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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 'Serving over Spring Break Sends Students to New Orleans'.

Serving over Spring Break Sends Students to New Orleans

University of Alabama students immersed themselves in service and leadership in New Orleans through the Beyond Bama alternative spring break program this year. The group of 15 students worked with regional nonprofits to address environmental restoration of the Louisiana coast.
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Community Service - Apr 2

Alabama Gymnastics' Rachel Rybicki Named to SEC Community Service Team

The Southeastern Conference recognizes a student-athlete from each school across its 22 sponsored sports for outstanding community service efforts.
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Community Service - Mar 24

Houston Mallette Named to SEC Community Service Team

Houston Mallette Named to SEC Community Service Team. The senior earns named to the SEC Community Service Team for the second straight season.
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Community Service - Mar 5
Representation of the achievement named 'Karly Weathers Named to the SEC Community Service Team'.

Karly Weathers Named to the SEC Community Service Team

Alabama women's basketball senior guard Karly Weathers was named to the 2026 Southeastern Conference Community Service Team, the conference announced Wednesday.
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Community Service - Feb 27
Representation of the achievement named 'Blackhurst, Bell Named to SEC Swimming and Diving Community Service Team'.

Blackhurst, Bell Named to SEC Swimming and Diving Community Service Team

Alabama swimmers Sydney Blackhurst and Drayden Bell were named to the Southeastern Conference Community Service team
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Community Service - Feb 27
Representation of the achievement named 'No Veteran Left Behind: UA Students Teach Technology, Build Connections'.

No Veteran Left Behind: UA Students Teach Technology, Build Connections

Because of a collaboration between Central Alabama Veterans Collaborative and Culverhouse LIFT, UA students are helping veterans learn digital technology. LIFT is an outreach initiative, directed by Lisa McKinney, senior instructor of accounting, that deploys UA students to serve communities in the Tuscaloosa and Birmingham areas. LIFT students engage with CAVC to help veterans navigate the challenges of digital technology, whether accessing VA digital records, pairing a phone with a new car, or creating a spreadsheet to track small business profit and loss.
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Community Service - Feb 19

Alabama Track and Field's Tristan Barr, Dylan Wood Named to SEC Community Service Teams

The Southeastern Conference announces Community Service Teams for all 22 league-sponsored sports, highlighting a student-athlete from each school who gives back to their community in superior service efforts.
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Community Service - 2025 Jun 6

Alabama's Lebron Selected to SEC Community Service Team

Alabama's Justin Lebron was recently selected for the 2025 Southeastern Conference Community Service Team.
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Community Service - 2025 May 23
Representation of the achievement named 'UA Students Serve Community through Selma Resilience Initiative'.

UA Students Serve Community through Selma Resilience Initiative

A team of students from The University of Alabama, student interns and a few UA faculty and staff members recently participated in the Selma Ripple Trip, part of the Culverhouse College of Business Selma Resilience Initiative.
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Community Service - 2025 Jun 24
Representation of the achievement named 'Alabama Rowing's Olivia Lestelle Named to SEC Community Service Team'.

Alabama Rowing's Olivia Lestelle Named to SEC Community Service Team

Junior Alabama rower Olivia Lestelle was named to the 2025 Southeastern Conference Rowing Community Service Team, the league office announced Wednesday.
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Community Service - 2025 May 7
Representation of the achievement named 'Alabama's Winter, Collins Named Brad Davis Community Service Award Winners'.

Alabama's Winter, Collins Named Brad Davis Community Service Award Winners

Crimson Tide swimmer Kailyn Winter and track and field jumper Julian Collins are among those named to the SEC community service postgraduate award list.
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Community Service - 2025 May 6
Representation of the achievement named 'Alabama's Harriet Lockley Named to the SEC Community Service Team'.

Alabama's Harriet Lockley Named to the SEC Community Service Team

Alabama women's golfer Harriet Lockley was recently named to the Southeastern Conference Community Service Team.
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Community Service - 2025 May 6
Representation of the achievement named 'Alabama's Andrii Zimnokh Named to SEC Community Service Team'.

Alabama's Andrii Zimnokh Named to SEC Community Service Team

Alabama's Andrii Zimnokh was named to the Southeastern Conference Community Service Team, the organization announced Thursday.
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Community Service - 2025 Apr 15

Alabama's Sara Nayar Named to SEC Community Service Team

Alabama's Sara Nayar recently named to the women's tennis Southeastern Conference Community Service Team.
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Community Service - 2025 Apr 14

Local UA Students Choose to Serve Others during Spring Break

This spring break, 23 University of Alabama students opted to spend their week of freedom at work. Beyond Bama, the UA alternative spring break program centered around community service, began in 1995 in the Center for Service and Leadership.
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Community Service - 2025 Apr 7
Representation of the achievement named 'Rachel Rybicki Named to SEC Gymnastics Community Service Team'.

Rachel Rybicki Named to SEC Gymnastics Community Service Team

Junior Alabama gymnast Rachel Rybicki was recently named to the 2025 Southeastern Conference Gymnastics Community Service Team.
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Community Service - 2025 Mar 26
Representation of the achievement named 'Alabama's Houston Mallette Named to the SEC Community Service Team'.

Alabama's Houston Mallette Named to the SEC Community Service Team

Alabama men's basketball guard Houston Mallette center was named to the Southeastern Conference Community Service Team, the conference announced Thursday.
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Community Service - 2025 Mar 7
Representation of the achievement named 'JeAnna Cunningham Named to the SEC Community Service Team '.

JeAnna Cunningham Named to the SEC Community Service Team

Graduate center JeAnna Cunningham was named to the Southeastern Conference Women's Basketball Community Service Team, the conference announced Wednesday.
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Community Service - 2025 Feb 27

Alabama's Tim Keenan III Selected to SEC Community Service Team

Alabama defensive lineman Tim Keenan III was selected to the 2024 Southeastern Conference Community Service Team, the league office announced Wednesday.
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Community Service - 2024 Dec 5

Paris Thompson Named to SEC Volleyball Community Service Team

Alabama senior Paris Thompson was named to the 2024 SEC Volleyball Community Service Team, it was announced Wednesday by the Southeastern Conference.
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Community Service - 2024 Dec 5
Representation of the achievement named 'Alabama's Bell, Winter Named to SEC Swimming and Diving Community Service Team'.

Alabama's Bell, Winter Named to SEC Swimming and Diving Community Service Team

Alabama swimmers Drayden Bell and Kailyn Winter were named to the Southeastern Conference Community Service Team, the league office announced Tuesday.
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Community Service - 2025 Feb 24
Representation of the achievement named 'Alabama Soccer's Steere Named to SEC Community Service Team '.

Alabama Soccer's Steere Named to SEC Community Service Team

Alabama's Steere Named to SEC Community Service Team. Steere has volunteered with Reading Allies, local animal shelters and Halloween Extravaganza, in addition to visiting breast cancer patients.
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Community Service - 2024 Oct 25
Representation of the achievement named 'Student-Created Urban Forest Tree Tour Showcases UA Trees'.

Student-Created Urban Forest Tree Tour Showcases UA Trees

For a closer look at campus tree life, graduate student David Phillips, a doctoral student and the student representative on the Landscape and Grounds Committee, has developed an urban forest tree tour for the UA campus map. Featuring 35 points of interest, the urban forest tree tour begins at Marr's Spring, a natural fresh water source that once supplied all of campus. Phillips included general species information for each tree on the tour along with any notable details.
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Community Service - 2024 Jun 25
Representation of the achievement named 'Alabama Track and Field's Victor Kiprop, Macy Schelp Selected to 2024 SEC Community Service Teams'.

Alabama Track and Field's Victor Kiprop, Macy Schelp Selected to 2024 SEC Community Service Teams

Alabama distance runners Victor Kiprop and Macy Schelp were named to the 2024 Southeastern Conference Track and Field Men's and Women's Community Service Teams, the league office announced Thursday afternoon.
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Community Service - 2024 May 30
Representation of the achievement named 'Alabama's Mac Guscette Named to 2024 SEC Baseball Community Service Team'.

Alabama's Mac Guscette Named to 2024 SEC Baseball Community Service Team

Alabama catcher Mac Guscette was selected to the 2024 Southeastern Conference Baseball Community Service Team.
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Community Service - 2024 May 22

Alabama's Sydney Orefice Named Brad Davis SEC Community Service Leader of the Year Award

Alabama women's tennis player Sydney Orefice was named the 2023-24 Brad Davis Southeastern Conference Female Community Service Leader of the Year.
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Community Service - 2024 May 22

University of Alabama Students Making a Difference through Culverhouse Business LEAD Program

Twenty-four students worked together to make a tangible difference. Rolling up their sleeves, the team embarked on a day of trash cleanup throughout the community's park and beyond to the surrounding neighborhood.
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Community Service - 2024 May 3
Representation of the achievement named 'Sydney Orefice Named to the SEC Community Service Team'.

Sydney Orefice Named to the SEC Community Service Team

Sydney Orefice Named to the SEC Community Service Team. The senior received the honor for the second-straight year.
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Community Service - 2024 Apr 12
Representation of the achievement named 'Alabama's Enzo Aguiard Named to SEC Men's Tennis Community Service Team '.

Alabama's Enzo Aguiard Named to SEC Men's Tennis Community Service Team

Enzo Aguiard Named to SEC Community Service Team. Aguiard has served as a leader for the Crimson Tide within the community.
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Community Service - 2024 Apr 12
Representation of the achievement named 'Ella Burgess Selected for 2024 SEC Community Service Team'.

Ella Burgess Selected for 2024 SEC Community Service Team

Ella Burgess Selected for 2024 SEC Community Service Team. The University of Alabama senior has recorded over 100 hours of community service this year.
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Community Service - 2024 Mar 25
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