Announcement News
- Posted 02.13.26
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The University of West Alabama will receive $1.8 million in federal funding to strengthen nursing education and workforce development, thanks to the appropriations leadership of U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.). The funding will support UWA鈥檚 Alabama Rural Nursing Enhanced Technology Project, which will provide the Ira D. Pruitt College of Nursing with updated high-fidelity simulation training equipment for nursing students.
- Posted 02.02.26
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Caleb Walters returns home to UWA to lead a new department focused on helping students finish their degrees鈥攁nd succeed beyond them.
- Posted 01.22.26
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The Alabama Women鈥檚 Hall of Fame will induct its three newest members during a ceremony on Thursday, March 5, at 11 a.m.
- Posted 12.17.25
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At fall commencement exercises held in December, four students tied for the University of West Alabama's top graduating student award. Grace Hall of Trussville, Alabama; Briana Hanks of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Coby Holmes of Collinsville, Mississippi; and Leah Stewart of Greensboro, Alabama, each were recognized for superior academic achievement.
- Posted 10.31.25
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The University of West Alabama is celebrating a historic milestone this fall, with increases throughout its enrollment numbers across undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as student residence occupancy and athletics.
- Posted 10.10.25
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UWA expands access to mental health and wellness services for its students.
- Posted 10.01.25
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Join in the fun for UWA's annual Homecoming celebration!
- Posted 09.03.25
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The University of West Alabama will commemorate the inauguration of President Todd G. Fritch with an investiture ceremony on Friday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. in UWA Auditorium. The ceremony will be followed by a reception in the courtyard of Bell Conference Center.
- Posted 05.30.25
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The University of West Alabama has earned national recognition from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education in its Student Access and Earnings Classification, underscoring the university鈥檚 commitment to advancing students鈥� economic mobility, employment opportunities, and long-term career success.