The University of Alabama

Kameron Baba was announced as the 2026 Homecoming Queen of The University of Alabama during the annual pep rally and bonfire on the UA Quad Oct. 23.

Elaina Burt was crowned Miss University of Alabama 2027 Oct. 17 at the Bama Theatre. She is a junior from Birmingham majoring in public relations on the pre-law track. She is also a member of Capstone Men and Women.

Isabella Eckart's journey at UA does not follow a traditional four-year path. Instead, her experience has given her the opportunity to represent and shape the national transfer student community.

Emie Vandiver is a senior from Town Creek majoring in biology and pursuing an accelerated master's in biology.

Savannah Strong is a senior from Lincoln majoring in philosophy with a concentration in jurisprudence on the pre-law track, with minors in sociology and public policy.

Alex Jorns is a junior from Chalmette, Louisiana, pursuing an accelerated master's in applied statistics, majoring in mathematics with a minor in the Catherine J. Randall Research Scholars Program.

Rylie Dewley is a senior from Grand Blanc, Michigan, majoring in criminal justice and political science with a minor in civic engagement and leadership.

Kameron Baba is a senior from Gadsden majoring in marketing.

Twelve students will compete for the title of Miss University of Alabama at the Bama Theatre in Tuscaloosa Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. The Miss UA pageant is an official preliminary event for Miss Alabama and Miss America.

For more than three decades, The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences' Rural Programs has prepared students to bring healthcare to rural communities, where it is most needed.

Two current University of Alabama Adapted Athletics student-athletes and three alumni represented the U.S. in the National Wheelchair Basketball Association Championships.

Delta Sigma Pi, one of the nation's largest professional business fraternities, recently held its Central Gulf Region Awards with The University of Alabama's Alpha Sigma Chapter earning four honors.

A total of 624 students enrolled during Summer 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).

A total of 494 students enrolled in UA Early College during the Summer Semester 2026 at The University of Alabama were named to the director's list with an academic record of 3.6 or higher.

The Crimson Tide posted a 3.68 team grade point average during the 2025-26 academic year, marking the 21st straight year Alabama has recorded a 3.4-or-better GPA

Pettry performed with the corps as a trumpet section leader. He has also twice served as a drum major in The University of Alabama Million Dollar Band.

This summer, 199 University of Alabama students received hands-on, innovative and advanced educational experiences with dozens of companies and organizations across the United States through UA's Cooperative Education Program.

Dani Kanas earned gold in the F46 Javelin National Championship with a season-best throw of 29.77 meters. She also earned a silver medal in shot put.

Talan Smith rounded out the medal wins with a bronze in the T37 100-meter race.

Five Alabama men's golfers have been named Cobalt All-America Scholars, the Golf Coaches Association of America announced on Monday. Connor Brown, Jonathan Griz, Nick Gross, William Jennings and Brycen Jones each earned the honor from for the Crimson Tide.

The program, open to major and non-major students, included numerous museum visits and excursions within four of Italy's most iconic cities.

Doris Lemngole swept first-team honors along with Team Member of the Year for second straight season.

Sydney Blackhurst, a senior accounting major on The University of Alabama's swimming and diving team, earned first place in the SEC Startup Competition. The prize comes with $10,000 to help grow her business, Beyond Barriers Swim Foundation, which offers one-on-one adaptive swim lessons for children with chronic illnesses or disabilities.

Students hiked with pack mules through the Andes Mountains to sites such as Choquequirao, Machu Picchu and areas rarely seen by visitors, exploring the history of the Inca Empire.

UA students Arlie Armstrong, Mason Miller and Jack Simmons are among the 10 students selected for the Tuscaloosa Rural Pre-Medical Internship.

Jessica Lapinski is the recipient of the Joan L. Conroy Scholarship from Nurses Educational Funds (NEF). She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Instructional Leadership for Nurse Educators at The University of Alabama. Jessica earned both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her Master of Science in Nursing Education from the University of Rochester School of Nursing.

The Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation has awarded Mykah Hughley, a junior at The University of Alabama's College of Communication and Information Sciences, a scholarship grant for a summer internship with Black Warrior Riverkeeper.

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

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.

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.