Academics News
- Posted 12.10.25
- 6 minute read time
Growing up in New Delhi, India, Anmol Arora never imagined that a year-long graphic design course in high school would one day lead him to the United States鈥攁nd eventually a career in instructional design.
- Posted 12.08.25
- 3 minute read time
After graduating from high school, Sameria Minor was sure of one thing鈥攕he was headed to the University of West Alabama.
- Posted 12.05.25
- 4 minute read time
Whether it's on the playing field or in the classroom, Elijah Guyton approaches every challenge with the same mindset: make a plan, then make it happen.
- Posted 11.17.25
- 8 minute read time
To help meet the state鈥檚 growing demand for respiratory therapists, Malayasia Carlisle and Amiracle Jones stepped forward鈥攂ecoming two of the first students to enroll in the University of West Alabama鈥檚 new respiratory therapy program, launched in January 2025.
- Posted 11.10.25
- 4 minute read time
Leighanna May has come full circle since graduating from UWA's College of Nursing in 2019. Now an assistant professor, she teaches alongside the same faculty who once guided her.
- Posted 11.03.25
- 4 minute read time
Now in her first year teaching at the college level, Dr. Ali Lacina is excited to inspire future educators with the same passion that drove her for 25 years as a K-8 teacher.
- Posted 10.29.25
- 4 minute read time
Four aspiring theater directors at the University of West Alabama are stepping into the spotlight this November as part of Double Takes, a student-directed showcase of one-act plays performed entirely by UWA students.
- Posted 10.07.25
- 5 minute read time
UWA is one of only 43 teacher residencies selected to receive a 2025-2026 Boundless Educators grant aimed at recruiting, preparing, and retaining aspiring educators in their communities.聽
- Posted 10.03.25
- 6 minute read time
At first glance, the rodeo arena and international law seem worlds apart. But 23-year-old Harrison McGriff鈥檚 life defies the ordinary.