Alumni News
- Posted 05.22.26
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As part of the University of West Alabama鈥檚 continued emphasis on strengthening institutional communications, marketing, and brand advancement, UWA President Dr. Todd G. Fritch has announced the appointment of Betsy Compton as Executive Director of Communications & Marketing.
- Posted 04.23.26
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Alumnus William Crawford has been selected to serve as Director of the Outdoor Fellows Program and Head Coach of the Bass Fishing Team, two new initiatives designed to expand student opportunity and engagement while advancing the state鈥檚 growing focus on outdoor recreation, natural resource education, and workforce development.
- Posted 04.21.26
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UWA has named two-time graduate Dr. Audrey Crawford as vice president for enrollment management and student success, where she will oversee admissions, recruitment, financial aid, and a range of student support programs.
- Posted 02.27.26
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The University of West Alabama and the Alumni Association recognized the accomplishments of 12 outstanding alumni at its annual awards ceremony, held Feb. 26 in the Bell Conference Center on UWA鈥檚 campus, in conjunction with the Society of the Golden Key Induction Ceremony.
- Posted 02.27.26
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Two distinguished individuals, E. Lyle Cain, Jr., MD, a resident of Birmingham, Alabama, and Candice Davis, DPT, PT of Meridian, Mississippi, were inducted into the University of West Alabama鈥檚 Society of the Golden Key during a ceremony at the Bell Conference Center, Thursday, Feb. 26.
- Posted 10.25.25
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The University of West Alabama announced Andrewnetta Adams of Meridian, Mississippi, as its 2025 Homecoming Queen. Adams and the Homecoming Queen鈥檚 court were nominated and elected by the UWA student body.
- Posted 10.01.25
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Join in the fun for UWA's annual Homecoming celebration!
- Posted 09.08.25
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Last spring, three engineering technology students designed a high-tech prototype mascot head for their senior capstone project aimed at making mascot duty more comfortable in the Alabama heat.
- Posted 07.31.25
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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.