The mission of Institutional Advancement at the University of West Alabama is to provide leadership, expertise, support and implementation in the areas of fundraising, donor relations, grant management, alumni relations and communications. In accordance with our University mission, Institutional Advancement is committed to finding the appropriate resources to help UWA meet the state’s educational needs, particularly in the West Alabama region.
Institutional Advancement consists of the following departments:
Meet Our Staff
Office of the Vice President
Vacant
Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Lynda Harwell
Foundation Accounting Specialist
[email protected]
(205) 652-3552

Kathleen Upchurch
Gift Processing & Engagement Coordinator
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(205) 652-3586
Alumni Affairs

Banks Gordy
Director of Alumni Affairs
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(205) 652-3867

Anna Gaston Johnson
Alumni Engagement & Scholarship Coordinator
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Development

Christopher Lucas
Director of Major & Planned Giving
[email protected]
(205) 652-3579

Garrett Webb
Annual Giving Officer
[email protected]
(205) 652-3866