships to nine and the 23rd for the Adapted Athletics program overall. This year's team is Max Barbier, Francesco Felici and Martha Harris.

The University of Alabama celebrated the achievements of students, faculty and staff during the annual Tapping on the Mound ceremony April 4.

The Cleophus Thomas Award is awarded by the the Black Faculty and Staff Association to the graduating seniors with the highest academic standing honoring the legacy of the first Black SGA president of The University of Alabama.

The purpose of Omicron Delta Kappa is to recognize those students who have attained high standards in collegiate activities, to inspire others to strive for similar attainments, and to bring together students in all areas of college life: scholarship; athletics; campus or community service; social and religious activities; campus government; journalism, speech and mass media; and creative and performing arts.

Blue Key is a premier honor society that recognizes college students for balanced and all-around excellence in scholarship, leadership and service.

Mortar Board, a national honor society for men and women, is based on leadership, scholarship and service. It is one of the highest honors that can be granted to seniors. Members must display outstanding dedication to service and leadership.

Alabama gymnast Rachel Rybicki was named the recipient of the NCAA Elite 90 award, the NCAA announced Tuesday. With the announcement, Rybicki became the fifth gymnast in UA history to receive the prestigious academic award and is the eighth Elite 90 honor for the program.

Katherine Stanek was named this year's Student Employee of the Year by The University of Alabama's Department of Human Resources and Student Employment Services.

Anderson Society, a senior honorary, was founded at UA in 1975 and seeks to promote excellence in student leadership and service as well as high academic standards.

The University of Alabama's Department of Human Resources recently held its annual ceremony recognizing the Student Employee of the Year and honored the other student nominees.

Five University of Alabama students who earned ADDY Awards for their work on multiple projects while at the Capstone in 2024 have now seen those works move onto competition on the national level.

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

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.

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

Alabama's Andrii Zimnokh was named to the Southeastern Conference Community Service Team, the organization announced Thursday.

Alabama's Sara Nayar recently named to the women's tennis Southeastern Conference Community Service Team.

The women's wheelchair basketball team won its fifth consecutive national championship defeating the University of Texas at Arlington 67-52.

Red Rook Press, a student-run publishing house at The University of Alabama, was recently honored with the Judy Bonner Presidential Medallion Award during the Premier Awards, the Capstone's highest honors.

Emily Adcock was recently honored with the John Fraser Ramsey Award during The University of Alabama Premier Awards, the Capstone's highest honors.

Benjamin Trost was recently honored with the Catherine J. Randall Award during The University of Alabama Premier Awards, the Capstone's highest honors.

This spring break, 23 University of Alabama students opted to spend their week of freedom at work. Beyond Bama, the UA alternative spring break program centered around community service, began in 1995 in the Center for Service and Leadership.

Yonathan Janka was recently honored with the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award during The University of Alabama Premier Awards, the Capstone's highest honors.

Solomon Ajasa was recently honored with the Graduate School Premier Award during The University of Alabama Premier Awards, the Capstone's highest honors.

Dillon Cook was recently honored with the Morris Lehman Mayer Award during The University of Alabama Premier Awards. The Mayer Award honor selfless and significant service and leadership for the UA community, significant contributions to student life and integrity.

The Capstone Men and Women for 2025-2026 have been selected and are eager to serve UA's visitors and guests as the official ambassadors of The University of Alabama. The group assists the President's Office, Office of Undergraduate Admissions and National Alumni Association in providing tours to prospective students, parents and other campus guests.

Aubrei Grisaffe was recently honored with the William P. and Estan J. Bloom Award during the University of Alabama's Premier Awards. The Bloom Award honors a student who has improved relations among different groups.

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation selected four University of Alabama students as Goldwater Scholars for 2025-2026.

The students had six weeks to work with SafePush - a biomedical device that attaches to a syringe and controls the flow rate of the injection - to develop a strategy that would help them accelerate their ability to gain FDA approval and ultimately scale revenues.

Eight members of the Alabama men's and women's swimming and diving team earned College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors, the organization announced Tuesday.

Several University of Alabama students earned ADDY Awards for their work on multiple projects while at the Capstone in 2024. The American Advertising Federation ADDYs are the advertising industry's largest competition recognizing collegiate and professional projects on local, regional and national levels.