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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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Recent UA Grad Earns Highest Honor from PRSSA

Alexandra Holley, a recent public relations graduate from The University of Alabama, was recently honored as a Gold Key Award winner from PRSSA National.
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Achievement (Other) - Sep 4

Recent UA Grad Earns Highest Honor from PRSSA

Reese Grau, a recent public relations graduate from The University of Alabama, was recently honored as Gold Key Award winner from PRSSA National.
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Achievement (Other) - Sep 4

Aurora Native Featured in University of Alabama National Campaign

Ciara Andrew is one of four students featured in The University of Alabama's Where Legends Are Made national campaign.
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Achievement (Other) - Sep 2

Homewood Native Featured in University of Alabama National Campaign

Price Ledbetter is one of four students featured in The University of Alabama's Where Legends Are Made national campaign.
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Achievement (Other) - Sep 2

Local Student Featured in University of Alabama National Campaign

Riley Arnold is one of four students featured in The University of Alabama's Where Legends Are Made national campaign.
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Achievement (Other) - Sep 2

Clanton Native Featured in University of Alabama National Campaign

Anna Grace Baker is one of four students featured in The University of Alabama's Where Legends Are Made national campaign.
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Achievement (Other) - Sep 2

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

UA Recognizes Student Employee of the Year, Honors Nominees

The University of Alabama's Department of Human Resources recently held its annual ceremony recognizing the Student Employee of the Year and honored the other student nominees.
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Achievement (Other) - Apr 17

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

Local Students Chosen to Serve as Capstone Men and Women

The Capstone Men and Women for 2025-2026 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.
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Achievement (Other) - Apr 4

Local Students Selected as Culverhouse Ambassadors

The Culverhouse Ambassadors are the official student representatives, tour guides and recruitment agents for The University of Alabama's Culverhouse College of Business.
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Achievement (Other) - Feb 19

Kyle Breault of Harwick Places in 3MT Competition

Kyle Breault of Harwick was among the winners of The University of Alabama Graduate School's 2024 3-Minute Thesis competition held Nov. 20.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Dec 16

Samantha Burke of Denver Places in 3MT Competition

Samantha Burke of Denver was among the winners of The University of Alabama Graduate School's 2024 3-Minute Thesis competition held Nov. 20.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Dec 16

Henry Mauser of Indianapolis Places in 3MT Competition

Henry Mauser of Indiapolis was among the winners of The University of Alabama Graduate School's 2024 3-Minute Thesis competition held Nov. 20.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Dec 16

9 UA Students Selected as Capitol Scholars

Nine University of Alabama students, including local students, are among the 16 selected for the 2025 class of Capitol Scholars.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Dec 16

Reese Yarbrough of Alabaster, Alabama Selected as Runner-Up for UA Bus Wrap Design Contest

The University of Alabama will add eight new electric buses to its Crimson Ride fleet in summer 2025. To highlight this new era of campus transportation, the University held a contest for UA students to design a graphic bus wrap for the new vehicles. UA senior Jake O'Reilly won the design contest, and UA senior Reese Yarbrough of Alabaster, Alabama was selected as runner-up.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Dec 11

Jake O'Reilly of Aurora, Colorado Designs Wrap for New UA Electric Buses

The University of Alabama will add eight new electric buses to its Crimson Ride fleet in summer 2025. To highlight this new era of campus transportation, the University held a contest for UA students to design a graphic bus wrap for the new vehicles. UA senior Jake O'Reilly of Aurora, Colorado won the contest with his original design.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Dec 11

Brodie Alexander Featured in University of Alabama National Campaign

Tuscaloosa native Brodie Alexander is a featured in UA's Where Legends Are Made campaign.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Nov 18

Mountain Brook Native Featured in University of Alabama National Campaign

Laken Thompson is featured in The University of Alabama's national campaign.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Oct 21

Kingsport Native Featured in University of Alabama National Campaign

Yonathan Janka is featured in The University of Alabama's national campaign.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Oct 14

Cumming Native Featured in University of Alabama National Campaign

Brittany Grigorian is also currently an athletic training intern with the AP Poll No. 2-ranked UA Men's Basketball team.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Oct 28

Hannah Adams Selected to UA Homecoming Court

The University of Alabama has named its 2024 Homecoming Court after a preliminary selection process. The winner will be announced during the annual Homecoming bonfire on The University of Alabama Quad Friday, Oct. 25.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Oct 11

Lauren Crawford Selected to UA Homecoming Court

The University of Alabama has named its 2024 Homecoming Court after a preliminary selection process. The winner will be announced during the annual Homecoming bonfire on The University of Alabama Quad Friday, Oct. 25.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Oct 11

Reagan Labiak Selected to UA Homecoming Court

The University of Alabama has named its 2024 Homecoming Court after a preliminary selection process. The winner will be announced during the annual Homecoming bonfire on The University of Alabama Quad Friday, Oct. 25.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Oct 11

UA Welcomes Local Student into Rural Medical Programs

The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences' Rural Health Leaders Pipeline recently welcomed 18 students from rural Alabama who want to become primary care physicians and dentists in the state's rural communities.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Oct 3

Allison Pope Selected to UA Homecoming Court

The University of Alabama has named its 2024 Homecoming Court after a preliminary selection process. The winner will be announced during the annual Homecoming bonfire on The University of Alabama Quad Friday, Oct. 25.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Oct 11

Inaugural Class of Shelby Scholars Selected

The Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership at The University of Alabama recently announced the 39 students selected as the inaugural class of Shelby Scholars - an undergraduate program within the Institute.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Sep 13

Local Students Competing for Miss UA Title

Eighteen students will compete for the title of Miss University of Alabama at the Bama Theatre in Tuscaloosa on Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. The Miss UA competition is an official preliminary event for Miss Alabama in the Miss America organization.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Sep 12

Local Student Honored with Lasting Impact Award

Sarah Cosner, Autumn Don-Arthur and MJ Hardnett received the Jacob Cox Lasting Impact Award in recognition of their impact on their fellow students.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Jun 24

UA Media Scholars to Compete in DC

Grace Murphy and Alison Reed, both students in The University of Alabama's College of Communication and Information Sciences, are one team among only seven finalists in the country who will compete in Washington, DC as part of the Washington Media Scholars Foundation's Media Case Competition.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 May 9
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