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- Posted 12.08.25
- 3 minute read time
After graduating from high school, Sameria Minor was sure of one thing鈥攕he was headed to the University of West Alabama.
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- Posted 06.09.25
- 4 minute read time
A group of UWA students
took their education outdoors with a seven-day field trip to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
- 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.
- Posted 05.27.25
- 7 minute read time
The first university-sponsored recruit to graduate from the police academy in over two decades is now patrolling UWA.
- Posted 05.22.25
- 1 minute read time
A rare tie for top honors marks the 2025 spring commencement at UWA.
- Posted 05.21.25
- 4 minute read time
Sumter Social, a podcast dedicated to sharing the rich stories and culture of Sumter County, Alabama, and the broader Black Belt region, debuted in April.
- Posted 05.14.25
- 5 minute read time
Three long-serving faculty members have each been awarded the title of Professor Emeritus at UWA.
- Posted 05.12.25
- 4 minute read time
Dr. Frank Rogers has always been passionate about inspiring students and supporting underrepresented groups on campus and in the community. Now, that dedication has earned him an award from the Phi Kappa Phi honor society.
- Posted 05.06.25
- 6 minute read time
Nursing has never just been a career choice for Willie Daniels. It鈥檚 a calling rooted in a lifetime of caregiving.
- Posted 05.02.25
- 6 minute read time
Graduating with an accounting degree wasn鈥檛 Lila-Camille Knizley鈥檚 original plan, but as she reflects on her journey, she realizes it鈥檚 exactly what she was meant to do.