In celebration of National Recovery Month, Collegiate Recovery and Intervention Services (CRIS) at The University of Alabama is spotlighting the real faces of recovery with a powerful life-size cutout display at the UA Student Center.
September is National Recovery Month, and Collegiate Recovery and Intervention Services (CRIS) is dedicated to showing what recovery truly looks like and how students in recovery can thrive in community. At The University of Alabama, recovery has a seat at the tailgate, and students choosing a sober lifestyle have a place to belong and a…
The University of Alabama will officially name the space housing the Bama Cares Food Pantry, following a generous $75,000 donation from UA’s Psi Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta.
When Gavin Weakley left Kentucky for The University of Alabama, he came for an education and found a deeper purpose through service. His work with UA’s Habitat for Humanity evolved from hands-on volunteering to leading the organization, where he combined his passion for affordable housing with valuable project and leadership experience. This commitment not only…
From his first steps on campus to leading the Student Government Association, Samad Gillani found purpose in serving others and building lasting connections. His journey at the Capstone became more than just a college experience— it became a lifelong commitment to leadership, community, and impact.
Driven by a deep commitment to advocacy, Rylie Voyles transforms her passion into meaningful action on campus. Through her internship at the Camellia Center, she discovers how purpose and community can create lasting change in the fight against sexual and domestic violence.
Growing up surrounded by Crimson Tide pride, Mishay Long found more than just tradition at the University of Alabama — she found a community that inspired her to grow and give back. From deepening her roots in Alabama to launching a career at NASA, her journey shows how belonging and boldness can take you beyond…
When Kaytie Colbert started her first year at UA, she didn’t expect to take on a leadership role or find a community that truly understood her Native heritage. Joining BISON, the Bama Indigenous Student Organization Network, not only gave her a place to connect with others who shared her background but also inspired her to…
When Dylan Lott arrived on campus not knowing a soul, he was searching for connection and purpose— he found both through Project Health, a peer-led initiative that empowered him to educate others and heal parts of himself. Now, with a deep commitment to public service and a vision shaped by personal tragedy, Dylan is preparing…
When Camila Lopez arrived at the University of Alabama, she carried with her the hopes of her Birmingham community and a passion for creating change that reached far beyond the classroom. Now a junior and a proud member of the Blackburn Institute she’s not only found her voice — she’s using it to amplify others,…
