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Fairview’s Guyton inducted into UWA Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society
LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama has announced 23 latest inductees into the Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society for the 2023-24 academic year. Leading the charge is the men’s soccer and football teams with five each. Women’s soccer and softball had two three, followed by two from baseball, women’s basketball and men’s cross country and one from women’s cross country. Chi Alpha Sigma recognizes college student-athletes who receive a varsity letter in their sport, achieve junior academic standing or higher after their fifth term semester, and earn a 3.5 or higher cumulative grade point average. Since UWA joined in 2011, a...
BCBS provides funding for West Alabama student scholarships
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is proud to expand its medical scholarship program to further address health disparities, particularly in rural and underserved areas of our state. Blue Cross started its medical scholarship program in 2016 which has been renewed and expanded for 2024. These scholarships serve to improve access to quality, affordable […] The post BCBS provides funding for West Alabama student scholarships appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
UWA's Own Lucas Johnson Honored with Prestigious Teaching Award
Lucas Johnson, an astrophysicist at the University of West Alabama (UWA), has received the 2024 William E. Gilbert Award for Outstanding Teaching. This award, presented during the May 3 commencement exercises, recognizes Johnson's effective teaching methods and his commitment to improving student engagement and learning outcomes. His approach in the classroom has enhanced the learning environment, encouraged peer mentorship, and deepened students' understanding of astrophysics.
Celebrating Academic Excellence: UWA's Annual Commencement Honors Local Achievers
The University of West Alabama's Annual Commencement celebrates the achievements of students and faculty. During the ceremony, students who have maintained a quality-point ratio of 3.50 or higher receive the Baccalaureate Scholastic Honor. This includes summa cum laude for ratios of 3.90 or higher, magna cum laude for ratios between 3.75 and 3.89, and cum laude for those between 3.50 and 3.74.
UWA's Own Amaya Carswell Crowned Miss Paragon 2024, Raises Funds for Student Emergency Aid
Amaya Carswell, a sophomore nursing major at the University of West Alabama, has won the title of Miss Paragon 2024. She was the first runner-up in the 2023 Miss Paragon Pageant. The pageant, organized by the university's Blue Key Honor Society, raises funds for the UWA Student Emergency Fund, which helps students in financial need due to unexpected circumstances.
UWA's Own Mahkayla Young Excels in Marketing Program, Inspiring Local First-Generation Students
Mahkayla Young switched her major from athletic training to integrated marketing communications (IMC) at the University of West Alabama (UWA). Initially surprising her parents, Young excelled in her new field, which was unfamiliar to them. Her efforts were acknowledged when she received the IMC Dymond Award at the UWA College of Liberal Arts Honors Day in April. This award is named after Dymond Hannon and is given to a senior IMC student who demonstrates excellence in the program.
UWA's Own Lucas Hammond Eyes Professional Tennis Career Post-Graduation
Lucas Hammond, an exercise science major at the University of West Alabama (UWA), has played tennis since childhood. Originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, he grew up around the sport, often helping his father on the court. Now, as he nears graduation in May, Hammond is aiming for a professional tennis career, driven by his lifelong passion for the game.
UWA's Small Business Hub Moves to Wallace Hall, Continues to Empower Local Entrepreneurs
The University of West Alabama's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has moved to Wallace Hall. Despite the new location, its goal to support local entrepreneurs continues. The SBDC offers free consulting and educational programs to individuals in Choctaw, Clarke, Marengo, Sumter, and Wilcox counties. These services are crucial for addressing the economic challenges in Alabama's rural western region.
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