Recent News
- 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.
News
- Posted 05.05.20
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Most of the daily life on campus came to a screeching halt in March in response to COVID-19, and plans are underway for a phased return for employees and fall return for students.
- Posted 05.01.20
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The University of West Alabama announced on April 3 that all of the university’s summer courses would be offered online in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a season that has brought unprecedented changes and challenges, a growing number of students say they look forward to taking advantage of the opportunity, and the University is working to ensure that students stay on track in their academic programs and career goals.
- Posted 04.28.20
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Dr. Tucker shares thoughts and sentiments with students, faculty, and staff regarding the coronavirus pandemic and how it has impacted the campus in Livingston, Alabama.
- Posted 04.21.20
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A new COVID-19 testing site has been established to serve Sumter County and surrounding communities. The testing site began operations Thursday, April 16, reportedly screening more than 100 and testing 27 who met necessary requirements for receiving the test.
- Posted 04.21.20
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As the world responds to the COVID-19 pandemic with closures and temporary changes in operation, the University of West Alabama’s Black Belt Museum is using what would be downtime to pool resources and address the need for personal protective equipment (PPE) for front line healthcare workers in the region.
- Posted 04.21.20
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The University of West Alabama Student Government Association has joined forces with the other 13 public universities in Alabama and the Higher Education Partnership to host an Alabama Blood Donation Campaign. This organized effort is sponsored in response to the call to action from Alabama Governor Kay Ivey.
- Posted 04.20.20
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The University of West Alabama recognizes students for academic achievement and leadership each spring on Honors Day.
- Posted 03.13.20
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The University of West Alabama has continued to monitor novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and its potential effects on the university community and its educational delivery methods.
- Posted 03.13.20
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Tutorials have been scheduled to assist in the transition to online learning necessitated by the University's response to the threat of coronavirus (COVID-19). All tutorials will be held in the Julia Tutwiler Library on campus the week of Monday, March 16 - Friday, March 20, 2020.