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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 'Alabama's Claycomb Named PING Southeast All-Region'.

Alabama's Claycomb Named PING Southeast All-Region

For a third consecutive season, Alabama men's golfer Canon Claycomb has been named to the 2024 PING Southeast All-Regional team, which was announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America earlier in the week. It is the seventh consecutive year that the Crimson Tide has had a representative selected for the honor.
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Sports - 2024 May 28

Alabama Baseball's Guscette Named Semifinalist for Buster Posey Award

Alabama baseball's Mac Guscette was selected as a semifinalist for the Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award, the Wichita Sports Commission announced Wednesday morning.
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Sports - 2024 May 23

Alabama Baseball's Adams, Lebron Earn SEC Postseason Honors

Alabama baseball's Zane Adams and Justin Lebron each earned Southeastern Conference postseason honors, the league office announced Monday afternoon.
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Sports - 2024 May 22
Representation of the achievement named 'Kayla Beaver Earns NFCA Second Team All-South Region Honors'.

Kayla Beaver Earns NFCA Second Team All-South Region Honors

Alabama fifth-year senior pitcher Kayla Beaver was named Second Team All-South Region by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.
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Sports - 2024 May 22
Representation of the achievement named 'Alabama Baseball's McCants, Miller Selected as Howser Trophy Semifinalists '.

Alabama Baseball's McCants, Miller Selected as Howser Trophy Semifinalists

Alabama baseball's TJ McCants and Gage Miller were named semifinalists for the Dick Howser Trophy, the Dick Howser Trophy Committee and National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) announced Thursday.
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Sports - 2024 May 22
Representation of the achievement named 'Tarsis Orogot Named USTFCCCA Men's National Athlete of the Week'.

Tarsis Orogot Named USTFCCCA Men's National Athlete of the Week

Alabama track and field's Tarsis Orogot was named Men's National Athlete of the Week by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association after his electrifying 200-meter performance at the 2024 SEC Outdoor Championships.
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Sports - 2024 May 22

Kayla Beaver Named Finalist for 2024 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year

Alabama fifth-year senior pitcher Kayla Beaver was selected as one of 26 finalists for the 2024 USA Softball Player of the Year award, the organization announced Wednesday.
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Sports - 2024 May 3

Three Alabama Men's Tennis Players Earn SEC Postseason Honors

Three members of the Alabama men's tennis team earned Southeastern Conference postseason honors, the league office announced on Thursday. Filip Planinsek highlighted the Crimson Tide trio with his All-SEC First Team accolade, while Matias Ponce De Leon earned All-SEC Second Team honors and Andrii Zimnokh was named to the SEC All-Freshman team.
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Sports - 2024 Apr 29
Representation of the achievement named 'Kayla Beaver and Kenleigh Cahalan Earn All-SEC Honors'.

Kayla Beaver and Kenleigh Cahalan Earn All-SEC Honors

The Southeastern Conference announced its annual softball awards for the 2024 season Friday, with Alabama's Kayla Beaver and Kenleigh Cahalan both earning All-SEC Second Team honors.
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Sports - 2024 May 10
Representation of the achievement named 'Alabama's Sedlackova and Hiser Earn Second Team All-SEC Honors'.

Alabama's Sedlackova and Hiser Earn Second Team All-SEC Honors

Alabama's Petra Sedlackova and Anne Marie Hiser picked up Second Team All-Southeastern Conference women's tennis honors, the league announced last week. Hiser earned the award for the first time in her career, while this is the second time Sedlackova has gathered the recognition.
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Sports - 2024 Apr 29
Representation of the achievement named 'Alabama's Marcum Earns CSC Academic All-America Swimming and Diving Honors '.

Alabama's Marcum Earns CSC Academic All-America Swimming and Diving Honors

Jake Marcum secured the national academic and athletic accolade for the first time in his career after a strong postseason performance.
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Sports - 2024 Apr 24
Representation of the achievement named 'Dani Kanas Earns National Para Track and Field Title'.

Dani Kanas Earns National Para Track and Field Title

Dani Kanas, a thrower on UA's inaugural Para Track and Field team, became the 2024 National Champion for USA Para Track and Field in the Javelin F46 classification. She also beat her personal record of 27.59 meters.
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Sports - 2024 Apr 5
Representation of the achievement named 'Alabama's Women's Wheelchair Basketball Team Wins 5th Consecutive National Championship'.

Alabama's Women's Wheelchair Basketball Team Wins 5th Consecutive National Championship

The women's wheelchair basketball team won its fifth consecutive national championship on March 9, defeating the University of Texas at Arlington 75-57. Three athletes from this team were also chosen for Team USA's 2024 Paralympic squad.
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Sports - 2024 Apr 5

103 Alabama Student-Athletes Earn SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll Recognition

103 Alabama Student-Athletes Earn SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll Recognition. The 103 honorees marked the Tide's highest representation since 2017.
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Sports - 2024 Mar 27

Alabama Gymnastics' Luisa Blanco Named 2024 AAI Award Finalist

Alabama Gymnastics' Luisa Blanco Named 2024 AAI Award Finalist. The Crimson Tide senior was previously named a finalist for the award in 2023, which honors the most outstanding senior female gymnast in the country.
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Sports - 2024 Mar 25
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UA Cheer, Dance Teams with Local Students Place at Nationals

The University of Alabama All-Girl and Coed cheerleading teams each placed second at the UCA National Competition held at Walt Disney World in Orlando January 14. The Dance Team earned a spot in the D1 Jazz finals that same weekend in Orlando and placed eighth and ninth in the Gameday Dance semifinals.
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Sports - 2024 Jan 30
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Local Student Among Paralympic Hopefuls

A local student is among the group of eight student-athletes in The University of Alabama's Adapted Athletics program who are hoping to compete in the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.
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Sports - 2024 Jan 24
Representation of the achievement named 'Alabama Football's Downs Selected as 2023 Shaun Alexander Award Winner'.

Alabama Football's Downs Selected as 2023 Shaun Alexander Award Winner

Downs is the second Crimson Tide player to take home the honor, joining Will Anderson Jr. in 2020.
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Sports - 2024 Jan 3

Three Alabama Football Players Earn Walter Camp All-America Accolades

Three Alabama Football Players Earn Walter Camp All-America Accolades. Latham, McKinstry and Turner were all named second-teamers on the All-America list.
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Sports - 2023 Dec 11

Alabama Football Honored with Three SEC Individual Awards

Alabama Football Honored with Three SEC Individual Awards. Turner, Reichard and Downs all earned season-long accolades from the conference.
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Sports - 2023 Dec 7
Representation of the achievement named 'Alabama's Felicia Knox Named to United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-America Team '.

Alabama's Felicia Knox Named to United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-America Team

Alabama soccer's Felicia Knox was named to the United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-America third team, the organization announced.
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Sports - 2023 Dec 18
Representation of the achievement named 'Alabama Football Earns 11 Spots on 2023 Coaches All-SEC Teams'.

Alabama Football Earns 11 Spots on 2023 Coaches All-SEC Teams

Alabama Football Earns 11 Spots on 2023 Coaches All-SEC Teams. Eight slots on the first team with three spots on the second team spread across 10 players.
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Sports - 2023 Dec 6
Representation of the achievement named 'Alabama Football Well-Represented on Associated Press All-SEC Teams'.

Alabama Football Well-Represented on Associated Press All-SEC Teams

Alabama Football Well-Represented on Associated Press All-SEC Teams. The Crimson Tide had 10 total selections while Caleb Downs was named the conference's Newcomer of the Year.
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Sports - 2023 Dec 5
Representation of the achievement named 'Alabama Football's Downs Named Shaun Alexander Award Finalist'.

Alabama Football's Downs Named Shaun Alexander Award Finalist

Alabama safety Caleb Downs was named a finalist for the Shaun Alexander Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced Friday morning.
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Sports - 2023 Dec 1
Representation of the achievement named 'Alabama Football's Eboigbe Named Semifinalist for AP/CSC Comeback Player of the Year'.

Alabama Football's Eboigbe Named Semifinalist for AP/CSC Comeback Player of the Year

Alabama's Justin Eboigbe was named a semifinalist for the Associated Press/College Sports Communicators Comeback Player of the Year Award, the AP and CSC announced in connection with the Fiesta Bowl on Wednesday morning.
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Sports - 2023 Nov 30

Alabama Football's Milroe Named Finalist for Manning Award

Alabama's Jalen Milroe was named a finalist for the Manning Award, the Allstate Sugar Bowl announced Thursday morning.
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Sports - 2023 Nov 30

Alabama's Paul, Knox Named United Soccer Coaches All-Southeast Region Honorees

Alabama soccer's Gianna Paul and Felicia Knox were named United Soccer Coaches All-Southeast Region honorees, the organization announced.
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Sports - 2023 Nov 30
Representation of the achievement named 'Alabama Football's Turner Named Finalist for Bednarik Award'.

Alabama Football's Turner Named Finalist for Bednarik Award

Alabama Football's Turner Named Finalist for Bednarik Award. The junior is one of three finalists for the nation's top defensive award.
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Sports - 2023 Nov 28
Representation of the achievement named 'Alabama's Essence Cody Named SEC Freshman of the Week '.

Alabama's Essence Cody Named SEC Freshman of the Week

Alabama's Essence Cody Named SEC Freshman of the Week. Cody recorded her first career double-double during the Betty Chancellor Classic.
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Sports - 2023 Nov 28
Representation of the achievement named 'Alabama Football's Reichard Selected as Groza Finalist'.

Alabama Football's Reichard Selected as Groza Finalist

Alabama Football's Reichard Selected as Groza Finalist. The Hoover native is one of three finalists for the nation's top placekicker award.
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Sports - 2023 Nov 28
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