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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 'Jenna Groeber Selected for ORED Fellows Cohort'.

Jenna Groeber Selected for ORED Fellows Cohort

The University of Alabama Office for Research & Economic Development selected Jenna Groeber of Center Valley as one of three students for its second cohort of Early Career Research Administration Fellows.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Sep 19

Dothan Native Welcomed into Inaugural Class of Rural Dental Scholars

The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences welcomed Landon McCardle, who is aspiring to practice dentistry in the state's rural communities, to the inaugural class of the Rural Dental Scholars Program.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Sep 28

UA Welcomes Local Student into Inaugural Class of Rural Dental Scholars

The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences welcomed Catherine HIll, who is aspiring to practice dentistry in the state's rural communities, to the inaugural class of the Rural Dental Scholars Program.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Sep 26
Representation of the achievement named 'Micah Pentecost Selected for ORED Fellows Cohort'.

Micah Pentecost Selected for ORED Fellows Cohort

The University of Alabama Office for Research & Economic Development selected Micah Pentecost of Heflin as one of three students for its second cohort of Early Career Research Administration Fellows.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Sep 19
Representation of the achievement named 'Brooke Bailey Selected for ORED Fellows Cohort'.

Brooke Bailey Selected for ORED Fellows Cohort

The University of Alabama Office for Research & Economic Development selected Brooke Bailey of Trussville as one of three students for its second cohort of Early Career Research Administration Fellows.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Sep 18
Representation of the achievement named 'UA Pre-Med Students Achieve 100% Med School Acceptance'.

UA Pre-Med Students Achieve 100% Med School Acceptance

The inaugural class of the McCollough Institute for Pre-Medical Scholars at The University of Alabama is celebrating a 100% acceptance rate for medical and graduate school. The recent UA graduates entered the program in 2019, its first year.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Sep 6

Nathan Yamaguchi Featured in UA National Ad Campaign

Nathan Yamaguchi of Wilmette is one of four stand-out students in The University of Alabama's Where Legends Are Made ad campaign.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Sep 5

Emily Henderson Featured in UA National Ad Campaign

Emily Henderson of Mountain Brook is one of four stand-out students in The University of Alabama's Where Legends Are Made ad campaign.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Sep 5
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Zac Herring of McCalla Featured in UA National Ad Campaign

Zac Herring of McCalla is one of four stand-out students in The University of Alabama's Where Legends Are Made ad campaign.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Sep 5
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Summer Davis of Knoxville Featured in UA National Ad Campaign

Summer Davis of Knoxville, TN is one of four stand-out students in The University of Alabama's Where Legends Are Made ad campaign.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Sep 5
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)

Undergraduate students at The University of Alabama rigorously pursue research and creative avenues outside the classroom, and this year's Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference showcased and recognized their efforts. This year's winners of the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference at The University of Alabama highlight the ingenuity and dedication of those who rigorously pursued research and creative avenues outside the classroom. The premier research event to highlight undergraduate research at UA spurs interest in research among undergraduate students and helps students polish their communication skills.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 May 9
Representation of the achievement named 'Jeptha Kilgore of Hoover Chosen to Serve as Capstone Men and Women'.

Jeptha Kilgore of Hoover Chosen to Serve as Capstone Men and Women

Capstone Men and Women serve as the official ambassadors of The University of Alabama. The class of 2023-2024 has been selected and is eager to serve UA's visitors and guests. 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) - 2023 May 1

Local Students Chosen to Serve as Capstone Men and Women

Capstone Men and Women serve as the official ambassadors of The University of Alabama. The class of 2023-2024 has been selected and is eager to serve UA's visitors and guests. 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) - 2023 May 1

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) - 2023 Apr 5
Representation of the achievement named 'UA Senior from Montgomery named one of AAF's Top 50 Most Promising Multicultural Students'.

UA Senior from Montgomery named one of AAF's Top 50 Most Promising Multicultural Students

Trinity Hunter, a senior at The University of Alabama, has been named to the American Advertising Federation's Top 50 Most Promising Multicultural Students for 2023.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Jan 12
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Apparel Design Seniors Showcase Creations

The College of Human Environmental Sciences hosted the Fashion for Life runway show at the Bama Theatre Nov. 20. The fashion show featured 11 senior apparel design students' collections that represented their personal design philosophy and target market.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Dec 5
Representation of the achievement named 'Local UA student named to 2022 Homecoming Court'.

Local UA student named to 2022 Homecoming Court

Five students were named to the 2022 UA Homecoming Court. The Homecoming Queen was named during the annual Homecoming pep rally and bonfire Oct. 21.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Oct 24

UA Student Sam Robson Receives Rising Star of the Year Award from the Andrew Goodman Foundation

UA Student Sam Robson received the Rising Star of the Year Award from the Andrew Goodman Foundation.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Aug 17

37 Blackburn Students transitioning to Fellows upon graduation

Every year, graduating Blackburn students transition into Blackburn Fellows to continue their call to action for the rest of their lives. This year, the Blackburn Institute is pleased to recognize the 37 students who will transition into Fellows after their graduation this May or August. The Institute applauds their dedication to the Blackburn mission and values of diversity of opinion, call to action, intergenerational networking, and a lifetime commitment to service over the duration of their college career.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 May 12
Representation of the achievement named 'Voting Rights Restoration Project recognized for UA Community Engagement award'.

Voting Rights Restoration Project recognized for UA Community Engagement award

The Blackburn Institute's 2021 Cohort Daniel Community (DCS) Scholars team was selected as an Outstanding Student-Initiated Engagement Effort for 2022 by The University of Alabama's Council on Community-Based Partnerships. This award recognizes the group's effort in voting rights restoration work in the Tuscaloosa community.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 May 12
Representation of the achievement named 'Six to Receive CrossingPoints Certification in Occupational Studies'.

Six to Receive CrossingPoints Certification in Occupational Studies

The CrossingPoints Certificate in Occupational Studies is a three-year non-degree certificate program in the College of Education for young adults with intellectual disabilities who are pursuing postsecondary education at The University of Alabama. This is the first group of students to earn this certification.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 May 9
Representation of the achievement named '50 New Students Chosen For The Blackburn Institute'.

50 New Students Chosen For The Blackburn Institute

Each spring semester, 50 new students are selected for The Blackburn Institute at The University of Alabama, an organization dedicated to developing leaders who understand the challenges facing the state of Alabama and the nation and who are committed to serving as agents of positive change. This year, the Institute is pleased to welcome this new Class of 2022. During their time with the Institute, students will develop and implement a civic engagement project, learn more about the state of Alabama and grow as leaders through engagement and experience. Upon graduation, students will transition into Blackburn Fellows, where they will continue to answer their call to action throughout their lives.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Apr 21
Representation of the achievement named 'Elizabeth Naranjo Hayes featured in article, highly rated professor, offers advice'.

Elizabeth Naranjo Hayes featured in article, highly rated professor, offers advice

PhD Candidate Elizabeth Naranjo Hayes has been teaching French and Spanish at The University of Alabama during her doctoral degree, and she has received a perfect 5/5 rating on the popular website Rate My Professor. She was interviewed by Alice Magazine (March 2022) to discuss it, as well as to offer advice to students.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Mar 25
Representation of the achievement named 'UA Accounting Master's Students Participate in Accounting Standard-Setting Process'.

UA Accounting Master's Students Participate in Accounting Standard-Setting Process

During fall 2021, the MAcc students evaluated a recently published FASB exposure draft, "Proposed Accounting Standards Update - Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions."
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Jan 12

UA College of Human Environmental Sciences Apparel Design Students Showcase Creations

The College of Human Environmental Sciences hosted the 12th annual Fashion for Life runway show at the Bama Theatre Nov. 21. This year's fashion show featured 13 senior apparel design students' collections that represented their personal design philosophy and target market.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Dec 7

UA Publications, Students Win Awards at College Media Convention

The Associated Collegiate Press and College Media Association honored several UA students and publications, including Alice, The Crimson White, Nineteen Fifty-Six and the Corolla, with awards during the Fall National College Media Convention that was held virtually Oct. 14-16.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Dec 6
Representation of the achievement named 'UA Homecoming Court Announced'.

UA Homecoming Court Announced

The University of Alabama has announced its Homecoming Court and Homecoming Queen. McLean Moore, a senior from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, was named 2021 Homecoming Queen after a student election. More than 13,000 students voted in the election.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Oct 26
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Phi Kappa Phi Names 2021 Love of Learning Award Recipients

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is proud to announce the recipients of a 2021 Love of Learning Award. The awards help fund post-baccalaureate studies and career development for active Society members.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Oct 7
Representation of the achievement named 'UA Welcomes Leaders Into Capstone Men and Women 2021-2022'.

UA Welcomes Leaders Into Capstone Men and Women 2021-2022

The University of Alabama recently chose 45 students for the new class of Capstone Men and Women. Capstone Men and Women are students selected to serve as official ambassadors of The University of Alabama. Originally named the Crimson Girls in 1962, the organization accepted its first male members in 1976 and changed its name to the Crimson Girls and Capstone Men. In 1991, the name of the group was changed to Capstone Men and Women.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 May 25

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

Even with the challenges caused by a global pandemic, undergraduate students at The University of Alabama rigorously pursued research and creative avenues outside the classroom, and this year's Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference showcased and recognized their efforts. About 350 students participated in the 14th annual conference, held both at the Bryant Conference Center March 31 and online for students who chose to present virtually. This year's winners of the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference at The University of Alabama highlight the ingenuity and dedication of those who rigorously pursued research and creative avenues outside the classroom. The premier research event to highlight undergraduate research at UA spurs interest in research among undergraduate students and helps students polish their communication skills.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Apr 19
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