UWA Alumni

06/01/2026

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Are you a recent grad or longtime alumni? Stay connected with fellow alumni, campus updates, and opportunities to reconnect by following the official UWA Alumni social media accounts! Plus, don’t miss upcoming alumni events happening throughout the year — we’d love to see you back on campus and in the community.

Check out upcoming alumni events at: https://www.uwa.edu/alumni-friends/alumni-events/

05/29/2026

Congratulations to Jeremy Sheffield on winning the giveaway!! We can't wait to see everyone this Thursday at The Monkey Bar Fairhope!

Registration for the event is still open if you haven't signed up yet: https://www.uwa.edu/alumni-friends/alumni-events/

**THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.**

💥💥WE HAVE REOPENED REGISTRATION AND EXTENDED THE GIVEAWAY UNTIL 6:00 PM TODAY!💥💥

The University of West Alabama Office of Alumni Affairs is giving away an awesome UWA swag bag!

All you have to do is register today for our upcoming Mobile/Baldwin County Alumni Event taking place June 4 at The Monkey Bar Fairhope!

Use the link below to register:
https://www.uwa.edu/alumni-friends/alumni-events/

We’re excited to see all of our UWA Alumni and friends next Thursday!!

Don’t worry, if you’ve already registered, you’re already entered to win!

05/22/2026

As part of the University of West Alabama’s continued emphasis on strengthening institutional communications, marketing, and brand advancement, UWA President Todd G. Fritch has announced the appointment of Betsy Compton as Executive Director of Communications & Marketing.

Compton will continue serving as a member of the President’s Cabinet and leading the expansion of the University’s comprehensive communications and marketing initiatives in support of academic affairs, enrollment management, athletics, advancement, student affairs, and administrative operations.

Join us in congratulating Betsy on this leadership role at UWA!

Read more ➡️ https://www.uwa.edu/news/uwa-names-compton-executive-director-of-communications-and-marketing/

05/21/2026

The University of West Alabama Office of Alumni Affairs is giving away an awesome UWA swag bag!

All you have to do is register today for our upcoming Mobile/Baldwin County Alumni Event taking place June 4 at The Monkey Bar Fairhope!

Use the link below to register:
https://www.uwa.edu/alumni-friends/alumni-events/

We’re excited to see all of our UWA Alumni and friends in just a couple of weeks!

Registration for the giveaway closes Tuesday, May 26, so don’t wait!

Don’t worry, if you’ve already registered, you’re already entered to win! 🏝️🐅❤️☀️

05/14/2026

UWA has selected Dr. Amy H. Jones to serve as its next provost, the role that oversees all aspects of academics at the University. A member of UWA President Todd G. Fritch's Cabinet, Jones has served as interim provost since October 2025, leading Academic Affairs through a period of strategic growth and operational advancement, strengthening academic operations and infrastructure while advancing initiatives focused on faculty support, student success, and experiential learning opportunities. Since joining the faculty in 2007 as an instructor, Jones has advanced through the faculty ranks and held numerous leadership roles, most recently serving as dean of the College of Liberal Arts.

Join us in welcoming Dr. Jones to this leadership role at UWA!

Read more ➡️ https://www.uwa.edu/news/uwa-selects-amy-jones-to-lead-academic-affairs-as-next-provost/

05/14/2026

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🎓 You did it — and we captured it! All UWA grads now have access to their StageClip — a short, personalized video of YOU walking the stage!

➡️ Check your UWA email or go to https://uwa.stageclip.com to find yours.

Not finding yours? DM us — we’ve got you covered.

-UWA Office of Communications and Marketing

05/11/2026

Don’t miss our Baldwin & Mobile County Alumni and Friends gathering at The Monkey Bar Fairhope on June 4 at 6 p.m.!

Make plans to join us for an evening of live music by Daniel Houze, great food, and even better company as we reconnect with fellow alumni and friends from across the area. We can’t wait to see you there!

Register today: www.uwa.edu/alumni/events

05/01/2026

A great time celebrating the hard work, memories, and milestones that brought these graduates to this moment. Here’s to what’s ahead! 🥂 Congratulations UWA Class of 2026! ❤️🐅

04/30/2026

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⚾️ COACH OF THE YEAR

🏅 Eric DuBose

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04/23/2026

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’s growing focus on outdoor recreation, natural resource educat...