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The University of West Alabama will welcome the inaugural class of the (ASHS) to the UWA campus beginning August 11.
The partnership supports the opening of Alabama’s newest residential public high school while creating meaningful connections between secondary and higher education that will strengthen the state’s healthcare workforce for years to come.
Founded to prepare academically talented students from across Alabama for careers in healthcare, ASHS offers a residential academic experience focused on rigorous college preparatory coursework and early exposure to health professions. During the school’s first year on UWA’s campus, ASHS will operate its own academic program, student life activities, and residential experience with dedicated faculty, staff, and residential personnel. ASHS students will learn and reside in standalone facilities on the UWA campus.
“This partnership reflects the shared commitment of our two institutions to expanding educational opportunity and investing in Alabama’s future healthcare workforce,” said UWA President Todd G. Fritch. “We are proud to welcome the inaugural class of Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences students to our campus while their permanent home is being completed. By working together, we are creating opportunities that will benefit students, communities, and healthcare professions across our state.”
Temporary Home for ASHS
ASHS will make its permanent home in Demopolis, but while that campus is under construction, UWA will provide housing, dining, and other agreed-upon campus support services during the school’s inaugural year. Once construction is complete, ASHS will relocate to its permanent campus in Demopolis.
鈥淟aunching a new school comes with countless moving pieces, and the support we’ve received from UWA has made this process so much smoother. We are incredibly grateful for the support of Dr. Fritch and the UWA community. We look forward to the continued growth of this relationship for many years to come,鈥� said ASHS Head of School Laura Bailey.
Student Opportunities in Healthcare Sciences
In addition to supporting the launch of ASHS, the partnership creates natural opportunities for students to explore future pathways into UWA’s healthcare education programs offered through its College of Nursing and Health Professions, which the University recently expanded to more comprehensively house programs of interest for students pursuing careers in healthcare.
“We believe strong partnerships create stronger communities,” Fritch said. “Hosting the inaugural ASHS class reflects our commitment to serving the educational needs of Alabama while helping prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals who will one day serve communities throughout our state.”