The University of Alabama

Ruby Tilghman was crowned Miss University of Alabama 2025 Sept. 14 at the Bama Theatre. She is a junior from Panama City, Florida, on the pre-med track majoring in chemistry.

The Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership at The University of Alabama recently announced the 39 students selected as the inaugural class of Shelby Scholars - an undergraduate program within the Institute.

Eighteen students will compete for the title of Miss University of Alabama at the Bama Theatre in Tuscaloosa on Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. The Miss UA competition is an official preliminary event for Miss Alabama in the Miss America organization.

Seven students from The University of Alabama interned in Washington, DC this summer as part of the inaugural class of Capitol Scholars. Fourteen total students across the UA System were chosen for the program.

For summer semester 2024, 298 University of Alabama Early College students were on the Director's List obtaining a 3.6 or higher GPA for the term.

The University of Alabama Horn Studio, a group of talented horn players majoring in various programs in the School of Music, is turning heads on the international stage.

Five student-athletes in The University of Alabama's Adapted Athletics programs will be representing Teams USA and Great Britain in the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.

A total of 501 students enrolled during Summer Semester 2024 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).

This fall, 110 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 fall 2024 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.

Alabama men's golfers Canon Claycomb, Jones Free and Thomas Ponder have been named Golf Coaches Association of America All-America Scholars, the organization has announced.

The Alabama rowing program placed a sport-leading 33 student-athletes on the 2024 Academic All-Big 12 Team.

Six total student-athletes spanning across the Alabama track and field and cross country programs were named to the College Sports Communicators' Track and Field/Cross Country Academic All-District Team, the organization announced.

University of Alabama students competing at the Miss Alabama pageant held June 24-29 impressed the judges throughout the week with six earning spots in the Top 13 and three of those making the Top 5.

Filip Planinsek and Andrii Zimnokh secured recognition for their performance throughout the season.

For a closer look at campus tree life, graduate student David Phillips, a doctoral student and the student representative on the Landscape and Grounds Committee, has developed an urban forest tree tour for the UA campus map. Featuring 35 points of interest, the urban forest tree tour begins at Marr's Spring, a natural fresh water source that once supplied all of campus. Phillips included general species information for each tree on the tour along with any notable details.

Graduate student Ethan Iaia received a prestigious fellowship from the Department of Energy's Office of Science to study catalysts in pursuit of clean energy and decarbonization. He is one of only 86 students nationwide selected for this award. Iaia will receive funding and an opportunity to work with top researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory.

Alabama's Anne Marie Hiser picked up the Southern Regional Arthur Ashe Leadership and Sportsmanship award for her dedication, leadership and achievement both on and off the court for the Crimson Tide women's tennis team.

Sarah Cosner, Autumn Don-Arthur and MJ Hardnett received the Jacob Cox Lasting Impact Award in recognition of their impact on their fellow students.

Some 6,000 degrees were awarded during The University of Alabama's spring 2024 commencement at Coleman Coliseum. The University provides numerous opportunities for service and growth through its educational, social and cultural experiences.

Ten University of Alabama students are among this year's field of 40 contestants set to compete for the title of Miss Alabama June 24-29 at Samford University in Birmingham.

A total of 13,103 students enrolled during Spring Semester 2024 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).

The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences recently welcomed the 2024 class of the Tuscaloosa Rural Pre-Medical Internship, a summer program for college students in pre-medical studies who are interested in rural primary care.

For spring semester 2024, 531 students were named to the UA Early College director's list by obtaining a 3.6 or higher GPA for the term.

Alabama's Gage Miller was selected as a third team All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA), the organization announced Wednesday.

Elle Prendergast and Juliana LaPorta earned an American Advertising Federation Silver ADDY award for their 'Huggies, Changing Changing' print advertising campaign during AAF's recent national competition.

University of Alabama seniors Aubrey Dettman, Samantha Norris, Alyssa Serena and Braxton Smith were awarded UA ASSURE (Arts & Sciences Support for Undergraduate Research) grants this academic year to support their senior research projects.

UA students featured in Graphic Design USA magazine and annual showcase.

John Richardson, a May 2024 graduate of The University of Alabama, was one of four in the nation to be named an Eisenhower Global Scholar.

Alabama distance runner Doris Lemngole closed the final day of the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships as the national champion in the 3,000-meter steeplechase behind a record-setting performance to become the Crimson Tide's first champion in the event in school history.

The Alabama rowing program had 11 student-athletes named to the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association Scholar Athletes team, the organization announced Thursday.