Most adults rarely vomit. When it does occur, a bacterial or viral infection or a type of food poisoning usually causes vomiting. In some cases, vomiting can also be the result of other illnesses, especially if they lead to a headache or high fever.
You are here. University of North Alabama (UNA) The University of North Alabama (UNA) is located in Florence, Lauderdale County. Founded as LaGrange College near Leighton, in 1830, it was the first state-chartered college in Alabama. Originally established by the Methodist Church, the school became a state-run institution in 1870.
History of the University of North Alabama. A comprehensive regional university today, the University of North Alabama traces its beginnings to the first half of the 19th century, when the Methodist Episcopal Church sought to bring learning and culture to an obscure mountain in Alabama.