June 11, 2008

LIVINGSTON, Ala.--The University of West Alabama has announced the hiring of a UWA graduate to direct the University’s planned giving and other development efforts.

Stan Narewski joined the UWA Foundation June 1 as Director of Major and Planned Gifts. He now is responsible for obtaining private funds from individuals, corporations and foundations through outright and deferred gifts. He will work closely with members of the Richard and Rebecca Holland Legacy Society, which was recently established to recognize and honor generous donors who have named UWA as a beneficiary in their estate plans.

Narewski and Director of Development Wes Gordon will share responsibilities formerly held by John Crawford, who left UWA in April for an advancement position in another state.  

A Birmingham native, Narewski comes to UWA from Wallace State Community College where he served as an instructor and track coach for 12 years. A four-time national coach of the year, he has worked in college athletics for more than 30 years. A 1971 UWA business administration and economics graduate, Narewski also holds a master’s degree in education from Auburn University.

“We are pleased that Stan has returned to his alma mater to further our development efforts,” said Clemit Spruiell, vice president for institutional advancement. “His knowledge of UWA and his higher education experience will be important factors as we work to achieve the University’s fundraising goals for “The University We Will Be” campaign and beyond.”

“The University We Will Be” capital campaign is an ongoing effort to raise $15 million in private support for a range of academic enrichment, outreach and construction needs.

The UWA Foundation administers most campus fundraising activities and endowment funds, garnering annual support with gifts from individual donors, corporations, foundations, trusts and estates.

For more information about giving to UWA, please contact the Development Office at 205-652-3597.