Student, staff and partner feature stories.
When Ryleigh Diamond joined the Avanti team at The University of Alabama, she was stepping into more than a leadership role — she was stepping into a family tradition. Following in the footsteps of her aunt, Katie Smith, a 2014 Avanti, Ryleigh is continuing a legacy rooted in service, connection, and Crimson pride.
The Emerging Leaders Cohort at UA’s Office of Student Media prepares students to step confidently into leadership roles through hands-on workshops and mentorship. Participants build key skills in communication, decision-making, and peer management while connecting with others across media platforms.
Kaylin Campbell’s deep love for The University of Alabama shines through in everything she does, from her studies in kinesiology to her leadership as an Avanti orientation leader. Inspired by her family’s connection to UA, Kaylin is passionate about sharing her passion for the university with new students and their families. Through her involvement in…
Caroline Cooley’s journey at The University of Alabama has been shaped by both family ties and a passion for service. As an ambassador for the Camellia Center, she’s made a meaningful impact on campus by helping students navigate challenges, while also discovering her future path in immigration law.
In honor of National Sibling Day, we are shining a spotlight on sibling pairs who are making a difference as resident advisors on our campus. These dynamic duos work side by side to create communities for students living on campus.
The Blackburn Institute at the University of Alabama has welcomed three new student officers. Get to know these students and what they are looking forward to about this year!
A special evening at The University of Alabama’s Crimson Promenade became the setting for a life-changing moment for Crystal and Jeff Nichols. It turned into a memory they would always cherish, tied to the place where their journey together began.
Over 1,000 miles separate the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado from The University of Alabama (UA). There are plenty of universities and colleges between here and there, but UA junior and Colorado Springs native Victoria Aguilar only felt at home at the Capstone. “I toured 32 different schools altogether, and nothing else spoke to me…
A grim reality some college students face is the potential struggle with sobriety. Several factors play into this issue on a global scale, but one thing remains clear: students need support when struggling with addictive behavior(s). Without support from trusted and knowledgeable sources, students risk falling deeper into addiction, dropping out of school or worse.…
The 2002 film Sweet Home Alabama has virtually nothing to do with The University of Alabama, but it plays into Kacie McGuinness’s reason for joining the Capstone family. Kacie loved to watch the movie as a kid while growing up in Maineville, Ohio. After several repeated screenings of the movie, she saw the Crimson Tide…
