Learning to Lead Through Service
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.
From Summer Job to Second Home
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.
Geared for Greatness
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.
Finding Home at the Capstone
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.
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…