First, it was family tradition; both his father and uncle had gone to the university, and it was only natural for him and his twin sister Ryann to follow in their footsteps. Second, the list of programs and involvement opportunities were incessantly expanding, and the prospect of what could come from his time outside the…
Zac Riddle is a certified public accountant and is currently employed as Assistant Controller with Medical Properties Trust, Inc. in Birmingham. Prior to joining Medical Properties Trust, he was employed with BBVA Compass Bank and KPMG LLP. He serves on the boards of REV Birmingham, McWane Science Center, Alabama Symphony Orchestra, Canterbury United Methodist Church…
For some, traveling to different regions and communities unlocks a desire to spread their wings and leave their hometowns, planting their roots elsewhere. For Sarah Savage-Jones, her excursions only confirmed that all roads lead back to Alabama. Born in Tennessee but raised in Dothan, she remembers her hometown fondly, specifically citing its deep sense of…
Callen Woodard is a Birmingham-based attorney and two-time graduate of the University of Alabama. Her commitment to mentorship was shaped in part by her work in the University of Alabama School of Law's Children's Rights Clinic, where she advocated for children with disabilities in West Alabama. She continues that commitment through volunteer work with Distinguished…
Kate Herndon is a Blackburn Fellow (Class of 2022) from Newburyport, Massachusetts. She graduated from The University of Alabama with Bachelor of Arts degrees in criminal justice and history, with a concentration in legal history. A student in the University Honors Program and Honors College, she was deeply engaged in both academic and campus leadership.…
Madeline Martin received her JD from The University of Alabama School of Law and is a summa cum laude graduate in Communication Studies and Political Science. As an undergraduate, she served as the 111th President of The University of Alabama Student Government Association and served as the Student Bar Association president at UA Law for…
In Spring 2026, Blackburn students visited Washington, DC, on a 5-day Washington, DC Government Experience. Please use the itinerary below as an example of the range of activities that students engage in during this trip.
In Spring 2025, Blackburn students visited Washington, DC, on a 5-day Washington, DC Government Experience. Please use the itinerary below as an example of the range of activities that students engage in during this trip.
In Spring 2024, Blackburn students visited Washington, DC, on a 5-day Washington, DC Government Experience. Please use the itinerary below as an example of the range of activities that students engage in during this trip.
In Spring 2023, Blackburn students visited Washington, DC, on a 5-day Washington, DC Government Experience. Please use the itinerary below as an example of the range of activities that students engage in during this trip.
