Student, staff and partner feature stories.
Arriving on campus as a first-year student, she was determined to make The University of Alabama feel like home. What started as a search for community quickly grew into a journey of leadership, service, and personal discovery.
What began as a simple summer lifeguarding job quickly became something much deeper for Hannah Martz. At University Recreation, she discovered a community that pushed her to grow, step into leadership, and find a sense of belonging she never expected—right in the place she’d known all her life.
What began a casual conversation over a meal at SoCal Cantina in Tuscaloosa turned into a landmark Interfraternity Council (IFC) fundraising success. The tournament raised around $60,650, all going toward the IFC Endowed Scholarship, which will support fraternity members who demonstrate leadership, service, and financial need.
Many evenings, University of Alabama officers spotted Raymond Woods pedaling through rain, shine, and cold, delivering food across Tuscaloosa. With help from UAPD and Student Care & Well-Being, he received a new bike, a small gift that made a big difference.
Transferring to The University of Alabama, Kaylynn Tawbush embraced the challenges and opportunities of a new campus. She continues a family legacy while making her own mark at the Capstone.
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…
