Presidential Inauguration Week
Todd G. Fritch, Ph.D.
September 8-12, 2025
Meet the President
Todd G. Fritch, Ph.D.
Todd G. Fritch, Ph.D. became the thirteenth president of the University of West Alabama on January 2, 2025. He holds a B.S. in Geology from Lake Superior State University, an M.S. and Ph.D. in Geology from Baylor University, and completed the Institute for Educational Management program at Harvard.
Previously, he served as Executive Vice President and Provost at the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, and held leadership positions at Shorelight Education, American International College, The American College of Greece, and Northeastern University. He has been recognized for his contributions to higher education, workforce partnerships, and community engagement.
Presidential Inauguration Event Schedule
Sips & Sticks
Monday, September 8
Faculty & Staff Reception
Bell Conference Center Courtyard
3 – 5 p.m.
Faculty and staff are invited to kick off Inauguration Week by joining President Fritch for gourmet frozen pops from King of Pops and drinks!
Puttin’ with the Prez
Tuesday, September 9
Student Celebration
Gilbert Hall Lawn
6 – 8 p.m.
Students are invited to join President Fritch for Chick-fil-A and a round of putt-putt golf! Come dressed in red and white and showing your Tiger pride!
Pitch In with the President
Wednesday, September 10
Day of Service
Start at Student Union Building Lawn
9 a.m. – noon
Lend a hand and make a difference during our Day of Service! Join President Fritch and fellow Tigers as we work together on projects like community clean-up, stocking the student food pantry, donating to Tiger Threads, and reading to school children.
Come Together at the Amp
Thursday, September 11
Community Celebration
UWA Amphitheater
5 – 9 p.m.
Celebrate Presidential Inauguration Week with an evening of live music from the Daniel Houze Band, BBQ sandwiches from the BBQ Club (while they last!), and family fun with inflatables. Bring your friends and family for a night under the lights at the Amp!
Presidential Investiture Ceremony
Friday, September 12
UWA Auditorium
10 a.m.
The University of West Alabama community is invited to the Presidential Investiture Ceremony honoring President Todd G. Fritch.
Presidential Reception
Bell Conference Center Courtyard
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
All guests are invited to join us in celebrating this historic occasion.
Red Tie Scholarship Gala
Friday, September 12
Upon his inauguration as the thirteenth president of the University of West Alabama, President Todd G. Fritch will establish the UWA Opportunity Fund in support of student success at this inaugural event featuring dinner, cocktails, live music, and an exciting paddle raise to support unrestricted scholarship dollars. (by invitation only)
Send Your Regards & Well Wishes
Send a short message of encouragement or offer your best wishes as President Fritch begins this exciting chapter of leadership.
Contribute to the UWA Opportunity Fund
Upon his inauguration as the thirteenth president of the University of West Alabama, President Todd G. Fritch, Ph.D. will establish the UWA Opportunity Fund in support of student success through unrestricted scholarship dollars. In the spirit of this historic celebration in University history, you can share in President Fritch’s vision for the future by helping create opportunities for today’s students and tomorrow’s success.
Special Thanks to Presidential Inauguration Week Event Sponsors
Opportunity Sponsors
Legacy Sponsors
Tiger Sponsors
