Author: Sam Votaw
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Hanna Joy Jefcoat
When Hannah Joy Jefcoat first encountered the University of North Alabama at a college and career fair in her hometown of Corinth, Mississippi, she didn’t expect that chance conversation to shape her future. A spontaneous campus visit, without even a scheduled tour, quickly turned into a defining moment. Members of the LaGrange Society welcomed Hannah Read more
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Carlie Steele
When Carlie Steele left high school with a cheerleading scholarship in hand, she assumed her college path was already set. But by the end of her first semester, she felt a pull she couldn’t ignore that eventually led her to the Delores and Weldon Cole Honors College at the University of North Alabama. A Journey Read more
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Shanise Allen
When newly graduated Shanise Allen talks about becoming a teacher, there’s this unmistakable spark in her voice, the kind that comes from knowing you’re stepping into the work you were meant to do. Long before she ever set foot in her first methods course, she already knew where she wanted her path to lead: a Read more
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Ashley Earnest
When life is already choc full with work, family, and responsibilities, it takes courage to add graduate school to the mix. For Ashley Earnest from Berry, Alabama, that leap of faith became one of the best decisions she’s ever made. As a busy mom and wife, she needed a program that fit her life, not Read more
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BP Blair
For BP Blair, choosing the University of North Alabama was more than just a college decision—it was a family tradition and a perfect fit. Growing up in Red Bay, Alabama, Blair was drawn to UNA’s close-knit community, beautiful campus, and welcoming atmosphere. “It was really just a no-brainer for me,” he said. “My mom graduated Read more
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Maresha Thompson
For Florence, Alabama native Maresha Thompson, choosing to pursue higher education at the University of North Alabama was an easy decision once she discovered the strength of UNA’s Social Work program. “I knew I could gain the groundwork and expertise required to become a competent and successful social worker,” she explains. From the start, she Read more
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Karlee Liverett
For Florence native Karlee Liverett, the choice to attend the University of North Alabama was more than just location. Drawn by UNA’s quality education, affordable tuition, and small student-to-faculty ratios, Karlee knew she’d found the perfect fit for her higher education journey. Karlee’s time in the Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions’ Respiratory Care Read more
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Divine Goshea
When Divine Goshea was younger, he didn’t imagine himself in college. Growing up in Phenix City, Alabama, he said his opportunities felt limited. “No one really expects much to come out of you,” he shared. “But coming to UNA opened my eyes to see what’s truly possible. Whatever you put your mind to, you can Read more
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The Glascock Family
Continuing a Legacy of Excellence at UNA For the Glascock family, UNA is a tradition. Taylor, a junior in the College of Education and Human Sciences, followed in her parents’ footsteps as a UNA alumnus. Though initially resistant to the idea of attending her parents’ alma mater, Taylor soon fell in love with the campus Read more
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Hunter Johnson
Hunter Johnson earned both his BA in History (2021) and his MSEd in Secondary Education (2022) from the University of North Alabama. Originally from Decatur, Alabama, Johnson’s path to UNA was shaped by family connections and a transformative campus visit guided by Dr. Bibbee. The beauty of Florence’s campus, paired with the faculty’s personal touch, Read more
