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Rooted in Relationships

  • Posted 11.25.25
  • 12 minute read time
California natives Steve and Gayle Campora had never heard of the University of West Alabama or Livingston until their daughter Kayla landed a graduate assistant spot with UWA's women's basketball team a decade ago. Today, their generosity and involvement are woven into the fabric of the University.
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UWA’s College of Education awarded NCTR’s Boundless Educators Initiative grant for teacher preparation

  • Posted 10.07.25
  • 5 minute read time
UWA is one of only 43 teacher residencies selected to receive a 2025-2026 Boundless Educators grant aimed at recruiting, preparing, and retaining aspiring educators in their communities. 

From Bulls to Borders

  • Posted 10.03.25
  • 6 minute read time
At first glance, the rodeo arena and international law seem worlds apart. But 23-year-old Harrison McGriff’s life defies the ordinary.
UWA Cheerleaders perform at Homecoming pep rally

UWA invites alumni for Homecoming 2025 weekend Oct. 23-25

  • Posted 10.01.25
  • 4 minute read time
Join in the fun for UWA's annual Homecoming celebration!

Johnston finds purpose in UWA’s politics and justice program

  • Posted 09.17.25
  • 5 minute read time
Tuscaloosa native Samuel Johnston's interest in politics began in high school. Now the junior politics and justice major at UWA hopes to attend law school and have a career that balances conviction with leadership.

Tech meets tradition: Engineering the Next-Gen UWA Mascot Head

  • Posted 09.08.25
  • 4 minute read time
Last spring, three engineering technology students designed a high-tech prototype mascot head for their senior capstone project aimed at making mascot duty more comfortable in the Alabama heat.
UWA Presidential Inauguration September 12, 2025 Todd G. Fritch

Presidential Inauguration events set for Sept. 8-12

  • Posted 09.03.25
  • 3 minute read time
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 proudly sponsors Golden Apple Award honoring outstanding educators in east Mississippi and west Alabama

  • Posted 08.25.25
  • 2 minute read time
As a leading institution for teacher preparation, UWA is deeply committed to education—not only by supporting teachers, but by helping shape and produce them.

From Classrooms to Competitions

  • Posted 08.21.25
  • 6 minute read time
As director of UWA’s Black Belt STEM Institute, Chet Nicklas has been leading efforts to expand STEM opportunities across some of Alabama’s most underserved communities.

Demopolis native becomes first graduate of UWA-Teach program

  • Posted 07.31.25
  • 7 minute read time
Thanks to UWA-Teach, students like biology major Anna Kate Golden now have a flexible path to teacher certification for STEM majors.

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