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At fall commencement exercises held in December, four students tied for the University of West Alabama's top graduating student award. Grace Hall of Trussville, Alabama; Briana Hanks of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Coby Holmes of Collinsville, Mississippi; and Leah Stewart of Greensboro, Alabama, each were recognized for superior academic achievement.
At fall commencement exercises held in December, four students tied for the University of West Alabama's top graduating student award. Grace Hall of Trussville, Alabama; Briana Hanks of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Coby Holmes of Collinsville, Mississippi; and Leah Stewart of Greensboro, Alabama, each were recognized for superior academic achievement.
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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UWA expands access to mental health and wellness services for its students.
UWA Cheerleaders perform at Homecoming pep rally
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UWA Presidential Inauguration September 12, 2025 Todd G. Fritch
The University of West Alabama will commemorate the inauguration of President Todd G. Fritch with an investiture ceremony on Friday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. in UWA Auditorium. The ceremony will be followed by a reception in the courtyard of Bell Conference Center.
UWA earns special designation in Student Access and Earnings Carnegie Classification
The University of West Alabama has earned national recognition from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education in its Student Access and Earnings Classification, underscoring the university’s commitment to advancing students’ economic mobility, employment opportunities, and long-term career success.
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The University of West Alabama (UWA) Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Todd G. Fritch as the next president of the institution.
The University of West Alabama was recently honored with the 2024 Achievement Award for Internal Information/Educational Programs from the Alabama Association of Colleges and Employers (AACE).

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