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For 22 years, fraternal twins Claire and Grace Hall have shared everything—from bedrooms to best-friend status. So when the Trussville, Alabama, natives transferred to the University of West Alabama, neither questioned whether they would continue life side by side.
Two sisters in graduation cap and gown holding hands
For 22 years, fraternal twins Claire and Grace Hall have shared everything—from bedrooms to best-friend status. So when the Trussville, Alabama, natives transferred to the University of West Alabama, neither questioned whether they would continue life side by side.
A young Indian man sits in a chair in a room
Growing up in New Delhi, India, Anmol Arora never imagined that a year-long graphic design course in high school would one day lead him to the United States—and eventually a career in instructional design.
After graduating from high school, Sameria Minor was sure of one thing—she was headed to the University of West Alabama.
Whether it's on the playing field or in the classroom, Elijah Guyton approaches every challenge with the same mindset: make a plan, then make it happen.
California natives Steve and Gayle Campora had never heard of the University of West Alabama or Livingston until their daughter Kayla landed a graduate assistant spot with UWA's women's basketball team a decade ago. Today, their generosity and involvement are woven into the fabric of the University.
To help meet the state’s growing demand for respiratory therapists, Malayasia Carlisle and Amiracle Jones stepped forward—becoming two of the first students to enroll in the University of West Alabama’s new respiratory therapy program, launched in January 2025.
A young nursing instructor stands next to a hospital bed with a pediatric manikin in it
Leighanna May has come full circle since graduating from UWA's College of Nursing in 2019. Now an assistant professor, she teaches alongside the same faculty who once guided her.
Now in her first year teaching at the college level, Dr. Ali Lacina is excited to inspire future educators with the same passion that drove her for 25 years as a K-8 teacher.
The University of West Alabama is celebrating a historic milestone this fall, with increases throughout its enrollment numbers across undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as student residence occupancy and athletics.

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