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- Posted 05.21.25
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Sumter Social, a podcast dedicated to sharing the rich stories and culture of Sumter County, Alabama, and the broader Black Belt region, debuted in April.
News
- Posted 09.24.18
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The University of West Alabama’s Julia Tutwiler Library and Office of Alumni Affairs will co-host a book talk by author and historian Dr. James P. Pate at the library from 5:30-7 p.m. after the football game against Delta State University on Saturday, October 13. The public is invited to attend this free event. A wine and cheese reception will follow the reading, and Pate will sign copies that will be available for sale.
- Posted 09.11.18
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The City of Livingston and the University of West Alabama are partners for a two-day planning event on the topic of supporting healthier people and neighborhoods, revitalizing downtown, and strengthening the local economy. The community is invited to bring ideas to a workshop on Sept. 25 at 6 p.m. at Livingston Civic Center.
- Posted 09.10.18
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The University of West Alabama’s National Alumni Association and UWA Athletics will honor a slate of outstanding alumni at a ceremony on campus Saturday, Sept. 15. The NAA will present its prestigious alumni achievement and service awards, and the Athletic Hall of Fame will induct four new members.
- Posted 08.23.18
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The University of West Alabama will host its first West Alabama Symposium on the Management of Invasive Species October 3-5.
- Posted 08.23.18
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Glen Bridges can find his name on several prestigious rosters at the University of West Alabama, and now one of the newest facilities on campus will bear his name. The newly-renovated auditorium at Wallace Hall will be dedicated at a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 30 at 2 p.m. The community is invited to join the campus in celebrating Bridges’ legacy at the University.
- Posted 08.23.18
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University of West Alabama professor and athletic trainer Dr. R.T. Floyd recently received the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Research and Education Foundation’s Lifetime Contribution Award.
- Posted 07.13.18
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A new collaboration among several entities across Sumter County is expected to bring revitalization, renewal and redevelopment to the area. Sumter Renaissance is a project developed through the efforts of the Economic Development Leadership Academy, and it is centered around a strategic plan that highlights four major strategies. The project has brought together leaders from throughout county, including elected officials and business leaders.
- Posted 06.14.18
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The University of West Alabama and the City of Livingston have added a new initiative to a long list of collaborations designed to improve the quality of life for city and campus residents. Together, UWA and Livingston have been selected by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a 2018 Healthy Places for Healthy People partner.
- Posted 06.06.18
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Students in the University of West Alabama’s welding certificate program recently received a boost of confidence when officials from a national shipbuilding operation visited campus to assess their skills. When tested, 75 percent of the students passed the test and were offered a job with Huntington Ingalls Industries.