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Local UA Student Crowned Miss UA 2027

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:16:14 -0400

Elaina Burt was crowned Miss University of Alabama 2027 Oct. 17 at the Bama Theatre. She is a junior from Birmingham majoring in public relations on the pre-law track. She is also a member of Capstone Men and Women.

UA Transfer Student Earns National Recognition for Leadership

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:53:51 -0400

Isabella Eckart's journey at UA does not follow a traditional four-year path. Instead, her experience has given her the opportunity to represent and shape the national transfer student community.

Local Student Selected for UA Homecoming Court

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:17:03 -0400

Emie Vandiver is a senior from Town Creek majoring in biology and pursuing an accelerated master's in biology.

Local Student Selected for UA Homecoming Court

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:14:33 -0400

Savannah Strong is a senior from Lincoln majoring in philosophy with a concentration in jurisprudence on the pre-law track, with minors in sociology and public policy.

Local Student Selected for UA Homecoming Court

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:11:46 -0400

Alex Jorns is a junior from Chalmette, Louisiana, pursuing an accelerated master's in applied statistics, majoring in mathematics with a minor in the Catherine J. Randall Research Scholars Program.

Local Student Selected for UA Homecoming Court

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:10:47 -0400

Rylie Dewley is a senior from Grand Blanc, Michigan, majoring in criminal justice and political science with a minor in civic engagement and leadership.

Local Student Selected for UA Homecoming Court

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:10:05 -0400

Kameron Baba is a senior from Gadsden majoring in marketing.

Local Student to Compete for Miss UA

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:09:47 -0400

Twelve students will compete for the title of Miss University of Alabama at the Bama Theatre in Tuscaloosa Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. The Miss UA pageant is an official preliminary event for Miss Alabama and Miss America.

New CCHS scholars advance mission to improve rural healthcare

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:58:13 -0400

For more than three decades, The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences' Rural Programs has prepared students to bring healthcare to rural communities, where it is most needed.

UA Para Athletes Earn Gold at World Championships

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:55:41 -0400

Two current University of Alabama Adapted Athletics student-athletes and three alumni represented the U.S. in the National Wheelchair Basketball Association Championships.

Culverhouse Business Fraternity Chapter Earns Honors

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:56:33 -0400

Delta Sigma Pi, one of the nation's largest professional business fraternities, recently held its Central Gulf Region Awards with The University of Alabama's Alpha Sigma Chapter earning four honors.

Dean's, President's Lists Students Named for UA Summer 2026 Term

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:30:19 -0400

A total of 624 students enrolled during Summer Semester 2026 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean's list with an academi...

UA Early College Students Named to Summer 2026 Director's List

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:10:38 -0400

A total of 494 students enrolled in UA Early College during the Summer Semester 2026 at The University of Alabama were named to the _bl...

14 Gymnasts Earn WCGA Scholastic All-America Honors

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:38:13 -0400

The Crimson Tide posted a 3.68 team grade point average during the 2025-26 academic year, marking the 21st straight year Alabama has recorded a 3.4-or-better GPA

UA Grad Student Part of Drum Corps World Champs Team

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:01:22 -0400

Pettry performed with the corps as a trumpet section leader. He has also twice served as a drum major in The University of Alabama Million Dollar Band.

UA Students Participate in Summer 2026 Cooperative Education

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:05:05 -0400

This summer, 199 University of Alabama students received hands-on, innovative and advanced educational experiences with dozens of companies and organizations across the United States through UA's Cooperative Education Program.

Talan Smith Medals at Para National Championships

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:00:52 -0400

Talan Smith rounded out the medal wins with a bronze in the T37 100-meter race.

Dani Kanas Medals at Para National Championship

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:41:41 -0400

Dani Kanas earned gold in the F46 Javelin National Championship with a season-best throw of 29.77 meters. She also earned a silver medal in shot put.

Five Alabama Men's Golfers Named Cobalt All-America Scholars

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:58:48 -0400

Five Alabama men's golfers have been named Cobalt All-America Scholars, the Golf Coaches Association of America announced on Monday. Connor Brown, Jonathan Griz, Nick Gross, William Jennings and Brycen Jones each earned the honor from for the C...

UA Students Get Hands-On Learning in Italy's Iconic Cities

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:54:58 -0400

The program, open to major and non-major students, included numerous museum visits and excursions within four of Italy's most iconic cities.

Lemngole Repeats as CSC Team Member of the Year, Earns Academic All-America Honors

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:56:13 -0400

Doris Lemngole swept first-team honors along with Team Member of the Year for second straight season.

UA swimmer earns $10k in SEC Startup Competition

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:51:43 -0400

Sydney Blackhurst, a senior accounting major on The University of Alabama's swimming and diving team, earned first place in the SEC Startup Competition. The prize comes with $10,000 to help grow her business, Beyond Barriers Swim Foundation, wh...

UA Students Hike Peru's Inca Trail

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:44:02 -0400

Students hiked with pack mules through the Andes Mountains to sites such as Choquequirao, Machu Picchu and areas rarely seen by visitors, exploring the history of the Inca Empire.

3 UA Students Selected for Rural Pre-Med Internship

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:33:06 -0400

UA students Arlie Armstrong, Mason Miller and Jack Simmons are among the 10 students selected for the https://cchs.ua.edu/rural-programs-internship/?_gl=1*g4b9fi*_gcl_au*MTY2NTE2NzE5Ny4xNzc4NTEzMzMyLjE3NDExMDY1MjEuMTc3OTgxMDg5Ny4xNzc5O...

UA Nursing Grad Student Earns NEF Scholarship

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:47:14 -0400

Jessica Lapinski is the recipient of the Joan L. Conroy Scholarship from Nurses Educational Funds (NEF). She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Instructional Leadership for Nurse Educators at The University of Alabama. Jessica...