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UWA mathematics professor honored with Phi Kappa Phi’s Great Minds Award

  • Posted 05.12.25
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Dr. Frank Rogers has always been passionate about inspiring students and supporting underrepresented groups on campus and in the community. Now, that dedication has earned him an award from the Phi Kappa Phi honor society.

UWA invites alumni for Homecoming weekend Oct. 24-27

  • Posted 09.26.24
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Join the University of West Alabama for its annual Homecoming celebration!

ERDC internship gives UWA student ‘global-impact’ research experience

  • Posted 09.23.24
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UWA student Christian Colato-Martinez from Las Vegas, Nevada experiences internship opportunity of a lifetime.

Fritch selected to serve as UWA’s 13th president

  • Posted 09.18.24
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The University of West Alabama (UWA) Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Todd G. Fritch as the next president of the institution.

Music plays an instrumental role for siblings at UWA

  • Posted 09.09.24
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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
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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).