HONORARY DEGREE--Neal Gregory Morrison (center) of Cullman, interim president of Bevill State Community College and a former member of the Alabama House of Representatives, received an honorary Doctor of Laws from the University at spring commencement exercises. He is pictured with Margaret Lovett, president of the UWA Board of Trustees, and UWA President Richard Holland.

UWA awards prestigious scholarships for math and science
education majors

The University of West Alabama, in conjunction with the Daniel Foundation of Alabama, recently awarded $40,000 full scholarships to three incoming freshmen who aspire to teach mathematics or science secondary education. The recipients, selected from high schools represented in the Julia S. Tutwiler College of Education’s Partnership Schools Program, will return to teach one of these in-demand subjects in their public school system for at least three years following graduation.

UWA graduates and faculty honored at commencement

The University of West Alabama honored approximately 300 graduates during spring commencement exercises May 3. In addition, several special awards were presented to students, faculty and friends of UWA.

UWA establishes Holland Legacy Society

In conjunction with “The University We Will Be” campaign, The University of West Alabama recently established the Richard and Rebecca Holland Legacy Society to recognize and honor generous donors who, like the presidential couple, have named UWA as a beneficiary in their estate plans.

Spring 2008 President’s and Dean’s Lists

The University of West Alabama announces outstanding students named to the to the President’s List and the Dean’s List for the Spring 2008 academic semester.

UWA announces nursing awards

Several graduates of the University of West Alabama’s Ira D. Pruitt Division of Nursing were honored with special awards during the recent nursing convocation held annually in Bibb Graves Auditorium prior to commencement.

Tucker joins Gov. Riley for Alabama mission to China

Dr. Ken Tucker, dean of The University of West Alabama’s College of Business, recently returned from Gov. Bob Riley’s nine-day Alabama Trade and Business Development Mission to China.

UWA honors longtime employees

The University of West Alabama recently honored 35 longtime employees for their years of service to the Livingston institution. UWA presented custom-designed gold or silver lapel pins, some adorned with rubies and diamonds, to those with tenure of 10 years or longer. Two staff members were honored for 35 years of service.

UWA honors retirees

The University of West Alabama honored 13 longtime employees for their years of dedicated service at a recent retirement reception held at the end of the spring semester.

UWA dedicates James Suttles Entrepreneurship Institute

University of West Alabama officials this week formally dedicated the newly created James Suttles Entrepreneurship Institute, which was made possible by a $350,000 gift to “The University We Will Be” campaign from James Suttles of Demopolis, founder and president of Suttles Truck Leasing, Inc.