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2013-05-14 UWA supports Pickensville Rosenwald School

Betsy Compton — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:44:12 GMT

Center for Business and Economic Services and Alabama Black Belt Heritage Area offer kickstart for renovation

Tutwiler Awards 2013

Sydney Broadaway — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:19:17 GMT

Five regional educators honored

Spring Commencement 2013

Sydney Broadaway — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:52:24 GMT

Honoring nearly 650 graduates

Inter-College panel of UWA Faculty Technology Discussion

Sydney Broadaway — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:31:18 GMT

Sponsored by Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

Earth Week 2013

Sydney Broadaway — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:17:27 GMT

Competitions to offer service hours, points, and prize money

Miss Paragon 2013

Christi George — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:35:36 GMT

Annual pageant sponsored by Blue Key honor society

2013-04-08 Greene County CNA program

Betsy Compton — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:02:07 GMT

Program to offer Career Pathways training to Greene County youth

2013-03-20 Golden Key adds three at Honors Day

Betsy Compton — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:13:12 GMT

Homan, Moore, and Woods join prestigious society

2013-04-05 Riser to lead Where We Stand panel

Betsy Compton — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:15:17 GMT

Riser to lead afternoon panel at Where We Stand event on April 5 at University of Alabama

Undergraduate Research Symposium Awards 2013

Betsy Compton — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:13:48 GMT

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics awards student research and creative projects

2013-03-22 RTFloyd to join NATA HOF

Betsy Compton — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:41:31 GMT

National Athletic Trainers' Association to induct Floyd in June

2013-04-02 MSO performs at UWA

datatelweb datatelweb — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:33:44 GMT

Sumter County Fine Arts Council hosts MSO spring performance in Livingston

2013-03-14 UWA Cross College Research

Betsy Compton — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:12:15 GMT

Gokaraju to serve as a principal investigator on wildfire management-related project

Purple UP Day

Sydney Broadaway — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:18:04 GMT

Purple UP Day promotes Robinson's platform, Operation Military Kids

2012-12-17 UWA Fall Honors

Betsy Compton — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:20:43 GMT

More than 400 undergraduates named to prestigious lists

College of Business receives AQA Excellence Award

Betsy Compton — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:41:12 GMT

College of Business recognized for quality and performance excellence

2012 01 20 Sucarnochee Revue

Sydney Broadaway — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:20:57 GMT

2011-04-06 Sumter County Relay for Life slated for Friday

Betsy Compton — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 22:08:34 GMT

Hard work and countless hours of preparation pay off this Friday, April 8 when the community gathers for Relay For Life of Sumter County at the University of West Alabama’s intramural field beginning at 5:30 p.m.

UWA to honor first African American student

Meaghan Gordon — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:39:45 GMT

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.

2011-03-21 Sucarnochee Folklife Festival 2011

Betsy Compton — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:42:10 GMT

The Center for the Study of the Black Belt will host its annual Sucarnochee Folklife Festival Saturday, April 16, in downtown Livingston. Festival goers will “Engage the Senses” at this year’s events through music, food, storytelling, demonstrated art, and more.

UWA alumni association hosts golf tourneys

Meaghan Gordon — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:00:22 GMT

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

Meaghan Gordon — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:11:36 GMT

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

Christi George — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:01:07 GMT

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

Meaghan Gordon — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:36:13 GMT

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

Meaghan Gordon — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:30:02 GMT

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

Betsy Compton — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:55:21 GMT

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.

Honors Day 2011

Meaghan Gordon — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:50:52 GMT

UWA recognizes outstanding students for their academic achievements and leadership roles at the institution’s annual Honors Day.

Science Saturday-March 2011

Meaghan Gordon — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:55:16 GMT

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.

2011-3-11 SGA Officers

Betsy Compton — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:59:04 GMT

University of West Alabama students recently selected several of their peers to serve as Student Government Association leaders for the 2011-12 school year.

2011-03-08 UWA teaches land owners benefits of GPS

Meaghan Gordon — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:16:25 GMT

In cooperation with Alabama Treasure Forests, The Sumter County Soil and Water Conservation District and the UWA Black Belt Conservation and Research Institute, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System will host a day

2011-03-08 UWA plans prescribed fire for Prairie Restoration Area

Meaghan Gordon — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:18:56 GMT

On March 10 and 11, portions of the UWA Prairie Restoration area near the Lake LU Nature Trails will be burned as part of an ongoing management strategy. Campus visitors should expect to see plumes of smoke both Thursday and Friday between noon and 5 pm.

2011-03-07 Shelton State joins UWA at Demopolis Higher Education Center

Christi George — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:21:25 GMT

The University of West Alabama announced this week that Shelton State Community College has joined the Demopolis Higher Education Center to offer technical and workforce development programs.

2011-03-07 Cook honored for entrepreneurship education

Christi George — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:21:58 GMT

A University of West Alabama assistant professor recently received the 2011 College Entrepreneurial Educator of the Year award from the University of Alabama for his contributions in the classroom and the Black Belt.

2011-03-07 UWA Theatre presents Intimate Apparel

Christi George — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:21:04 GMT

The University of West Alabama Theatre 2010-11 season continues Wednesday, March 16 through Saturday, March 19 with Lynn Nottage’s “Intimate Apparel,” winner of the 2004 New York Drama Critics Circle and the Outer Critics Circle awards.

2011-01-28 Miss UWA will be crowned Feb. 3

Christi George — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:48:16 GMT

Miss UWA will be crowned Feb. 3 Meaghan Gordon 2011-01-28 LIVINGSTON, Ala.—The 30th Miss University of West Alabama will be crowned Thursday, Feb. 3 from among five contestants. The annual public program selects a campus representative to the Miss Alabama Pageant, a Miss America preliminary held this s

2011-01-19 UWA adds three to fundraising staff

Christi George — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:51:56 GMT

UWA adds three to fundraising staff Meaghan Gordon 2011-01-19 LIVINGSTON, Ala.—Tom Tartt, Robert Upchurch and Bobby Wallace recently assumed development positions at the University of West Alabama as the institution nears its goal for “The University We Will Be” fundraising campaign. “We are proud UW

UWA kicks off Biggest Loser challenge with Tara Costa

Christi George — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:25:47 GMT

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

Multimedia quilt exhibit opens Jan. 27 at UWA

Christi George — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:23:22 GMT

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

2011-01-20 UWA’s ServiceNation charity drive a success

Christi George — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:49:26 GMT

Nearly 40 student volunteers representing the University of West Alabama’s Greek community gathered for a charity drive in downtown Livingston

2011-01-21 Allen, Miller chosen for UWA’s Leadership Development Program

Christi George — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:49:02 GMT

Aliquippa Allen and Dr. Jan Miller were recently selected for the University of West Alabama’s Leadership Development Program, designed to ready potential campus leaders for administrative positions.

2011-02-04 Findley crowned 30th Miss UWA

Christi George — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:46:59 GMT

Clare Findley of Cuba, Ala., is the new Miss University of West Alabama. The sophomore business major will represent the 176-year-old institution in the 2011 Miss Alabama Pageant, a Miss America preliminary held in Birmingham in June.

2011-02-07 UWA and Black Belt benefit from Alabama Power Foundation grant

Christi George — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:46:37 GMT

The University of West Alabama’s new Center for Business and Economic Services recently received from the Alabama Power Foundation a $210,000 grant through “The University We Will Be” campaign to spearhead comprehensive economic and community development efforts in the Black Belt region.

2011-02-18 President Emeritus Green’s legacy extends through estate gift

Christi George — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:43:13 GMT

In showing his support for the University and its “The University We Will Be” fundraising campaign, President Emeritus Asa N. Green has established

2011-02-22 Dining Survey - Opportunity to win a $150 MasterCard GiveCard or one of three $50 MasterCard GiveCards!

Christi George — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 01:38:49 GMT

We are conducting a survey to better understand your campus lifestyle and preferences. By sharing your thoughts, we will gain valuable insight to help improve your overall campus dining experience.

2011-02-22 UWA Board of Trustees to meet March 7

Christi George — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 01:39:12 GMT

The University of West Alabama Board of Trustees has announced information regarding the upcoming quarterly meeting

2011-02-16 UWA to celebrate Black History with Legacy Celebration

Christi George — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:43:54 GMT

The University of West Alabama will present its second annual Legacy Celebration in recognition of Black History month

2011-02-14 UWA offers free income tax preparation through April 18

Christi George — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:44:18 GMT

The University of West Alabama and the Greene/Sumter Enterprise Community, Inc. have collaborated to offer free income tax help until April 18 through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program sponsored by the IRS.

2011-02-09 UWA introduces nighttime safety initiative

Christi George — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:44:43 GMT

The University of West Alabama Campus Police Department has instituted the Student Nighttime Auxiliary Patrol (SNAP) program

2011-02-08 National Alumni Association hosts Mardi Gras party

Christi George — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:45:06 GMT

The University of West Alabama National Alumni Association invites all UWA alumni and friends to a Friday, March 4, Mardi Gras party, hosted by the Baldwin County and Mobile County alumni chapters.

2011-02-07 Visiting Fulbright Scholar explores U.S., Mexican relations

Christi George — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:45:48 GMT

The University of West Alabama concludes its 2011 Fulbright Lecture Series as Mexican scholar Dr. Raoul Ramos will present contemporary issues between the United States and Mexico

2011-02-07 Kids’ enrichment workshop combines math and art

Christi George — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:46:12 GMT

The University of West Alabama’s College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics gives third through six graders the opportunity to explore the artistic side of mathematics

2011-02-001 Super Tiger Day set for Feb. 26

Christi George — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:47:26 GMT

The spring homecoming known as Super Tiger Day began four years ago as a chance for University of West Alabama alumni and fans

2011-01-31 UWA presents Vietnamese Fulbright lecturer Feb. 7

Christi George — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:47:56 GMT

The University of West Alabama continues its Fulbright Lecture Series as Vietnamese scholar Don Van Chau will speak on the culture and people of Vietnam

2011-01-26 Get free help in filing for financial fid at UWA Saturday Game Plan event Feb. 19

Christi George — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:48:41 GMT

Financial aid professionals will volunteer their time and talents on Feb. 19 as the University of West Alabama hosts UWA Saturday Game Plan in association with College Goal Sunday.

2011-01-19 UWA to honor outstanding educators with Tutwiler Awards

Christi George — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:49:51 GMT

The University of West Alabama’s Julia S. Tutwiler College of Education is currently accepting nominations and applications for awards recognizing achievement

Sucarnochee Revue welcomes UWA alum “Dr. Hook”

Christi George — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:32:05 GMT

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

Christi George — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:22:42 GMT

The University of West Alabama’s Division of Educational Outreach will offer genealogy workshops this spring

2011-02-28 UWA researchers awarded BP grant for oil spill study

Christi George — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:42:00 GMT

Three University of West Alabama professors in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics received a $45,310 grant...

2011-02-28 UWA offers scholarship program for active military personnel

Christi George — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:48:42 GMT

The University of West Alabama now offers a Military Scholarship Program...