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Dr. Cheryl Lambert, dean of the College of Education at the University of West Alabama, has been named an Impact Academy fellow through national non-profit organization Deans for Impact (DFI). She is one of 24 leaders announced as part of the fellowship's 11th cohort.
Dr. Cheryl Lambert, dean of the College of Education at the University of West Alabama, has been named an Impact Academy fellow through national non-profit organization Deans for Impact (DFI). She is one of 24 leaders announced as part of the fellowship's 11th cohort.
Participants in the University of West Alabama’s Black Belt Teacher Corps Teach for Alabama program (BBTC) are learning innovative ways to use AI as a classroom support tool that enhances instruction rather than replaces teaching.
Alabama Power lineworkers, UWA representatives, and first responders gather around the Safe-T-Zone high-voltage demonstration trailer during electrical safety training at the University of West Alabama.
The University of West Alabama hosted Alabama Power’s Safe-T-Zone program on July 16 to provide high-voltage electricity safety training for approximately 75 first responders in the Black Belt Region.
Click here to learn more about UWA's annual statewide economic impact according to a Lightcast Economic Impact Study.
A new economic impact study shows the University of West Alabama generates $448.4 million in annual economic activity across the state, supporting businesses, communities, and workforce development throughout Alabama.
UWA nursing students gain hands-on clinical experience with a patient simulator in the College of Nursing and Health Professions simulation lab.
The University of West Alabama is expanding its College of Nursing to become the College of Nursing and Health Professions, a strategic initiative designed to strengthen healthcare education, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and address the growing demand for healthcare professionals across Alabama and the Black Belt region.
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As part of the University of West Alabama's continued commitment to strengthening the student experience and advancing student success, UWA President Dr. Todd G. Fritch has announced the appointment of Byron Thetford as Vice President for Student Affairs.
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The University of West Alabama has announced a partnership with YMCA of Tuscaloosa aimed at expanding wellness, fitness, and recreation opportunities while providing additional resources to both the campus and surrounding community.
The University of West Alabama’s proposal to freeze tuition for the ninth consecutive year has been approved by its board of trustees at their June quarterly meeting.
Rachel Walters in regalia walks across campus to line up for commencement.
When the University of West Alabama launched its master’s degree in dyslexia therapy in fall 2024, Rachel Walters saw an opportunity to gain the specialized training she wished had been available when her brother struggled with dyslexia as a child.

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