The University of West Alabama installed their 13th president in an inauguration ceremony on Friday, Sept. 12. Dr. Todd G. Fritch started in January overseeing the university that is 190 years old and said in an exclusive interview with the Black Belt News Network that he plans to increase enrollment, add residential on-campus options, establish more agriculture-related majors, expand academic buildings and enhance student life facilities among other goals. Cindy talks about UWA's new president in this segment of the Black Belt Newscast.

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