Media
- The Diorama, UNA’s student-run yearbook, has won numerous awards competing at the national level with other yearbooks.
- The Flor-Ala, named after Florence, Alabama, has functioned as the school newspaper since 1931. Published in 29 issues each year, the paper is run by UNA students who serve in all facets of news gathering, writing and production. The Flor-Ala is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press.
- Lights & Shadows, published once a year, is the university’s award-winning literary and art magazine. Originally started as a publication of the Florence State Teachers College English Club in 1956, the magazine has earned numerous awards, including first place in the Southern Literary Association’s annual competition.
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