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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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Alabama's Doris Lemngole Named Women's SEC Outdoor Track and Field Scholar-Athlete of the Year

Alabama track and field's Doris Lemngole was recently named the Southeastern Conference's 2025 Women's Outdoor Track and Field Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
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Academic Award - May 23

4 UA Students Earn Critical Language Scholarships

Four University of Alabama students have received the Critical Language Scholarship to study overseas this summer.
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Scholarship - Jun 2

Alabama's Lebron Selected to SEC Community Service Team

Alabama's Justin Lebron was recently selected for the 2025 Southeastern Conference Community Service Team.
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Community Service - May 23

Alabama Men's Tennis Lands Four on CSC Academic All-District Team

The Alabama men's tennis team had four players earn College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District honors as Zach Foster, Roan Jones, Damien Nezar and Andrii Zimnokh were selected for the all-district list, the organization recently announced.
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Honors List - May 23

Four Alabama Women's Tennis Players Named to CSC Academic All-District Team

Four members of the Alabama women's tennis program were recently named to the College Sports Communicators' (CSC) Academic All-District Team.
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Honors List - May 23

Bennett Ogle Selected for Boren Scholarship

Bennett Ogle, a senior from Farragut, Tennessee, was selected for a Boren Scholarship for the study of languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad.
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Scholarship - May 23

Alabama's Audrey Vandagriff and Kali Heivilin Earn All-SEC Recognition

The Southeastern Conference announced its annual softball awards Friday, with Alabama's Audrey Vandagriff earning All-SEC First Team recognition while Kali Heivilin earned All-SEC Second Team honors.
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Sports - May 12

Alabama's Doris Lemngole Wins Honda Sport Award for Cross Country

Alabama's Doris Lemngole was named the Honda Sport Award for Cross Country winner, it was announced by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA).
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Achievement (Other) - May 12

Aubrey Davis Earns Trip to New York Fashion Week

Two looks Aubrey Davis sent down the runway during the Fashion Playbook Spring Show in April earned her a New York Fashion Week experience.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - May 16

Alabama Rowing's Olivia Lestelle Named to SEC Community Service Team

Junior Alabama rower Olivia Lestelle was named to the 2025 Southeastern Conference Rowing Community Service Team, the league office announced Wednesday.
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Community Service - May 7

Widener Overcomes Obstacles to be First-Gen UA Grad

Growing up in Columbus, Georgia, Widener describes her home life as difficult. When she could've easily taken paths that would've been detrimental to her future, she chose to invest in herself by focusing on her education when she was able to get out of a challenging situation during her senior year of high school.
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Graduation - May 7

UA Grad Butler Hopes to Inspire Next Generation

The Paducah, Kentucky, native is committed to fostering service-driven leaders. As an elementary education major set to graduate in May, Raven Butler has been pushing fourth and fifth graders all around Tuscaloosa County to succeed in math.
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Graduation - May 7

University of Alabama Student Selected as 2025 Phi Beta Kappa Key Into Public Service Scholar

The Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation's most prestigious academic honor society and a leading national advocate for the value of a liberal arts and sciences education, announces today the 2025 recipients of its Key into Public Service scholarship program in celebration of Public Service Recognition Week.
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Honor Society - May 6

UA Grad Fowler Wastes No Opportunity

Born and raised in Everett, Washington, Fowler finished high school at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like many, his final years of high school were unprecedented and non-traditional, but he wanted more for his college experience.
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Graduation - May 7

Veteran Builds on Legacy at UA

Originally from Tacoma, Washington, Anderson spent part of his 14 years in the U.S. Army as a combat medic. In intense environments, he single-handedly managed the operations of a 380-person organization, including the oversight of all medical procedures and evacuations across seven countries.
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Graduation - May 7

Alabama's Winter, Collins Named Brad Davis Community Service Award Winners

Crimson Tide swimmer Kailyn Winter and track and field jumper Julian Collins are among those named to the SEC community service postgraduate award list.
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Community Service - May 6

Alabama's Harriet Lockley Named to the SEC Community Service Team

Alabama women's golfer Harriet Lockley was recently named to the Southeastern Conference Community Service Team.
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Community Service - May 6

Culverhouse Celebrates Austin Cup Winners

These outstanding Culverhouse College of Business students excel academically and dedicate themselves to serving their community.
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Student Competition - May 2

Dillon Cook of Ider Eager to Give Back to Other Rural Students

Dillon Cook has soaked up every bit of the Alabama experience while at the Capstone. But he didn't do that just so he'd have the best college experience possible - he wants to make sure incoming students like him have it, too.
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Graduation - May 2

Emily Jones Named CSC Academic All-American

Alabama's Emily Jones was named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-America Team, the organization announced on Tuesday.
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Honors List - Apr 25

Edward K. Aldag, Jr. Student Business Plan Competition Award Winners

Student entrepreneurs pitched their business plans to a panel of judges, received feedback and competed for cash prizes from $500 to the grand prize of $50,000.
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Student Competition - May 2

Wheelchair Tennis Earns Singles, Team National Championships

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.
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Sports - Apr 23

Tapping on the Mound 2025 Celebrates UA Student, Faculty Excellence

The University of Alabama celebrated the achievements of students, faculty and staff during the annual Tapping on the Mound ceremony April 4.
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Academic Award - Apr 18

UA Students Receive Cleophus Thomas Award During Annual Tapping on the Mound Ceremony

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.
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Academic Award - Apr 18

UA Students Inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society

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.
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Honor Society - Apr 18

University of Alabama Students Inducted Into Blue Key Honor Society

Blue Key is a premier honor society that recognizes college students for balanced and all-around excellence in scholarship, leadership and service.
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Honor Society - Apr 18

UA Students Inducted into Mortar Board during Honors Week 2025

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.
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Honor Society - Apr 18

UA Students Inducted into Anderson Society during 2025 Honors Week

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.
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Honor Society - Apr 18

Rachel Rybicki Wins Elite 90 Award for NCAA Division I Women's Gymnastics

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.
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Academic Award - Apr 18

Katherine Stanek is UA Student Employee of the Year

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.
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Achievement (Other) - Apr 17
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