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Student pushes for use of ‘Roar Lions’ hand sign
Will Driver, the creator of the “Roar Lions” hand sign for the University of North Alabama, is advocating for more students, faculty and staff to adopt the sign. As the Spirit Activities Coordinator for the University Program Council, Driver has a focus on uplifting the spirit of those on campus, and creating a hand sign for UNA goes to further those efforts.
UNA alum graduates from Bank Independent Campus to Career program
SHEFFIELD — For UNA alumnus and Bank Independent banker Victor Alves, a new professional development program offered by his employer has completely changed his career trajectory. Alves graduated from Bank Independent’s year-long Campus to Career (C2C) program in late July. He has since been moved from a part-time teller...
Health and Wellbeing Ambassadors open applications
Students on UNA’s campus are making efforts to raise awareness for mental and physical health across the student body. The Healthy Lion Council, a registered student organization focused on promoting student health and well-being, have begun taking applications for their program. “We want to have different types of voices...
UPC hosts Home Away From Home
The University Program Council held a table in the GUC on Aug. 26 to help students learn to cope with being away from home. Home Away from Home featured the opportunity to enter to win an “Up” themed Lego set by registering for the event through campus groups. They also had postcards with ways to feel less homesick.
A letter from your SGA President
On behalf of the Student Government Association, I am happy to welcome you to the University of North Alabama for yet another fantastic year. My name is Kerigan Mardis, and I am honored to be currently serving as your 2024-2025 SGA President. I am a senior majoring in finance and minoring in management. After graduating from UNA, I plan to attend law school. Also, I am from Leighton, Alabama which is about twenty-five minutes away from Florence. Since UNA is close to home, I was made aware of all the great things that the University has to offer at an early age.
New Computing and Mathematics Building Opens
The beginning of the semester marked the long-awaited opening of the University of North Alabama’s new Computing and Mathematics Building. The building is located between Weslayan Hall and Stevens Hall. With a modern appearance, students, faculty and staff alike think that the building is an attractive addition to campus.
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