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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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Recent UA Grad Earns Highest Honor from PRSSA

Alexandra Holley, a recent public relations graduate from The University of Alabama, was recently honored as a Gold Key Award winner from PRSSA National.
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Achievement (Other) - Sep 4

Recent UA Grad Earns Highest Honor from PRSSA

Reese Grau, a recent public relations graduate from The University of Alabama, was recently honored as Gold Key Award winner from PRSSA National.
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Achievement (Other) - Sep 4

Aurora Native Featured in University of Alabama National Campaign

Ciara Andrew is one of four students featured in The University of Alabama's Where Legends Are Made national campaign.
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Achievement (Other) - Sep 2

Homewood Native Featured in University of Alabama National Campaign

Price Ledbetter is one of four students featured in The University of Alabama's Where Legends Are Made national campaign.
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Achievement (Other) - Sep 2

Local Student Featured in University of Alabama National Campaign

Riley Arnold is one of four students featured in The University of Alabama's Where Legends Are Made national campaign.
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Achievement (Other) - Sep 2

Clanton Native Featured in University of Alabama National Campaign

Anna Grace Baker is one of four students featured in The University of Alabama's Where Legends Are Made national campaign.
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Achievement (Other) - Sep 2

UA Para Track and Field Student-Athlete Breaks PRs at Nationals

Spencer Kimbro, a para track and field student-athlete in UA's Adapted Athletics program, broke personal records during the 2025 USA Track and Field National Championship July 31-Aug. 3.
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Sports - Aug 19

UA Para Track and Field Student-Athlete Medals at Nationals

Talan Smith was one UA para track and field student-athlete in UA's Adapted Athletics program who earned medals and broke personal records during the 2025 USA Track and Field National Championship July 31-Aug. 3.
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Sports - Aug 19

Fifteen Gymnasts Capture WCGA Scholastic All-America Honors

Alabama gymnastics was named to the 2025 Scholastic All-America team and saw 15 gymnasts capture individual Scholastic All-America honors, the Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WCGA) revealed this week.
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Honor Society - Aug 22

UA Para Track and Field Student-Athlete Medals at Nationals

Eric Francis was one UA para track and field student-athlete in UA's Adapted Athletics program who earned medals and broke personal records during the 2025 USA Track and Field National Championship July 31-Aug. 3.
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Sports - Aug 19

UA Para Track and Field Student-Athlete Medals at Nationals

Dani Kanas was one UA para track and field student-athlete in UA's Adapted Athletics program who earned medals during the 2025 USA Track and Field National Championship July 31-Aug. 3.
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Sports - Aug 19

UA Students Participate in Fall 2025 Cooperative Education

This fall, 131 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 during the fall 2025 semester.
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Work Experience - Aug 14

Perseverance Pays Off for Doctoral Candidate from South Carolina

Demonica Dunifer of Fort Mill, South Carolina wouldn't let family tragedy and a health scare deter her from her goal.
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Graduation - Aug 5

Alabama students join Youth Villages' internship program

Two University of Alabama students - Mary Davis and Janiya Williams - have been chosen as summer interns to work for Youth Villages, a national nonprofit that helps young adults with behavioral and emotional challenges and their families live successfully.
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Internship - Jul 30

Alabama Athletics Notches 133 Student-Athletes on SEC Spring Academic Honor Roll

The University of Alabama placed 133 student-athletes on the Southeastern Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll.
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Honors List - Jul 30

Three Crimson Tide Men's Golfers Named GCAA All-America Scholars

Three Alabama men's golfers have been named to the 2024-25 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars list, the Golf Coaches Associate of America (GCAA) announced Tuesday. Connor Brown, Jones Free and Jonathan Griz were each recognized as a part of the 556 Division I student-athletes from 190 schools to have earn the honor.
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Academic Award - Jul 30

Alabama Track and Field Sees 26 Earn USTFCCCA All-Academic Recognition

Twenty-six Alabama track and field student-athletes (14 men, 12 women) recently earned Men's and Women's Track and Field All-Academic recognition, by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).
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Academic Award - Jul 30

Alabama Men's Tennis Places Eight on ITA Scholar-Athlete Team

Eight members of the Alabama men's tennis team were named to the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Scholar-Athlete Team, the organization announced Monday.
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Academic Award - Jul 30

Alabama Gymnastics' Rachel Rybicki Earns College Sports Communicators Academic All-America Honors

Alabama gymnast Rachel Rybicki earned College Sports Communicators Academic All-America honors, announced recently by the organization.
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Academic Award - Jul 15

Alabama Track and Field's Lemngole Named CSC Team Member of Year, Two Student-Athletes Earn Academic All-America Honors

Sophomore track and field standout Doris Lemngole was named the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Women's Track and Field Academic All-America Team Member of the Year, as announced by the organization on Tuesday. Lemngole was joined by Megan Albamonti, as both earned Academic All-America honors.
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Honors List - Jul 15

Women's Tennis Lands Eight on ITA Scholar-Athlete Team

Eight Alabama women's tennis student-athletes were placed on the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Scholar-Athlete team, the most since the 2021 season, the organization announced Monday. Alabama has now placed at least six student-athletes on the academic list for the last nine years.
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Academic Award - Jul 30

UA Students Shine at Miss Alabama

All 10 of UA's students participating earned scholarship dollars through various donor-funded avenues.
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Scholarship - Jul 2

Bradley Fuller Receives Degree from University of Alabama

Over 2,000 degrees were awarded during The University of Alabama's fall 2024 commencement at Coleman Coliseum on Dec. 14, 2024.
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Graduation - Jul 2

UA Students Earn National ADDY Awards

Students in the two-year creative and advertising concentration, Minerva, at The University of Alabama took home national ADDYs at the American Advertising Awards, the country's largest competition for creative advertising professionals and students.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - Jun 25

UA Students Earn Emmy Win, Nominations

UA students and recent graduates who worked at the University's Center for Public Television and Radio in 2024 recently picked up an Emmy award and several nominations.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - Jun 25

Alabama Track and Field's Doris Lemngole Named USTFCCCA South Region Women's Track Athlete of the Year

Alabama track and field phenom Doris Lemngole was named the South Region Women's Track Athlete of the Year for the outdoor season, the United States Track & Field Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced.
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Sports - Jun 25

UA Students Offered Hollings Scholarships

University of Alabama students Zachary Griffith, of Pittsburgh, and Jesse Park, of Burr Ridge, Illinois, were selected for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship.
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Scholarship - Jun 25

Eight Alabama Track and Field, Cross Country Student-Athletes Land on CSC's Academic All-District Team

Eight members of the Alabama track and field and cross country program earned College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District honors, the organization announced Tuesday.
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Honors List - Jun 25

Eleven Alabama Rowers Earn CRCA Scholar-Athlete Honors

Eleven student-athletes from the Alabama rowing team earned Scholar-Athlete honors from the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA), announced by the organization.
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Academic Award - Jun 25

Alabama Gymnastics Lands Trio on CSC Academic All-District Team

Three members of the Alabama gymnastics program earned College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District honors, the organization announced.
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Honors List - Jun 25
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