Since 1831, The University of Alabama has produced legends in every field, across every industry, throughout generations. Recent graduates are no exception--our young alumni are on the leading edge of the future--transforming communities, innovating solutions and pioneering world-class ideas.
The National Alumni Association honors these legendary individuals with the 18 Under 31 Young Alumni Awards, recognizing our graduates for their extraordinary accomplishments and dedicated commitment to the Capstone.
We are pleased to announce that one of this year's honorees is Claire Stebbins. She is a cofounder and director of Reading Allies, an Alabama nonprofit dedicated to closing the literacy gap by helping below-grade readers achieve grade-level standards. Under Claire's leadership, over 80% of students in the program consistently meet or exceed state grade-level standards. In 2019, Claire was tasked by Dr. Robert E. Witt, former chancellor of The University of Alabama System, to expand Reading Allies statewide. Her ability to engate a diverse volunteer network that includes honors students and CEO's, has been a cornerstone of Reading Allies' success. In addition to her role with Reading Allies, Stebbins serves as a consultant to the Tuscaloosa Education Foundation and is currently director of development at The Ohio State University. She is pursuing her MBA at Ohio State's Fisher College of Business. A graduate of Miamisburg High, Stebbins graduated from UA summa cum laude in 2019, where she was a Robert E. Witt University Fellow, executive director of Engage Tuscaloosa, and a member of The XXXI, the Anderson Society and Alpha Delta Pi.