Category: Success Stories
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McKenzie London
McKenzie London enjoyed her time as a high school English teacher but, after a while, she wondered what it might look like to return to school herself. So, when the University of North Alabama (UNA) posted a job opening for a Graduate Teaching Assistant, it caught her attention. Once she learned more about the role… Read more
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Brinley Rigsby
Growing up in the small town of Loretto, Tennessee, Brinley Rigsby dreamed of attending a large university. Once she took a campus tour of the University of North Alabama (UNA), however, she knew it had to become her new home—the overall “hometown” atmosphere and friendly people won her over. That said, going to a smaller… Read more
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Elijah Pettus
Most incoming freshmen will tell you that there’s much more to college than pursuing a career—it’s also about personal growth and embracing the opportunity for a fresh start. That’s how Elijah Pettus feels as he starts his first semester at the University of North Alabama (UNA). “I’ve always kept to myself,” Elijah says. “I’ve never… Read more
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Carlos Pullen-Marks
Faith, leadership, and accountability—all three define Carlos Pullen-Marks’ University of North Alabama (UNA) experience. His participation in various organizations played a huge role in his growth. That said, for Carlos, Greek life has played an especially pivotal role in broadening his involvement on campus. Although Greek life is a small portion of the student body,… Read more
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Krimsyn Jones
Krimsyn Jones has big plans for the future, and her relationships at the University of North Alabama (UNA) have helped pave the way. The relationship she has with her own sister inspired her to form similar bonds at the University of North Alabama—joining Greek life made it easy to do just that. “Greek life is… Read more
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Camden Seal
With the Fall 2026 semester officially in session, there’s so much for students to look forward to over the next few months and beyond. That said, our incoming freshmen, in particular, deserve some recognition. They’ll graduate in 2030, the same year the University of North Alabama (UNA) turns 200 years old, making them our Bicentennial… Read more
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Oakley Hurst
Before Oakley Hurst joined the University of North Alabama (UNA), he had absolutely no interest in Greek life. “It was one of those things that I thought I could get through my college experience without needing,” he says. But his view of Greek life changed once he stepped onto campus and, most importantly, kept an… Read more
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Sadye Webb
There’s a lot to consider when choosing a college. For Sadye Webb, growing up in a small community initially made her want to attend an SEC school. But thanks to her roommate’s insistence, she scheduled a tour of the University of North Alabama’s campus—and she was instantly sold. From that very first tour, UNA simply… Read more
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Sydney Castillo
Sydney Castillo was introduced to the University of North Alabama (UNA) by a beloved high school chemistry teacher. As curious as Sydney was about her teacher’s alma mater, her parents were initially hesitant to schedule a tour. As soon as they learned that living in Columbia, Tennessee made them eligible for in-state tuition, however, they… Read more
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Zacchaeus Hampton
When Zacchaeus Hampton considered attending the University of North Alabama (UNA)—something that would take him from his hometown of Madison to Florence—he recognized it was an important decision that would greatly impact his life. The campus’ friendly and supportive community drew him in from the start. And, ultimately, this is what confirmed his choice to… Read more
