The Willingham, a publication of the University of North Alabama History Graduate Student Association (HGSA), will launch its second edition May 1; the theme of the journal is “Turning Points in History: People, Ideas, and Events,” which showcases the work of several graduate students from around the globe.
Waka Flocka Flame, a rapper based in Atlanta, has been tapped as the headliner for this year’s University of North Alabama Spring Concert 2025 set for Thursday, April 24, at CB&S Bank Arena. Joining him are Big Yavo and Eli Hannon. Tickets for the public are still available for $35.
The Mane Room Music Festival, set for April 22-24 in the Mane Room, is a three-night music event featuring a songwriting competition, battle of the bands, and a Muscle Shoals song review. The festival is a collaboration between the Department of Entertainment Industry within the School of the Arts at the University of North Alabama, along with MEISA and Phi Mu Alpha, both Registered Student Organizations.
Nominations for University of North Alabama Homecoming Awards have opened and will remain so until June 10; the date for this year’s festivities has been set for Oct. 17-18, and the Homecoming theme is Purple Reign: A Dynasty of Champions.
Dr. Meghan Merciers, Associate Dean of the University of North Alabama School of the Arts in the College of Arts, Sciences and Engineering, has released her second studio album. The recording is also the first publication of Merciers’ research on the works of Jewish-American composer Dr. Peter Temko through Onyx Lane Records and distributed by Naxos, made possible in part by funding earned from the George Merida Huckaba Endowed Professorship in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineer in 2023.
Nominations for University of North Alabama Homecoming Awards have opened and will remain so until June 10; the date for this year’s festivities has been set for Oct. 17-18, and the Homecoming theme is Purple Reign: A Dynasty of Champions.
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Light the Fountain, this year presented by Chick-fil-A, is the beloved annual spring event at the University of North Alabama; it returns for a ninth year Thursday. The event, which includes food, music, fireworks, and giveaways, will kick off at 4 p.m. with a variety of food trucks and entertainment. The official program will begin at 6:30 p.m.
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