UNA News Releases

Carnevales, Karneval, Mardi Gras Celebrated at UNA

Feb. 16, 2026

The University of North Alabama Department of Foreign Languages is celebrating this week with a spate of events set for 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. tomorrow in the atrium of the Guillot University Center.

More than $6 Million Headed to UNA Thanks to Sen. Britt, Congressional Delegation

Feb. 12, 2026

More than $6 million is headed to the University of North Alabama thanks to the efforts of the congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. Spearheaded by Sen. Katie Britt, $5 million has been allocated to the Joel R. Anderson Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Studies and $1.024 for the Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions as part of the Congressionally Directed Spending grants.

Kilby Laboratory Honored as National Blue Ribbon School

Feb. 12, 2026

Kilby Laboratory School on the University of North Alabama campus has been recognized today as a 2025 National Blue Ribbon School by the Alabama State Department of Education as part of its monthly meeting that took place today in Montgomery.

UNA’s Military Veterans’ Affairs a Valuable Resource for Students, Families

Feb. 11, 2026

Ranked among the best regional universities in the South for veterans, according to the most recent U.S. News & World Report rankings Military Veterans’ Affairs at the University of North Alabama provides vital resource for student veterans and their families.

Jada Winston Crowned Miss UNA 2026

Feb. 07, 2026

University of North Alabama Senior Jada Winston, of Pelham, has been crowned Miss UNA 2026 at the Miss UNA program Saturday evening in Norton Auditorium on the UNA campus. Winston will now move on to compete for the title of Miss Alabama at an event that will take place later this year. She is a Sports Management major, and she performed an acro dance to “Boogie Wonderland” for the talent portion of the program.

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Spencer Family Names UNA’s College of Education and Human Sciences

Through a generous gift to the University of North Alabama, James “Jim” Spencer and his wife, Sherry, have established an endowment for UNA’s College of Education and Human Sciences to name the College the Colonel (Ret.) James and Sherry Spencer College of Education and Human Sciences.

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UNA’s Department of Entertainment Industry Named Among Billboard’s 2025 Top Music Business Schools

The Department of Entertainment Industry program at the University of North Alabama has been named among Billboard’s 2025 Top Music Business Schools in an announcement by the publication.

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• North Alabama in the News

• UNA recognized among best for veterans
  Feb. 15, 2026 - TimesDaily
• UNA receives more than $6M in congressional funds
  Feb. 13, 2026 - TimesDaily
• UNA receives over $6 million in federal grants for innovation and nursing programs
  Feb. 12, 2026 - FOX 54
• UNA ranked among top regional universities for veterans, U.S. News & World Report says
  Feb. 11, 2026 - FOX 54
• Winston crowned Miss UNA 2026
  Feb. 08, 2026 - TimesDaily
• 'Lights & Shadows' receives 'Superior' grade
  Feb. 08, 2026 - TimesDaily
• UNA secures grant for new International Film Festival
  Feb. 06, 2026 - Hville Blast
• UNA awarded grant to support international film festival
  Feb. 04, 2026 - FOX 54
• UNA Associate Dean awarded prestigious Mellon Fellowship
  Jan. 31, 2026 - 256 Today
• Calhoun Community College, UNA partner to expand healthcare transfer opportunities
  Jan. 20, 2026 - FOX 54

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