Academics News
- Posted 06.20.25
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UWA alumna Gwendolyn Rogers has been awarded a full scholarship to a prestigious online graduation program at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom.
- Posted 06.12.25
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Since June 2024, Dr. Narendra Datta has provided steady leadership as interim chair of the Division of Engineering Technology at the University of West Alabama. Now he's been appointed as chair of the Division.
- Posted 06.09.25
- 4 minute read time
A group of UWA students
took their education outdoors with a seven-day field trip to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
- Posted 05.22.25
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A rare tie for top honors marks the 2025 spring commencement at UWA.
- Posted 05.21.25
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Sumter Social, a podcast dedicated to sharing the rich stories and culture of Sumter County, Alabama, and the broader Black Belt region, debuted in April.
- Posted 05.12.25
- 4 minute read time
Dr. Frank Rogers has always been passionate about inspiring students and supporting underrepresented groups on campus and in the community. Now, that dedication has earned him an award from the Phi Kappa Phi honor society.
- Posted 05.06.25
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Nursing has never just been a career choice for Willie Daniels. It’s a calling rooted in a lifetime of caregiving.
- Posted 05.02.25
- 6 minute read time
Graduating with an accounting degree wasn’t Lila-Camille Knizley’s original plan, but as she reflects on her journey, she realizes it’s exactly what she was meant to do.
- Posted 04.30.25
- 8 minute read time
Mandy Leonardi doesn't race for fun, but to win.