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Samuel Johnston wearing a light blue suit stands beside Alabama Governor Kay Ivey in front of a grand staircase at the Alabama State Capitol.
For ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø senior Samuel Johnston, a nine-week summer internship in Montgomery provided a firsthand look at state government and helped shape his plans for the future. One of only seven students selected for the Governor’s Office Internship Program, Johnston immersed himself in the work of state government, built valuable connections and gained a new perspective on a career in public service.
Two snapshots, one of Dr. Alan Brown and one of retired provost, Dr. Tina Jones each holding a certificate with ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø President, Dr. Todd G Fritch.
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has presented two long-term faculty members emeritus honors upon their retirement. Dr. Tina N. Jones has been named Vice President Emerita, and Dr. Alan Brown has been named Professor Emeritus.
International student Armand Barnard relaxes under a tree with his guitar.
For years, Armand Barnard found his voice on stage and on screen. But beyond the spotlight, his ambitions run deeper: to understand people, not just perform for them. At ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, the international student is taking another meaningful step toward his goal of becoming a psychologist.
Snydi Stevenson stands outside of Gilbert Hall at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø
Working as a mental health technician at a psychiatric hospital in Tuscaloosa led Syndi Stevenson to study psychology at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.
TJ Runyon smiles with his diploma after participating in the commencement ceremony
T.J. Runyon has always been fascinated by human behavior. His journey has taken him from studying fossils alongside James Lamb at the ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s Black Belt Museum to now earning an undergraduate degree in psychology during Fall 2025 commencement exercises.
Four students outside of a building on campus
Four aspiring theater directors at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø are stepping into the spotlight this November as part of Double Takes, a student-directed showcase of one-act plays performed entirely by ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students.
At first glance, the rodeo arena and international law seem worlds apart. But 23-year-old Harrison McGriff’s life defies the ordinary.
Tuscaloosa native Samuel Johnston's interest in politics began in high school. Now the junior politics and justice major at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø hopes to attend law school and have a career that balances conviction with leadership.
All eyes were on ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's new DECA chapter as they competed for the first time in the International Collegiate DECA Conference in San Francisco. They were the only chapter from Alabama attending the conference.

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October 5–9

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