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UWA names Tucker President Emeritus upon retirement

  • Posted 12.17.24
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The University of West Alabama honored retiring president Dr. Ken Tucker during commencement exercises on December 13, naming him President Emeritus upon his forthcoming retirement at the end of the year. Tucker is the first in the institution’s history to be recognized as president emeritus.
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UWA to cancel on-campus class meetings prior to Spring Break

  • Posted 06.22.20
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In light of rapidly changing conditions statewide, the University of West Alabama has canceled on-campus class meetings for the week of March 16-20 in its continuing efforts to help minimize the impact and risks of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the University community.

University Statement Regarding Campus Building Names

  • Posted 06.19.20
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The University is committed to principles of equality, fairness, and justice, and strives to treat all individuals with dignity and respect.
UWA Spring 2020 Commencement Postponed

UWA plans commencement exercises for spring graduates July 31

  • Posted 06.18.20
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The University of West Alabama has announced plans for honoring spring graduates at commencement exercises on July 31, held in a hybrid format to allow graduates’ families and friends to watch live online.

UWA naming athletic field for alumnus Terry Bunn

  • Posted 06.11.20
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The University of West Alabama Board of Trustees has approved the naming of the athletic field on campus in honor of alumnus and trustee Terry J. Bunn of Tuscaloosa. The naming comes as the athletic field and Tiger Stadium undergo major renovations and upgrades planned for the coming months. The most visible upgrade thus far is the new synthetic turf.

UWA to freeze tuition for fall semester

  • Posted 06.10.20
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The University of West Alabama’s proposal to freeze tuition for the coming year has been approved by its board of trustees. The decision comes as part of the board’s approval of the school’s operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

UWA becomes Sponsor for nationally recognized Registered Apprenticeship program

  • Posted 05.26.20
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The University of West Alabama (UWA) is the first university in the state to be recognized by the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship as a Sponsor for Registered Apprenticeship programs according to a joint announcement from UWA and the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship along with employer partner, Alabama Pellets and Pinnacle Renewable Energy.

UWA announces Spring 2020 President’s and Dean’s Lists honors

  • Posted 05.21.20
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The University of West Alabama has announced nearly 700 outstanding undergraduate students named to the President’s List and the Dean’s List for the Spring 2020 academic semester.

UWA announces online ACT prep sessions

  • Posted 05.20.20
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The University of West Alabama is extending a helping hand to high school students preparing to take the ACT soon through a series of online help sessions that will be offered at no cost to the student. Three sessions are scheduled already, and more support resources will continue to be added.

High school, transfer students earn UWA scholarships through essays

  • Posted 05.20.20
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Two of the University of West Alabama’s annual writing competitions were held online in April, providing scholarships for high school and transfer students to attend UWA. The Kelly Land Essay Scholarship competition provides a total of $2,500 in scholarships, and the James P. Pate Scholarship competition provides $1,500 in scholarships.

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