University of West Alabama News Archive

News Archive
- UWA announces Spring 2013 President's and Dean's Lists
  
  May 23, 2013
  
  Announcing more than 400 outstanding undergraduate students
- May graduates announced at UWA
  
  May 23, 2013
  
  Nearly 600 students graduated
- UWA Board of Trustees to meet June 3
  
  May 23, 2013
  
  Held at Bell Conference Center on the Livingston Campus
- UWA offers support for Pickensville Rosenwald School development
  
  May 14, 2013
  
  Center for Business and Economic Services and Alabama Black Belt Heritage Area offer kickstart for renovation
- UWA commencement exercises set for May 11
  
  April 29, 2013
  
  Honoring nearly 650 graduates
- UWA presents 2013 Tutwiler Awards
  
  April 26, 2013
  
  Five regional educators honored
- UWA celebrates Earth Week at Lake LU
  
  April 19, 2013
  
  Competitions to offer service hours, points, and prize money
- Inter-College panel of UWA faculty to discuss pros and cons of technology
  
  April 18, 2013
  
  Sponsored by Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
- Ip crowned Miss Paragon at UWA
  
  April 17, 2013
  
  Annual pageant sponsored by Blue Key honor society
- UWA plans certified nursing assistant outreach program
  
  April 08, 2013
  
  Program to offer Career Pathways training to Greene County youth
- UWA's Dr. Rob Riser to participate in “Stand in the Schoolhouse Door” commemoration
  
  April 03, 2013
  
  Riser to lead afternoon panel at <em>Where We Stand</em> event on April 5 at University of Alabama
- Mississippi Symphony Orchestra to perform at UWA
  
  March 22, 2013
  
  Sumter County Fine Arts Council hosts MSO spring performance in Livingston
- UWA's R.T. Floyd to join NATA Hall of Fame
  
  March 22, 2013
  
  National Athletic Trainers' Association to induct Floyd in June
- UWA students awarded at Undergraduate Research Symposium
  
  March 21, 2013
  
  <p>College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics awards student research and creative projects<br /></p>
- Miss UWA encourages students to take part in Purple UP Day
  
  March 21, 2013
  
  Purple UP Day promotes Robinson's platform, Operation Military Kids
- Three added to Society of the Golden Key at Honors Day
  
  March 21, 2013
  
  Homan, Moore, and Woods join prestigious society<br />
- UWA professor collaborates for Cross College grant from MSU
  
  March 14, 2013
  
  Gokaraju to serve as a principal investigator on wildfire management-related project
- Author B.J. Hollars to speak at UWA's Land Hall
  
  March 13, 2013
  
  Author of <em>Thirteen Loops: Race, Violence, and the Last Lynching in America</em>
- Nguyen to present "Vietnam: The Land, Its People and Culture"
  
  March 13, 2013
  
  Hosted by the College of Business
- Science Saturday set for March 16
  
  March 07, 2013
  
  Featuring UWA professor Dr. Jing Chen
- UWA the first institution to earn Integrity Excellence Certification for online education
  
  March 01, 2013
  
  Online course offerings recognized nationally for quality and integrity
- UWA to present African-American Musical Tribute
  
  February 12, 2013
  
  Choir celebrates Black History Month with special performance
- Borhi to present "Hungary: The Land and Its Culture"
  
  February 12, 2013
  
  UWA Fulbright Lecture Series continues Feb. 28 at Brock Y-Hall
- UWA to host Undergraduate Research Symposium March 12
  
  February 07, 2013
  
  College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics promotes regional research among students
- Sociology students request participation in social survey
  
  February 06, 2013
  
  Undergraduate researchers need campus opinion for out-of-state conference work
- Sucarnochee Revue set for Feb. 9
  
  January 29, 2013
  
  Featuring guitar phenom Matthew Davidson <br />
- Science Saturday rescheduled for Feb. 23
  
  January 29, 2013
  
  Sponsored by the University of West Alabama's College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
- UWA to host tax training for small business owners at DHEC
  
  January 24, 2013
  
  Sponsored by Small Business Development Center
- UWA receives $100,000 equipment grant for industrial technology program
  
  January 23, 2013
  
  College of Business grant one of only 24 awarded nationally, and only one in Southeast U.S.
- Baysara to present "Ukraine: The Land and Its Culture"
  
  January 18, 2013
  
  UWA Fulbright Lecture Series continues Jan. 22 at Bell Conference Center
- Science Saturday set for Jan. 26
  
  January 08, 2013
  
  Exploring the anatomy of the heart
- UWA announces fall dean's and president's lists
  
  December 17, 2012
  
  More than 400 undergraduates named to prestigious lists
- SBDC announces new Operation JumpStart Business Planning series
  
  December 05, 2012
  
  UWA to host small business planning workshop in Demopolis
- UWA presents awards to outstanding employees
  
  December 05, 2012
  
  UWA recognized three employees with the annual Loraine McIlwain Bell Trustee Awards
- UWA commencement exercises set for Dec. 15
  
  December 03, 2012
  
  UWA will honor nearly 700 graduates
- UWA to offer healthcare support training
  
  November 26, 2012
  
  Certified nursing assistant program in Pickens County set for December launch<br />
- Creating Audio Tours Workshop to be held at UWA
  
  November 26, 2012
  
  Sponsored by the Alabama Black Belt Heritage Area
- Robinson crowned Miss UWA
  
  November 16, 2012
  
  Eufaula native to represent UWA at Miss Alabama pageant
- UWA invites area students to "Brainiac" Science Saturday
  
  November 06, 2012
  
  Sponsored by UWA's College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
- Project Engage Invention Convention to showcase students’ work
  
  November 06, 2012
  
  NASA specialist Todd May to speak to UWA freshmen and area students
- Tenth Annual Sumter-Marengo County Water Festival set for Oct. 23
  
  October 17, 2012
  
  Hosted by UWA and the Sumter County Soil and Water Conservation District
- UWA invites area students to Science Saturday
  
  October 15, 2012
  
  Sponsored by the University of West Alabama's College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics<br />
- 2012 Homecoming Court announced
  
  October 15, 2012
  
  UWA student body selects seven favorites for Homecoming Court
- UWA invites alumni, friends to 2012 Homecoming celebration
  
  October 08, 2012
  
  UWA has announced the schedule for its annual Homecoming celebration
- UWA receives grant for workforce training
  
  September 24, 2012
  
  Federal funding to expand career training opportunities in west Alabama
- UWA hosts early childhood education STEM conference
  
  September 24, 2012
  
  Julia S. Tutwiler College of Education hosts free conference to promote science, engineering, mathematics, technology
- UWA joins Home Grown Successful Entrepreneur conference
  
  September 18, 2012
  
  Small Business Development Center to participate in business training event
- UWA residence certified LEED Silver
  
  September 14, 2012
  
  <p>Campus recognized by U.S. Green Building Council for sustainable design</p>
- College of Business debuts executive speaker series
  
  September 13, 2012
  
  Retired Nestle executive Colin Taylor brings 30 years of industry experience to forum
- UWA named a fastest growing campus
  
  September 07, 2012
  
  <em>The Chronicle of Higher Education</em> named UWA a fastest growing campus<br /><br />
- UWA invites area students to Science Saturday
  
  September 06, 2012
  
  Sponsored by the University of West Alabama's College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
- UWA adds anthropology studies
  
  August 27, 2012
  
  New course of study provides students in every major a way to enhance job prospects
- UWA professor named regional VP of Phi Kappa Phi
  
  August 24, 2012
  
  Dr. Mark Davis elected to serve in the position
- UWA offers Basic EMT licensure courses at Demopolis Higher Education Center
  
  August 01, 2012
  
  Courses begin August 20
- UWA offers new Emergency Medical Responder licensure course
  
  July 10, 2012
  
  Classes begin Aug. 22
- UWA invites area students to "Dig Archaeology" Science Saturday
  
  June 27, 2012
  
  Dr. Ashley Dumas introduces archaeology to students
- UWA hosts "Israel 2003: Walking in His Footsteps"
  
  June 22, 2012
  
  Featuring artist Miriam McClung
- Science Saturday
  
  May 29, 2012
  
  Sponsored by the University of West Alabama's College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
- bby Publications at UWA announces Fraction Boot Camp scheduled for June 25
  
  May 29, 2012
  
  Held at UWA's Land Hall
- UWA Outreach Services to offer Operation Jump Start business planning courses
  
  May 22, 2012
  
  Offered by Division of Outreach Services
- UWA receives continued Upward Bound funding
  
  May 14, 2012
  
  The program will receive a $347,834 grant for TRIO programs
- Science Saturday
  
  May 11, 2012
  
  College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics invites elementary and middle school students
- Burnes receives Japan Studies Institute Fellowship
  
  May 03, 2012
  
  AASCU supports UWA professor's Japan studies <br />
- Student Organization Gives Community Businesses a Boost
  
  May 03, 2012
  
  University of West Alabama students help local eighth grade students launch business <br />
- UWA Professor Receives Teaching Excellence Award
  
  May 03, 2012
  
  Beford represents College of Business among Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
- SCFAC honors two for dedicated service
  
  April 27, 2012
  
  Sumter County Fine Arts Council issues memorial resolutions in honor of Boyd and Green
- UWA Student Government Association officers elected
  
  April 20, 2012
  
  Riley to preside over executive council
- UWA students showcase art in new exhibit
  
  April 19, 2012
  
  Award-winning pieces prove art a communication
- UWA announces Integrated Marketing Communications major
  
  April 18, 2012
  
  College of Liberal Arts offers leading edge for students in cross-discipline studies
- UWA promotes innovation in education at STEM Conference
  
  April 13, 2012
  
  Julia S. Tutwiler College of Education presents keynote speaker Dr. Debbie Silver
- UWA announces partnership for Operation Black Belt 2012
  
  April 12, 2012
  
  Center for Business and Economic Services partners with Delta Regional Authority and U.S. Air Force for medical mission
- UWA remembers President Emeritus Asa N. Green
  
  April 03, 2012
  
  Institution's seventh president leaves Livingston legacy
- Waights Taylor, Jr. to hold book signing in Livingston
  
  March 23, 2012
  
  Alabama author visits Callaway Schoolhouse on UWA campus
- Sucarnochee Folklife Festival set for April 21 in Livingston
  
  March 23, 2012
  
  Center for the Study of the Black Belt to host ninth annual Sucarnochee Folklife Festival
- Aileen Henderson to hold book signing in Livingston
  
  March 23, 2012
  
  Alabama author to visit Callaway Schoolhouse on UWA campus
- UWA to host Mississippi Symphony Orchestra April 10
  
  March 22, 2012
  
  Sumter County Fine Arts Council presents performance in Bibb Graves Auditorium
- UWA to launch Actuarial Science program Fall 2012
  
  March 21, 2012
  
  Department of Mathematics opens doors to career opportunities in competitive field<br />
- UWA offers continuing education credit
  
  March 16, 2012
  
  Ira D. Pruitt Division of Nursing presents Disaster Preparedness and Infection Prevention workshop
- Honors Day to recognize outstanding students, alumni
  
  March 05, 2012
  
  Activities include luncheon honoring students and Honors Day convocation
- UWA Visiting Fulbright Scholar presents “Diversity of Spain”
  
  February 29, 2012
  
  College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics hosts Dr. Santiago Castroviejo-Fisher
- UWA receives Alabama Quality Award recognition
  
  February 16, 2012
  
  College of Business recognized for quality and performance excellence<br />
- Visiting Fulbright Scholar to present "Diversity in Chinese Culture"
  
  February 14, 2012
  
  College of Liberal Arts hosts Dr. Jiping Yang of Beijing
- UWA College of Business announces marketing major
  
  February 09, 2012
  
  New marketing major offers hands-on learning in hot career field<br />
- DRA co-chairman Masingill to visit west Alabama
  
  April 15, 2011
  
  Citizens of west Alabama will have the opportunity to meet Delta Regional Authority (DRA) federal co-chairman Christopher Masingill when he visits Demopolis and Livingston on Tuesday, April 21.<br />
- Hughes to present Morrison, Twain at UWA
  
  April 14, 2011
  
  The University of West Alabama Honors Program will host Dr. Elaine Hughes for a presentation entitled “Morrison and Twain: The Black and White of It” Thursday, April 21, at 5 p.m. in Brock Y Hall.<br /><br />
- Compton assumes public relations duties for UWA
  
  April 12, 2011
  
  The University of West Alabama’s Office of Institutional Advancement has announced the promotion of one of its own to director of public relations for the 176-year-old Livingston institution.
- UWA to add parking for students, visitors
  
  April 11, 2011
  
  The University of West Alabama has begun construction of a parking area on campus in an effort to accommodate a growing number of resident students.<br />
- UWA to honor first African American student
  
  March 24, 2011
  
  The University of West Alabama on Saturday, April 16 will dedicate the Liza James Howard Courtyard in honor of the University’s first African American student.
- UWA alumni association hosts golf tourneys
  
  March 21, 2011
  
  The University of West Alabama National Alumni Association will host a pair of spring golf tournaments to support scholarships and academic programs.
- Spring Colloquium to examine the media’s representation of female athletes
  
  March 21, 2011
  
  The University of West Alabama presents the James E. Colquitt Faculty Colloquium on Wednesday, April 13 at 6 p.m. in the Callaway Schoolhouse, with a Phi Kappa Phi Academic Scholarship fundraising dinner served on the Spence-Moon House patio immediately following the presentation.
- Nursing program benefits from Davis gift
  
  March 18, 2011
  
  The University of West Alabama’s Ira D. Pruitt School of Nursing will soon provide students with the latest in patient simulation technology thanks to a Sumter County couple’s commitment to improving health care in the county.
- UWA encourages entrepreneurship with April event
  
  March 16, 2011
  
  Prospective Black Belt entrepreneurs can meet with lenders, successful entrepreneurs and key government agency contacts at a Small Business Resource event set for Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. until noon at Rooster Hall in Demopolis.
- UWA joins other public universities for Higher Ed Day events in Montgomery
  
  March 14, 2011
  
  The University of West Alabama will join public universities from throughout the state in demonstrating support for higher education at two special events planned for April 6-7 in Montgomery.
- UWA hosts procurement conference for West Alabama
  
  March 14, 2011
  
  UWA's Small Business Development Center will sponsor a workshop informing regional small business owners and industry leaders about government contracting opportunities in West Alabama. The Procurement Conference for West Alabama is set for Thursday, April 14 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Thomasville Civic Center.
- Science Saturday explores chemistry March 19
  
  March 10, 2011
  
  The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics gives third through six graders the opportunity to explore chemistry through a series of safe, simple and exciting experiments during the free science enrichment program Saturday, March 19.
- Honors Day set for March 23
  
  March 03, 2011
  
  UWA recognizes outstanding students for their academic achievements and leadership roles at the institution’s annual Honors Day. <br />
- Multimedia quilt exhibit opens Jan. 27 at UWA
  
  January 14, 2011
  
  The University of West Alabama will celebrate the opening of “Quilts: Portrayed in Mosaic Glass Art, Photography and Fabric,” an exhibit featuring the work of Black Belt artists Linda Muñoz and Rhys Green
- Sucarnochee Revue welcomes UWA alum “Dr. Hook”
  
  January 11, 2011
  
  The Sucarnochee Revue returns to the University of West Alabama’s Bibb Graves Auditorium Friday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. for a live taping featuring UWA alumnus George Cummings
- UWA offers African-American genealogy workshop
  
  January 07, 2011
  
  The University of West Alabama’s Division of Educational Outreach will offer genealogy workshops this spring
- UWA kicks off Biggest Loser challenge with Tara Costa
  
  January 07, 2011
  
  The University of West Alabama’s Fitness Center hopes to inspire students, employees and community members to get healthy in 2011 by joining UWA’s Biggest Loser contest
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