Ellie Gardner, a senior biology and history double major and assistant team leader for Big Days of Service, was one of five UA students highlighted for their outstanding internship work this summer. As one of 14 interns in the Stanford Summer Research Program, she studies organoids at Stanford Medicine, helping model germinal centers and antibody…
Participating in community service is one of the best ways students can enrich their college experience at UA. Along with bettering the community, service projects lead to benefits in the classroom. Our data shows that UA students who serve even just one hour in the community have better GPAs and are more likely to graduate.…
Congratulations to the 2025-2026 recipients of the Exemplo Awards!
Myles Hudson, a biology major from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, led UA Miracle to a record-breaking campaign, raising $394,178 for Children’s of Alabama. That sum exceeded the program’s previous high by $50,000 and pushed its fundraising totals past the $3 million mark since its inception in 2011. After stepping into leadership, Myles established a strong culture of…
University of Alabama students spent Spring Break 2026 in New Orleans through the Beyond Bama alternative spring break program, partnering with regional nonprofits to address environmental restoration of the Louisiana coast. Service opportunities included working with a mobile food bank, an urban farm and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Read about how students created a…
The Alabama Beta Chapter of Pi Beta Phi has committed $75,000 to support Al’s Pals, helping expand the program’s impact through both immediate funding and long-term investment. The gift also establishes the CSL Workroom in recognition of the chapter’s dedication to service and student engagement. Read the full story to learn more about the partnership…
UA Miracle, The University of Alabama’s largest student-led organization, raised a record-breaking $394,178 this year to support pediatric care at Children’s of Alabama. The milestone was celebrated during the annual BAMAthon dance marathon, which brought together more than 600 students in support of children and families across the state. Read the full story to learn…
On January 19, 2026, the Center for Service and Leadership hosted its annual MLK Day of Service. More than 300 students spent their holiday honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by volunteering for projects throughout the local community. The Serve Big team coordinated with 15 nonprofit partners, including Metro Animal…
n October 2025, Beyond Bama, a student engagement team affiliated with the Center for Service and Leadership, took 10 students to serve in Selma and Montgomery, Alabama. The trip was led by UA student leaders who received training from the Center for Service and Leadership.
The University of Alabama’s Beat Auburn Beat Hunger 2025 campaign shattered records this year, collecting over 630,000 pounds of food to fight hunger in West Alabama. In partnership with the Center for Service and Leadership, the Beat Auburn Beat Hunger (BABH) annual food drive makes a huge impact on families facing food insecurity. Read the full…
