The University of Alabama

The University of Alabama National Alumni Association recently recognized the recipients of their top awards. The purpose of the Alumni Senior Award is to honor seniors who have excelled in academics and extracurricular activities, shown strength of character and maturity, and displayed exceptional hospitality toward guests and friends of the UA.

Through dedicated support and meaningful connections to campus resources, REACH empowers students to build confidence, resilience and a clear path forward. For Zach Cole, the program opened doors to college graduation, world travel and opportunities he once only imagined.

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

The University of Alabama celebrated the achievements of students, faculty and staff during the annual Tapping on the Mound ceremony April 3.

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.

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.

A partnership between the College of Human Environmental Sciences and Augusta National Golf Club in which CHES allowed students to work during the Masters Tournament, professional golf's premier event, in roles that include hospitality as servers and bartenders, merchandising, and operations.

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 women's wheelchair basketball team won its sixth consecutive national championship defeating the University of Texas at Arlington 55-37.

The Capstone Men and Women for 2026-2027 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.

The president, executive council and 49 senators representing all of UA's colleges and schools will serve the campus community through spring 2027.

University of Alabama students immersed themselves in service and leadership in New Orleans through the Beyond Bama alternative spring break program this year. The group of 15 students worked with regional nonprofits to address environmental restoration of the Louisiana coast.

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation selected three University of Alabama students as Goldwater Scholars for 2026-2027.

Students competed in New York City and Athens, Georgia.

Collegiate scholars of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. were inducted into the 7th District Honor Society in a luncheon ceremony on Saturday, March 28, at the 89th Annual 7th District Meeting in Atlanta.

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.

Graduate students at The University of Alabama were recently recognized by the Teaching, Research and Service Awards Committee within the University's Graduate School.

The Southeastern Conference recognizes a student-athlete from each school across its 22 sponsored sports for outstanding community service efforts.

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.

Two University of Alabama students have been offered Critical Language Scholarships to study overseas this summer.

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

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.

Houston Mallette Named to SEC Community Service Team. The senior earns named to the SEC Community Service Team for the second straight season.

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.

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.

Alabama women's basketball senior guard Karly Weathers was named to the 2026 Southeastern Conference Community Service Team, the conference announced Wednesday.

Alabama swimmers Sydney Blackhurst and Drayden Bell were named to the Southeastern Conference Community Service team

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.

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.