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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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28 Alabama Swimmers and Divers Earn Scholar All-America Honors

28 Alabama Swimmers and Divers Earn Scholar All-America Honors. The Crimson Tide's 2022 CSCAA Scholar-America total includes 17 women and 11 men with a combined 14 earning first-team honors.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jul 22

UA Student Second Lieutenant McKenzie Frei Graduates

In August 2022, Second Lt Frei graduated from UA with a BA in Criminal Justice and commissioned into the United States Army Transportation Corps.
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Military Achievement - 2022 Aug 17

Mercy Chelangat Named 2022 USTFCCCA Outdoor Track Scholar Athlete of the Year

Mercy Chelangat Named 2022 USTFCCCA Outdoor Track Scholar Athlete of the Year. In addition to Chelangat's honor, both the men and women earned the team honor while a total of 22 student-athletes earned individual All-Academic recognition
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Academic Award - 2022 Jul 21

Alabama's Darcy Jennings Named Big 12 Co-Scholar Athlete of the Year for Rowing

Alabama's Darcy Jennings Named Big 12 Co-Scholar Athlete of the Year for Rowing. Jennings was one of a league-leading 40 Academic All-Big 12 honorees for the Crimson Tide.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jul 21

UA Students Participate in Summer 2022 Cooperative Education

This summer, 165 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 summer 2022 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 - 2022 Jul 21

UA Selected for First Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative

The University of Alabama has received an award to implement the first ever Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, partnering with Alabama A&M University in the new program.
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Scholarship - 2022 Jul 21

Alabama Women's Tennis Places Six on ITA Scholar-Athlete Team

Alabama Women's Tennis Places Six on ITA Scholar-Athlete Team. The Crimson Tide was also named to the ITA All-Academic Team.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jul 21

Alabama Athletics Student-Athletes Take Part in SEC Leadership Council Meetings

Alabama Athletics Student-Athletes Take Part in SEC Leadership Council Meetings A total of five Crimson Tide student-athletes took part in two days of meetings at the Southeastern Conference office in Birmingham
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Leadership - 2022 Jul 21

Alabama Men's Tennis Has Perfect Showing on ITA Scholar-Athlete Team

Alabama Men's Tennis Has Perfect Showing on ITA Scholar-Athlete Team. The Crimson Tide placed all eight athletes on the ITA Scholar-Athlete Team as UA made its 10th consecutive appearance on the ITA All-Academic Team.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jul 21

UA Students Participate in International Peer Advisory Council (IPAC)

The International Peer Advisory Council is a group of international and domestic students dedicated to serving the international student population at The University of Alabama. Composed of both graduate and undergraduate students, IPAC helps mentor over 70 international students, fostering a more welcoming and inclusive community on campus. In addition to being peer leaders, IPAC members help facilitate events and activities for international students such as our Multicultural Coffee Hour, which features food and activities from a different country each week, creating space for intercultural dialogue. Other events that have benefitted greatly from IPAC's help include International Student Orientation, Evening Seminars, and other community service-based events.
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Club or Organization - 2022 Jul 1

Alabama Leads League with 40 Academic All-Big 12 Rowing Team Honorees

Alabama Leads League with 40 Academic All-Big 12 Rowing Team Honorees Eight Crimson Tide rowers posted a 4.0 GPA, the most of any conference team
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Sports - 2022 Jun 27

Alabama Swimming and Diving's Morgan Liberto Earns First Team Academic All-America Honors

Alabama Swimming and Diving's Morgan Liberto Earns First Team Academic All-America Honors. The recent Crimson Tide graduate earned the honor for the second year in a row and was one of just two Southeastern Conference student-athletes to earn a place on the first team.
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Sports - 2022 Jun 16

UA Student Anika Cho chosen for NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship

UA Student Anika Cho chosen for NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship
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Scholarship - 2022 Jun 15

Alabama Swimmers Derek Maas and Nicholas Perera both earned a place on the CoSIDA Academic All-America At-Large First Team

The Alabama men's swimming and diving team leads the nation with two swimmers on the 2021-22 CoSIDA Academic All-America At-Large First Team, the College Sports Information Directors Association announced Tuesday.
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Sports - 2022 Jun 15

Dean's, President's Lists Students Named for UA Spring 2022 Term

A total of 11,224 students enrolled during Spring Semester 2022 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean's list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president's list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A's).
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Honors List - 2022 Jun 15

UA Early College Students Named to Spring 2022 Director's List

A total of 363 students enrolled in UA Early College during Spring Semester 2022 at The University of Alabama were named to the director's list with an academic record of 3.6 (or higher).
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Honors List - 2022 Jun 13

Spring 2022 Graduates Announced at UA

The University of Alabama awarded 5,907 degrees during its spring commencement ceremonies on May 6-8, 2022. With a beautiful campus, dozens of challenging academic programs, expert faculty and numerous opportunities for service and growth, The University of Alabama is a place where legends are made. UA offers its students a premier educational, cultural and social experience with more than 200 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. The campus gives students the opportunity to interact with faculty performing cutting-edge research.
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Graduation - 2022 Jun 10

Alabama's Planinsek Earns Men's ITA Rookie of the Year Honors for Southern Region

Alabama's Planinsek Earns Men's ITA Rookie of the Year Honors for Southern Region. Planinsek recorded a team-leading 22 singles wins during the season.
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Sports - 2022 Jun 9

Alabama's Sedlackova Named Women's ITA Southern Regional Rookie of the Year

Alabama's Petra Sedlackova was named the ITA Rookie of the Year for the Southern Region, the organization announced on Monday.
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Sports - 2022 Jun 9

Alabama's Dylan Ray Named Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Freshman All-American

Alabama's Dylan Ray Named Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Freshman All-American. The right-hander is the Tide's first freshman All-America selection since 2020.
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Sports - 2022 Jun 9

Montana Fouts and Kaylee Tow Earn First Team CoSIDA Softball Academic All-America Honors

Montana Fouts and Kaylee Tow Earn First Team CoSIDA Softball Academic All-America Honors. Tow becomes the second four-time honoree in program history
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Sports - 2022 Jun 9

Alabama's Owen Diodati Selected to CoSIDA Division I Baseball Academic All-America Team

Alabama's Owen Diodati Selected to CoSIDA Division I Baseball Academic All-America Team. Diodati is Alabama baseball's first Academic All-American since 2007.
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Sports - 2022 Jun 9

UA Taps Newest Class of Capstone Men and Women

Forty-five students representing 30 majors from across campus have been selected for the new class of the renowned Capstone Men and Women. Capstone Men and Women serve as official ambassadors of The University of Alabama and ensure an extra measure of hospitality, making visitors feel they have experienced a truly exceptional place. They provide a warm reception for guests and help them gain a better understanding of all aspects of the University. Capstone Men and Women assist the University president's office, admissions and alumni during functions held on campus and in other locations, as well as host daily tours of the campus for prospective students and other visitors. Last year, they led more than 3,600 daily campus tours. Officers for the 2022-2023 academic year are Preston McGee, president; Ibby Dickson, vice president of operations; and Mya Nobles, vice president of administration.
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Club or Organization - 2022 Jun 1

Polly Mack Named All-America First Team by WGCA

Polly Mack Named All-America First Team by WGCA. The women's golfer graduated from the University of Alabama in early May.
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Sports - 2022 May 26

Record Number of UA Students Earn Gilman Scholarships

A record number of UA students were awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship with 21 selected to participate in study abroad programs during the most recent application cycle.
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Scholarship - 2022 May 24

UA Students Receive U.S. Fulbright Program Awards for 2022-2023

The Fulbright Program has selected 18 University of Alabama students for various awards for the 2022-2023 academic year. Five UA students received Fulbright Student Research Awards and 10 won Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Awards. In addition, three students won Fulbright Summer Study Awards to Canada.
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Scholarship - 2022 May 24

The University of Alabama Graduate Student Association Announces 2022-2023 Executive Council

Through representation, community, and support, the Graduate Student Association (GSA) aims to serve all graduate students at The University of Alabama. The GSA Executive Council serves to undertake initiatives for the improvement of the graduate student experience with the help of committees and delegates across all graduate programs and departments.
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Club or Organization - 2022 May 19

Alabama's Owen Diodati Selected to 2022 SEC Baseball Community Service Team

Alabama's Owen Diodati Selected to 2022 SEC Baseball Community Service Team The junior has totaled over 100 hours of community service during his time at the Capstone
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Sports - 2022 May 18

UA's Tristan Maxson Awarded Prestigious Fellowship

Tristan Maxson, who is pursuing a doctorate in chemical engineering, is one of 33 students nationwide to receive the Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship.
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Academic Award - 2022 May 17

UA Student Ashley Purcella Wins National Study Abroad Scholarship

The Board of Directors of Alpha Lambda Delta is pleased to announce Ashley Purcella from The University of Alabama was awarded a James G. Stemler Study Abroad Scholarship in the amount of $2,000.
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Scholarship - 2022 May 17
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