Located in Sumter County, the town of Livingston—home of the University of West Alabama—boasts a rich history, and several of its featured landmarks are a testament to that fact. One of those historic places is Livingston’s Bored Well, located on Courthouse Square at downtown Livingston. Flagged by a Historic Marker, the Bored Well dates back […]
As most of us know, cash is key to a business’ success! In fact, it has been reported that 90% of all small business failures happen due to poor cash flow—meaning the business is spending more than it is bringing in. In “Cash is King 1190,” required to earn an Entrepreneurial Finance Certificate, students will […]
In today’s work climate, it’s not uncommon to question whether or not it’s worth it to pursue higher education beyond an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. The cost of higher education continues to grow, and during the recent economic recession, some with master’s degrees were struggling to find work because they were actually overqualified for the […]
At UWA Online, we are excited to offer continuing education opportunities focusing on green and renewable energy—programs that promise to put our online students on the cutting edge of the latest innovations in energy use. Over the course of the 21st century thus far, we have realized that renewable energy should not just remain a […]
The University of West Alabama’s Livingston campus fosters a rich history dating back to the early 1800s when the school was established as an all-female academy. Many of the students who walk the campus and who are enrolled in UWA’s online courses are likely unaware of how UWA’s roots where established. Learning about your university […]