University of North Alabama Extends Helping Hand and Monetary Support to Jacksonville State University
Mar. 23, 2018
By Bryan Rachal
University Communications
FLORENCE, Ala. – The University of North Alabama and Jacksonville State University might be athletic rivals, but in times of need, the two universities are partners.
On Monday, March 19, a series of tornados wreaked havoc on Jacksonville State University and the surrounding areas. Though the Jacksonville, Alabama-based university’s spring break closure minimized casualties, physical damage to the campus was extensive.
According to officials with JSU, two first-year student residence halls and several academic buildings sustained severe damage. At this time, JSU’s primary concern is the widespread displacement of students residing both on and off campus.
With this in mind, officials with UNA and the UNA Student Government Association are taking action. Since volunteers are not currently permitted on the JSU campus due to safety concerns, UNA will accept donations on behalf of JSU.
“UNA and JSU have a mutual history of sportsmanship and collaboration,” said UNA President Ken Kitts. “During this difficult time, we are committed to assisting our JSU neighbors and encourage the Lion Nation to rise to the challenge.”
To contribute to the JSU recovery effort, please visit https://www.una.edu/campaign/give.html and complete the following steps:
· Select the amount of your donation;
· In the Designation box, select “other”;
· Type in “Jacksonville State University Relief Fund” or “JSU Relief Fund”;
· Complete your payment information;
· Click “Submit”.
Checks made out to the UNA Foundation with “JSU” in the memo line will also be accepted.
Each gift is tax deductible and will go directly toward JSU recovery efforts.
For more information, contact UNA Advancement at 256-765-4757 or the UNA Division of Student Affairs at 256-765-4223.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA
The University of North Alabama is an accredited, comprehensive regional state university offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs through the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Sciences, and the Anderson College of Nursing. Occupying a 130-acre campus in a residential section of Florence, Alabama, UNA is located within a four-city area that also includes Tuscumbia, Sheffield and Muscle Shoals. UNA also operates a renowned collegiate athletic program in NCAA Division II's Gulf South Conference. The University of North Alabama is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission policy on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, disability, age or national origin.