From someone who came to LU (Livingston University) in 1971 – left in 1972 – returned in 1974 – left in 1981 and returned again for good in 1999 – There is Something About this Place. It gets in your blood and you just can’t shake it! It was my good fortune to be at LU when James P. Homer was Dean of Students and later Executive Vice President. Dean Homer had a profound effect upon my life, as he did many others. If you ever had the opportunity to be around Jim Homer, you know exactly what I’m talking about! Livingston is a place to learn not only book sense but also about life! I’m not finished growing up yet, but this University has had a tremendous impact upon that process!
     I am humbled by the opportunity to serve as your UWA National Alumni Association President. I take this opportunity to encourage you to be a member of the National Alumni Association. The NAA works to represent all UWA alumni and it supports the best interests and traditions of UWA. Your $25 annual dues provide you with numerous exclusive member benefits while supporting a growing list of alumni programs. Mike Graham will even give you a big discount at the campus bookstore!
     There are so many exciting things happening at UWA. Enrollment is up and there are a number of projects underway. Have you seen the football field lately or the baseball complex? What about the new tennis courts on campus and the Bell Conference Center! You just have to come and see for yourself. There are, of course, the familiar sites on campus. The covered bridge is as beautiful as ever. I’m sure we each have our own memories of that covered bridge! One of my favorite memories at LU was riding my bike around campus and the beautiful downtown area. My brothers that came before me (B.K. and Micky Smith) knew the trouble you could get into with a car, so they all decided a bike would suit me better. Well, it was fantastic. I loved bike riding. I still have the bike to this day! Of course, the education at UWA is top notch. We have it all at UWA. It just doesn’t get any better.
     I also encourage you to report any important happenings in your life to the alumni office. We want to know! We will probably even write about you in the Tiger Tails section of the next alumni magazine. Make sure we have your correct address and send us your news! You are important to us and we want to share in the successes of your life.
     It is indeed a pleasure and honor to serve as your National Alumni Association President. I pray that God will bless you and guide your path. We would love for you to come and visit the campus. You might find you want to stay for a while!

THERE’S JUST SOMETHING ABOUT THIS PLACE!

In God We Trust,

TyAnne Smith Stone
Class of 1977