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The University of Alabama established Premier Awards to recognize UA students, faculty, and staff who exemplify the highest standards of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Each of the six awards honors the legacies of activists, academics, and individuals who made important intellectual and inspirational contributions to their communities.

Twenty-six UA students have been named semifinalists for the U.S. Student Fulbright Program for the 2022-2023 academic year.

The University of Alabama placed 81 student-athletes on the 2021 Fall Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll, the league office announced Tuesday.

Chelangat has now earned back-to-back Scholar Athlete of the Year honors in to addition taking first and second at the NCAA Championships over the last two seasons

Alabama Soccer's Reyna Reyes Earns United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-America Team Honors The junior was named a second team honoree, becoming just the third Crimson Tide student-athlete in program history to be selected for the academic award

A student at The University of Alabama earned the most prestigious academic award for American college graduates and the oldest award for international study.

Alabama Soccer's Scaturro Named CoSIDA Academic All-District IV The Crimson Tide junior is Alabama's 24th selection for the academic accolade.

The defending NCAA and SEC cross country champion is the first Crimson Tide woman to earn the academic accolade for cross country

Thirteen members of last year's Alabama softball squad were named to the 2020-21 Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete list, released last week by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.

The University of Alabama's College of Community Health Sciences recently welcomed the 2021-2022 class of its Rural Medical Scholars and Rural Community Health Scholars programs for students studying to become rural physicians or considering other health careers.

Alabama's Mac Jones Named CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year The quarterback of the Crimson Tide's 2020 CFP and SEC Champion football squad, Jones is the fourth Alabama student-athlete to earn the prestigious accolade

Three University of Alabama students will conduct STEM research and technical projects at DOE's National Laboratories and facilities this fall.

After setting the Alabama track and field program record for CoSIDA Academic All-America honors in a season with three last season, the Crimson Tide doubled that mark when the 2020-21 list was announced Thursday.

Alabama gymnastics was named a 2021 Scholastic All-America team and saw 14 gymnasts earn individual Scholastic All-America honors, the Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WCGA) revealed this week. The Crimson Tide, which finished fifth in the nation last season, was one of just four teams to advance to the 2021 NCAA Championships Semifinals to also post a team grade point average of 3.6-or-better, earning a 3.61. It also marks the 16th year in a row that Crimson Tide gymnastics has posted a team GPA of 3.4 or better.

A total of 19 Alabama track and field student-athletes earned USTFCCCA All-Academic honors, while both the men and women earned All-Academic Team recognition, the coaches association announced Thursday.

The Alabama men's tennis team placed 10 student-athletes on the Intercollegiate Tennis Association's (ITA) Scholar-Athlete Team.

A total of six University of Alabama track and field/cross country student-athletes earned a place on the 2021 CoSIDA Academic All-District IV teams, the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) announced Thursday.

The Crimson Tide's at-large total includes four swimmers, a diver, a women's tennis player and a rower and bumps Alabama's 2020-21 all-district total to 17. A total of seven Alabama student-athletes earned a spot on the 2021 CoSIDA Academic All-District IV At-Large teams the College Sports Information Directors of America announced Thursday.

Thirty Alabama Swimmers and Divers Earn Scholar All-America Honors, Ranking Second Nationally Alabama swimming and diving saw 30 men and women earn College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Scholar-America honors in 2021, it was announced this week. The Crimson Tide's combined men's and women's total ranked second nationally.

Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Awards offer U.S. students the opportunity to serve in an English classroom overseas assisting the teacher and exchanging culture with the people of the host country.

Alabama's Mac Jones and Landon Dickerson were both named to the 2020-21 CoSIDA Academic All-America Division I Football First Team, while Jones was named the Football Academic All-American of the Year, the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) announced Monday. The duo earned the elite scholastic honors after helping lead the Crimson Tide to its 18th national football title and 28th Southeastern Conference championship during the 2020 season. Alabama is one of just three schools, along with Boise State and Coastal Carolina, to have more than one player earn first-team honors. The Crimson Tide is also the only team to make the College Football Playoff and have a player earn Academic All-America recognition from this past season.

For the sixth year in a row, The University of Alabama led the Southeastern Conference's Spring Academic Honor Roll, earning 151 accolades, the league office announced Thursday. The Crimson Tide's women's track and field and rowing teams led the way with 35 and 33 honorees, respectively. The women's track and field total ranked third most of any program in the SEC this spring. Alabama also led the conference in men's tennis honorees with 12 and women's golf recipients with eight.

Four University of Alabama students have received the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to participate in study abroad programs during the 2021-2022 academic year.

The University of Alabama honored its top students for their academic achievements and leadership during the Honors Day Tapping Ceremony on April 9th.

The Cleophus Thomas Award is awarded to the graduating seniors with the highest academic standing honoring the legacy of the first Black SGA president of The University of Alabama.

The University of Alabama National Alumni Association recognized several members of the 2021 graduating class during its recent Alumni Brunch in the Bryant Conference Center. Each year, the National Alumni Association honors outstanding seniors who have demonstrated strong character and achievement while attending The University of Alabama. The awards presented are a testament to the Alumni Association's pride in these students.

The University of Alabama National Alumni Association recognized recipients of their top awards during the associations recent Alumni Brunch in the Bryant Conference Center. Each year, the National Alumni Association honors outstanding seniors who have demonstrated strong character and achievement while attending The University of Alabama. These students have excelled in academics and extracurricular activities, exhibited strength of character and maturity and displayed exceptional hospitality toward guests and friends of the University.

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 (URCA) Conference showcased and recognized their efforts. This year's winners of the URCA Conference at The University of Alabama highlight the ingenuity and dedication of those who rigorously pursued research and creative avenues outside the classroom.

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 (URCA) 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 URCA 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.

The University of Alabama Awards Committee has bestowed the Capstone's highest honors, the Premier Awards, to nine students, faculty and staff who exemplify the highest standards of scholarship, service, leadership and character.