Retiring UWA Ken Tucker president named President Emeritus

Retiring University of West Alabama (UWA) President Ken Tucker has been named President Emeritus, becoming the first in the school's history to do so. 

"During Tucker’s tenure as president, UWA has experienced unprecedented growth, including a 71 percent increase in overall enrollment and more than $70 million in capital projects to expand, enhance, and add campus facilities to better serve students," said an announcement from UWA. 

"He has advocated locally and globally for the University’s ability to meet the educational needs of a growing region through leadership, economic and workforce development, and collaborations that build and strengthen communities. A cornerstone of his tenure is the University’s sponsorship of the establishment of Alabama’s first rural public pre-K through 12 charter school, University Charter School."

Tucker hails from Linden and lived in Demopolis before attending UWA. He previously served as dean of the College of Business before being named president in 2015.