The theme of the Blackburn Institute’s 2022 Annual Symposium, “Innovative Leadership: Beyond the Familiar Path,” will highlight efforts to improve communities and influence systems through advances in STEM, entrepreneurship, and other civic enterprises. Attendees will hear from speakers and panelists working to affect positive change throughout the state of Alabama and beyond. The hybrid event held…
The theme of the Blackburn Institute’s 2021 Annual Symposium, “The Next Normal: Dynamic Leadership in Changing Times” will highlight the work of the Institute and feature speakers and panelists sharing the challenges of the past and working to affect positive change in the state of Alabama and around the world. The event, held over a…
The theme of the Blackburn Institute’s 2020 Annual Symposium, “Leadership in Times of Crisis,” will highlight the work of the institute and feature speakers and panelists sharing the challenges of the past and working to affect positive change in the state of Alabama and around the world. The event, held over a two-day period in…
April 13, 2026 5:30 – 9 p.m. Harbert Center, Birmingham
April 13, 2026 12 – 5 p.m. Harbert Center, Birmingham
The Student Communications Director: Hailey Adams Student Communications Directorhgadams3@crimson.ua.edu Hailey Adams is a sophomore from Birmingham, Alabama, pursuing a degree in Public Relations. A dedicated leader on campus, she serves as a Rush Council Member for Alpha Gamma Delta, a Senator in the Student Government Association, and the Director of Hospital Relations for UAMiracle. Through…
The Student Vice-Chairperson: Marilyn Swint 2025-26 Student Chairpersonmjswint@crimson.ua.edu Marilyn Swint is a junior from Athens, Alabama pursuing a degree in Marketing. On campus, she serves as the president of Alpha Chi Omega, a member of the Student Government Association’s Lobby Board, and a member of UA Vote Everywhere. In these roles, she is deeply committed…
The Student Chairperson: Julienne Pharrams 2025-26 Student Chairperson jdpharrams@crimson.ua.edu Julienne Pharrams is a junior from Montgomery, Alabama. She is currently double majoring in Political Science and Communication Studies. Julienne has interned with Redemption Earned, an organization dedicated to identifying and assisting incarcerated individuals worthy of parole or work release, and Return My Vote, a virtual…
