UNA News Releases

The University of North Alabama’s Leo III, beloved lion, passes away

May. 03, 2024

Leo III, the third lion to call the University of North Alabama home, passed away peacefully on the evening of Thursday, May 2, after a brief illness at the George H. Carroll Lion Habitat on the UNA campus. He was 21.

UNA Collaborates with Code Alabama to Offer Python Training

May. 01, 2024

In an ambitious move to empower the tech workforce of Florence, and for a second year, Code Alabama, which is offered by the University of North Alabama Center for Learning and Professional Development, has announced a comprehensive six-week Python training program aimed at community and business members wanting to develop a tech skill.

UNA’s Spring Commencement Set for May 10, 11

Apr. 30, 2024

Spring commencement ceremonies at the University of North Alabama are set for Friday and Saturday, May 10-11, at Norton Auditorium.

Third UNAfied Dinner Benefiting Endowment Set for April 25

Apr. 17, 2024

The third UNAfied Dinner, a showcase of the creative culinary skills of students in the Jeff Eubanks Culinary Arts Management program at the University of North Alabama is scheduled for Thursday, April 25 at the Marriott Shoals Conference Center.

UNA Inducts Four into Alumni Greek Hall of Fame

Apr. 16, 2024

Four University of North Alabama alumni will be inducted into the inaugural Greek Hall of Fame as part of the upcoming 50th anniversary weekend celebrating Fraternity and Sorority Life at UNA.

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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.

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Enrollment 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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• North Alabama in the News

• Gross, Poole are Speakers
  May. 07, 2024 - Courier Journal
• UNA mascot Leo III dies
  May. 04, 2024 - TimesDaily
• Congressman Aderholt Statement on Passing of UNA’s Leo III
  May. 04, 2024 - Quad Cities Daily
• University of North Alabama loses lion mascot Leo III following brief illness
  May. 04, 2024 - Sportskeeda
• University of North Alabama mourns the loss of real lion mascot, Leo III
  May. 03, 2024 - WVTM 13
• UNA mourns loss of beloved lion Leo III
  May. 03, 2024 - 256 Today
• UNA mourns loss of beloved campus lion Leo III
  May. 03, 2024 - WZDX/FOX 54
• University of North Alabama Mourns Its Mascot Leo the Lion
  May. 03, 2024 - WVUA 23
• University of North Alabama announces passing of beloved lion mascot Leo III
  May. 03, 2024 - WAAY 31
• University of North Alabama mascot lion 'Leo III' dies; was born in New Hampshire
  May. 03, 2024 - New Hampshire Union Leader

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