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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.

Music plays an instrumental role for siblings at UWA

  • Posted 09.09.24
  • 7 minute read time
Music has been a constant for the Hayes siblings Juliana, Jesalyn and Jordyn since they were old enough to talk.

Valverde’s research earns her ‘Batwoman’ moniker

  • Posted 09.04.24
  • 7 minute read time
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.

Sumter county native celebrates 50-year legacy of nursing excellence at UWA

  • Posted 08.27.24
  • 7 minute read time
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.

UWA’s physical education program to offer educational specialist degree

  • 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.

Institutional Advancement adds two to UWA’s development team

  • Posted 08.15.24
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The Office of Institutional Advancement at the University of West Alabama has announced the addition of two new members on its development team: Chris Lucas, director of development, and Garrett Webb, development officer.

UWA receives 2024 Achievement Award for Quality Enhancement Plan

  • Posted 08.06.24
  • 3 minute read time
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).

UWA pilots Riipen platform to expand intern opportunities

  • Posted 07.26.24
  • 4 minute read time
Two graduate students in the University of West Alabama’s sport management program recently engaged in real-world projects through Riipen, the world’s largest experiential learning marketplace.

A Firm Foundation

  • Posted 07.10.24
  • 11 minute read time
Jason Green came to Livingston with a plan. He wanted to continue his education and earn a bachelor’s degree that would complement the associate’s degree he earned in funeral service education, and he did that. But he says that his experience at Livingston University (now the University of West Alabama) added more to his life and future than merely two years of higher education. Leaving with a degree under his belt, he says that what stands out to him most is what was under his feet.

Endowment Honors Tucker Family Legacy

  • Posted 07.10.24
  • 5 minute read time
A new scholarship endowment will honor a family legacy at the University of West Alabama, its namesake the parents of UWA President Ken Tucker. The Dr. Betty Jean and Howard Tucker Endowed Scholarship, endowed at $150,000, is a transformative gift that will provide perpetual support for students for many years to come.

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