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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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Representation of the achievement named 'Eleven Alabama Student-Athletes Land on CSC's Academic All-District Team for Track and Field/Cross Country'.

Eleven Alabama Student-Athletes Land on CSC's Academic All-District Team for Track and Field/Cross Country

Eleven Student-Athletes Land on CSC's Academic All-District Team for Track and Field/Cross Country
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Spring 2026 Graduates Announced at UA

Some 7,000 degrees were awarded during The University of Alabama's spring 2026 commencement at Coleman Coliseum in May 2026. The University provides numerous opportunities for service and growth through its educational, social and cultural experiences.
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Graduation - Jun 23

UA Early College Students Named to Spring 2026 Director's List

A total of 672 students enrolled in UA Early College during Spring Semester 2026 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 - Jun 18
Representation of the achievement named 'Dean's, President's Lists Students Named for UA Spring 2026 Term'.

Dean's, President's Lists Students Named for UA Spring 2026 Term

A total of 14,306 students enrolled during Spring Semester 2026 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).
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Honors List - Jun 17
Representation of the achievement named 'Program Record Four Alabama Softball Student-Athletes Earn CSC Academic All-America Honors'.

Program Record Four Alabama Softball Student-Athletes Earn CSC Academic All-America Honors

Program Record Four Alabama Softball Student-Athletes Earn CSC Academic All-America Honors. Marlie Giles and Alexis Pupillo take home First Team honors, Brooke Wells Second Team, Jocelyn Briski Third Team.
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Honors List - Jun 16
Representation of the achievement named 'UA students offered Fulbright awards for 2026-2027'.

UA students offered Fulbright awards for 2026-2027

The Fulbright Program selected 10 University of Alabama students for various awards for the 2026-2027 academic year.
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Academic Award - Jun 16

Four Alabama Baseball Student-Athletes Earn College Sports Communicators' Academic All-District Honors

Four Alabama Baseball Student-Athletes Earn College Sports Communicators' Academic All-District Honors.
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Academic Award - Jun 3

Real Estate Students Earn Second Place at ICSC & UNC Case Competition

Students from The University of Alabama earned national recognition after placing second at the prestigious ICSC & UNC Retail Real Estate Case Competition, hosted during ICSC Las Vegas.
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Student Competition - Jun 2
Representation of the achievement named 'May UA grad crowned Miss Alabama 2026'.

May UA grad crowned Miss Alabama 2026

Ruby Tilghman was crowned Miss Alabama 2026 June 6 at Samford University. Tilghman graduated from UA in May and will attend the Heersink School of Medicine at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.
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Student Competition - Jun 16
Representation of the achievement named 'Audrey Vandagriff Wins Elite Scholar-Athlete Award for NCAA Division I Softball Championship'.

Audrey Vandagriff Wins Elite Scholar-Athlete Award for NCAA Division I Softball Championship

Audrey Vandagriff Wins Elite Scholar-Athlete Award for NCAA Division I Softball Championship. The award is presented to the student-athlete with the highest GPA at each NCAA championship site.
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Academic Award - Jun 2
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UA Students to Compete in Miss Alabama Competition

Seventeen University of Alabama students and recent alumni are among this year's field of 45 contestants set to compete for the title of Miss Alabama.
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Student Competition - May 28
Representation of the achievement named 'UA SGA Announces Cabinet Selections'.

UA SGA Announces Cabinet Selections

The University of Alabama Student Government Association announces the students who will serve in cabinet positions for the 115th Administration.
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Student Government - May 27
Representation of the achievement named 'UA Students Partner with Entrepreneurs to Support Selma '.

UA Students Partner with Entrepreneurs to Support Selma

A group of five Blackburn Institute students partnered with the Alabama Entrepreneurship Institute, the EDGE and Selma Resilience Initiative to develop and deliver a one-day certificate program for small business owners last month. The event was the first AEI certificate program for entrepreneurship, growth and innovation.
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Community Service - May 21

Lily Roehrig Earns Presigious Udall Scholarship

Lilly Roehrig, a junior at The University of Alabama, was among 65 college students nationally to earn a Udall Undergraduate Scholarship, which identifies future leaders in environmental, tribal public policy and healthcare fields. Roehrig, a native of Kaukauna, Wisconsin, is the second UA student to receive the Udall Scholarship in the past two years.
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Scholarship - May 20

Klara Milicevic Named to CSC Academic All-District Team

Alabama women's tennis senior Klara Milicevic named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team.
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Honors List - May 13
Representation of the achievement named 'Alabama's Kriznik and Zimnokh Selected to CSC Academic All-District Team'.

Alabama's Kriznik and Zimnokh Selected to CSC Academic All-District Team

A pair of Alabama men's tennis players, Matic Kriznik and Andrii Zimnokh, were recently named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District team.
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Honors List - May 13
Representation of the achievement named 'Hagan Banks Named to 2026 SEC Baseball Community Service Team'.

Hagan Banks Named to 2026 SEC Baseball Community Service Team

Alabama relief pitcher Hagan Banks selected to the 2026 Southeastern Conference Baseball Community Service Team.
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Community Service - May 13
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UA Alum from Birmingham Named Knight-Hennessy Scholar

John Richardson, of Birmingham, was selected for the prestigious program designed to strengthen participants' expertise through Stanford's graduate programs. Scholars also participate in the King Global Leadership Program, which includes workshops, lectures, projects and experiences that strengthen transformational leadership capabilities.
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Leadership - May 13

UA Alum Named Knight-Hennessy Scholar

Nick Hayes, of Collierville, Tennessee, was selected for the prestigious program designed to strengthen participants' expertise through Stanford's graduate programs. Scholars also participate in the King Global Leadership Program, which includes workshops, lectures, projects and experiences that strengthen transformational leadership capabilities.
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Leadership - May 13

Alabama's Emma Voelkerding Named to SEC Community Service Team

Alabama rower Emma Voelkerding has been named to the Southeastern Conference Community Service Team. The SEC Community Service Team recognizes accomplishments of the student-athletes beyond the field of competition.
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Community Service - May 12
Representation of the achievement named 'The University of Alabama Students recognized during Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Conference (URCA) '.

The University of Alabama Students recognized during Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Conference (URCA)

At an award ceremony on April 23, The University of Alabama recognized the top presentations from the 2026 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference. The conference, held April 14-15 in the Bryant Conference Center, showcased student research and creativity in 11 categories.
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Research / Grant - May 13
Representation of the achievement named 'UA Students, Alumnus Earn NSF Research Awards'.

UA Students, Alumnus Earn NSF Research Awards

Five UA students and one alumnus have been selected for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program, which supports fellowships for outstanding graduate students who are pursuing full-time, research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering or math, including STEM education.
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Scholarship - May 6
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Kate Slappey of Carrollton Awarded UA's Fashion Playbook Prize

Slappey earned the chance to collaborate with AVO Clothing, a Los Angeles-based brand specializing in collegiate lifestyle and athleisure wear, on a capsule collection this summer.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - May 6
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Mary Helen White of Eufaula Awarded UA's Fashion Playbook Prize

White will get to participate in the CLC Fashion Experience, an immersive learning and networking program that takes place behind-the-scenes of New York Fashion Week.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - May 6
Representation of the achievement named 'Alabama's Fox, Lestelle Named Brad Davis Community Service Award Recipients'.

Alabama's Fox, Lestelle Named Brad Davis Community Service Award Recipients

Alabama football player Peyton Fox and rower Olivia Lestelle have been named 2025-26 Brad Davis Community Service Award recipients, the league office recently announced.
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Community Service - May 5

Alabama's Benjamin Smith Named a 2026 Key into Public Service Scholar

University of Alabama student, Benjamin Smith is one of 20 students selected as a 2026 Key into Public Service Scholar by The Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation's premier academic honor society and a leading national advocate for arts and sciences education.
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Scholarship - May 5

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Beta Eta Zeta Chapter Celebrates $125,000 Centennial Scholar and University of Alabama 2026 Graduate

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated - Beta Eta Zeta Chapter proudly celebrates the graduation of Skyler Evans, of Baton Rouge, La., a distinguished student at The University of Alabama whose journey reflects the transformative power of scholarship, leadership, and service
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Graduation - May 5
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UA Student-Athletes Selected for 2026 U.S. Women's Wheelchair Basketball Team

Bailey Moody, a student-athlete in The University of Alabama's Adapted Athletics program, was selected for the 2026 U.S. Women's Wheelchair Basketball National Team.
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Sports - May 4
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UA Student-Athletes Selected for 2026 U.S. Women's Wheelchair Basketball Team

Ixhelt Gonzalez, a student-athlete in The University of Alabama's Adapted Athletics program, was selected for the 2026 U.S. Women's Wheelchair Basketball National Team.
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Sports - May 4
Representation of the achievement named 'Inaugural President's Cabinet Scholars Chosen'.

Inaugural President's Cabinet Scholars Chosen

The inaugural cohort includes 45 students composed of 15 sophomores, 15 juniors and 15 seniors.
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Leadership - May 4
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