FLORENCE, Ala. -- University of North Alabama Associate Athletic Director for Alumni, Annual Giving and Marketing, Megan Dye, has been named Friend of the University by the UNA National Alumni Association.

A Florence, Ala., native, who joined the UNA Athletic Department in 2013, Dye will be honored at the annual awards ceremony on campus on October 15.  

Within the UNA Athletics Department, Dye's duties include the planning and implementation of the department's marketing and social media initiatives, overseeing the booster club campaigns and membership, alumni engagement, and athletic donor hospitality. She developed the annual UNA Color Run, Athletics Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament, and the Lion Pride Dinner & Auction. During her time at North Alabama, the booster club has seen a 66% increase in funding.

She is also involved in numerous University and community projects, including serving on the planning committee of the school's celebration of The Year of the UNA Woman, a celebration of 150 years of admitting women to the institution.

A complete listing of 2021 honorees can be found HERE.