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

  • Posted 09.08.25
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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 professional development for educators opens door to prestigious scholarship for alumna

  • Posted 06.20.25
  • 3 minute read time
UWA alumna Gwendolyn Rogers has been awarded a full scholarship to a prestigious online graduation program at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom.

50 years and Counting: Sandy Dial’s legacy at UWA

  • Posted 06.16.25
  • 4 minute read time
Sandy Dial recently celebrated a milestone few ever achieve—50 years of continued service at the same place of employment. Half a century after she first walked into the university’s Physical Plant office for her first day of work, she’s still here and going strong.

Datta named chair of UWA’s Division of Engineering Technology

  • Posted 06.12.25
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Since June 2024, Dr. Narendra Datta has provided steady leadership as interim chair of the Division of Engineering Technology at the University of West Alabama. Now he's been appointed as chair of the Division.

Trading textbooks for trails

  • Posted 06.09.25
  • 4 minute read time
A group of UWA students took their education outdoors with a seven-day field trip to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
UWA earns special designation in Student Access and Earnings Carnegie Classification

Student access, graduate earnings land UWA special Carnegie designation

  • Posted 05.30.25
  • 4 minute read time
The University of West Alabama has earned national recognition from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education in its Student Access and Earnings Classification, underscoring the university’s commitment to advancing students’ economic mobility, employment opportunities, and long-term career success.

Lloyd begins his patrol as UWA PD’s newest officer

  • Posted 05.27.25
  • 7 minute read time
The first university-sponsored recruit to graduate from the police academy in over two decades is now patrolling UWA.

Four-way tie for top honors at spring 2025 commencement

  • Posted 05.22.25
  • 1 minute read time
A rare tie for top honors marks the 2025 spring commencement at UWA.

Grant from Alabama Humanities Alliance supports UWA podcast

  • Posted 05.21.25
  • 4 minute read time
Sumter Social, a podcast dedicated to sharing the rich stories and culture of Sumter County, Alabama, and the broader Black Belt region, debuted in April.

Three esteemed faculty members named Professor Emeritus at the University of West Alabama

  • Posted 05.14.25
  • 5 minute read time
Three long-serving faculty members have each been awarded the title of Professor Emeritus at UWA.

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