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Tucker reflects on decade of presidency upon retirement

  • Posted 12.23.24
  • 26 minute read time
The last day of the year 2024 will mark the end of a chapter for the University of West Alabama, and it will mark the end of an era for outgoing President Ken Tucker. Having led the University for the past 10 years, Tucker will be retired on January 1, 2025, leaving a legacy of unprecedented growth and development.

Artist-in-residence showcases folk art at UWA’s Julia Tutwiler Library

  • Posted 02.23.24
  • 2 minute read time
Visual artist Garland Farwell kicked off a year-long artist-residency, Monday, Feb. 19 at the University of West Alabama’s Julia Tutwiler Library, with a folk-art exhibit of hex signs, a uniquely American art form and best-known symbol of the Pennsylvania Dutch, interpreted through an African American, southern and rural lens.
Nursing student, Keya Tabb, posing with nursing tools

Perseverance is key for one UWA nursing student who proves it’s never too late to follow your dream

  • Posted 02.19.24
  • 5 minute read time
Despite challenges, obstacles, and disappointments, Keya Tabb never gave up on her dream of becoming a registered nurse. Now enrolled in the University of West Alabama’s associate of science in nursing (ASN) program, the 52-year-old Tuscaloosa native is on track to graduate this May and credits her perseverance to her faith and grandmother’s wise counsel.

World-renowned artist and pioneer in broadcasting to enter Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame

  • Posted 02.07.24
  • 5 minute read time
The Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame will induct its two newest members at a ceremony on the University of West Alabama campus on March 7 at 11:00 a.m. at Bridges Auditorium. This year’s inductees are broadcaster Mary Olive Enslen Tinder and artist Janet Nolan.
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.

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