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UWA partners with Caring Campus to foster student success

  • Posted 06.27.24
  • 4 minute read time
Creating a warm, supportive environment that fosters student success has always been integral to the University of West Alabama culture. The university has recently strengthened its commitment by partnering with Caring Campus, a national initiative developed by the Institute for Evidenced-Based Change (IEBC), a non-profit organization designed to enhance students’ sense of belonging and increase student retention and success.
Interior Design Student Jillian Lewis

UWA Integrated Marketing Communications program adds new track of study

  • Posted 02.05.24
  • 7 minute read time
IMC's philosophy and hands-on practical application attracted Jillian Lewis of Meridian and Tuscaloosa native Kymaya Walker to the program and the new multidimensional interior design track.

UWA announces Fall 2023 President’s and Dean’s Lists Honors

  • Posted 01.30.24
  • 113 minute read time
The University of West Alabama has announced nearly 800 outstanding undergraduate students named to the President’s List and the Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 academic semester.

COB alum with Fortune 500 company shares career advice with business students

  • Posted 01.26.24
  • 3 minute read time
R.J. Miller was back at the University of West Alabama this week, sharing real-world advice with business students for the second time since graduating from UWA sixteen years ago.

UWA partnering with Livingston community for program honoring life and legacy of MLK

  • Posted 01.11.24
  • 3 minute read time
This year, the University of West Alabama community is commemorating the MLK holiday on Monday, Jan. 15, at 2:30 p.m. in collaboration with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Pi Delta Chapter of UWA and UWA's Office of Diversity and Inclusion alongside FBC of Livingston.
Dr. Uchenna Akpom

UWA’s College of Business names new director of first of its kind online doctoral degree

  • Posted 12.21.23
  • 4 minute read time
Longtime UWA business professor Dr. Uchenna Akpom was recently named director of the University’s Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Rural Business program. The first of its kind degree program was introduced two years ago at UWA and features relevant courses that focus on critical issues as well as strategies and solutions related to rural businesses and designed to offer innovative solutions to global rural business challenges.

For one UWA couple, there really is something about this place

  • Posted 12.18.23
  • 7 minute read time
More than a slogan or tagline, there really is something about The University of West Alabama that drew Hannah and Josh Millwood back to their alma mater.
UWA graduate Brandon Hollis and Provost Tina N. Jones

Hollis receives Ralph M. Lyon Award

  • Posted 12.13.23
  • 1 minute read time
Brandon L. Hollis of Carrollton, Alabama, received the University of West Alabama’s top graduating student award at fall commencement exercises.
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Four UWA faculty & staff awarded for service

  • Posted 12.13.23
  • 6 minute read time
Four of UWA’s most outstanding faculty and staff were recognized by peer-voted awards for their service and excellence. Pictured left to right are UWA Provost Dr. Tina N. Jones; Rhonda Faulkner-Wooley, McIlwain Bell Trustee Professor Award recipient; Chris Theriot, McIlwain Bell Professional Staff Excellence Award recipient; Shelly Fast, McIlwain Bell Support Staff Excellence Award recipient; Dr. Valerie Burnes, Nellie Rose McCrory Service Excellence Award recipient; and UWA President Dr. Ken Tucker.

Mother and son celebrate together at UWA’s fall commencement

  • Posted 12.11.23
  • 8 minute read time
Leslie Hood was three months pregnant with her son Wesley when she walked across the stage to receive her diploma at Valley High School’s graduation in 1999.  Twenty-four years later, mother and son walked across the stage at UWA’s 2023 fall commencement, only this time, they each received a diploma. 

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