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Dr. Jacob Snyder stands in front of a classroom
Dr. Jacob Snyder serves as an associate professor at UWA, leading a new degree in the College of Liberal Arts: Politics and Justice. He envisions the degree as a steppingstone for students interested in law and politics.
UWA's online Master of Education in Learning, Design & Technology program is fifth in the nation and the only institution from Alabama to make TechGuide's top 25 list
The University of West Alabama’s online Master of Education in Learning, Design & Technology program has been ranked fifth in the nation by TechGuide among 25 institutions recognized for their outstanding educational offerings. Notably, UWA is the only institution from Alabama to make the 2024 list.
UWA student Christian Colato-Martinez from Las Vegas, Nevada experiences internship opportunity of a lifetime.
The University of West Alabama (UWA) Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Todd G. Fritch as the next president of the institution.
This fall, the University of West Alabama will introduce a new Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Physical Education. Available both on campus and online, this advanced degree offers a valuable opportunity for passionate educators to advance their careers and expand their knowledge.
The University of West Alabama was recently honored with the 2024 Achievement Award for Internal Information/Educational Programs from the Alabama Association of Colleges and Employers (AACE).
A new online degree at the University of West Alabama launching this fall will train dyslexia therapists to work with elementary students who struggle with dyslexia, which is considered the primary cause of reading, writing, and spelling challenges.
The University of West Alabama has announced more than 800 outstanding undergraduate students named to the President’s List and the Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 academic semester.
Nick Davis, an art professor at the University of West Alabama, will have three DIY sculpture kits on display in a national juried exhibition at the Floyd Center for the Arts in Virginia this summer.

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