Tag: Sanders College of Business and Technology
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Carlie Steele

Sam Votaw
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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Divine Goshea

Sam Votaw
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 Byrd Family’s UNA Journey

Sam Votaw
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 Management, while Tasha earned a master’s in Education. For them, UNA was not only an academic institution but also a cornerstone of their personal and professional development. Read more
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Talon Pritchard

Sam Votaw
Talon Pritchard’s journey to UNA started with his passion for athletics. Growing up in Helena, Alabama, he played a variety of sports, but it was cross-country running that ultimately brought him to the University of North Alabama. Recruited by several schools during his junior and senior years of high school, Talon visited UNA and quickly Read more
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Sam Mashburn

Sam Votaw
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





