Stories


Recovery Has a Seat at the Tailgate

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…


Now Hiring: Social Media Content Creation Interns

Student Life Communications hiring a Social Media Content Creator Intern for the 2025-2026 school year! If you love to film Tiktoks, Reels and create content, this is the perfect job for you.


Building More Than a Degree

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…


Serving Students, Shaping the Future

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.


Transforming Passion into Purpose

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.


Rooted in Alabama, Soaring Beyond

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…


Creating Community on Campus

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…


Providing Resources While Changing Lives

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…


Turning Experience into Advocacy

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,…