Category: Success Stories
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Cade McGuire
Cade’s story began like many others—he entered UNA expecting to play football, focus on engineering, and eventually transfer. But life had other plans. After an old knee injury forced Cade to give up football, he found himself lost without the game he loved. Feeling the void left by football, Cade began to explore other avenues Read more
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Sam Mashburn
Growing up in the Shoals, Sam was always aware of UNA’s presence, but it wasn’t until he enrolled that he genuinely understood the university’s impact on the local community. Coming from a family where his father was the first to graduate college, Sam knew the value of education and community involvement. At first, he thought Read more
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Makenzie McGuire
Makenzie’s story is about faith, resilience, and finding the right fit. Growing up in a small, private school in Old Hickory, Tennessee, she dreamed of becoming a nurse. After her initial plans to attend another institution in Alabama fell through, Makenzie felt discouraged. However, something told her to check out UNA again; it was the… Read more
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Trey Nichols
For Trey, UNA wasn’t a backup plan—it was a way to deepen his understanding of the music business and build on his years of gigging experience. Read more
