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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 '10 UA Students Selected as Capitol Scholars'.

10 UA Students Selected as Capitol Scholars

Ten University of Alabama students selected for the 2026 class of Capitol Scholars.
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Achievement (Other) - 2025 Dec 11

Local UA Student Places at 3-Minute Thesis Competition

The University of Alabama Graduate School announced the winners of the 2025 Three-Minute Thesis competition held Nov. 20. Artificial Intelligence, personal relationships and health rounded out the winning presentations.
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Achievement (Other) - 2025 Dec 10

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
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
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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 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

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

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
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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
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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 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
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

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

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
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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
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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

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

UA Junior Among 100 Nationally to Win Transformative Scholarship

University of Alabama junior and Birmingham native Camila Lopez has been awarded the Obama Foundation's Voyager Scholarship that recognizes college students with a passion for public service.
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Scholarship - 2025 Oct 14
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 'Gabby Mathis Appears on 'GameDay''.

Gabby Mathis Appears on 'GameDay'

Gabby Mathis, a senior chemical engineering major at The University of Alabama, was selected to appear on ESPN's "College GameDay." She chatted recently about that experience and others at Alabama.
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Achievement (Other) - 2025 Oct 13
Representation of the achievement named 'Local Students Competing for Miss UA Title'.

Local Students Competing for Miss UA Title

Thirteen students will compete for the title of Miss University of Alabama at the Bama Theatre in Tuscaloosa on Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. The Miss UA competition is an official preliminary event for Miss Alabama in the Miss America organization.
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Achievement (Other) - 2025 Oct 9
Representation of the achievement named 'Brooklyn Wilson of Jasper Welcomed to Rural Medical Scholars Program'.

Brooklyn Wilson of Jasper Welcomed to Rural Medical Scholars Program

The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences recently welcomed 11 students to the Rural Medical Scholars Program and the Rural Dental Scholars Program, both part of the College's Rural Health Leaders Pipeline.
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Achievement (Other) - 2025 Oct 2
Representation of the achievement named 'UA Welcomes 11 to Rural Medical Scholars Program '.

UA Welcomes 11 to Rural Medical Scholars Program

The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences recently welcomed 11 students to the Rural Medical Scholars Program and the Rural Dental Scholars Program, both part of the College's Rural Health Leaders Pipeline.
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Achievement (Other) - 2025 Oct 2

Local Students Selected for First Year Council at UA

The Student Government Association's First Year Council is an application-based extracurricular made up of 65 freshmen who learn how government works and how to turn ideas into solutions by passing and implementing legislation.
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Student Government - 2025 Oct 2

Summer 2025 Graduates Announced at UA

Over 1,300 degrees were awarded during The University of Alabama's summer 2025 commencement at Coleman Coliseum on Aug. 2. The University provides numerous opportunities for service and growth through its educational, social and cultural experiences.
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Graduation - 2025 Sep 18
Representation of the achievement named 'Dean's, President's Lists Students Named for UA Summer 2025 Term'.

Dean's, President's Lists Students Named for UA Summer 2025 Term

A total of 473 students enrolled during Summer Semester 2025 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). These driven students are making waves across UA's more than 70 undergraduate programs and 12 colleges and schools.
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Honors List - 2025 Sep 18
Representation of the achievement named 'UA Early College Students Named to Summer 2025 Director's List'.

UA Early College Students Named to Summer 2025 Director's List

For summer semester 2025, 340 University of Alabama Early College students were on the Director's List obtaining a 3.6 or higher GPA for the term.
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Honors List - 2025 Sep 15
Representation of the achievement named 'Radio-Active: How 3 UA-Based Radio Stations Are Shaping Alabama'.

Radio-Active: How 3 UA-Based Radio Stations Are Shaping Alabama

WVUA 90.7 Program Director Andrew Jauregui admits that the experience of student radio workers, often in individual, soundproofed rooms, can be a little isolating, so he stresses connection and community through meetings and get-togethers. "Because student media, especially here, has a really great culture," he said. "I feel like it's easy for us to get weighed down with the day-to-day tasks of what we have to do to keep the station running," WVUA 90.7 Station Manager Kathryn Rachford agreed. "But as station manager, I want to take my extra time to be able to plan events and get-togethers or even hosting live bands, just things that can bring people in and reunite us."
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Work Experience - 2025 Sep 10

Recent UA Grad Earns Highest Honor from PRSSA

Alexandra Holley, a recent public relations graduate from The University of Alabama, was recently honored as a Gold Key Award winner from PRSSA National.
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Achievement (Other) - 2025 Sep 4
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