UNA News Releases

UNA Students Receive Scholarships through Alabama Space Grant Consortium

Nov. 12, 2026

Catherine Thuo, Hannah King, and Abigail Chiskowski, three University of North Alabama students, have received scholarships to support their academic and career goals through the Alabama Space Grant Consortium.

UNA Professor Receives the Samuel Ullman Award

Nov. 09, 2026

Ms. Chiong-Yiao Chen, a Professor of Art and Director of the University Galleries at the University of North Alabama, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Samuel Ullman Award from the Japan-America Society of Alabama, or JASA. She received the award at JASA’s Annual Celebration Dinner in Huntsville earlier this month.

UNA to Host Dr. Lana Israel for Conversation with Alumnus John Briggs

Oct. 29, 2026

The David and John Briggs Family Department of Entertainment Industry at the University of North Alabama will welcome Dr. Lana Israel to campus Tuesday, Nov. 17, for a conversation with alumnus and program namesake, John Briggs. The free event will be from 12:30-1:45 in the Mane Room, at 310 North Pine Street in downtown Florence.

Kilby Laboratory School Makes Top 5 in U.S. News Best Elementary Schools in Alabama Rankings

Oct. 28, 2026

Kilby Laboratory School, on the University of North Alabama campus, has ranked 4th overall in the most recent U.S. News & World Report list of Alabama’s best K-8 schools.

UNA Faculty Composer’s Music Premiers with Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Soloist

Oct. 27, 2026

A new composition by University of North Alabama faculty member Dr. Martin Hebel premiered during violinist Alexandra Conunova’s solo debut with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra earlier this month at Cincinnati’s Music Hall.

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Kilby Laboratory School Makes Top 5 in U.S. News Best Elementary Schools in Alabama Rankings

Kilby Laboratory School, on the University of North Alabama campus, has ranked 4th overall in the most recent U.S. News & World Report list of Alabama’s best K-8 schools.

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UNA’s David and John Briggs Family Department of Entertainment Industry Named to Billboard’s 2026 Top Music Business Schools List

The David and John Briggs Family Department of Entertainment Industry at the University of North Alabama has, once again, been named among Billboard’s 2026 Top Music Business Schools, continuing the department’s recognition by the influential music industry publication.

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• North Alabama in the News

• Kilby Laboratory School ranks 4th out of 46,000 for K-8 schools
  Nov. 02, 2026 - TimesDaily
• UNA expands recycling effort with bins inside stadium
  Nov. 02, 2026 - TimesDaily
• UNA students awarded brand new guitars
  Nov. 01, 2026 - TimesDaily
• Florence school ranks in Top 5 Best Elementary Schools in Alabama: report
  Oct. 28, 2026 - WHNT 19
• Homecoming Quartet
  Oct. 27, 2026 - Courier Journal
• Roar in the new den: UNA fans hyped for historic first homecoming kickoff
  Oct. 23, 2026 - WAFF 48
• Billboard's 2026 Top Music Business Schools
  Oct. 06, 2026 - Billboard Magazine
• UNA to host two events bringing taste of German culture to campus in October
  Oct. 06, 2026 - WHNT 19
• UNA again named a Great College to Work For, earns Honor Roll spot
  Oct. 04, 2026 - 256 Today
• UNA Alumna Has Regional PR Honor
  Sep. 29, 2026 - Courier Journal

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