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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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5 Student-Athletes to Represent Adapted Athletics in Paris

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.
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Sports - 2024 Aug 20

UA Students Participate in Fall 2024 Cooperative Education

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.
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Work Experience - 2024 Aug 7

Alabama Trio Earn GCAA All-America Scholar Honors

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.
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Honors List - 2024 Jul 26
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33 Alabama Rowers Earn 2024 Academic All-Big 12 Honors

The Alabama rowing program placed a sport-leading 33 student-athletes on the 2024 Academic All-Big 12 Team.
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Academic Award - 2024 Jul 15
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UA Students Impress at Miss Alabama

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.
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Student Competition - 2024 Jul 11
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Alabama Places Six on CSC Academic All-District 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.
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Academic Award - 2024 Jun 28

Student-Created Urban Forest Tree Tour Showcases UA Trees

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.
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Community Service - 2024 Jun 25

University of Alabama Graduate Student Selected for Prestigious Fellowship

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.
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Scholarship - 2024 Jun 25
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Alabama Men's Tennis Picks UP ITA Southern Regional Awards

Filip Planinsek and Andrii Zimnokh secured recognition for their performance throughout the season.
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Leadership - 2024 Jun 28
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Alabama's Anne Marie Hiser Secures ITA Southern Regional Honors

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.
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Leadership - 2024 Jun 24
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UA Students to Compete in Miss Alabama Pageant

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.
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Student Competition - 2024 Jun 24
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Local Student Honored with Lasting Impact Award

Sarah Cosner, Autumn Don-Arthur and MJ Hardnett received the Jacob Cox Lasting Impact Award in recognition of their impact on their fellow students.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Jun 24
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Spring 2024 Graduates Announced at UA

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.
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Graduation - 2024 Jun 14

Dean's, President's Lists Students Named for UA Spring 2024 Term

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).
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Honors List - 2024 Jun 14

UA Welcomes Third Class of Rural Pre-Medical Students

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.
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Internship - 2024 Jun 13
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UA Early College Students Named to Spring 2024 Director's List

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.
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Honors List - 2024 Jun 13
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Alabama Baseball's Miller Named All-American by NCBWA

Alabama's Gage Miller was selected as a third team All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA), the organization announced Wednesday.
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Sports - 2024 Jun 13
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UA Students Earn National Silver ADDY

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.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Jun 12

UA Students Recognized by National Magazine

UA students featured in Graphic Design USA magazine and annual showcase.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Jun 11

UA Alumnus Named Eisenhower Global Scholar

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.
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Scholarship - 2024 Jun 11
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UA Students Earn Arts and Sciences Grants

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.
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Research / Grant - 2024 Jun 11
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Doris Lemngole Crowned National Champion on Final Day of NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships

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.
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Sports - 2024 Jun 11
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11 Alabama Student-Athletes Named Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association Scholar Athletes

The Alabama rowing program had 11 student-athletes named to the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association Scholar Athletes team, the organization announced Thursday.
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Academic Award - 2024 Jun 11
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Foster Named Alabama's Second All-Time Men's Tennis CSC Academic All-America

Alabama's Zach Foster was named a College Sports Communicators' Academic All-America honoree, becoming just the second player in Crimson Tide men's tennis history to receive the award.
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Academic Award - 2024 Jun 11
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Three Alabama Student-Athletes Named to College Sports Communicators' Academic All-District 4 Baseball Team

Alabama had three student-athletes named to the College Sports Communicators' Academic All-District 4 Team for baseball, the CSC announced Tuesday.
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Academic Award - 2024 Jun 11

UA Students Win National Robotic Mining Competition

The UA Astrobotics team earned a ninth win in NASA's Lunabotics Challenge, a robotic mining competition held in a simulated lunar environment.
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Student Competition - 2024 Jun 5

University of Alabama Graduate Student Selected for Prestigious Television Academy Internship Program

University of Alabama graduate student Miykael Stith has been selected for the prestigious Television Academy Foundation Internship Program. He is one of just 40 students chosen by Television Academy members from across the country for the 2024 Summer Internship Program. The Foundation offers paid internships at top Hollywood studios and production companies annually to college students nationwide.
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Internship - 2024 Jun 4
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UA Students Awarded Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, today announced the recipients of a 2024 Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant. The $1,000 grants were awarded to 125 students across the nation.
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Study Abroad - 2024 Jun 4
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Alabama Track and Field's Victor Kiprop, Macy Schelp Selected to 2024 SEC Community Service Teams

Alabama distance runners Victor Kiprop and Macy Schelp were named to the 2024 Southeastern Conference Track and Field Men's and Women's Community Service Teams, the league office announced Thursday afternoon.
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Community Service - 2024 May 30
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Alabama Lands Five on 2023-24 CSC Academic All-District Softball Team

Five Alabama softball players were selected to the 2023-24 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District softball team, as Jenna Johnson, Abby Duchscherer, Alea Johnson, Kenleigh Cahalan and Kendal Clark represented the Crimson Tide on this year's list.
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Honors List - 2024 May 29
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