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UWA announces Sammy Kershaw concert Sept. 10

  • Posted 08.06.21
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The University of West Alabama has announced a fall concert on campus with featuring Sammy Kershaw on Friday, Sept. 10. A limited number of general admission tickets are available for $35 and can be purchased online. Proceeds from the concert benefit renovations at UWA’s Tiger Stadium.

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UWA and partners awarded $744k for regional ag support

  • Posted 06.18.21
  • 4 minute read time

The University of West Alabama leads a partnership that has just been awarded $744k by USDA for an agricultural innovation and sustainability project benefitting east Mississippi and west Alabama. The project is funded by USDA on the successful heels of a preceding project similar in scope.

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Guest lecturer Timothy Askew to discuss ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’

  • Posted 01.29.21
  • 4 minute read time

The University of West Alabama will host Dr. Timothy Askew, professor of English and humanities at Clark Atlanta University, for a virtual event in commemoration of Black History Month. The event is co-sponsored by UWA's Diversity & Inclusion Committee and UWA CARES. There is no cost to participate, and the virtual event is open to the public. 

UWA’s EMS program earns top marks in ADPH certification

  • Posted 08.27.20
  • 3 minute read time
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program at UWA has earned accreditation by the Alabama Department of Public Health. Garnering top marks, this accreditation helps ensure that licensure courses offered on campus meet the highest standards and provide exceptional training.

UWA & CO.STARTERS graduate first class of entrepreneurs in region

  • Posted 08.21.20
  • 3 minute read time
The University of West Alabama’s Division of Economic & Workforce Development, in partnership with CO.STARTERS of Chattanooga, Tennessee, recently graduated its first class of REBUILD, an entrepreneurial training class to assist small businesses in recovery, rebuilding and growing their firms.

UWA partnering with Betabox Learning for training innovation

  • Posted 06.24.20
  • 3 minute read time
The University of West Alabama will partner with North Carolina based hands-on learning company Betabox to help implement a workforce development initiative funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor & the Delta Regional Authority. Design and construction of a mobile unit to support a slate of training needs.

UWA becomes Sponsor for nationally recognized Registered Apprenticeship program

  • Posted 05.26.20
  • 5 minute read time
The University of West Alabama (UWA) is the first university in the state to be recognized by the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship as a Sponsor for Registered Apprenticeship programs according to a joint announcement from UWA and the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship along with employer partner, Alabama Pellets and Pinnacle Renewable Energy.

UWA announces online ACT prep sessions

  • Posted 05.20.20
  • 3 minute read time
The University of West Alabama is extending a helping hand to high school students preparing to take the ACT soon through a series of online help sessions that will be offered at no cost to the student. Three sessions are scheduled already, and more support resources will continue to be added.

UWA helps bring COVID-19 testing to Livingston

  • Posted 04.21.20
  • 3 minute read time
A new COVID-19 testing site has been established to serve Sumter County and surrounding communities. The testing site began operations Thursday, April 16, reportedly screening more than 100 and testing 27 who met necessary requirements for receiving the test.
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