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Lesa Carnes Shaul spent the first 18 years of her life on Sand Mountain, where the Kilpatrick shooting, as it was known locally, took place. Compelled to revisit it, she describes her book as her "love letter to home."
The University of West Alabama will partner with North Carolina based hands-on learning company Betabox to help implement a workforce development initiative funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor & the Delta Regional Authority. Design and construction of a mobile unit to support a slate of training needs.
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Out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of the entire university community, and in response to the latest guidance and recommendations from CDC and other public health agencies, the university will transition all on-campus classes to online instruction beginning March 16.

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As UWA's Spring Break approaches, please stay tuned to and follow all guidance set forth by CDC and the U.S. State Department, avoiding any travel or interactions that may lead to the spread of COVID-19.

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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.

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

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 graduatesโ€™ families and friends to watch live online.

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.
The University of West Alabamaโ€™s proposal to freeze tuition for the coming year has been approved by its board of trustees. The decision comes as part of the boardโ€™s approval of the schoolโ€™s operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
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.

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