Beginning with the 2026–2027 academic year, the University will replace the traditional one-day fall break in October with two additional holiday closure days on Monday and Tuesday of Thanksgiving week. This adjustment allows UNA to close for the full week of Thanksgiving and aligns our schedule with the prevailing practice at most universities. This change […]
🎄 Staff Senate Cookies & Cocoa Holiday Party! ☕🍪 Join us for some sweet holiday cheer at the Staff Senate Cookies & Cocoa Holiday Party on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 2–3 p.m. in GUC Banquet Hall A! Enjoy delicious cookies, warm cocoa, fun giveaways, and show off your decorating skills in our cookie decorating […]
The Office of the Provost and the Division of Academic Affairs invite you to join us in celebrating the close of the semester with cookies and hot chocolate on Friday, December 12th from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. in Collier Library.
As we prepare for the upcoming break, we want to ensure your shipments are processed without delay. As the holiday season approaches, the UNA Mailroom team needs time to process outgoing packages and mail. All mail and packages must be dropped off no later than next Wednesday, Dec. 17th, in order to meet this processing […]
Take the next step toward leadership in higher education. Complete four graduate courses over two semesters and earn your Micro-Credential in Higher Education Administration. Spring applications are open now—start your journey today! Full MPrS degree options available.
The Faculty Senate Emerging Leaders Program is an initiative designed to cultivate leadership skills among faculty members, preparing them to take on significant roles within the university's shared governance structure. The program emphasizes practical leadership skills, strategic thinking, and the ethical responsibilities of university governance, all aimed at fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and […]
The Education Abroad Scholarship Application is now open! Students have until January 31st, 2026 at 11:59 pm CST to submit their application. Student can go to https://www.una.edu/international/costs-and-scholarships/education-abroad-scholarship-application.html to apply. Please read guidelines and eligibility before applying. Students shoudl reeive an email confirmation after applying. For questions or concerns, please email ipo@una.edu
This is a friendly reminder to check with your supervisor if you have not received a confirmation email that your request tuition remission request for the Spring 2026 semester has been approved. The employee’s failure to submit an electronic form for remission of tuition for dependent children, spouse, or self, prior to the deadline, may […]
The UNA Chamber Choir welcomes auditions for the 2026 Spring semester. Generous performance awards available, especially for tenors. Please reply to irloeppky@una.edu or 256.764.0653 if interested. Come sing with us!
Get media-prepared with a brief program offered by the Office of Media and Public Relations. Learn best practices to interact with media, how to respond to questions or inquiries, and ways to ensure you're ready for print, film, or radio interviews. I will come to you at your convenience and walk you or your department […]
The Office of Media and Public Relations is re-launching the Speakers' Bureau as a way to connect our campus experts with community entities and media partners. Simply email Michelle Eubanks at meubanks@una.edu with your area(s) of expertise and your willingness to participate in media interviews and/or as part of programs with civic or community groups.
The program introduces participants to Lean process improvement (Rapid Improvement) methodology and some of the tools and techniques needed to successfully run a Lean project. Day 1 consists of four sessions which cover the basic elements of Lean, introduces you to a Lean process improvement model and how to scope a Lean process improvement project, […]