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10 Reasons to Choose UWA

When it comes to deciding on a place to pursue continuing education, you want somewhere that has a proven record of excellence. Even if you are planning to take continuing education courses online, you may want to take into account the reputation of the brick and mortar school itself. Aligning your continuing education with a […]

UWA Exercise Science Program Receives National Recognition

In addition to continuing education, The University of West Alabama continues to make strides in its undergraduate fields of study—most recently, in its exercise science program. The UWA Exercise Science Program recently received national recognition when the school was labeled an NSCA Recognized School from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. The NSCA Education Recognition […]

UWA Campus Events Happening in September 2017

The school year is in full swing on the University of West Alabama campus, and that not only means test prep, projects and papers, but also a calendar full of fun and engaging events to keep students, faculty and the community entertained. Football, 5K’s and festivals dominate the fall schedule on UWA’s campus, as seasonal […]

UWA Campus Events Happening in August 2017

In Alabama, August means back-to-school! Though the University of West Alabama’s campus has been quiet over the summer, this month students will come back to Livingston in full force—eager to start another school year and experience everything that comes along with being a UWA Tiger. That being said, there are a selection of UWA campus […]

4 Skills You’ll Need to Be Successful in an Online Course

For the next class you attend, skip the pen, notebook and white board and opt for the laptop instead. Taking classes online can be more convenient for you, and it can allow you to connect with your classmates and instructors without having to share the same physical space. Being successful in an online course does […]

Tutwiler Scholars Program Accepting Applications for 2017-2018 Through April 1

Students who want to apply for the University of West Alabama’s Tutwiler Scholars Program for the 2017-2018 school year can still do so through April 1. The prestige scholarship program is catered toward motivated and high-achieving incoming freshmen students who have a demonstrated drive and passion to better themselves and who strive to make positive […]

Course Spotlight: Strategic Selling with Social Media 1271

Social media is a tool that today’s entrepreneurs should take full advantage of. It serves as an organic way to expose your product or services to a large audience at low to no cost. In Strategic Selling with Social Media 1271, participants will learn to leverage powerful social media sales solutions to help save time, […]

10 Computer Skills Employers Want You to Know

We live in an increasingly technological world, and even if your dream job is not rooted in computers, there are a few essential computer skills that you should have a firm grasp on regardless of what you are doing. Your competence with computers makes you more marketable as an employee and assures employers that you […]

Valentine’s Day Feature: Flower Colors and Their Meanings

Whether it’s a day you embrace with open arms or one that you run and hide from, Valentine’s Day has arrived in 2017. For many, February 14 is a day to celebrate love and those who we love. Cliché as it may sound, one of the most popular ways people still communicate their messages of […]

Course Spotlight: Growing Your Business With Self-Publishing 1207

Self-publishing materials is an excellent way to grow your business and legitimize yourself as an expert in your respective field. Now, you can learn exactly what you need to do to be a successful self-publisher through UWA Online Continuing Education! “Growing Your Business With Self-Publishing 1207” is one of three courses required to earn a […]