Students

A Where Legends are Made Banner near Denny Chimes on the UA Quad

UA National Alumni Association Donates $50,000 to Support Students

The UA National Alumni Association donated $50,000 to the Tide Together Student Support Fund to assist UA students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Saville Sullivan's sorority sisters.

From Cancer Treatment to Graduation Triumph

In 2016 UA senior Saville Sullivan was diagnosed with brain cancer. And though she spent a year away from campus being treated, she’s graduating this semester happy, healthy and with honors.

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UA Celebrates Special Connection with Spring 2020 Class

The 6,500 spring graduates at The University of Alabama may not walk across the stage as planned Saturday, but they’re receiving special recognition of their accomplishments in a unique way.

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Online Student Ready to Get Back in Classroom … as the Teacher

Becca Paholski always knew she wanted to work with kids. As a distance learner, she got to experience her dream job early, while still a full-time student.

An image of Denny Chimes at dusk.

Spring 2020 Graduates Announced At UA

The University of Alabama will award some 6,326 degrees this spring.

The Rickenbacker family posing for a portrait.

Distance Learning Student Finds Inspiration in 11 Children

Sarah Rickenbacker’s journey to a UA degree was motivated by the love and support of her family, which includes 11 children.

Abigail Gunter passing out bags of free breakfast and lunch to Tuscaloosa City School students

Pandemic Doesn’t Stop UA Student From Still Serving Tuscaloosa

And now with the virus being widespread, how she’s volunteering has changed, but her heart to help has not.

Walt Gary and Anne Loflin

Dancing for Joy

Musical theater student Anne Dillon Loflin had rich experiences leading dance classes for CrossingPoints.

The sun sets over Reese Phifer Hall.

Graduating Seniors Can Qualify for ‘Quick Admit’ to Grad Programs

To better equip undergraduate students for the evolving job market, UA’s Graduate School launched the Graduate Quick Admit Program, offering priority admission to graduating UA seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA.

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UA Students Help Youth on Path to GED Diploma

Two UA students created a student-run community program that tutors youth coming out of the juvenile justice system.