Students

Headshots of Skylar Elliott and Riley Nold.

Two UA Students Named Goldwater Scholars

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program has selected two UA students as Goldwater Scholars for 2023-2024.

Jessica Stephans, Lewis Fischer, Jayleigh Tawbush and Jadyn Fields pose with their award plaques.

Senior Recognized as UA Student Employee of the Year

The annual award highlights students who perform invaluable services with enthusiasm and dedication while balancing their academic commitments.

a photo of Teairra Evans and a photo of Abby Foes

Women’s History Month: Spotlight on Female Student Researchers

Teairra Evans and Abby Foes are making history at the University of Alabama and beyond. Read on to learn how the two are making spaces for more women in the fields of science and medicine.

A man and a woman pose back-to-back outside among UA campus buildings.

With Regional Win, Team Set for National Business Pitch Contest

Working with technology developed at The University of Alabama, two students will compete in a national collegiate business pitch competition after winning the regional round. 

Emily Jones

Childhood Cancer Survivor Fulfilling Life Goals at UA

March is Child Life Month. Freshman Emily Jones, a childhood cancer survivor is studying to be a Child Life Specialist.

Men and women in wheelchairs celebrating a victory.

Wheelchair Basketball National Champions Celebrate Historic Seasons

The women’s team capped off the 2022-23 season 25-2 overall, while the men’s team finished out the 2022-23 season with a 25-3 overall record.

Angel Peterson sitting at a booth selling cupcakes

First-Year Culverhouse Student Bakes Her Way Through College

Angel Peterson has created a booming bakery business, Angel’s Home Bakery.

A group of students posing with an award plaque.

Capstone Agency and PRSSA Win National Awards

In addition to Capstone Agency’s success, PRSSA received the Teahan National Chapter Award for Chapter Newsletter and a Star Chapter award.

Alabama Writers Hall of Fame to Induct Eight March 10

Alabama Writers Hall of Fame to Induct Eight March 10

A reception will be held in the authors’ honor at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. The induction ceremony will immediately follow dinner.

portraits of the nine premier awards winners

6 Students, 3 Faculty Receive Premier Awards, UA’s Top Honors

The honorees will be recognized during the Premier Awards banquet on March 2 at Hotel Capstone.