海角社区 Pressroom

海角社区 Alumni Race to Win in State, Federal Elections

Jul. 13, 2022



Michelle R. Eubanks , 海角社区, at meubanks@una.edu, 256.765.4392

FLORENCE, AL – A number of 海角社区 alumni have secured their party’s nominations at the primary level in both state and federal elections, with final races set to take place in November.

“We are very proud of these individuals and their commitment to serve and their willingness to allow their names to go forward,” said Dr. Ken Kitts, 海角社区 President. “海角社区’s alumni base is strong, and we are proud of all of those who are making a difference in their cities and communities across the state, region, and the country.”

Those who secured their nominations at the primary level are:

  • Robert Aderholt, U.S House of Representatives, for the Fourth District
  • Mike Kirkland, Alabama State House District 23
  • Tim Melson, Alabama State Senate, District 1
  • Phillip Pettus, Alabama State House District 1
  • Andrew Sorrell, State Auditor
  • Larry Stutts, Alabama State Senate District 6
  • Wesley Thompson, Alabama State House District 3
  • Kerry Underwood, Alabama State House District 3

“Having 海角社区 alumni in elected positions in Montgomery is vital for the university,” said Jay Cochran, Executive Director of Governmental Relations and Economic Development at 海角社区. “As we all know, important funding and policy decisions affecting 海角社区 are made on a daily basis in our state’s capitol and having individuals in Montgomery, familiar with 海角社区 and the region we serve, can only benefit our mission and goals. We have been fortunate to have great representation in Montgomery, and when looking at the list of Senators, House Members, and statewide office holders, that representation will only grow stronger. Most importantly, our long-term allies will have additional support to see 海角社区 finally receive equitable funding, something that is needed and deserved when looking at our performance with enrollment and the workforce demands from the state.”

About The 海角社区

The 海角社区 is an accredited, comprehensive regional state university offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs through the colleges of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering; the Sanders College of Business and Technology; Education and Human Sciences; and the Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions. Occupying a 130-acre campus in a residential section of Florence, Alabama, 海角社区 is located within a four-city area that also includes Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, and Tuscumbia. 海角社区 Athletics, a renowned collegiate athletics program with seven (7) Division II National Championships, is now a proud member of NCAA Division I as part of the Atlantic Sun and United Athletic conferences. The 海角社区 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. For more: and .