Dr. Brien Smith, of Youngstown State University, has been named the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of North Alabama after an extensive nationwide search. His tenure at UNA is expected to begin around June 1.
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Students in the Jeff Eubanks Culinary Arts Management and Digital Media programs have once again partnered with Singin’ River Brewery for the annual brew challenge which is set for April 11 at the Singin’ River Brewery on East College Street.
Homecoming weekend at the University of North Alabama has been set for Oct. 11-12. Shine On, Gold has been selected as this year’s theme in honor of the ongoing comprehensive campaign to raise $100 million for the University.
A University of North Alabama team competed recently in the Student Bowl at the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine conference. The team from UNA’s Department of Kinesiology placed 5th in the Southeast chapter, which includes 10 states and averages approximately 1,200 attendees at the annual meeting.
The University of North Alabama has recently completed its reaffirmation process with its accrediting agency – the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges – with no findings and no recommendations for follow up. This is the best possible outcome for any SACSCOC institution. The reaffirmation process takes place every 10 years and entails a campus-wide effort that involves academic and non-academic areas as well as members of the community.
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UNA Launches Historic Shine On, Gold $100 Million Comprehensive Campaign
The University of North Alabama has launched its most ambitious and historic comprehensive campaign to date. The Shine On, Gold campaign for the University of North Alabama, with a $100 million goal, was announced Friday evening as part of the second Alumni Celebration and the University’s annual Homecoming.
More InfoEnrollment Growth Continues at UNA
The University of North Alabama has set a new enrollment record with the start of the 2023-2024 academic year. Although new registrations continue to arrive daily, officials say the data is beginning to converge around a final tally in excess of 10,600 students for Fall 2023.
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UNA selects Smith as provost
Apr. 11, 2024 - TimesDaily -
UNA selects new provost, VP for Academic Affairs
Apr. 10, 2024 - TimesDaily -
Kilby Robotics holding support fundraiser ahead of competing in VEX Robotics World Championship
Apr. 10, 2024 - Alabama Public Radio -
UNA Brew Challenge offers a taste test
Apr. 10, 2024 - TimesDaily -
UNA creates Stewart Spring scholarship
Apr. 09, 2024 - TimesDaily -
Accreditation for UNA
Apr. 09, 2024 - Courier Journal -
UNA officials trying to keep up with growing student body
Apr. 08, 2024 - WAFF 48 -
New scholarship endowment created at UNA to keep history alive
Apr. 08, 2024 - WAFF 48 -
UNA takes fifth place at Southeast ACSM Student Bowl
Apr. 08, 2024 - Alabama Public Radio -
UNA’s Healthcare Heroes Plaza honors alumni, friends in the field
Apr. 07, 2024 - 256 Today
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