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…
March 17-21, 2026 Washington, DC
March 2, 2026 5 – 6 p.m.
February 19-21, 2026 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Blackburn Office (Student Center 2400)
February 10-12, 2026 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Student Center 2408
January 26, 2026 11:59 p.m.
January 22, 2026, 12:30 – 8 p.m. January 23, 2026, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Montgomery, AL
January 14, 2026, 5 – 7 p.m. Student Center Theater and Great Hall
The Blackburn Institute utilizes a standard dress classification system to help its community identify appropriate attire for a variety of events. Attire will be noted in all invitations for Blackburn Institute events. This system provides flexibility for personal style, while ensuring a consistent appearance and level of professionalism. Black Tie Optional
