UWA Alumni

08/31/2026

We had a wonderful Tiger Tailgate in Montgomery with our UWA Alumni & Friends!!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us! We had such a wonderful time and we are so glad you could be there!

The cherry on top was an AWESOME 27-17 UWA Tiger win over Tuskegee Golden Tigers!!

Red Tails Classic CHAMPS!!

What a great way to kick off the season! We are looking forward to an exciting year of UWA football!!

Thank you all again for joining us in Montgomery!

As always, GO TIGERS!!!!
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08/31/2026

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08/28/2026

The Sumter County UWA Alumni Golf Tournament was a HUGE success!!

A special thank you to our wonderful sponsors: Southwest Paper,
Evan Wedgworth Equipment (EWE), Naheola Credit Union, YD Home Medical, Enviva, Poole Electric, UWA Online, and Tate & Co. We are so grateful for your support!

Thank you to all of the golfers who came out and participated! We had an incredible turnout and such a fun day!

And a very special thank you to our Sumter County Alumni Chapter committee, Katie Klopfer Beard, Courtney Vick, Audrey Trulsen Poole, and William Washburn. This tournament would not have been possible without each of you and all the work you put into making it such a SUCCESS!

Thank you to Cody Ingram for capturing all of these amazing shots and to Livingston Country Club for hosting us! And, of course, thank you to our wonderful bartender, Mary Clanton Webb, for always taking such great care of us!

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Congratulations to our WINNERS!!! ⛳️ 🏆 💥

CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT

1ST PLACE
Rusty Cram, Temple Ennis, Joe Moore and Mark Spidle

2ND PLACE
Rob Pearson, Kirk Stephens, Dan Williams, and Brandon Youngblood

3RD PLACE
Will Cox, Ed Hauser, Judd Jacobs, and Marcus Tino

FIRST FLIGHT

1ST PLACE
Robert Beard, Scott Larkin, Gray Patrenos, and Zane Winfield

2ND PLACE
David Aderholt, Dan Campbell, Bryan Scott, and Bill Stephens

3RD PLACE
Clete Beard, Kyle Edmonds, William Washburn, and Nick Woodruff

We are already making plans for next year!! Thank you to everyone who helped make this such a great day for our UWA Alumni & Friends!

As always, GO TIGERS!!

UWA Alumni
The University of West Alabama

08/27/2026

Put Your Business in the Spotlight at the Red Tie Gala!

The 2026 Red Tie Gala is shaping up to be the event of the season, and we want your business to be part of it!

Join us on Friday, November 13, for an unforgettable evening while giving your company premier exposure in front of community leaders, business partners, UWA alumni and friends. Sponsorship opportunities are available at several levels, offering creative ways to showcase your business throughout the evening, all while supporting a cause that makes a meaningful difference for UWA students.

Showcase your business. Support our students. Be part of lasting impact. Sponsorship opportunities are limited, so save your spot now and make sure your business is represented at the Red Tie Gala, the event of the season!

🔗 Explore Sponsorship Opportunities ➡️ https://uwafdn.ejoinme.org/RedTie2026

08/26/2026

It’s almost GAME TIME, Tiger Fans!!

Our UWA Tigers kick off the 2026 football season THIS SUNDAY in Montgomery at the Red Tails Classic against Tuskegee!

Before kickoff, make plans to join UWA Alumni & Friends at The Little Donkey in downtown Montgomery for our pregame tailgate party! We are so excited to come together, show our Tiger pride, and get ready to cheer on our Tigers as they start the season!

There’s still time to register!
https://www.uwa.edu/alumni-friends/alumni-events/

Come join us, bring your Tiger spirit, and let’s kick off football season together in Montgomery!

GO TIGERS!!!!

Game ticket information is also available below!

**A reminder that each season ticket package includes one ticket to West Alabama's season opener, the Red Tails Classic against Tuskegee, on Sunday, August 30, in Montgomery, Alabama.

Season Tickets:
https://university-of-west-alabama-ojre.vivenushop.com

UWA vs. Tuskegee – Red Tails Classic Tickets:
https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/ticketsearchcriteria.aspx?affid=westalabama&evtinfo=615031~5c732277-a331-4f1d-b054-1e7acb9f50c6&epguid=e667f003-e292-45c5-9a0b-65f184317fce

UWA Alumni
The University of West Alabama
UWA Athletics

08/25/2026

Dr. R.T. Floyd has received the 2026 American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award. Floyd has served the University of West Alabama for 45 years.

08/24/2026

Alright, Tiger Fans!! Cooler temperatures are just around the corner, and we have a SURPRISE for you!!

Hot off the press!! We have brand-new heather grey oversized reversible mock-neck sweatshirts featuring our Vintage LU logo on one side and our UWA logo on the other!!

These are Bucketlist brand and come in two sizes:

Small/Medium
Large/XLarge

💥💥Size Chart &
Measurements💥💥

S/M: Bust approx. 60 inches, Length approx. 24–30 inches

L/XL: Bust approx. 62 inches,
Length approx. 27 inches (sleeves around 31.5")

Material & Fit DetailsFabric:

Typically a 50/50 or 52% cotton / 48% polyester fleece blend.

Fit: Designed with a very relaxed, oversized silhouette and dropped shoulders.

Sweatshirts are $70 each, and we have a LIMITED supply!! We know these are going to go FAST, so use the Square link below to purchase yours TODAY!!

https://square.link/u/uysNbOFr

Once you have purchased your sweatshirt, we will set up a time for you to stop by Webb Hall and pick it up.

We are SO excited about these and can’t wait to see our Tiger Fans wearing them this fall!!

As always, GO TIGERS!!!!!
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08/20/2026

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Introducing our Class of 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees!

Congrats to Penny Dew, Jim Berryman, Bobbie Jo Carter Hancock, Joe D’Alessandris, Keef Pettis, and Nestor Vargas! 🐅

📰: https://uwaathletics.com/news/2026/8/19/baseball-uwa-athletics-announces-2026-hall-of-fame-class.aspx

08/18/2026

❤️🐅Welcome to the
team, Collin and Walt!!❤️🐅

Please join us in welcoming two new development officers to the UWA Office of Institutional Advancement! We’re excited to introduce the newest members of our team and the enthusiasm they bring to UWA.

Walt Bailey, a Tuscaloosa native, played baseball at Shelton State Community College and The University of Alabama, where he earned his undergraduate degree. He later earned his Master of Business Administration from The University of West Alabama. Walt looks forward to meeting new people, building meaningful relationships and making a difference at UWA. Outside of work, he enjoys football, baseball, UFC, hunting and fishing.

Collin Smith, a native of Gordo, earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from UWA in May 2026. He is excited to create new relationships, give back to the university that helped shape him and expand opportunities that enhance the student experience. In his free time, Collin enjoys hunting, fishing and playing golf.

Help us give Walt and Collin a warm UWA welcome! 🐅

08/17/2026

Save the Date! ❤️

📅 Save the Date

Join us for the Second Edition of the Red Tie Gala on November 13, benefiting the UWA Opportunity Fund.

❤️ Mark your calendar—ticket information and additional event details will be available soon!