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Thanks to UWA-Teach, students like biology major Anna Kate Golden now have a flexible path to teacher certification for STEM majors.
UWA earns special designation in Student Access and Earnings Carnegie Classification
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.
The first university-sponsored recruit to graduate from the police academy in over two decades is now patrolling UWA.
A rare tie for top honors marks the 2025 spring commencement at UWA.
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 long-serving faculty members have each been awarded the title of Professor Emeritus at UWA.
Dr. Frank Rogers has always been passionate about inspiring students and supporting underrepresented groups on campus and in the community. Now, that dedication has earned him an award from the Phi Kappa Phi honor society.
Nursing has never just been a career choice for Willie Daniels. It’s a calling rooted in a lifetime of caregiving.
Graduating with an accounting degree wasn’t Lila-Camille Knizley’s original plan, but as she reflects on her journey, she realizes it’s exactly what she was meant to do.
Mandy Leonardi doesn't race for fun, but to win.

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