Community News
- Posted 04.21.20
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As the world responds to the COVID-19 pandemic with closures and temporary changes in operation, the University of West Alabama’s Black Belt Museum is using what would be downtime to pool resources and address the need for personal protective equipment (PPE) for front line healthcare workers in the region.
- Posted 04.21.20
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The University of West Alabama Student Government Association has joined forces with the other 13 public universities in Alabama and the Higher Education Partnership to host an Alabama Blood Donation Campaign. This organized effort is sponsored in response to the call to action from Alabama Governor Kay Ivey.
- Posted 03.05.20
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UWA Theatre and Sumter Theatre Workshop are partnering to present “Urinetown, the Musical” for three nights March 11-13, at 7:30 p.m. at UWA’s Bibb Graves Auditorium. Admission is free for UWA students, faculty, and staff, and general admission is $10
- Posted 03.05.20
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The University of West Alabama has joined with AT&T and Alabama Power Company to announce the slate of speakers and featured panelists for the Alabama Summit on Rural Innovation and Entrepreneurship, set for Friday, April 17, at Bell Conference Center on the UWA campus. The event features a stellar slate of entrepreneurs who bring unique perspectives to address rural Alabama’s need for building an economic development and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
- Posted 02.19.20
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UWA biology students are helping area youth smile through a dental education program launched in 2019. Tamoria Ford, second from left, is one of three UWA students leading a collaboration with the American Dental Association to provide education and basic services in a one-day clinic held recently.
- Posted 02.17.20
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Event expected to advance economic, small business, entrepreneurship and rural development across Alabama
- Posted 02.14.20
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Dr. Michael Young will identify the “DREAMers” and the movement they shaped at a public lecture set for Feb. 24 at Bridges Auditorium at UWA.
- Posted 02.11.20
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The University of West Alabama will host an exhibit of works by woodturning artist Bill Hubbard beginning Feb. 20. The spring exhibit will be on display on campus in Webb Hall Gallery. An opening reception will be held at 2 p.m., and the public is invited to attend.
- Posted 11.11.19
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The University of West Alabama launched its revitalized music major this fall, bringing opportunities for students with a broad range of music interests to prepare for occupations and activities. The new program is gaining popularity among students as well as community members like Charlie and Linda Muñoz, who have shown their support with a digital grand piano for performances on campus.