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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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University of Alabama Students Selected for 2025 Blackburn Institute Class

The Blackburn Institute is a leadership development and civic engagement program specifically focused on improving the state of Alabama.
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Leadership - Apr 15

UA Senior from Monroeville Goes from Student to Student Leader

Malik Cooper joined the Supplemental Instruction pilot program that not only helped him succeed but also taught him how to guide others through their own academic challenges.
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Leadership - Feb 20

Alabama Football's Jalen Milroe Named Pop Warner Award Winner

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe was named the recipient of the Pop Warner Little Scholars College Football Award, as announced by Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc. on Thursday.
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Leadership - 2024 Dec 16

Alabama Men's Tennis Picks UP ITA Southern Regional Awards

Filip Planinsek and Andrii Zimnokh secured recognition for their performance throughout the season.
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Leadership - 2024 Jun 28

Alabama's Anne Marie Hiser Secures ITA Southern Regional Honors

Alabama's Anne Marie Hiser picked up the Southern Regional Arthur Ashe Leadership and Sportsmanship award for her dedication, leadership and achievement both on and off the court for the Crimson Tide women's tennis team.
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Leadership - 2024 Jun 24

University of Alabama Students Selected for 2024 Blackburn Institute Class

The Blackburn Institute is a leadership development and civic engagement program specifically focused on improving the state of Alabama.
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Leadership - 2024 Mar 27

UA Announces 2022-2023 Freshman Forum Cohort

Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Freshman Forum cohort. These students will be continuing the tradition of over 60 years of leadership growth for University of Alabama Freshmen.
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Leadership - 2022 Oct 26

Alabama Athletics Student-Athletes Take Part in SEC Leadership Council Meetings

Alabama Athletics Student-Athletes Take Part in SEC Leadership Council Meetings A total of five Crimson Tide student-athletes took part in two days of meetings at the Southeastern Conference office in Birmingham
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Leadership - 2022 Jul 21

Alabama's Anne Marie Hiser Secures ITA Women's Tennis Southern Regional Honors

Anne Marie Hiser picked up Southern Regional honors, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association
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Leadership - 2023 Jun 9

UA Honors College Selects New Ambassadors

The University of Alabama Honors College selected 29 students to serve as college ambassadors during the 2019/2020 school year. Ambassadors represent the college during recruitment, alumni, and donor events on and off campus.
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Leadership - 2019 Apr 15

Honors College Selects 2018/2019 Ambassadors

The Honors College has selected 51 students to serve as college ambassadors for 2018/2019. Honors Ambassadors represent the Honors College at alumni and recruiting events both on and off campus and host prospective students during on-campus visits. Students were selected based on college involvement, knowledge of campus resources and opportunities, poise and public speaking ability.
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Leadership - 2018 Mar 26
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