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- Posted 07.09.25
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When fall classes begin at the University of West Alabama in August, it will mark the beginning of the 38th year on campus for Provost Dr. Tina N. Jones, but her last at the helm of academics for the 190-year-old institution. Jones will retire September 30 following a career that spans decades in the classroom and University outreach, shaping academic and career paths for her students and empowering growth for the State of Alabama.

- 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 04.30.25
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Mandy Leonardi doesn't race for fun, but to win.

- Posted 02.10.25
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The University of West Alabama and the National Alumni Association recognized the accomplishments of 12 outstanding alumni at its annual awards ceremony, held Jan. 30 in the Bell Conference Center on UWA's campus, in conjunction with with the Society of the Golden Key Induction Ceremony.

- Posted 02.06.25
- 4 minute read time
Three distinguished individuals, including a community college president, a member of the UWA Athletic Hall of Fame, and a former dean and researcher, were inducted into the University of West Alabamaโs Society of the Golden Key during a ceremony at the Bell Conference Center, Thursday, Jan. 30.

- Posted 01.30.25
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The University of West Alabama (UWA) recently awarded the Honorable Senator Gerald Dial an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters in recognition of his outstanding contributions to public service and his lasting impact on the state of Alabama.

- Posted 11.27.24
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When Lashontrei Hentonโs son, Caleb, was diagnosed with autism, she began keeping a notebook close by to capture her thoughts, questions, and observations. That notebook soon became an invaluable tool for identifying Calebโs needs, eventually inspiring her to create My Variety Child: A Caleb Book Series

- Posted 10.15.24
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For UWA alumna Chloe Johnson Stokes, balancing her demanding roles as an emergency department nurse and business owner fuels her passion and energizes her.

- Posted 09.26.24
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Join the University of West Alabama for its annual Homecoming celebration!