UWA Alumni

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!!!!!
❤️🐅❤️🐅❤️🐅❤️🐅❤️

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!

08/12/2026

08/10/2026

It’s almost time for our UWA Tigers to kick off the season!

Make plans to join UWA Alumni & Friends at The Little Donkey
in downtown Montgomery for a pregame tailgate party!

We’re excited to come together, show our Tiger pride, and cheer on our UWA Tigers as they start the season!

Register today using the link below!
https://www.uwa.edu/alumni-friends/alumni-events/

Bring your Tiger spirit, and we’ll see you 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 Game Ticket 🎟️: https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/ticketsearchcriteria.aspx?affid=westalabama&evtinfo=615031~5c732277-a331-4f1d-b054-1e7acb9f50c6&epguid=e667f003-e292-45c5-9a0b-65f184317fce

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08/07/2026

All Sports Pass Buy tickets for of West Alabama on 09/12/2026, Livingston, AL from vivenu. UWA All-Sport PassOne pass. Every season. Tiger Athletics all year long!The UWA All-Sport Pass provides one person with general admission to all regular-season ...

08/07/2026

Outdoor industry leader, storyteller, and conservation advocate Ronnie “Cuz” Strickland will headline the University of West Alabama’s first Outdoor Heritage Banquet Saturday, Aug. 29, at 5:30 p.m. in Hughes Gymnasium.

08/06/2026

LIVINGSTON, Ala. - The University of West Alabama Athletics Department has announced a partnership with a new ticketing platform, Vivenu, and are set to open General Admission Season Tickets, Reserved Chairback Renewals, and Tiger Club Memberships on Thursday morning.