Students News
- Posted 04.15.25
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An international student from China has one of the most rewarding journeys of her academic life studying abroad in the United Arab Emirates.
- Posted 02.17.25
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The University of West Alabama (UWA) and Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to create a streamlined transfer pathway for students pursuing careers in environmental science and conservation.
- Posted 12.11.24
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A self-proclaimed “girly girl,” Holley attended a performing arts high school where she studied dance before carving out her path at the University of West Alabama (UWA). Now, she’s proving that traditional gender roles in male-dominated fields can be defied with determination and skill.
- Posted 12.04.24
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"Teaching isn't about getting rich," says UWA education major, Kayleigh Hagood. "It's about making a difference in a student's life."
- Posted 11.18.24
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Growing up in Pleasant Grove, Alabama, Treajure Caffee was the quiet student who preferred to observe rather than engage. Recently, the UWA clinical psychology major was selected by the National Institute of Justice Research (NIJ) to attend its 2024 conference held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania —an opportunity that many online students rarely receive.
- Posted 11.04.24
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Donovan Dicker became the first UWA student to intern with ARD Logistics and earned the company’s prestigious Terenne Graham Award, recognizing exceptional interns that go above and beyond.
- Posted 10.26.24
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During Homecoming festivities on Saturday, Oct. 26, the University of West Alabama announced its 2024 Homecoming Queen, Chloe Baker of Tuscaloosa.
- Posted 09.26.24
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Join the University of West Alabama for its annual Homecoming celebration!
- Posted 09.23.24
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UWA student Christian Colato-Martinez from Las Vegas, Nevada experiences internship opportunity of a lifetime.