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60-485: Men's sports Women's sports Tim Brooks, former member of the 1999 Gulf South Conference Championship men's cross country team, was named head coach of the men's and women's teams in 2010. Coach Ryan Bailey took over the Head Coaching position in 2017. West Georgia's softball team appeared in one Women's College World Series in 1974. The University of West Georgia men's basketball program has been

120-515: A 54-acre (220,000 m ) lake surrounded by nature trails, open to the community as well as college population. In 1967, the U.S. Office of Education approved a grant for the institution to receive campus renovations and updates. During the same year, an act of the Legislature created Livingston University with its own board of trustees. In 1969, a longtime historic landmark in Sumter County ,

180-655: A contender in the Gulf South since joining in 1983. They have had 40 players named to the All Gulf South Teams, 17 players named to NCAA All-American Teams, Appeared in 27 Gulf South Conference Tournaments, and 18 NCAA Tournaments. The 1974 team, coached by Roger Kaiser , won the NAIA National Championship. In 2003, the University of West Georgia acquired 250 acres (1.0 km) from the city of Carrollton for

240-425: A decline in enrollment that the college nearly closed. When William Wilson Hill assumed the presidency in 1944 after Greenhill left, he commissioned studies to determine if the institution should continue as a four-year college. Hill began with only 92 students, so he set out to recruit veterans . With more men on campus, the interest in sports was revived, and servicemen were aided financially in going to college by

300-434: A faculty advisor and faculty advisory board. Also on campus, the university's theatre program presents two full-length plays each year. These are performed by members of the student body with an advisor during the fall and spring semesters . Finally, the University of West Alabama provides educational video services to the community through Studio 96. The students produce a weekly local news broadcast named TIGER PAUSE which

360-493: A lack of support for a name change, the institution, considering that its regional educational mission was not reflected in its name (some thought that it sounded like a private school ), adopted the name The University of West Alabama . Ed Roach (1998–2002) assumed the presidency in 1998 and set about integrating technology into every aspect of UWA life. He established the Technology 2000 campaign and helped establish UWA as one of

420-432: A number of honor societies in addition to these social organizations. The University of West Alabama's Greek system comprises 6 fraternities and 7 sororities. Fraternities and sororities take part in a number of philanthropic programs and provide social opportunities for students. Formal rush takes place at the start of every fall semester. The University of West Alabama has 12 sports teams (13 beginning in 2011–2012 with

480-494: Is Luie the Tiger. As an NAIA member in 1971, the football team won the school's first of two national championships. The other came in 2023 when the school won the women's rodeo national championship. In 1992, the baseball team made history, advancing to their only Division II College World Series . Their chances for the school's first baseball national championship ended in tough luck as they dropped two of three games. In 1997,

540-414: Is broadcast on YouTube . The University of West Alabama has multiple student organizations and honor societies on its campus for students to join. With over 50 of these on campus, students can choose from a variety to become a member of. There are athletic support groups, governing and programming organizations, musical, religious, and special interest organizations just to name a few. UWA also has quite

600-429: Is used at yearly commencement exercises. Not long after the 1977 commencement, history professor William E. Gilbert was found dead off campus. In the early 1980s, a new computer system was installed on campus to support the university's computer information processing systems major. During the 1985–1986 academic year, the university observed its 150th anniversary. After Green resigned, Don C. Hines (1994–1998) assumed

660-461: The GI Bill , which increased the educational level of a generation of men. Tiger Stadium was built in 1952. The first campus fraternities were established during Wilson's presidency. The college gained a reputation for teacher education in the region and state through the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. The mission of the institution was broadened in 1957 when, under the leadership of Delos Culp (1954–1963),

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720-636: The NAIA to NCAA . Both universities began GSC competition in the 2012–13 academic year but will not be eligible for NCAA national tournaments until the 2014–15 academic year. In August 2011, the GSC added the Florida Institute of Technology as an associate member for football beginning in the 2013 season. On October 11, 2012, Mississippi College announced that it would petition the NCAA to leave Division III and return to

780-817: The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division II level, which operates in the Southeastern United States . Originally known as the Mid-South Athletic Conference or Mid-South Conference , the Gulf South Conference was formed by six universities in the summer of 1970: Delta State , Florence State (now North Alabama ), Jacksonville State , Livingston (now West Alabama ), Tennessee–Martin , and Troy State (now Troy ). Scheduling problems for

840-518: The University of Alabama . In 1882–1883, state lawmakers provided $ 2,500 for tuition and supplies; Alabama was the first southern state to fund the education of women. Tutwiler and state legislator Addison Gillespie Smith helped secure this appropriation. In 1883, the school was renamed the Alabama Normal College for Girls and Livingston Female Academy , to better reflect the new mission of

900-659: The 1970–71 academic year limited the league to football , won by Jacksonville State. In 1971, the league changed its name to the Gulf South Conference; added Southeastern Louisiana (SLU) and Nicholls State (increasing the membership to eight); opened an office in Hammond, Louisiana ; and began championships in all men's sports. The following year, Mississippi College and Northwestern Louisiana (NWLA, now Northwestern State) were admitted. NWLA withdrew to go Division I two years later, followed by SLU and Nicholls State in 1979. The conference continued with seven teams until 1981, when

960-594: The 2008–09 season due to issues between the University's President and the Commissioner. The GSC moved away from divisional play after the 2010-11 season after its six Arkansas members broke away, dropping the membership to eight. Thanks to an aggressive expansion plan, the GSC sponsored the Division II applications of Union University (TN) and Shorter University (GA), which became official members in 2014-15. The next step in bolstering its membership came in 2012, backing

1020-531: The 2015-16 season. Mississippi College entered its second candidacy year with the 2014-15 season in its path to full Division II membership in 2016-17 and added Gulf South Conference teams to its schedule. The next change to the conference's membership was officially announced on December 6, 2016 when North Alabama was accepted to the ASUN Conference and would begin a transition to Division I sports in 2018. In May 2020, affiliate member Florida Tech announced

1080-464: The 2015–16 school year. Departing members in pink. University of West Alabama The University of West Alabama ( UWA ) is a public university in Livingston, Alabama , United States. Founded in 1835, the school began as a church-supported school for young women called Livingston Female Academy . The original Board of Trustees of Livingston Female Academy was selected in 1836 and four of

1140-456: The Alabama Girls' Industrial Institute (now the University of Montevallo ) and in having the first women admitted to the University of Alabama in 1893. In the early 20th century new leadership brought a new name to the college as well. George William Brock was hired by the trustees in 1907 to oversee the institution's financial affairs. Following Tutwiler's retirement in 1910, Brock assumed

1200-559: The Alamuchee-Bellamy Covered Bridge (built 1861), was restored and moved on campus by the Sumter County Historical Society. It spans the northeast corner of Duck Pond behind Reed Hall. The number of faculty was increased during Deloney's presidency as well, and the school's colleges and divisions started taking shape. In 1973, Asa N. Green (1973–1994) became president; he oversaw the establishment of

1260-578: The Biology Building to the Athletic Complex. On October 4, 2014, the University Stadium hosted its first Top-25 matchup in its 6-year history. The game was between the then #24 UWG Wolves and the #22 UWA Tigers . It was the first time that Coach Will Hall faced his former team. The final scored showed just how tough of a game it would be as UWG edged out UWA 26–17. It was UWG's first win in

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1320-427: The Division II application of Lee University (TN) which was on track to join the league officially in 2015-16. The league added its first-ever associate member, Florida Tech , in football only in 2013. The Conference planned to add an old friend back into the fold when Mississippi College submitted its application to rejoin Division II and was on track for 2016-17 membership. Former Commissioner Jim McCullough brought

1380-472: The GSC office to Birmingham when he was hired in 1979. The conference welcomed its seventh commissioner in May 2014 when Matt Wilson was selected to follow Nate Salant who retired after a 22-year stint. Beginning with the 2011–12 academic year; Arkansas Tech University, University of Arkansas at Monticello, Harding University, Henderson State University, Ouachita Baptist University, and Southern Arkansas University left

1440-576: The GSC to form the Great American Conference . The University of New Orleans , which was transitioning from Division I to Division II, was accepted into the conference in June 2011, but the school announced intentions to stay at Division I in March 2012. In July 2011, Shorter University and Union University (Jackson, Tenn.) were accepted into the NCAA and began the multi-year transition process from

1500-557: The Ira D. Pruitt School of Nursing and dual-degree programs with Auburn University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham . He worked to establish a consortium of 13 schools to create a marine biology program and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. More buildings were added and renovated across campus. During the late 1970s, an area was reserved on campus for the construction of Lake LU. Pre-professional programs were established, and

1560-668: The Ozark Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association . The University of West Alabama began as Livingston Female Academy in 1835. As a church-related female academy, it admitted its first students in 1839. The school was established by Scots-Irish Presbyterians, who controlled the majority of seats on the first board of trustees selected in 1836. The purpose of the school was to educate future teachers, while also offering course work in art, music, languages, and home economics. Tuition at this time

1620-562: The Tiger softball program made its only trip to the national tournament and posted a 1–2 record on the campus of Barry University . The men's and women's basketball teams have each made two appearances in the NCAA Tournament. The football team made its first trip to the NCAA Division II Championship since 1975 during the 2009 season. They upset Albany State in the first round before ultimately falling to Carson-Newman in

1680-459: The University of West Alabama, students may choose to earn a Bachelor's degree in nursing through a partnership with the University of Alabama . The University of West Alabama is a single-campus university located in the heart of downtown Livingston on U.S. Highway 11 . The campus is on the western border of Alabama . Larger cities close by include Meridian (30 minutes), Tuscaloosa (50 minutes), and Birmingham . The small population in

1740-834: The addition of women's soccer). Both the male and female athletic teams are called the West Alabama Tigers. Ten of the twelve teams participate in the NCAA 's Division II as a member of the Gulf South Conference East Division. Men's and women's rodeo compete in the Ozark Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association . The NCAA's Division II sports at the University of West Alabama include baseball, basketball, cross country, football , golf, outdoor track, soccer, and tennis for men; basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball , tennis, outdoor track, and volleyball for women. The university's official mascot

1800-469: The authority to establish rules and regulations. Livingston Female Academy awarded its first diploma in 1843 to Elizabeth Houston, the daughter of M. L. Houston, a prominent local businessman and a school trustee. The first principal of the school was A. A. Kimbrell, followed by Margaret McShan. In 1853, Dr. Robert Dickens Webb arrived in Sumter County and served as a trustee for more than 40 years. He led

1860-480: The bachelor's, master's, educational specialist, and educational doctorate levels. These colleges and divisions include: Degrees in each academic college and division are awarded at the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business Administration , Master's degree and Educational specialist levels. Students are awarded an Associate degree from the Ira D. Pruitt School of Nursing. Upon graduation from

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1920-414: The board's review of his performance. After hovering around the 2,000 mark for a few years, that number was exceeded in the fall of 2002. In 2005, enrollment reached the 3,000 mark for the first time with a combined 3,090 students on campus and online. That number continued to rise the following year to 3,633 and topped 4,000 in 2007 when 4,186 students were enrolled. When the fall semester rolled around,

1980-504: The city of Livingston and Southern hospitality give UWA its small-town atmosphere that many students come to appreciate. The 600-acre (2.4 km ) UWA campus includes nature trails, a 54-acre (220,000 m ) lake, and sculptures. Recent campus beautification projects have enhanced the natural beauty that can be found on campus. The University of West Alabama campus includes many buildings. Some are used for academic purposes, while others serve different needs. These facilities include

2040-428: The conference. The transition was a lengthy process; Mississippi College officially became a Division II candidate starting with the 2013–14 academic year, with the school becoming a full Division II member for 2016–17. In 2013, Lee University joined the GSC, bringing the membership to 11. Lee University moved to Division II provisional membership for the 2014-15 season. They will complete transition to Division II in

2100-751: The discontinuation of their football program due to the financial fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic . The GSC currently has 12 full members: The GSC currently has six affiliate members: The GSC had 19 former full members, with all but four being public schools. The GSC had three former affiliate members, one was a public school and two were private schools:  Full member (all sports)   Full member (non-football)   Associate member (football only)   Associate member (sport)  The GSC sponsors competition in 8 men's sports and 9 women's sports. The conference began sponsoring women's lacrosse and men's / women's track & field in

2160-458: The end of 1992–93. Mississippi College dropped to Division III at the end of 1995–96 and was replaced by Christian Brothers to keep the Conference at 16 schools. In July 2000, the GSC welcomed Harding University and Ouachita Baptist University , making it the largest NCAA conference at any level with 18 schools. The Conference membership decreased to 17 when MUW dropped its athletics program at

2220-663: The end of the 2002–03 season. 2006–07 was another season of change for the GSC. Central Arkansas moved to Division I , leaving the West Division with eight schools while Lincoln Memorial left for the South Atlantic Conference due to travel and location issues, leaving the East Division with seven schools. Montevallo announced on June 27, 2008 that they would be leaving for the Peach Belt Conference following

2280-661: The facility houses the floor of the arena, spacious locker rooms for the men and women basketball teams, the volleyball team, visiting teams, and referees. Additionally, this level includes a trainer's facility. The Coliseum has a maple wood floor surrounded by seating and a four-sided, state-of-the-art video scoreboard suspended over center court. The upper level includes three large skyboxes for UWG officials, boosters, and friends to gather during events. The Coliseum hosts UWG commencement ceremonies, concerts, and other various events. The Georgia High School Association Class AAAAA and AAAA boys' and girls' basketball quarterfinal round of

2340-535: The fall of 2009, the University Stadium opened. The stadium seats roughly 9,600, providing ample space for any sporting or entertainment event. Additionally, the new athletic complex includes a stadium and practice field for the Wolves’ soccer program, a new softball stadium and a women's field house with locker-room facilities for women's sports. There are plans to relocate Cole Field from its current location beside

2400-489: The first wireless institutions in the region. Women's sports received a boost under his leadership. During this period, the UWA Softball Complex was completed. In February 2002, he stepped down from his position as president. The board of trustees met to choose a replacement on an interim basis from university employees David Taylor, Richard Holland, Roy Underwood, and Clemit Spruiell. Richard Holland, an alumnus of

2460-399: The first Ira D. Pruitt Division of Nursing class earned associate degrees in 1976. Overall, 153 degrees were awarded during commencement exercises in May that same year. In 1977, Dr. Ralph M. Lyon, university educator and administrator, retired from his position, and was honored for his tenure. His wife presented the university with a handcrafted ceremonial mace in his dedication. The mace

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2520-419: The following: Other buildings located on campus are listed below: Although the university does not require students to live on campus, UWA strongly encourages students to live in a residence hall their freshman and sophomore years. Research has shown that students who live on campus are much more likely to graduate from college than students who live off-campus. Students who receive a Trustee Scholarship from

2580-455: The institution and former dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, was selected by trustees to take over the position. Six months later, he was named the next university president by a unanimous vote. Holland is the first UWA graduate to serve as president. However, UWA's board of trustees placed him on paid leave and voted to not renew his contract in March 2014 after he challenged

2640-471: The institution, providing students with choices of either two- or four-year programs. "Normal training" was the term used at that time to describe teacher education that represented high school plus two years of college education. The Normal College presented its first diplomas at the 1886 commencement exercises. In 1890, Tutwiler was named president of the college. She is the only woman to have been president. During her tenure, Tutwiler aided in establishing

2700-412: The official University of West Alabama yearbook called The Paragon . Much like the campus newspaper, the yearbook is published by a student staff with a faculty advisor. The Sucarnochee Review is a creative-writing and art journal published by the university's Department of Languages and Literature. The journal got its start on campus in the 1970s. Students serve as staff members for the journal under

2760-538: The physical plant under this plan. In 1929, the Alabama State Board of Education took over supervision and renamed the facility the Livingston State Teachers College . Under George William Brock, in 1929 the school founded a student newspaper called Campus Lights (now called The Muse ). A football team was added in 1931. With striped uniforms, the college took the tiger as its mascot, and

2820-457: The playoffs are also held at this facility annually. In July 2021, the Coliseum floor was redone in accordance with the change in the three-point line for NCAA Basketball contests. The new design and finishing was done by CBA Sports, a company led by NBA legend Dominique Wilkins . Gulf South Conference The Gulf South Conference ( GSC ) is a college athletic conference affiliated with

2880-511: The post of president and brought additional change. The rodeo complex on campus is named in his honor. Among students, Hines is most remembered for bringing collegiate rodeo to campus. UWA competes in the Ozark Region and has won regional championships in both the men and women's divisions. In addition, individual competitors have placed nationally in bull-riding and barrel racing . Hines brought more computers to campus and established new programs in psychology and forestry . In 1995, despite

2940-486: The presidency. Alumni began meeting in honor of Tutwiler in 1910 and formed the first alumni association. Men were admitted to the institution as regular students in 1915. Foust Hall was built in 1922 as a lab school where college professors taught, and students observed and participated in classroom instruction. The building's open-air plan with a central courtyard became a building design familiar to many Alabamians. In 1928, both Bibb Graves Hall and Brock Hall were added to

3000-584: The presidents admitted Valdosta State . West Georgia joined in 1983. Eight years of stability ended in 1991 when Tennessee–Martin and Troy State went Division I, briefly dropping the GSC back to seven members, before the beginning of an expansion resulting in ten new members: Lincoln Memorial (1992–93); Alabama–Huntsville , Henderson State , Central Arkansas , and Mississippi University for Women (MUW) (1993–94); West Florida (1994–95); and Arkansas-Monticello , Arkansas Tech , Montevallo , and Southern Arkansas (1995–96). Jacksonville State went Division I at

3060-552: The purpose of creating a stadium and athletic complex. Such a facility would serve a dual role: give the UWG sports teams a facility that they could use, and aid the university in attracting additional students. The funding for this venture was made possible through private donations and increased student fees approved by the Student Government Association. During the summer of 2008, construction began on this facility and, in

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3120-497: The school during the American Civil War and Reconstruction through the 1870s, helping to keep the institution open. The main administration building that sits in the middle of campus today is named in his honor. In 1878, the institution changed its name to Livingston Normal College . Education reformer Julia Strudwick Tutwiler joined the faculty in 1881 as co-principal with her uncle, Carlos Green Smith , former president of

3180-491: The school's name was changed to Livingston State College . Graduate-level classes were added, and the state board of education began awarding master's degrees in professional education under a new graduate division. Kelly Hester Land was awarded the first master's degree, and a writing scholarship competition and building are named for her. Under John E. Deloney (1963–1973), the college had substantial growth, so it expanded its campus, to more than 540 acres (2.2 km ) with

3240-486: The second round. The 2012 team went undefeated in Gulf South play (5-0) to claim the conference title. UWA defeated Miles College in round one of the playoffs but lost at eventual national champion Valdosta State in the second round. The 2017 Football Team went 9–1 on the season, earning the #1 seed in Super Region 2. They defeated Delta State in the second round before losing to eventual National Runner Up West Florida in

3300-573: The series after 5 previous tries. The Coliseum is an on-campus indoor arena in Carrollton, Georgia. It is primarily used for basketball and volleyball, and is the home field of the University of West Georgia. The arena holds 6,475 spectators and opened in 2009. The total construction cost was $ 24.7 million. The concourse level of the facility includes a two-story lobby that offers an area for event pre-function gatherings. The concourse level also features concession stands and restrooms. The lower level of

3360-712: The seven board members were Presbyterians . The university serves students in several academic colleges and divisions on a 600-acre (2.4 km ) campus in west-central Alabama. UWA offers various degree programs including associate, bachelor's, master's, educational specialist, and educational doctorate degrees. Its athletics teams, known as the West Alabama Tigers , are members of the Gulf South Conference and compete in NCAA Division II in all sports except two. The men's and women's rodeo teams compete in

3420-517: The sports teams continue to be known as the UWA Tigers ; red and white are the school colors. After president Brock retired in 1936, Noble Franklin Greenhill took over and served until 1944. Under Greenhill, campus life flourished as social sororities and intercollegiate sports in baseball, basketball, and football were added. The first homecoming celebration was held in 1939. World War II brought such

3480-489: The university or participate in certain activities such as varsity-level athletics may be required to live on campus. The official student newspaper is Muse . It is published weekly by students and advised by members of the UWA faculty. First published in 1940, the newspaper was called Livingston Life until 1995 when it changed to The Life . This lasted until 2010, when The Life was rebranded into Muse . Students also produce

3540-507: The university was just shy of the 5,000 mark at 4,888. In 2009, a higher education center was added in neighboring Demopolis . Hines died in 2009. UWA was temporarily on probation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accreditation body in 2011. It was removed from probation on December 5, 2011. UWA offers more than 60 undergraduate programs and 10 graduate programs through its academic colleges and divisions at

3600-399: Was $ 20 annually with an additional $ 25 charged for piano lessons and $ 10 for French language and embroidery . Jones Hall was the first building constructed on the campus in 1837, and was located near what is now Brock Hall. (The building was lost to fire in the 1890s). On January 15, 1840, state lawmakers incorporated Livingston Female Academy, granted it tax-exempt status, and gave the board

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