UA Preview — May 18-24, 2026

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UA Junior Earns Udall Scholarship

Lilly Roehrig, a junior at The University of Alabama, was among 65 college students nationally to earn a Udall Undergraduate Scholarship, which identifies future leaders in environmental, tribal public policy and healthcare fields.

Why This Matters: The Udall Undergraduate Scholarship Program honors the legacies of Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall, whose careers had a significant impact on Native American self-governance, healthcare, and the stewardship of public lands and natural resources.

For more information, contact Bryant Welbourne at [email protected].

UA Alumni Named Knight-Hennessy Scholars

UA alumni Nick Hayes, of Collierville, Tennessee, and John Richardson, of Birmingham, are part of the ninth cohort of Knight-Hennessy Scholars and will continue their postgraduate education at Stanford University through the fully-endowed, multidisciplinary leadership development program.

Why This Matters: Knight-Hennessy Scholars develop deep domain expertise in their Stanford graduate program and enhance their expertise through exposure to a wide range of disciplines and cultures within the Knight-Hennessy Scholars community. Through the King Global Leadership Program, scholars collaborate and prepare to address important challenges and opportunities facing the world, such as climate change, healthcare, government and policy, and education.

For more information, contact Bryant Welbourne at [email protected].

EVENTS

A Memorial Day Weekend Concert with Denny Chimes

May 24, 2 p.m.; Denny Chimes

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