Community News
- Posted 07.16.26
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The University of West Alabama hosted Alabama Power鈥檚 Safe-T-Zone program on July 16 to provide high-voltage electricity safety training for approximately 75 first responders in the Black Belt Region.
- Posted 07.15.26
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A new economic impact study shows the University of West Alabama generates $448.4 million in annual economic activity across the state, supporting businesses, communities, and workforce development throughout Alabama.
- Posted 07.02.26
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The University of West Alabama has announced a partnership with YMCA of Tuscaloosa aimed at expanding wellness, fitness, and recreation opportunities while providing additional resources to both the campus and surrounding community.
- Posted 06.25.26
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The University of West Alabama Board of Trustees approved at its June 1 quarterly meeting proposed construction plans for facilities at Lake LU for its new fishing team, which will begin competing this year.聽
- Posted 05.13.26
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The University of West Alabama and the City of Livingston are partnering for an infrastructure improvement project through a new federal award of $3.093 million from the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations supported by U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.).聽
- Posted 03.25.26
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The University of West Alabama鈥檚 Center for Conservation and Agriculture will host an Agriculture and Conservation Celebration on Earth Day, April 22, at ALFA Environmental Hall from 1鈥�5:30 p.m.
- 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 02.20.26
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UWA alumna, Shannon Chandler, has been named vice president for institutional advancement at the University of West Alabama.
- Posted 02.16.26
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The University of West Alabama's 23.4 million redesign and expansion of its Student Union Building is envisioned as a dynamic, student-focused hub.