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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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Five UA Students to Compete in Black Scholars Bowl

The University of Alabama, in partnership with the Black Faculty and Staff Association, will host the 2022 Dr. Trudier Harris Black Scholar Bowl, Sat. Feb. 5. Five students will compete for UA. Hosted by UA's Black Faculty and Staff Association, this year's event will feature teams from The University of Alabama, Stillman College, Alabama State University, Alabama A&M and several community colleges competing in a series of questions centered on Black history.
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Student Competition - 2022 Feb 1

UA Cheerleading Brings Home Another National Championship

University of Alabama cheerleading took home its third Division 1A all-girl national championship at the 2022 UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship. The Crimson Tide's co-ed squad also earned a runner-up finish and the dance team finished sixth.
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Sports - 2022 Jan 31

UA Student Lieutenant Thomas Beckman Graduates

In December 2021, Lt Beckman graduated from UA with a BA in Criminal Justice, and commissioned in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces Officer.
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Military Achievement - 2022 Jan 28

UA Student Lieutenant Darius Jenkins Graduates

In December 2021, Lt Jenkins graduated from UA with a BS in Mechanical Engineering, and commissioned in the United States Air Force as a Developmental Engineer.
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Military Achievement - 2022 Jan 28

UA Student Simran Dhoju receives Brooke Owens Fellowship

UA Student Simran Dhoju receives Brooke Owens Fellowship
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Scholarship - 2022 Jan 28

Fall 2021 Graduates Announced at UA

The University of Alabama awarded 2,362 degrees during its fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 10-11, 2021. 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 Jan 21

UA Early College Students Named to Fall 2021 Director's List

A total of 453 students enrolled in UA Early College during the fall 2021 term 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 Jan 18

UA Students Participate in Spring 2022 Cooperative Education

This spring, 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 spring 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 Jan 12

Dean's, President's Lists Students Named for UA Fall 2021 Term

A total of 11,979 students enrolled during the fall 2021 term 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 Jan 19

UA Accounting Master's Students Participate in Accounting Standard-Setting Process

During fall 2021, the MAcc students evaluated a recently published FASB exposure draft, "Proposed Accounting Standards Update - Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions."
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Jan 12

Alabama Soccer's Reyna Reyes Earns United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-America Team Honors

Alabama Soccer's Reyna Reyes Earns United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-America Team Honors The junior was named a second team honoree, becoming just the third Crimson Tide student-athlete in program history to be selected for the academic award
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Academic Award - 2021 Dec 20

Fourteen UA Students Win Gilman Scholarships

Fourteen UA students have been awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to participate in study abroad programs.
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Scholarship - 2021 Dec 20

UA Student, Alumnus Receive Marshall Scholarships

A University of Alabama student and alumnus were among 41 Americans selected to study in the United Kingdom through the prestigious Marshall Scholarship.
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Scholarship - 2021 Dec 13

Omicron Delta Kappa Celebrates New Members

Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, welcomed 1,128 new initiates from 41 universities during November 2021. Students initiated into the Society must be sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate/professional students in the top 35% of their class, demonstrate leadership experience in at least one of the five pillars, and embrace the ODK ideals. Fewer than five percent of students on a campus are invited to join each year.
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Honor Society - 2021 Dec 13

UA College of Human Environmental Sciences Apparel Design Students Showcase Creations

The College of Human Environmental Sciences hosted the 12th annual Fashion for Life runway show at the Bama Theatre Nov. 21. This year's fashion show featured 13 senior apparel design students' collections that represented their personal design philosophy and target market.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Dec 7

Alabama Football's Phidarian Mathis Named to SEC Football Community Service Team

Alabama Football's Phidarian Mathis Named to SEC Football Community Service Team The redshirt senior is among 14 student-athletes honored by the league for superior service efforts
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Community Service - 2021 Dec 6

UA Publications, Students Win Awards at College Media Convention

The Associated Collegiate Press and College Media Association honored several UA students and publications, including Alice, The Crimson White, Nineteen Fifty-Six and the Corolla, with awards during the Fall National College Media Convention that was held virtually Oct. 14-16.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Dec 6

UA Student Chosen as a Rhodes Scholar

A student at The University of Alabama earned the most prestigious academic award for American college graduates and the oldest award for international study.
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Academic Award - 2021 Nov 22

Matthew Southern Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship

Matthew "Drake" Southern receives a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Award recipient.
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Scholarship - 2021 Nov 18

Alabama Soccer's Scaturro Named CoSIDA Academic All-District IV

Alabama Soccer's Scaturro Named CoSIDA Academic All-District IV The Crimson Tide junior is Alabama's 24th selection for the academic accolade.
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Academic Award - 2021 Nov 18

Million Dollar Band to Perform in 2021 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The University of Alabama Million Dollar Band has been selected to perform in the 2021 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, representing the state of Alabama.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Nov 18

Ballroom Dance Team Wins Big at Competition

UA's #ChampionshipSchool status continues to roll on as the University's Collegiate Ballroom Competition Team won numerous awards during the Gamecock Invitational at the University of South Carolina Oct. 23.
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Student Competition - 2021 Nov 5

Alabama's Mercy Chelangat Named 2021 SEC Cross Country Scholar-Athlete of the Year

The defending NCAA and SEC cross country champion is the first Crimson Tide woman to earn the academic accolade for cross country
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Academic Award - 2021 Nov 5

Kat Rogers Named to SEC Soccer Community Service Team

Rogers was selected to the conference team for the second-consecutive year
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Community Service - 2021 Nov 5

UA Homecoming Court Announced

The University of Alabama has announced its Homecoming Court and Homecoming Queen. McLean Moore, a senior from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, was named 2021 Homecoming Queen after a student election. More than 13,000 students voted in the election.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Oct 26

UA Team Takes Part in World's First Self-Driving Race Car Competition

Innovation that was developed at The University of Alabama will be used in a race where computers, not humans, drive the cars at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Oct. 23 for a chance at $1 million and a place in automotive history.
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Student Competition - 2021 Oct 18

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members

The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
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Honor Society - 2021 Oct 12

Alabama Softball Places 13 on 2020-21 Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete List

Thirteen members of last year's Alabama softball squad were named to the 2020-21 Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete list, released last week by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.
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Academic Award - 2021 Oct 12

UA Programs Welcome Students Interested in Rural Health Care

The University of Alabama's College of Community Health Sciences recently welcomed the 2021-2022 class of its Rural Medical Scholars and Rural Community Health Scholars programs for students studying to become rural physicians or considering other health careers.
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Academic Award - 2021 Oct 8

Phi Kappa Phi Names 2021 Love of Learning Award Recipients

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is proud to announce the recipients of a 2021 Love of Learning Award. The awards help fund post-baccalaureate studies and career development for active Society members.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Oct 7
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