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UWA names Compton executive director of communications and marketing

  • Posted 05.22.26
  • 2 minute read time
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.
Elementary education major Aliyah Roney poses for a photo in the classroom she's doing her internship in.

A teacher who came to learn

  • Posted 04.30.26
  • 4 minute read time
Aliyah Roney of Millry, Alabama was recently recognized with the University of West Alabama College of Education Grit Award, a testimony to her perseverance and commitment to learning.
2026 McLlwain Bell Awards and McCrory Service Award honorees Rhonda Gonzalez, Veronica Triplett, Wes Mosley, and Lee Walker with award plaques

UWA presents annual McIlwain Bell Awards and McCrory Service Award to outstanding faculty and staff

  • Posted 04.29.26
  • 5 minute read time
The University of West Alabama presented four prestigious awards to members of its faculty and staff during the annual Spring Employee Recognition Ceremony April 28 at Bell Conference Center.
Snydi Stevenson stands outside of Gilbert Hall at the University of West Alabama

After gap year, transfer student finds her 鈥渟omething鈥� at UWA

  • Posted 04.28.26
  • 3 minute read time
Working as a mental health technician at a psychiatric hospital in Tuscaloosa led Syndi Stevenson to study psychology at the University of West Alabama.
Dr. Vania Assis in a pink lab coat stands in a science lab

From Brazil to Livingston: Vania Assis鈥� journey in science finds a home at UWA

  • Posted 04.27.26
  • 6 minute read time
Dr. Vania Assis grew up in a small town in Brazil where she rode horses, tended pigs and chickens alongside her father, even helping butcher cattle when the need arose. Now an assistant professor at UWA, Assis is committed to studying and protecting amphibians and educating others about this endangered group of vertebrates.
William Crawford, Director of the Outdoor Fellows Program and Head Coach of the Bass Fishing Team

University of West Alabama launches Outdoor Fellows Program, Bass Fishing Team; Selects William Crawford to lead both initiatives

  • Posted 04.23.26
  • 3 minute read time
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.
UWA Welcome Center at Kelly Hester Land Hall

UWA celebrates ribbon cutting for newly renovated Welcome Center

  • Posted 04.22.26
  • 3 minute read time
The University of West Alabama officially cut the ribbon on Monday, April 20 for its newly renovated Welcome Center, located in Kelly Hester Land Hall. 聽
Audrey Crawford, vice president for enrollment management and student success stands outside of Brock Hall

UWA names Dr. Audrey Crawford vice president for enrollment management and student success

  • Posted 04.21.26
  • 3 minute read time
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.
A person in a field of tall, dry grass uses a handheld torch to burn vegetation, with light smoke drifting through the scene.

UWA鈥檚 Center for Conservation and Agriculture to host Earth Day celebration

  • Posted 03.25.26
  • 2 minute read time
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.

UWA Police, SGA introduce parking ticket forgiveness initiative

  • Posted 03.20.26
  • 2 minute read time

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