News and Stories

News and Stories

  • Shelby Institute Welcomes 19 Honors Students into 2025-2026 Shelby Scholars Class

    The Honors College is proud to announce that of the 23 undergraduate students welcomed into the 2025-2026 Shelby Scholars class, 19 are Honors students. The Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership at the University of Alabama houses the Shelby Scholars class, a distinguished program that prepares students to become the next generation of leaders in…

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  • 2025 URCA Winners: 69% Were Honors College Students

    This year’s Honors College student winners by category include: Category: Apparel/Textiles/Interior Design/Visual Arts     Beyond the Ride: The Impact of Design on the Disney World Guest ExperienceMamie Patton, Maggie Reaves (non-Honors), Drew Daniel and Kelly Bell (non-Honors)Mentor: Dr. Laurl Self Breaking Barriers Without Breaking History: ADA Compliance in Historic BuildingsAllison Byron, Abigail Spates(non-Honors), Taylor Stinson (non-Honors)…

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  • Witt Fellow Addison Miller Earns Phi Beta Kappa Key into Public Service Scholarship

    Witt Fellow Addison Miller earned a Phi Beta Kappa Key into Public Service Scholarship for 2025. This $5,000 scholarship includes a conference experience in Washington, D.C. this summer. More than 800 undergraduates applied for this prestigious award. According to the Phi Beta Kappa website, this scholarship program recognizes 20 arts and sciences students with an…

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