Tag: College of Arts Sciences and Engineering
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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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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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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
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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 the university’s band perform that it truly came into focus as her future. “Being in band at my high school, I was captivated by their performance and Read more
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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 strong roots and high expectations. What ultimately drew him to UNA, though, was the university’s exceptional music program. “The music program here is phenomenal — that’s what Read more
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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 High School in Anniston, Alabama, she was uncertain about her college plans due to the pandemic. But as she walked around the campus, something clicked. She snapped Read more
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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 industry, she soon found that her interests were elsewhere. She explored fashion merchandising, but it wasn’t until a personal hardship led her to social work that she 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
