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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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Local Students Chosen to Serve as Capstone Men and Women

Capstone Men and Women serve as the official ambassadors of The University of Alabama. The class of 2023-2024 has been selected and is eager to serve UA's visitors and guests. The group assists the President's Office, Office of Undergraduate Admissions and National Alumni Association in providing tours to prospective students, parents and other campus guests.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 May 1

UA Announces Students Elected to Serve on SGA

The University of Alabama recently announced its official Spring 2023 SGA Election results. Students were elected to serve on either the Executive Council or as senators for their respective schools or colleges.
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Student Government - 2023 Apr 20

Alabama's Sydney Orefice Named to SEC Women's Tennis Community Service Team

Alabama's Sydney Orefice Named to SEC Women's Tennis Community Service Team. Sydney Orefice was named to the 2023 team for her work within the community.
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Community Service - 2023 Apr 17

Alabama's Joao Ferreira Named to SEC Men's Tennis Community Service Team

Alabama's Joao Ferreira Named to SEC Community Service Team. Ferreira has led the Crimson Tide by example the past two seasons both on and off the court.
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Community Service - 2023 Apr 17

Alabama Forensic Council Wins 24th National Championship

The Alabama Forensic Council, The University of Alabama's competitive speech team, recently competed in five national tournaments and brought home its 24th team national championship and nine individual event national championships among other awards.
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Student Competition - 2023 Apr 13

UA Students Earn ADDY Awards

Several University of Alabama students recently earned ADDY Awards for their work on multiple projects while at the Capstone in 2022. 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 - 2023 Apr 5

Two UA Students Named Goldwater Scholars

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program has selected two University of Alabama students as Goldwater Scholars for 2023-2024.
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Academic Award - 2023 Apr 5

With Regional Win, UA Team Set for National Business Pitch Contest

Working with technology being developed at The University of Alabama, two students will compete in a national collegiate business pitch competition after winning the regional competition.
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Student Competition - 2023 Apr 5

UA Recognizes Student Employee of the Year, Honors Nominees

The University of Alabama's Department of Human Resources recently held its annual ceremony recognizing the Student Employee of the Year and honored the other student nominees.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Apr 5

Alabama Swimming and Diving's Cam Auerbach, Derek Maas Named CSC Second-Team Academic All-Americans

Alabama swimming and diving's Cam Auerbach and Derek Maas were awarded Second-Team Academic All-America honors by the College Sports Communicators, the organization announced Tuesday.
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Sports - 2023 Mar 24

UA Students Participate in Spring 2023 Cooperative Education

This spring, 136 University of Alabama students are receiving hands-on, innovative and advanced educational experiences with dozens of companies and organizations across the United States through UA's Cooperative Education Program during the spring 2023 semester. In the Cooperative Education Program, students alternate periods of full-time study with periods of full-time employment. This program offers work related to the academic major or career interests of each student. While in school, students carry regular course schedules. While on co-op, they work with professionals in their fields who supervise their training and work. At work, co-op students earn competitive salaries and may receive benefit packages in addition to valuable job experience. Participants maintain their full-time student status while at work and have priority registration status each semester through graduation.
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Work Experience - 2023 Mar 24

Alabama Swimming and Diving's Kalia Antoniou Earns Second Team CSC Academic All-America Honors

Alabama swimming and diving's Kalia Antoniou earned a place on the College Sports Communicators' Academic All-America Team, the organization announced Monday.
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Sports - 2023 Mar 21

Eight Alabama Swimming and Diving Members Named to CSC Academic All-District Team

Eight Alabama Swimming and Diving Members Named to CSC Academic All-District Team. Kalia Antoniou, Cam Auerbach, Derek Maas, Jake Marcum, Kensey McMahon, Diana Petkova, Eric Stelmar and Cat Wright were selected for all-district honors.
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Sports - 2023 Mar 8

Alabama's Brittany Davis, Hannah Barber Earn SEC Postseason Awards

Alabama's Brittany Davis, Hannah Barber Earn SEC Postseason Awards Brittany Davis earned first team All-SEC honors while Hannah Barber was named the SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year
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Sports - 2023 Mar 8

Local Student Earns Premier Award, UA's Highest Honor

Elizabeth Prophet of Dothan was recently honored with the William P. and Estan J. Bloom Scholarship Award during The University of Alabama Premier Awards ceremony March 2.
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Student Excellence - 2023 Mar 7

Local Student Earns Premier Award, UA's Highest Honor

Abby Foes of Rockford was recently honored with the Catherine J. Randall Award during The University of Alabama Premier Awards ceremony March 2.
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Student Excellence - 2023 Mar 7

Local Student Earns Premier Award, UA's Highest Honor

Mae Farmer of Fishers was recently honored with the John Fraser Ramsey Award during The University of Alabama Premier Awards ceremony March 2.
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Student Excellence - 2023 Mar 7

Local Student Earns Premier Award, UA's Highest Honor

Jacob Camden of Lafayette was recently honored with the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award during The University of Alabama Premier Awards ceremony March 2.
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Student Excellence - 2023 Mar 7

Local Student Earns Premier Award, UA's Highest Honor

Izzy Boyd of Oxford was recently honored with the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award during The University of Alabama Premier Awards ceremony March 2.
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Student Excellence - 2023 Mar 7

Alabama Hannah Barber Named CSC Academic All-District Team

Alabama's Hannah Barber Named CSC Academic All-District Team. Barber earned the academic honor for the first time in her career.
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Academic Award - 2023 Feb 23

Local Student Earns Premier Award, UA's Highest Honor

Kennedy Carter of Ashville was recently honored with the Morris Lehman Mayer Award during The University of Alabama Premier Awards ceremony March 2.
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Student Excellence - 2023 Mar 7

Alabama's Mercy Chelangat Named SEC's Indoor Track and Field Women's Scholar Athlete of the Year

Alabama's Mercy Chelangat Named SEC's Indoor Track and Field Women's Scholar Athlete of the Year. Chelangat becomes the first student-athlete since Daija Lampkin in 2020 to earn the award for the Crimson Tide.
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Academic Award - 2023 Feb 23

Alabama's Ryan Cobbins Named to SEC Women's Basketball Community Service Team

Alabama's Ryan Cobbins Named to SEC Women's Basketball Community Service Team. Cobbins led the Crimson Tide in community service hours for the 2022-23 season
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Community Service - 2023 Feb 23

Local Students Elected to UA IFC 2023 Executive Board

The University of Alabama's Interfraternity Council has elected its executive board for 2023.
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Greek Organizations - 2023 Feb 22

Three Graduate Students Present MA Exhibitions Feb. 23

The UA Department of Art and Art History presents the master of arts thesis exhibitions of three graduate students, Nathan Childers, Dillan Ladner, and Kat Murray, February 23-March 3, 2023, in the Sella-Granata Art Gallery, Woods Hall, on UA campus. A reception will be held Thursday, March 2, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m., when school is in session.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2023 Feb 17

Alabama Swimmers Named to SEC Community Service Team

Alabama Swimmers Named to SEC Community Service Team. Swimmers Derek Maas and Kensey McMahon were named to the 2023 team for their work within the community.
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Sports - 2023 Feb 17

UA Engineering Student Selected for Prestigious Aerospace Fellowship

Lilly Saub, a University of Alabama junior majoring in aerospace engineering, is one of 47 undergraduate students in the nation selected for the Brooke Owens Fellowship, a nationally acclaimed nonprofit program that awards exceptional women and gender minorities with an internship in the fields of space and aviation.
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Scholarship - 2023 Feb 17

Local Students Part of CreateAthon Benefitting West Alabama Charities

The University of Alabama's student-run Capstone Agency created communications plans for several charities pro bono.
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Community Service - 2023 Feb 15

Blackburn Institute announces winners of 2022 Daniel Community Scholars Competition

The Blackburn Institute is proud to announce the winners of the 2022 Daniel Community Scholars Competition. As part of the curriculum for each new class, students are divided into ten groups based on collective interest. The groups then plan a project proposal for the Tuscaloosa area with the help of community partners, before competing against one another for funding. This year, the Institute is excited to have selected three DCS groups to receive funding, whose proposals will be implemented over the course of the Spring 2023 semester.
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Community Service - 2023 Feb 7

Alabama Swimmer Kalia Antoniou Named Cyprus' Best Female Athlete of 2022

Alabama Swimmer Kalia Antoniou Named Cyprus' Best Female Athlete of 2022. All-American Kalia Antoniou was voted Cyprus Sports Writers Association's Best Female Athlete from Cyprus.
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Sports - 2023 Jan 27
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