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Remembering Lamise ElBetar, former UA student who leaves lasting legacy • Nov. 5, 2026, 7:24 PM ET (Akron Beacon Journal)
Kameron Baba named University of Alabama homecoming queen • Oct. 24, 2026, 5:08 AM ET (Miami Herald)
NASA to Conduct NCAA Flyover, Engage Fans at University of Alabama • Oct. 21, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (NASA (.gov))

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Date c. 1820 - present
Headquarters Tuscaloosa
Areas Of Involvement public education
Notable Alumni Bear Bryant • E.O. Wilson • Jalen Hurts • Harper Lee • Hugo Black • Timothy Leary • Jeff Sessions • Kaitlan Collins • Regina Benjamin • George Wallace • Richard Shelby • Morris Dees • Joe Namath • Bart Starr
Related People Bear Bryant • Nick Saban

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