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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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Samantha Burke of Denver Places in 3MT Competition

Samantha Burke of Denver was among the winners of The University of Alabama Graduate School's 2024 3-Minute Thesis competition held Nov. 20.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Dec 16

Henry Mauser of Indianapolis Places in 3MT Competition

Henry Mauser of Indiapolis was among the winners of The University of Alabama Graduate School's 2024 3-Minute Thesis competition held Nov. 20.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Dec 16

9 UA Students Selected as Capitol Scholars

Nine University of Alabama students, including local students, are among the 16 selected for the 2025 class of Capitol Scholars.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Dec 16

Reese Yarbrough of Alabaster, Alabama Selected as Runner-Up for UA Bus Wrap Design Contest

The University of Alabama will add eight new electric buses to its Crimson Ride fleet in summer 2025. To highlight this new era of campus transportation, the University held a contest for UA students to design a graphic bus wrap for the new vehicles. UA senior Jake O'Reilly won the design contest, and UA senior Reese Yarbrough of Alabaster, Alabama was selected as runner-up.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Dec 11

Jake O'Reilly of Aurora, Colorado Designs Wrap for New UA Electric Buses

The University of Alabama will add eight new electric buses to its Crimson Ride fleet in summer 2025. To highlight this new era of campus transportation, the University held a contest for UA students to design a graphic bus wrap for the new vehicles. UA senior Jake O'Reilly of Aurora, Colorado won the contest with his original design.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Dec 11

Alabama's CIMG Takes First Place

Three Culverhouse students represented the College and the Culverhouse Investment Management Group (CIMG) at the Balyasny Asset Management Stock Pitch Competition on Oct. 18, placing first and winning a $3k prize.
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Student Competition - 2024 Dec 5

Alabama's Paul, Skorka Named to United Soccer Coaches All-Southeast Region Team

Alabama's Gianna Paul and Gessica Skorka garnered postseason honors after being named to the United Soccer Coaches All-Southeast Region list.
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Sports - 2024 Dec 5

Alabama Soccer Lands Six on CSC Academic All-District Team

Six members of the Alabama soccer team were named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team, the organization recently announced.
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Academic Award - 2024 Dec 5

Alabama Cross Country Tide Trio Earns Yearly SEC Awards

On the heels of winning the women's Southeastern Conference Cross Country Championships and finishing second in the men's championships, Alabama earned a trio of yearly SEC awards, the league office recently announced.
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Sports - 2024 Dec 5

Alabama's Doris Lemngole Crowned Individual NCAA Cross Country Champion

The best in the nation, Alabama cross country phenom Doris Lemngole used a late-race breakaway to cross the finish line all alone, clocking 19:21.0 to capture her first cross country individual championship crown and her second national title in five months (3,000m steeplechase, outdoor track and field).
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Sports - 2024 Dec 5

Alabama's Doris Lemngole Named USTFCCCA National Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Year

The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) named Doris Lemngole the Lance Harter National Women's Athlete of the Year.
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Sports - 2024 Dec 5

Alabama's Tim Keenan III Selected to SEC Community Service Team

Alabama defensive lineman Tim Keenan III was selected to the 2024 Southeastern Conference Community Service Team, the league office announced Wednesday.
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Community Service - 2024 Dec 5

Paris Thompson Named to SEC Volleyball Community Service Team

Alabama senior Paris Thompson was named to the 2024 SEC Volleyball Community Service Team, it was announced Wednesday by the Southeastern Conference.
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Community Service - 2024 Dec 5

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

Local UA student wins Battle of the Bands fundraiser

Student musical group Elbow Joint, featuring local student Nate Fulmer, earned bragging rights as Tuscaloosa's Best Band 2024 in the SGA's annual Battle of the Bands fundraiser.
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Student Government - 2024 Dec 4

Local UA student wins Battle of the Bands fundraiser

Student musical group Elbow Joint, featuring local student Ira Cherniak, earned bragging rights as Tuscaloosa's Best Band 2024 in the SGA's annual Battle of the Bands fundraiser.
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Student Government - 2024 Dec 4

Local UA student wins Battle of the Bands fundraiser

Student musical group Elbow Joint, featuring local student Gil Armstrong, earned bragging rights as Tuscaloosa's Best Band 2024 in the SGA's annual Battle of the Bands fundraiser.
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Student Government - 2024 Dec 4

Local UA student wins Battle of the Bands fundraiser

Student musical group Elbow Joint, featuring local student Grant Alderman, earned bragging rights as Tuscaloosa's Best Band 2024 in the SGA's annual Battle of the Bands fundraiser.
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Student Government - 2024 Dec 4

Kate Herndon of Newburyport Earns Prestigious Rhodes Scholarship

University of Alabama senior Kate Herndon is among 32 in the nation to receive the Rhodes Scholarship, the most prestigious academic award for American college graduates and the oldest award for international study.
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Scholarship - 2024 Nov 21

Brodie Alexander Featured in University of Alabama National Campaign

Tuscaloosa native Brodie Alexander is a featured in UA's Where Legends Are Made campaign.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Nov 18

Local UA student wins Battle of the Bands fundraiser

Student musical group Elbow Joint, featuring local student Richard Reynolds, earned bragging rights as Tuscaloosa's Best Band 2024 in the SGA's annual Battle of the Bands fundraiser.
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Student Government - 2024 Dec 3

Hannah Adams of Birmingham Crowned 2024 UA Homecoming Queen

Hannah Adams is a senior from Birmingham majoring in public relations and political science on the CREATE Path to MBA. She was officially crowned during halftime of the Alabama-Missouri game on Oct. 26.
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Student Competition - 2024 Oct 28

Cumming Native Featured in University of Alabama National Campaign

Brittany Grigorian is also currently an athletic training intern with the AP Poll No. 2-ranked UA Men's Basketball team.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Oct 28

Alabama Students Participate in Crimson Entrepreneurship Academy

This pre-accelerator program focuses on helping student progress their ideas. Students receive a $4,000 stipend to support their working on their business ideas full time in the summer.
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Experiential Learning - 2024 Oct 25

Alabama Soccer's Steere Named to SEC Community Service Team

Alabama's Steere Named to SEC Community Service Team. Steere has volunteered with Reading Allies, local animal shelters and Halloween Extravaganza, in addition to visiting breast cancer patients.
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Community Service - 2024 Oct 25

Mountain Brook Native Featured in University of Alabama National Campaign

Laken Thompson is featured in The University of Alabama's national campaign.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Oct 21

Kingsport Native Featured in University of Alabama National Campaign

Yonathan Janka is featured in The University of Alabama's national campaign.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Oct 14

Hannah Adams Selected to UA Homecoming Court

The University of Alabama has named its 2024 Homecoming Court after a preliminary selection process. The winner will be announced during the annual Homecoming bonfire on The University of Alabama Quad Friday, Oct. 25.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Oct 11

Lauren Crawford Selected to UA Homecoming Court

The University of Alabama has named its 2024 Homecoming Court after a preliminary selection process. The winner will be announced during the annual Homecoming bonfire on The University of Alabama Quad Friday, Oct. 25.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Oct 11

Reagan Labiak Selected to UA Homecoming Court

The University of Alabama has named its 2024 Homecoming Court after a preliminary selection process. The winner will be announced during the annual Homecoming bonfire on The University of Alabama Quad Friday, Oct. 25.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Oct 11
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