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Jasmine Parks
For Jasmine Parks, a junior social work major from nearby Muscle Shoals, Alabama, the University of North Alabama was always close to home—but it wasn’t until she saw…
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Connell Cornelius
For Connell Cornelius, attending the University of North Alabama wasn’t just a choice — it was a legacy. As a third-generation UNA student, Connell came to campus with…
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The Byrd Family’s UNA Journey
Jamie and Tasha Byrd, both UNA alumni, were thrilled when their twin daughters decided to attend their alma mater. Jamie graduated in 1999 with a degree in Business…
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Kesley Butler
Kesley’s desire to become a nurse was rooted in her childhood experiences caring for her grandmother, who lived with her family after suffering several strokes. Her mother, also…
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Claire Hendrickson
When Claire Hendrickson first visited UNA in the spring of 2020, it was the beauty of the campus that caught her eye. As a recent graduate of Jacksonville…
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Trinda Owens
Trinda’s path to social work wasn’t linear, but it was driven by purpose. After beginning her college journey at UNA in 1988 with a focus on the entertainment…
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