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UWA students explore options at Tiger Career Fair

Students eagerly waited in line for the annual Tiger Career Fair to kick off Tuesday, Oct. 17 in the Student Union Building (SUB) at the University of West Alabama. The all degree fair is held each fall. Almost 200 students filed in the SUB over the course of the three-hour fair to speak to potential employers, engage in networking and gain resources from Career Services.

Community Students

Reimagining Rural

A regional state university in Alabama’s historic Black Belt, bearing the label ‘rural university’ is an acknowledgement administration and faculty no longer avoid or downplay. Instead, they’re leaning into the notion and turning a once-perceived negative into a national brand that’s assuming a significant role in modernizing higher education in rural America.

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UWA launches new design for collegiate license plate

The University of West Alabama has launched a new design for its collegiate license plate available to Alabama residents. The design, which will be available August 1, features red and white University branding, including a sleek and fierce red and white tiger profile. Proceeds from sales of the plate benefit a scholarship program at UWA.

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UWA’s ‘StormReady’ designation extended by National Weather Service

Citing the University of West Alabama’s dedication to safety and emergency preparedness, the National Weather Service has renewed UWA’s status as a StormReady University. The status lasts through April 21, 2026.

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Historic Elizabeth Church gives UWA a unique event space

This spring’s rededication of a historic 19th-century Alabama church has given the University of West Alabama a pastoral addition to its roster of campus event spaces.

Rising 12th graders invited to apply for BOSS II Summer Camp at UWA

The University of West Alabama is accepting applications for the upcoming UWA BOSS II Summer Camp for rising 12th graders. The deadline to apply is May 15.

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UWA sociology students helping deliver donated books to inmates

There’s a simple, if not noble, reason why Amelia Vazquez chose to study sociology and criminal justice at the University of West Alabama.

College of Liberal Arts Community Students

UWA connects with high school students through leadership conference

The University of West Alabama recently hosted 73 students from 16 different high schools for a one-day leadership conference. Kirstan Cunningham was confident about the experience’s potential.

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UWA Theatre preparing unique version of ‘Alice in Wonderland’

Though only a freshman, Caroline McKinley’s adoration of the arts is already blossoming at the University of West Alabama. Last fall, she worked behind the scenes with the UWA Theatre and performed as a member of the marching band’s color guard.

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