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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 'May UA grad crowned Miss Alabama 2026'.

May UA grad crowned Miss Alabama 2026

Ruby Tilghman was crowned Miss Alabama 2026 June 6 at Samford University. Tilghman graduated from UA in May and will attend the Heersink School of Medicine at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.
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Student Competition - Jun 16

Real Estate Students Earn Second Place at ICSC & UNC Case Competition

Students from The University of Alabama earned national recognition after placing second at the prestigious ICSC & UNC Retail Real Estate Case Competition, hosted during ICSC Las Vegas.
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Student Competition - Jun 2

UA Students to Compete in Miss Alabama Competition

Seventeen University of Alabama students and recent alumni are among this year's field of 45 contestants set to compete for the title of Miss Alabama.
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Student Competition - May 28
Representation of the achievement named 'Edward K. Aldag, Jr. Student Business Plan Competition Award Winners'.

Edward K. Aldag, Jr. Student Business Plan Competition Award Winners

Student entrepreneurs pitched their business plans to a panel of judges, received feedback and competed for cash prizes from $500 to the grand prize of $50,000.
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Student Competition - Apr 24
Representation of the achievement named 'UA's CIMG Teams Take First Place'.

UA's CIMG Teams Take First Place

Students competed in New York City and Athens, Georgia.
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Student Competition - Apr 2
Representation of the achievement named '2025 Manderson Race & Case Team'.

2025 Manderson Race & Case Team

The Manderson Case Team won this year's Race & Case competition, hosted by the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver. Teams earned points through both their case presentation and a ski race in Breckenridge, Colorado.
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Student Competition - Feb 27

Students Earn Scholarships Through Moral Forum Competition

The competition awarded more than $11,000 in scholarships this year.
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Student Competition - 2025 Dec 16

Local Student Named to UA Homecoming Court

The University of Alabama has named its 2025 homecoming court, which includes local student Carrington Mills.
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Student Competition - 2025 Oct 29
Representation of the achievement named 'Local Student Win River Pitch Competition'.

Local Student Win River Pitch Competition

University of Alabama students once again impressed the judges during the 2025 River Pitch competition, where West Alabama entrepreneurs shared over 60 unique business ideas.
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Student Competition - Jan 21
Representation of the achievement named 'Local UA Student Wins 'Battle' Competition'.

Local UA Student Wins 'Battle' Competition

Warriors Bend, which includes local student Nate Arentsen, won the UA Student Government Association's Battle of the Bands fundraising event benefitting the Joe Espy Needs-Based Scholarship.
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Student Competition - 2025 Oct 29
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Local UA Student Named to Homecoming Court

The University of Alabama has named its 2025 homecoming court, which includes local student Morgan Grzybowski.
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Student Competition - 2025 Oct 29
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Local UA Student Named to Homecoming Court

The University of Alabama has named its 2025 homecoming court, which includes local student Rachel Rybicki.
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Student Competition - 2025 Oct 29
Representation of the achievement named 'Local UA Student Wins 'Battle' Competition '.

Local UA Student Wins 'Battle' Competition

Warriors Bend, which includes local student William Hall, won the UA Student Government Association's Battle of the Bands fundraising event benefitting the Joe Espy Needs-Based Scholarship.
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Student Competition - 2025 Oct 29

Local UA Student Named to UA Homecoming Court

The University of Alabama has named its 2025 homecoming court, which includes local student Crawford West.
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Student Competition - 2025 Oct 29

Local UA Student on UA Homecoming Court

The University of Alabama has named its 2025 homecoming court, which includes local student Sydney Blackhurst.
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Student Competition - 2025 Oct 29
Representation of the achievement named 'Local UA Student Wins 'Battle' Competition'.

Local UA Student Wins 'Battle' Competition

Warriors Bend, which includes local student Luke Jordan, won the UA Student Government Association's Battle of the Bands fundraising event benefitting the Joe Espy Needs-Based Scholarship.
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Student Competition - 2025 Oct 29
Representation of the achievement named 'Local UA Student Wins UA Band Competition'.

Local UA Student Wins UA Band Competition

Warriors Bend, which includes local student David Brett, won the UA Student Government Association's Battle of the Bands fundraising event benefitting the Joe Espy Needs-Based Scholarship.
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Student Competition - 2025 Oct 29
Representation of the achievement named 'Local UA Student Win 'Battle' Fundraiser'.

Local UA Student Win 'Battle' Fundraiser

Warriors Bend, which includes local student Alston Murphy, won the UA Student Government Association's Battle of the Bands fundraising event benefitting the Joe Espy Needs-Based Scholarship.
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Student Competition - 2025 Oct 29

Julia Schumacher of Mankato Places at Miss UA

Julia Schumacher of Mankato was named first runner-up at the Miss University of Alabama competition, earning a $2,000 scholarship.
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Student Competition - 2025 Oct 22

Rylie Dewley of Grand Blanc Places at Miss UA

Rylie Dewley was named second runner-up at Miss University of Alabama earning a $1,700 scholarship.
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Student Competition - 2025 Oct 22
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Caroline Gibson of Northport Places at Miss UA

Caroline Gibson of Northport was third runner-up at the Miss University of Alabama competition.
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Student Competition - 2025 Oct 22
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Abigail Sosa of Cullman Places at Miss University of Alabama

Abigail Sosa of Cullman was named fourth runner-up at the Miss University of Alabama competition.
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Student Competition - 2025 Oct 22
Representation of the achievement named 'Birmingham Native Crowned Miss University of Alabama'.

Birmingham Native Crowned Miss University of Alabama

Hailey Adams was crowned Miss University of Alabama 2026 Oct. 10 at the Bama Theatre. She is a junior from Birmingham majoring in public relations on the CREATE Path to MBA.
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Student Competition - 2025 Oct 22
Representation of the achievement named 'Culverhouse Celebrates Austin Cup Winners'.

Culverhouse Celebrates Austin Cup Winners

These outstanding Culverhouse College of Business students excel academically and dedicate themselves to serving their community.
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Student Competition - 2025 May 2

UA Students to Compete in Miss Alabama Competition

Ten University of Alabama students are among this year's field of 43 contestants set to compete for the title of Miss Alabama June 23-28 at Samford University in Birmingham.
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Student Competition - 2025 Jun 23

Edward K. Aldag, Jr. Student Business Plan Competition Award Winners

Student entrepreneurs pitched their business plans to a panel of judges, received feedback and competed for cash prizes from $500 to the grand prize of $50,000.
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Student Competition - 2025 May 2
Representation of the achievement named 'University of Alabama Manderson Case Team Wins in NOLA'.

University of Alabama Manderson Case Team Wins in NOLA

The students had six weeks to work with SafePush - a biomedical device that attaches to a syringe and controls the flow rate of the injection - to develop a strategy that would help them accelerate their ability to gain FDA approval and ultimately scale revenues.
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Student Competition - 2025 Apr 2
Representation of the achievement named 'University of Alabama Team Wins HudsonAlpha Tech Challenge'.

University of Alabama Team Wins HudsonAlpha Tech Challenge

Nearly 50 high schoolers, college students, and professionals visited HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology on March 1, spending the day participating in the eighth HudsonAlpha Tech Challenge (HATCH). HATCH 2025 was made possible by Innovate Alabama, the presenting sponsor.
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Student Competition - 2025 Mar 7
Representation of the achievement named 'University of Alabama Manderson MBA Case Team Wins in D.C. '.

University of Alabama Manderson MBA Case Team Wins in D.C.

Winning in Washington, D.C. - the Manderson MBA Case Team opened up the spring 2025 season with a win at the Howard University MBA-X Conference and Case Competition.
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Student Competition - 2025 Feb 24

UA Student Publication Staff Earn 'Best of the South' Awards

University of Alabama student publication members earned accolades at the Best of the South awards at the Southeastern Journalism Conference hosted at Mississippi State University.
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Student Competition - 2025 Feb 20
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