Recent News
- Posted 08.25.25
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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.
News
- 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.
- Posted 06.09.25
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A group of UWA students
took their education outdoors with a seven-day field trip to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
- Posted 05.30.25
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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.
- Posted 05.27.25
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The first university-sponsored recruit to graduate from the police academy in over two decades is now patrolling UWA.
- Posted 05.22.25
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A rare tie for top honors marks the 2025 spring commencement at UWA.
- Posted 05.21.25
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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.
- Posted 05.14.25
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Three long-serving faculty members have each been awarded the title of Professor Emeritus at UWA.
- Posted 05.12.25
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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.
- Posted 05.06.25
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Nursing has never just been a career choice for Willie Daniels. It’s a calling rooted in a lifetime of caregiving.