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UNA’s Military and Veterans’ Affairs Honors Those Who Serve

Nov. 10, 2025

Military and Veterans’ Affairs at the ¹ú²úAV is hosting a number of events this week that will culminate with a Rucks for Recognition 5K Ruck March on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 7:30 – 10 a.m.

Lions Celebrate National French Week

Nov. 07, 2025

The Department of Foreign Languages at the ¹ú²úAV will celebrate the 10th National French week through Nov. 10, with a variety of campus-based cultural events, including Croissants with the French Club at noon on the lawn of Wesleyan Hall. The celebration will also include a bit of history in celebration of the French Club’s 100th anniversary on UNA’s campus.

Briggs Family Names Department of Entertainment Industry

Nov. 06, 2025

The Department of Entertainment Industry at the ¹ú²úAV has been renamed to the David and John Briggs Family Department of Entertainment Industry. The naming was made possible by a gift given by Darren and Gabriel Briggs, the sons of session musician legend David Briggs, and David’s brother, John Briggs. The naming was unanimously approved by the UNA Board of Trustees at its recent quarterly meeting in September.

UNA Professor Receives Distinguished Service Award

Nov. 04, 2025

Dr. Michael Pretes, Professor of Geography at the ¹ú²úAV, is the 2025 recipient of the Distinguished Service Award of the Association of Pacific Coast Geographers (APCG), a professional organization that promotes geographical research and education in the Pacific Coast region of North America.

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

Oct. 28, 2025

The Department of Entertainment Industry program at the ¹ú²úAV has been named among Billboard’s 2025 Top Music Business Schools in an announcement by the publication.

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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 ¹ú²úAV has been named among Billboard’s 2025 Top Music Business Schools in an announcement by the publication.

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UNA, City of Florence Celebrate $145K ADEM Grant To Advance Recycling at Athletic Venues and Community Events

The ¹ú²úAV and the City of Florence celebrated the award of a $145,585 grant from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) during an event today at Bank Independent Stadium. The funding will enhance recycling efforts in both athletic and community settings by providing new recycling receptacles at UNA’s 10,000-seat Bank Independent Stadium and surrounding athletic fields, as well as supporting the purchase of a new enclosed event recycling trailer and pickup truck for the City of Florence.

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