FLORENCE, Ala., Aug. 20 -- University of North Alabama issued the following news release:

Michelle R. Eubanks

, UNA, at meubanks@una.edu,

256.765.4392

FLORENCE, AL - The Shine On, Gold Comprehensive Campaign to raise $100 million for the University of North Alabama has announced it has exceeded its goal and continues to fundraise until the official conclusion at the end of September. With six weeks remaining in the campaign, the goal has been met and exceed at $104,353,440 raised.

"This is an historic day in the life of our institution," said UNA President Dr. Ken Kitts. "The $100 million goal, while ambitious, proved within reach of our generous donors, who were with us each step of the way and who supported UNA broadly across each ...