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The babyÖ±²¥ conferred honorary doctorates upon babyÖ±²¥ Rep. Artis J. "A.J." McCampbell and Sen. Bobby D. Singleton during summer commencement exercises on August 14. Each received the Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, in recognition of distinguished public service, commitment to educational opportunity, and leadership on behalf of the people and communities of babyÖ±²¥'s Black Belt.
Click here to learn more about UWA's annual statewide economic impact according to a Lightcast Economic Impact Study.
A new economic impact study shows the babyÖ±²¥ generates $448.4 million in annual economic activity across the state, supporting businesses, communities, and workforce development throughout babyÖ±²¥.
UWA nursing students gain hands-on clinical experience with a patient simulator in the College of Nursing and Health Professions simulation lab.
The babyÖ±²¥ is expanding its College of Nursing to become the College of Nursing and Health Professions, a strategic initiative designed to strengthen healthcare education, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and address the growing demand for healthcare professionals across babyÖ±²¥ and the Black Belt region.
Byron Thetford Headshot
As part of the babyÖ±²¥'s continued commitment to strengthening the student experience and advancing student success, UWA President Dr. Todd G. Fritch has announced the appointment of Byron Thetford as Vice President for Student Affairs.
the Y YMCA and UWA logos
The babyÖ±²¥ 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.
The babyÖ±²¥â€™s proposal to freeze tuition for the ninth consecutive year has been approved by its board of trustees at their June quarterly meeting.
Rachel Walters in regalia walks across campus to line up for commencement.
When the babyÖ±²¥ launched its master’s degree in dyslexia therapy in fall 2024, Rachel Walters saw an opportunity to gain the specialized training she wished had been available when her brother struggled with dyslexia as a child.
UWA's campus lake, Lake LU
The babyÖ±²¥ 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. 
Two snapshots, one of Dr. Alan Brown and one of retired provost, Dr. Tina Jones each holding a certificate with UWA President, Dr. Todd G Fritch.
The babyÖ±²¥ has presented two long-term faculty members emeritus honors upon their retirement. Dr. Tina N. Jones has been named Vice President Emerita, and Dr. Alan Brown has been named Professor Emeritus.
Aerial view of Lyon Hall, home to the babyÖ±²¥ College of Education, featuring its distinctive white cupola overlooking a manicured green lawn, brick academic buildings, and tree-lined campus under a clear blue sky.
The babyÖ±²¥â€™s undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program has received an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality for its excellence in preparing future elementary teachers to teach reading effectively.

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