UNA Department of Entertainment Industry

UNA Department of Entertainment Industry The Department of Entertainment Industry at the University of North Alabama in Florence, Alabama.

The Department of Entertainment Industry is a stand-alone department in the College of Arts and Sciences. It is an outgrowth of the interdisciplinary Entertainment Industry Center and was formed in January, 2009 to address an increasingly diverse entertainment industry and serve students better. The Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) approved the new degree program with two options in i

ts June, 2010 meeting. The department moved to a new facility in Downtown Florence on Tombigbee Street in Fall, 2012. This new facility houses departmental and faculty offices, recording studio, MIDI lab, classrooms and a 450 capacity fully outfitted performance venue.

What an exciting time at UNA’s annual The Big Deal! 🎉The David and John Briggs Family Department of Entertainment Indust...
08/21/2026

What an exciting time at UNA’s annual The Big Deal! 🎉

The David and John Briggs Family Department of Entertainment Industry was honored to be a part of such an incredible event. Thank you to all the students and everyone who stopped by to connect with us!

The energy and excitement were truly unmatched! 🎶🎤🎵✨

Come by and visit us!
📍 122 West Tombigbee Street

Meet our faculty, learn more about the department program and connect with us!

We look forward to welcoming you!
Hope to see you soon!

A celebration of LEGACY, GENEROSITY & THE FUTURE! 🎶✨It was an honor to celebrate the naming of the David and John Briggs...
08/03/2026

A celebration of LEGACY, GENEROSITY & THE FUTURE! 🎶✨

It was an honor to celebrate the naming of the David and John Briggs Family Department of Entertainment Industry at UNA.

We are deeply grateful to the Briggs family for their incredible generosity and for honoring a legacy that has helped shape the music and entertainment industry while opening doors and inspiring the next generation of entertainment professionals.

Legacy leaves a mark. Generosity creates opportunity. The future is being shaped today. 🎓🎶

Thank you!

We were honored to host a reception celebrating the renaming of the University of North Alabama’s Department of Entertai...
08/03/2026

We were honored to host a reception celebrating the renaming of the University of North Alabama’s Department of Entertainment Industry to the David and John Briggs Family Department of the Entertainment Industry.

We are grateful for the kindness, generosity, and continued support that made this special occasion possible.

The Briggs Family!
Thank you for investing in the future of UNA and the entertainment industry. 💜

Pynk Beard joined us for the 2025 Urban Music Symposium as a panelist/speaker. Such a talent!!! Here's his AGT auditio...
07/22/2026

Pynk Beard joined us for the 2025 Urban Music Symposium as a panelist/speaker. Such a talent!!! Here's his AGT audition. Good luck to you, sir!!

After years of writing songs for other artists, Pynk Beard steps in...

07/02/2026
To continue our Student Artist Spotlight series, we have Coli Cole (Colin Brooks)! We are so glad to have him here with ...
04/16/2026

To continue our Student Artist Spotlight series, we have Coli Cole (Colin Brooks)! We are so glad to have him here with us at UNA. Swipe through and get to know him a little more!

UNA students artists: if you’re interested in being featured, reach out!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the unveiling of our exhibit at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame on Saturday! It w...
04/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the unveiling of our exhibit at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame on Saturday! It was a wonderful way to celebrate our program turning 50 years old!

Up next on our Student Artist Spotlight is Bluewire!!!They are this year’s Spring Concert opener, so take a scroll throu...
04/07/2026

Up next on our Student Artist Spotlight is Bluewire!!!

They are this year’s Spring Concert opener, so take a scroll through this post and get to know them a little more!

Other student artists, remember to reach out to us if you want to be featured!

Join the University of North Alabama’s David and John Briggs Family Department of Entertainment Industry for a FREE even...
03/18/2026

Join the University of North Alabama’s David and John Briggs Family Department of Entertainment Industry for a FREE event in the Mane Room! On Wednesday, April 1, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., John Briggs will sit down for a conversation with Barry Coburn.

Barry Coburn is a respected Nashville music executive and head of Ten Ten Music Group, a successful music publisher. His career also includes record label management, artist management, and promoting major tours for artists such as Elton John, Neil Diamond, The Eagles, and Led Zeppelin. He’s also noted for launching Alan Jackson’s career, as well as aiding the development of Keith Urban’s songwriting career. Ten Ten Music Group has chart success spanning 35 years and continues to place music in film, TV, and advertising.

We can’t wait to see you there!

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122 W Tombigbee Street
Florence, AL
35630

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