Community News
- Posted 02.27.26
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The University of West Alabama and the Alumni Association recognized the accomplishments of 12 outstanding alumni at its annual awards ceremony, held Feb. 26 in the Bell Conference Center on UWA鈥檚 campus, in conjunction with the Society of the Golden Key Induction Ceremony.
- Posted 02.27.26
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Two distinguished individuals, E. Lyle Cain, Jr., MD, a resident of Birmingham, Alabama, and Candice Davis, DPT, PT of Meridian, Mississippi, were inducted into the University of West Alabama鈥檚 Society of the Golden Key during a ceremony at the Bell Conference Center, Thursday, Feb. 26.
- Posted 02.20.26
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UWA alumna, Shannon Chandler, has been named vice president for institutional advancement at the University of West Alabama.
- Posted 02.16.26
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The University of West Alabama's 23.4 million redesign and expansion of its Student Union Building is envisioned as a dynamic, student-focused hub.
- 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 11.25.25
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California natives Steve and Gayle Campora had never heard of the University of West Alabama or Livingston until their daughter Kayla landed a graduate assistant spot with UWA's women's basketball team a decade ago. Today, their generosity and involvement are woven into the fabric of the University.
- Posted 10.17.25
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As a living historian, Monica Newman Moore immerses herself in the past, adopting the dress, customs, and daily activities of earlier times.
- 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 08.25.25
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As a leading institution for teacher preparation, UWA is deeply committed to education鈥攏ot only by supporting teachers, but by helping shape and produce them.