Academics News
- Posted 11.07.24
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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.
- Posted 11.04.24
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Donovan Dicker became the first UWA student to intern with ARD Logistics and earned the company’s prestigious Terenne Graham Award, recognizing exceptional interns that go above and beyond.
- Posted 10.11.24
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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.
- Posted 09.23.24
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UWA student Christian Colato-Martinez from Las Vegas, Nevada experiences internship opportunity of a lifetime.
- Posted 09.18.24
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The University of West Alabama (UWA) Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Todd G. Fritch as the next president of the institution.
- Posted 09.04.24
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Sharon Valverde has researched moose in Alaska, elk in New Mexico, and mule deer in Texas. However, nothing in her extensive experience in deer ecology and management prepared the University of West Alabama assistant professor and researcher to dip her toes into the study of bats. Joining her in this research is Taylor Underwood, a graduate assistant in the Master of Science in Conservation Biology program.
- Posted 08.27.24
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Despite growing up just a few miles down the road from the University of West Alabama, Dr. Mary Hanks never expected to find herself teaching on campus.
- Posted 08.20.24
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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.
- Posted 08.06.24
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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).