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Provost Tina Jones sets sights on fall retirement

When fall classes begin at the University of West Alabama in August, it will mark the beginning of the 38th year on campus for Provost Dr. Tina N. Jones, but her last at the helm of academics for the 190-year-old institution. Jones will retire September 30 following a career that spans decades in the classroom and University outreach, shaping academic and career paths for her students and empowering growth for the State of Alabama.

Nursing major at the University of West Alabama named Miss Paragon 2024

‘If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again,’ is a phrase that epitomizes Amaya Carswell, a sophomore nursing major at the University of West Alabama and Miss Paragon 2024.

College of Nursing Students

UWA signs agreement with teacher education university in Vietnam to foster global partnerships and advance educational excellence

Representatives from Ho Chi Minh City University of Education (HCMUE) in Vietnam recently wrapped up a fruitful visit to the University of West Alabama designed to foster deeper ties between the two institutions.

International Programs

First-generation college student shines in integrated marketing communications program at UWA

After spending more than four years studying to be an athletic trainer, first at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and then the University of West Alabama, Mahkayla Young abruptly switched her major to integrated marketing communications.

College of Liberal Arts Students

UWA tennis player rallies for an opportunity to go pro after college

Lucas Hammond can’t remember when tennis wasn’t part of his life. As a toddler, he would often sit in a basket on the court at the tennis club and hand his dad tennis balls. When he was old enough to hold a racket, he started playing. Now the exercise science major from Las Vegas, Nevada, has his sights set on playing the sport professionally after graduating from the University of West Alabama in May.

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UWA Small Business Development Center celebrates new location but same mission

The Small Business Development Center at UWA (SBDC) is looking for individuals who believe they have the perfect idea for a new business but don’t know where to start or have a business whose sales are flat and can’t keep up with the competition.

College of Business Community

UWA partners with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center to enhance STEM initiatives

The University of West Alabama has entered a new partnership agreement with the United States Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is designed to encourage and enhance study in the scientific disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

UWA offering transfer scholarships for Birmingham-Southern students

UWA is opening its doors to Birmingham-Southern College students by offering transfer assistance through academic and housing scholarships.

Academics Students

UWA partners with UWE for international transfer agreement

UWA is partnering with United World Education to expand global educational opportunities for transfer students.

International Programs

UWA police department stresses student safety through upcoming tire change instructional clinic and impaired driving presentation

To encourage safety on the road before the University of West Alabama’s spring break, March 25 through 29, the University Police Department is offering two events: a tire change instructional clinic Wednesday, March 20, from 1-3 p.m. and an impaired driving and Fatal Vision® presentation Thursday, March 21 beginning at 6 p.m. that lasts approximately 60 to 90 minutes.

Students