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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 'Local UA Student Shows off Apparel Design '.

Local UA Student Shows off Apparel Design

Twenty-three apparel design seniors at The University of Alabama presented their final collections at the annual Fashion for Life showcase on Nov. 16 at the Bama Theatre in downtown Tuscaloosa.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2025 Dec 1

Kate Slappey of Carrollton Awarded UA's Fashion Playbook Prize

Slappey earned the chance to collaborate with AVO Clothing, a Los Angeles-based brand specializing in collegiate lifestyle and athleisure wear, on a capsule collection this summer.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - May 6

Mary Helen White of Eufaula Awarded UA's Fashion Playbook Prize

White will get to participate in the CLC Fashion Experience, an immersive learning and networking program that takes place behind-the-scenes of New York Fashion Week.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - May 6
Representation of the achievement named 'Local UA Student to Perform at National Choral Conference'.

Local UA Student to Perform at National Choral Conference

The University of Alabama Treble Chorus has been selected to perform at the National Collegiate Choral Organization (NCCO) Professional Development Conference in Fullerton, California, on November 7.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2025 Nov 6
Representation of the achievement named 'UA Students Earn National ADDY Awards'.

UA Students Earn National ADDY Awards

Students in the two-year creative and advertising concentration, Minerva, at The University of Alabama took home national ADDYs at the American Advertising Awards, the country's largest competition for creative advertising professionals and students.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2025 Jun 25
Representation of the achievement named 'UA Students Earn Emmy Win, Nominations'.

UA Students Earn Emmy Win, Nominations

UA students and recent graduates who worked at the University's Center for Public Television and Radio in 2024 recently picked up an Emmy award and several nominations.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2025 Jun 25

ADDY Award-Winning Students Move On to Nationals

Five University of Alabama students who earned ADDY Awards for their work on multiple projects while at the Capstone in 2024 have now seen those works move onto competition on the national level.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2025 Apr 17

UA Students Earn ADDY Awards

Several University of Alabama students earned ADDY Awards for their work on multiple projects while at the Capstone in 2024. The American Advertising Federation ADDYs are the advertising industry's largest competition recognizing collegiate and professional projects on local, regional and national levels.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2025 Apr 2
Representation of the achievement named 'Aubrey Davis Earns Trip to New York Fashion Week'.

Aubrey Davis Earns Trip to New York Fashion Week

Two looks Aubrey Davis sent down the runway during the Fashion Playbook Spring Show in April earned her a New York Fashion Week experience.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2025 May 16
Representation of the achievement named 'Local Students Among UA Group that Performed in Germany'.

Local Students Among UA Group that Performed in Germany

Forty University of Alabama student singers performed at Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedachtniskirche in Berlin, Providenzkirche in Heidelberg, and Nikolaikirche in Leipzig, where Baroque composer, Johann Sebastian Bach, once worked.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2025 Mar 28
Representation of the achievement named 'New Year, New Voices in the  Emerging Choreographers' Showcase'.

New Year, New Voices in the Emerging Choreographers' Showcase

The Emerging Choreographers' Showcase is returning this year after its success last spring. This event will feature twelve original dance pieces created by students from The University of Alabama Dance Program.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2025 Feb 24
Representation of the achievement named 'UA Students Win National Graphic Design Awards'.

UA Students Win National Graphic Design Awards

Three BFA graphic design students have been recognized for their work in the 61st GDUSA American Graphic Design Awards. GDUSA (Graphic Design USA) is one of the nation's oldest graphic design organizations.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2025 Jan 27
Representation of the achievement named 'Local Fashion Design Students Shine in UA's Fashion for Life'.

Local Fashion Design Students Shine in UA's Fashion for Life

Seventeen apparel design seniors, including local students, presented their final collections at the annual Fashion for Life on Nov. 17 at the Bama Theatre. Fashion for Life is the culmination of a capstone course that students start preparing for before their senior year.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Dec 5

UA Students Earn National Silver ADDY

Elle Prendergast and Juliana LaPorta earned an American Advertising Federation Silver ADDY award for their 'Huggies, Changing Changing' print advertising campaign during AAF's recent national competition.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Jun 12

UA Students Recognized by National Magazine

UA students featured in Graphic Design USA magazine and annual showcase.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Jun 11
Representation of the achievement named 'UA Department of Art and Art History Announces Outstanding Student Awards '.

UA Department of Art and Art History Announces Outstanding Student Awards

The UA Department of Art and Art History is proud to announce the six recipients of our Outstanding Student Awards for academic year 2023-2024, awarded in recognition of their exemplary dedication and commitment to academic or artistic achievement, during Honors Day ceremonies on April 5, 2024.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 May 4
Representation of the achievement named 'BFA Studio Art Degree Candidates Present Thesis Exhibition'.

BFA Studio Art Degree Candidates Present Thesis Exhibition

The UA Department of Art and Art History presents the Bachelor of Fine Arts in studio art degree group exhibition, April 30-May 4, 2024, in the Sella-Granata Art Gallery, Woods Hall.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Apr 23
Representation of the achievement named 'Graphic Design USA recognizes University of Alabama Students'.

Graphic Design USA recognizes University of Alabama Students

The February 2024 issue of Graphic Design USA included two UA BFA Graphic Design majors in their "Students to Watch" feature.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Apr 23

UA Students Earn ADDY Awards

Several University of Alabama students earned ADDY Awards for their work on multiple projects while at the Capstone in 2023. The American Advertising Federation ADDYs are the advertising industry's largest competition recognizing collegiate and professional projects on local, regional and national levels.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Mar 8

Two Graduate Students Present MA Exhibitions in March

The UA Department of Art and Art History presents the Master of Arts thesis exhibitions of two graduate students, Stephen Blades and Debanjaly Sen, March 1-8, 2024, in the Sella-Granata Art Gallery, Woods Hall, at UA.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Mar 7
Representation of the achievement named 'Local Students Chosen for UA's Minerva Cohort '.

Local Students Chosen for UA's Minerva Cohort

Local students were selected to participate in the 10th cohort of Minerva, the creative concentration in advertising at The University of Alabama.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Mar 26
Representation of the achievement named 'Maziyar Derakhshani receives Levitetz 2024 Innovation Seed Grant'.

Maziyar Derakhshani receives Levitetz 2024 Innovation Seed Grant

Graduate student Maziyar Derakhshani has been awarded a Levitetz 2024 Innovation Seed Grant for his photography project titled "Is It Real?"
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Mar 6
Representation of the achievement named 'Student Work Recognized during Graphic Design USA Annual Showcase'.

Student Work Recognized during Graphic Design USA Annual Showcase

Four University of Alabama graphic design students were recognized for their work in the 60th GDUSA (Graphic Design USA) Annual Showcase. GDUSA is one of the oldest graphic design organizations in America.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Feb 16
Representation of the achievement named 'Morgan Holder's Journey from ASSURE Grant to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival'.

Morgan Holder's Journey from ASSURE Grant to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Morgan Holder, a dual major in dance and English with a minor in the Blount Scholars Program, emerged as a standout recipient of the 2022 ASSURE grant. This financial support became the launchpad for her journey to the esteemed Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where she showcased her original piece, "Unstuck With You."
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Jan 30
Representation of the achievement named 'University of Alabama's Million Dollar Band Shines During Rose Bowl Parade'.

University of Alabama's Million Dollar Band Shines During Rose Bowl Parade

The University of Alabama's Million Dollar Band performed in the Rose Bowl parade on New Year's Day.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Jan 26

UA Graduate Student Katharine Murray Exhibit at Paperworkers Local

Kat Murray, a third-year graduate student in printmaking, with an assistantship, has a solo exhibition, Stay Awhile, at Paperworkers Local in Birmingham, Alabama, which runs through February 17.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Jan 23

University of Alabama students Showcased in Graphic Design Exhibition

The UA Department of Art and Art History presents the BFA Graphic Design degree exhibition, SPLIT, by seniors Danielle Farist and Kyle Paeth, December 12 through 15, 2023, in the Sella-Granata Art Gallery, Woods Hall.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2023 Dec 1
Representation of the achievement named 'University of Alabama Master of Fine Arts in Dance students presents Desire'.

University of Alabama Master of Fine Arts in Dance students presents Desire

The MFA Dance Program presents Desire The University of Alabama Department of Theatre and Dance wraps up the semester with Desire, a dance concert of expressive and eclectic works choreographed and performed by MFA Dance candidates.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2023 Nov 9
Representation of the achievement named 'University of Alabama Art Students Receive Grants'.

University of Alabama Art Students Receive Grants

Abigail Brewer and Nathan Childers were each awarded Individual Artist grants in October for projects they proposed to The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2023 Nov 9
Representation of the achievement named 'University of Alabama Art Students Win Big'.

University of Alabama Art Students Win Big

Three UA art students won prizes totaling $1,750 for their work in The Susan Nomberg McCollough Fine Arts Initiative - A University of Alabama Biennial Event.The awards were presented Friday, October 6, 2023, during the reception in the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center in Tuscaloosa.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2023 Nov 9
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