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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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Local Student Earns Premier Award, UA's Highest Honor

Kate Herndon of Newburyport was recently honored with the John Fraser Ramsey Award during The University of Alabama Premier Awards ceremony March 5.
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Student Excellence - 2024 Mar 6

Local Student Earns Premier Award, UA's Highest Honor

Malea Benjamin of Pell City was recently honored with the Morris Lehman Mayer Award during The University of Alabama Premier Awards ceremony March 5.
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Student Excellence - 2024 Mar 6

Local Student Earns Premier Award, UA's Highest Honor

Rolland Grady of Metairie was recently honored with the William P. and Estan J. Bloom Scholarship Award during The University of Alabama Premier Awards ceremony March 5.
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Student Excellence - 2024 Mar 6

MBA Case Team Takes Second Place at BYU

The University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Business Manderson MBA students competed in a new competition at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.
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Student Competition - 2024 Feb 21

Peeples, Williams Named to SEC Swimming and Diving Community Service Team

Alabama swimmers Blake Peeples and Liberty Williams were named to the Southeastern Conference Community Service Team, the league office announced Tuesday.
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Community Service - 2024 Feb 21

Local Students Elected to UA APA 2024 Executive Board

The University of Alabama's Panhellenic Association has elected its executive board for 2024.
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Greek Organizations - 2024 Feb 21

Local Students Elected to UA NPHC 2024 Executive Board

The University of Alabama's National Pan-Hellenic Council has elected its executive board for 2024.
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Greek Organizations - 2024 Feb 21

Ads of the World features Minerva students' work

Ads of the World (AOTW), an international creative advertising community, is showcasing nine advertising campaigns from University of Alabama students in Minerva, the two-year portfolio in advertising program.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Feb 21

Local Students Elected to UA IFC 2024 Executive Board

The University of Alabama's Interfraternity Council has elected its executive board for 2024.
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Greek Organizations - 2024 Feb 21

Local Students Part of CreateAthon Benefitting West Alabama Charities

The University of Alabama's student-run Capstone Agency created communications plans for several charities pro bono.
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Community Service - 2024 Feb 21

Local Students Elected to UA UGC 2024 Executive Board

The University of Alabama's United Greek Council has elected its executive board for 2024.
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Greek Organizations - 2024 Feb 21

Student Work Recognized during Graphic Design USA Annual Showcase

Four University of Alabama graphic design students were recognized for their work in the 60th GDUSA (Graphic Design USA) Annual Showcase. GDUSA is one of the oldest graphic design organizations in America.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Feb 16

Engineering Student Named Fall 2023 Outstanding Co-Op Student

Kymberly Reeder, a student of the College of Engineerig, was named The University of Alabama's Fall 2023 Co-Op Student.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Feb 2

UA Cheer, Dance Teams with Local Students Place at Nationals

The University of Alabama All-Girl and Coed cheerleading teams each placed second at the UCA National Competition held at Walt Disney World in Orlando January 14. The Dance Team earned a spot in the D1 Jazz finals that same weekend in Orlando and placed eighth and ninth in the Gameday Dance semifinals.
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Sports - 2024 Jan 30

UA Grad Student's Article Selected for Publication in National Magazine

Graduate student Muhammad Sami Irfan's article was selected to be published in the Winter 2024 issue of Public Roads magazine as part of the Student Writing Competition.
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Student Competition - 2024 Jan 30

Antara Das from The University of Alabama selected to be a scholar for the 2023-2024 All of Us Research Scholar Program

Antara Das, a graduate student at The University of Alabama, has been selected to be a student researcher for the 2023-2024 All of Us Research Scholar Program (RSP).
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Scholarship - 2024 Jan 30

Morgan Holder's Journey from ASSURE Grant to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Morgan Holder, a dual major in dance and English with a minor in the Blount Scholars Program, emerged as a standout recipient of the 2022 ASSURE grant. This financial support became the launchpad for her journey to the esteemed Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where she showcased her original piece, "Unstuck With You."
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Jan 30

Dean's, President's Lists Students Named for UA Fall 2023 Term

A total of 13,950 students enrolled during Fall Semester 2023 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 Jan 24

Local Student Among Paralympic Hopefuls

A local student is among the group of eight student-athletes in The University of Alabama's Adapted Athletics program who are hoping to compete in the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.
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Sports - 2024 Jan 24

University of Alabama's Million Dollar Band Shines During Rose Bowl Parade

The University of Alabama's Million Dollar Band performed in the Rose Bowl parade on New Year's Day.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Jan 26

UA Early College Students Named to Fall 2023 Director's List

For Fall Semester 2023, 539 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 Jan 24

Fall 2023 Graduates Announced at UA

Some 2,000 degrees were awarded during The University of Alabama's fall 2023 commencement at Coleman Coliseum. A recent economic analysis found that a degree from The University of Alabama can pay more over time than investments in U.S. stock market indexes. The University provides numerous opportunities for service and growth through its educational, social and cultural experiences.
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Graduation - 2024 Jan 24

UA Graduate Student Katharine Murray Exhibit at Paperworkers Local

Kat Murray, a third-year graduate student in printmaking, with an assistantship, has a solo exhibition, Stay Awhile, at Paperworkers Local in Birmingham, Alabama, which runs through February 17.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Jan 23

UA College of Communication & Information Sciences Announces Ambassador Team

43 students were recently named to the 2024-2025 University of Alabama Communication and Information Sciences ambassador team. C&IS Ambassadors promote interest in the fields of communication and media and assist the college with special events and programs.
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Community Service - 2024 Jan 23

UA Students Participate in Spring 2024 Cooperative Education

This spring, 125 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 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 Jan 23

Confidant awards A+PR student with summer internship and financial aid

The Department of Advertising and Public Relations (A+PR), in cooperation with Confidant, the creative and strategic communications agency, has recognized student Hailey Castillo with a scholarship and a summer internship.
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Internship - 2024 Jan 8

Alabama Football's McLaughlin, Milroe Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors

Alabama Football's McLaughlin, Milroe Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors. The duo were recognized for their performance on the field and in the classroom.
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Honors List - 2024 Jan 3

Alabama Football's Downs Selected as 2023 Shaun Alexander Award Winner

Downs is the second Crimson Tide player to take home the honor, joining Will Anderson Jr. in 2020.
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Sports - 2024 Jan 3

Alabama Soccer's Skorka Earns College Sports Communicators Academic All-America Honors

Gessica Skorka was named to the CSC Academic All-American team for the second consecutive year.
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Honors List - 2024 Jan 3

University of Alabama Students Assist with Republican Debate

Several University of Alabama students got hands-on experience serving in media and production roles as UA was host to the fourth Republican Presidential Debate on Dec. 6.
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Internship - 2023 Dec 18
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