https://www.westga.edu/news/ UWG News en-us Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:33:35 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss OmniUpdate (OU Publish) https://www.westga.edu/news/academics-coe/remote-learning-accessible.php Pandemics have a way of exposing cracks in society's foundations - in healthcare, the workforce and the education system, for example - while also providing opportunities to bridge the gaps that separate individuals. Julie Lineback Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0500 top-stories academics-coe education etf Going the Distance: One Professor’s Mission to Make Remote Learning Accessible to All A child working on a computer https://www.westga.edu/news/around-uwg/vice-president-student-affairs-enrollment.php The University of West Georgia announced the appointment of Dr. André L. Fortune as vice president of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management (SAEM) effective April 13. Sarah Powell Thu, 09 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0500 around-campus top-stories around-uwg UWG Welcomes New Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management The University of West Georgia announced the appointment of Dr. André L. Fortune as vice president of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management (SAEM) effective April 13. https://www.westga.edu/news/around-uwg/vice-president-university-advancement.php The University of West Georgia announced the appointment of Dr. Meredith N. Brunen as vice president of University Advancement and chief executive officer of the UWG Foundations, effective April 13. Sam Gentry Tue, 07 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0500 around-campus top-stories around-uwg UWG Welcomes New Vice President for University Advancement UWG announced the appointment of Dr. Meredith N. Brunen as vice president of University Advancement and chief executive officer of the UWG Foundations, effective April 13. https://www.westga.edu/news/academics-coah/costume-shop-hospital-masks.php Alan Yeong-Marcello and Nan Stephens aren't used to being idle. As faculty and staff members of the University of West Georgia's Department of Theatre, they're used to working under pressure. Today, they're two of the thousands of people who are coming together to help humanity battle the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Julie Lineback Wed, 25 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500 arts-culture-scientific-inquiry arts-and-culture theatre top-stories academics-coah deflpa performing-arts Sewing Machines: UWG’s Costume Shop Makes Masks for Hospital Workers Alan Yeong-Marcello and Nan Stephens aren’t used to being idle. As faculty and staff members of the University of West Georgia’s Department of Theatre, they’re used to working under pressure. Today, they’re two of the thousands of people who are coming together to help humanity battle the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). https://www.westga.edu/news/around-uwg/president-kelly-begins.php The administration of the University of West Georgia's eighth president, Dr. Brendan Kelly, officially began today. Colton Campbell Mon, 23 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500 around-uwg around-campus top-stories The Next Chapter Begins: Dr. Brendan Kelly Starts as UWG’s President The administration of the University of West Georgia’s eighth president, Dr. Brendan Kelly, officially began today. https://www.westga.edu/news/academics-coss/spooky-archaeology.php The Department of Anthropology at the University of West Georgia recently hosted the Waring Distinguished Lecture Series, featuring Dr. Jeb Card, assistant teaching professor of anthropology at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Sheryl Marlar Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500 top-stories anthropology social-sciences daps academics-coss Science and Myths: Waring Lecture Series Hosts ‘Spooky’ Archaeologist The Department of Anthropology at the University of West Georgia recently hosted the Waring Distinguished Lecture Series, featuring Dr. Jeb Card, assistant teaching professor of anthropology at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. https://www.westga.edu/news/around-uwg/carnegie-community-engagement.php The University of West Georgia has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its institutional commitment to community engagement through teaching, research and public service with the Community Engagement Classification. Colton Campbell Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 top-stories press-room around-uwg around-campus Carnegie Foundation Recognizes UWG for Commitment to Community Engagement The University of West Georgia has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its institutional commitment to community engagement through teaching, research and public service with the Community Engagement Classification. University of West Georgia, University of West Georgia community engagement, uwg community engagement, Carnegie foundation, Carnegie foundation community engagement, Carnegie foundation community engagement classification, University of West Georgia college of social sciences, uwg college of social sciences, dr. stuart rayfield, Amanda wright, dr. Melanie mcclellan, dr. amber smallwood, dr. david Newton, dr. micheal crafton, dr. tami ogletree, colton campbell true https://www.westga.edu/news/uwg-connections/edible-landscaping.php University of West Georgia alum Cory Mosser '04 is introducing a new perspective into work environments across Atlanta. His innovative approach to creating an edible landscape for companies is changing the way employees spend their free time at work while educating them on sustainable, seasonal eating. Allie Smith Mon, 27 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 uwg-connections history dahp top-stories academics-coah arts-and-culture Edible Environments: UWG Alumnus Creatively Approaches Landscaping University of West Georgia alum Cory Mosser ‘04 is introducing a new perspective into work environments across Atlanta. His innovative approach to creating an edible landscape for companies is changing the way employees spend their free time at work while educating them on sustainable, seasonal eating. University of West Georgia, University of West Georgia alumni, uwg alumni, University of West Georgia alum, uwg alum, University of West Georgia alumnus, uwg alumnus, natural born tillers, edible landscaping, cory mosser, Julia mothersole, allie smith https://www.westga.edu/news/around-uwg/kelly-meets-campus.php Ahead of his April 1 start date as the next president of the University of West Georgia, Dr. Brendan Kelly visited campus earlier this week to meet with students, faculty, staff and community leaders. Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 top-stories around-uwg around-campus president Kelly, Next UWG President, Meets with Campus Stakeholders Ahead of his April 1 start date as the next president of the University of West Georgia, Dr. Brendan Kelly visited campus earlier this week to meet with students, faculty, staff and community leaders. University of West Georgia, University of West Georgia president, uwg president, dr. Brendan Kelly, University of West Georgia foundation, uwg foundation, University of West Georgia student government association, uwg student government association, Carrollton-Carroll County Education Collaborative, University of West Georgia new president, uwg new president, Miranda Daniel, Julia mothersole true https://www.westga.edu/news/academics-coah/dreaming-emmett.php The University of West Georgia Theatre Company and the UWG School of the Arts are excited to bring back to Carrollton Dr. Daniel Banks, co-founder and co-director of DNAWORKS, as the Michael and Andrea Stone Visiting Artist on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m. Banks will direct a staged reading of "Dreaming Emmett," a play written by Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Nobel laureate Toni Morrison. Thu, 23 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 deflpa theatre press-room academics-coah performing-arts arts-and-culture UWG to hold staged reading of Toni Morrison’s “Dreaming Emmett” The University of West Georgia Theatre Company and the UWG School of the Arts are excited to bring back to Carrollton Dr. Daniel Banks, co-founder and co-director of DNAWORKS, as the Michael and Andrea Stone Visiting Artist on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m. Banks will direct a staged reading of “Dreaming Emmett,” a play written by Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Nobel laureate Toni Morrison. This event will take place in the Townsend Center Dangle Theatre on the UWG campus. University of West Georgia, University of West Georgia theatre, University of West Georgia theater, uwg theatre, uwg theater, University of West Georgia theater company, University of West Georgia theatre company, uwg theater company, uwg theatre company, townsend center, University of West Georgia school of the arts, uwg school of the arts, Emmett till, dr. Daniel banks, toni Morrison, Michael and Andrea Stone, Michael and Andrea Stone visiting artist series, dreaming Emmett, toni Morrison play, shelly elman https://www.westga.edu/news/around-uwg/kelly-visit.php Dr. Brendan Kelly, recently named president of the University of West Georgia, made his first official visit to the university's campus in Carrollton Thursday. Colton Campbell Thu, 19 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500 top-stories president around-uwg Kelly, Finalist for UWG Presidency, Visits Campus Dr. Brendan Kelly, recently named the finalist for the University of West Georgia presidency, made his first official visit to the university’s campus in Carrollton Thursday. brendan kelly, university of west georgia, uwg, uwg president, university of west georgia president, presidential finalist, tressa kelly, stuart rayfield, dr. brendan kelly, dr. tressa kelly https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/alumna-remote-year.php During University of West Georgia alumna Taylor Enfinger's yearlong sojourn around the globe, home was wherever the Wi-Fi was. Enfinger recently arrived stateside after a year abroad in more than a dozen different countries as a participant in Remote Year, a company that helps people interested in working remotely with the logistics of maintaining their current positions while traveling for a year. Colton Campbell Mon, 25 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500 top-stories Richards College of Business management uwg-connections academics-rcob business Transcending the Status Quo: UWG Alumna Returns from Remote Year Abroad During University of West Georgia alumna Taylor Enfinger’s yearlong sojourn around the globe, home was wherever the Wi-Fi was. Enfinger recently arrived stateside after a year abroad in more than a dozen different countries as a participant in Remote Year, a company that helps people interested in working remotely with the logistics of maintaining their current positions while traveling for a year. University of West Georgia, University of West Georgia alumni, uwg alumni, University of West Georgia alumna, uwg alumna, University of West Georgia alum, uwg alum, University of West Georgia graduate, uwg graduate, University of West Georgia richards college of business, uwg richards college of business, richards college of business, colton campbell https://www.westga.edu/news/academics-rcob/tomorrows-jobs-today.php Two years ago, Dell Technologies released a report that sent shockwaves through educational institutions around the globe. UWG's Dr. Jeannie Pridmore - and the curriculum she teaches as an associate professor in the Richards College of Business - are still feeling the effects of that report, which asserted that 85 percent of the jobs that will exist by the year 2030 haven't been invented yet. Colton Campbell Fri, 11 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500 academics-rcob business top-stories management I, Robot: UWG Class Aims to Prepare Students for Tomorrow’s Jobs Today Two years ago, Dell Technologies released a report that sent shockwaves through educational institutions around the globe. UWG’s Dr. Jeannie Pridmore – and the curriculum she teaches as an associate professor in the Richards College of Business – are still feeling the effects of that report, which asserted that 85 percent of the jobs that will exist by the year 2030 haven’t been invented yet. University of West Georgia, University of West Georgia Richards college of business, uwg Richards college of business, Richards college of business, iot, internet of things, management information systems, Edward Burdick, terran north, Dr. Jeannie Pridmore, Julia mothersole, colton campbell https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/real-estate-90210.php Real estate specialist Bjorn Farrugia has inked deals for clients selling and purchasing multi-million-dollar mansions in Los Angeles, California, but Farrugia found his passion in a small town an hour outside Atlanta at the University of West Georgia. Colton Campbell Thu, 01 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0500 student-success top-stories academics-rcob uwg-connections marketing business Million Dollar Listing: UWG Grad Finds Real Estate Success in 90210 Real estate specialist Bjorn Farrugia has inked deals for clients selling and purchasing multi-million-dollar mansions in Los Angeles, California, but Farrugia found his passion in a small town an hour outside Atlanta at the University of West Georgia. University of West Georgia, University of West Georgia business administration, uwg business administration, los angeles real estate, la real estate, University of West Georgia Richards college of business, uwg Richards college of business, Richards college of business, Bjorn Farrugia, colton campbell https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/oscar-winning-technology.php How do you recreate an event that is ingrained in a nation's collective consciousness? Ask UWG alumnus Jared LeClaire. The freelance video designer, programmer and engineer helped do just that as a crewmember on the major motion picture "First Man." The Neil Armstrong biopic won the 91st Academy Award for Best Visual Effects 50 years after Armstrong achieved iconic status by walking on the moon. Julie Lineback and Hannah Black Thu, 18 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0500 top-stories deflpa academics-coah uwg-connections performing-arts arts-and-culture theatre arts-culture-scientific-inquiry student-success Star Trek: UWG Alum Lends Technology Expertise to Oscar-Winning Film How do you recreate an event that is ingrained in a nation’s collective consciousness? Ask UWG alumnus Jared LeClaire. The freelance video designer, programmer and engineer helped do just that as a crewmember on the major motion picture “First Man.” The Neil Armstrong biopic won the 91st Academy Award for Best Visual Effects 50 years after Armstrong achieved iconic status by walking on the moon. University of West Georgia, College of Arts and Humanities, University of West Georgia College of Arts and Humanities, uwg College of Arts and Humanities, University of West Georgia theatre, university of west Georgia theater, uwg theatre, uwg theater, University of West Georgia graduate, uwg graduate, University of West Georgia alumni, uwg alumni, University of West Georgia alumnus, uwg alumnus, University of West Georgia alum, uwg alum, neil Armstrong, ryan gosling, Oscars, academy awards, best visual effects, Jared LeClaire, Hannah black, Julie lineback https://www.westga.edu/news/academics-coah/music-inspiration-flow.php A famous musical onomatopoeia is "Flight of the Bumblebee." In this interlude, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov used stringed instruments to paint a picture of the insect's frantic path. UWG student Katahj Copley's "Sunshine" has a similar effect. The opening melody of the marimba reflects dawn's first rays of light allowing its warmth to spread throughout the ensemble as it reaches a peak of energy then sets with a relaxed, colorful repose. Julie Lineback Thu, 27 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0500 top-stories deflpa music arts-culture-scientific-inquiry academics-coah arts-and-culture The Composer’s Palette: Music Major Talks Inspiration, Creative Flow A famous musical onomatopoeia is “Flight of the Bumblebee.” In this interlude, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov used stringed instruments to paint a picture of the insect’s frantic path. UWG student Katahj Copley’s “Sunshine” has a similar effect. The opening melody of the marimba reflects dawn’s first rays of light allowing its warmth to spread throughout the ensemble as it reaches a peak of energy then sets with a relaxed, colorful repose. University of West Georgia, University of West Georgia music, University of West Georgia music department, University of West Georgia music composition, University of West Georgia composition, uwg music, uwg music department, uwg music composition, uwg composition, University of West Georgia wind ensemble, uwg wind ensemble, University of West Georgia saxophone ensemble, uwg saxophone ensemble, University of West Georgia brass ensemble, uwg brass ensemble, dr. cale self, dr. Kevin hibbard, katahj Copley, Julia mothersole, Julie Lineback https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/reading-therapy-pug.php Ask any student at South Salem Elementary what his or her favorite part of school is, and you'll get a quick answer - Mr. Booker T. Pug. Booker is a 3-year-old reading therapy dog who hangs out in the school's media center. Julie Lineback Tue, 28 May 2019 00:00:00 -0500 student-success top-stories academics-coe education etf uwg-connections Pug Teaches Reading: Ed.S. Student’s Therapy Dog Helps Boost Children’s Reading Skills, Confidence Ask any student at South Salem Elementary what his or her favorite part of school is, and you’ll get a quick answer – Mr. Booker T. Pug. Booker is a 3-year-old reading therapy dog who hangs out in the school’s media center. University of west Georgia, University of west Georgia alumna, uwg alumna, University of west Georgia alumni, uwg alumni, University of west Georgia alum, uwg alum, south salem elementary, south salem elementary school, therapy dogs, reading therapy dogs, tail wagging tutors, tail waggin tutors, Westminster kennel club dog show, University of west Georgia college of education, uwg college of education, get Georgia reading, therapy dogs international, meghen bassel, Julia mothersole, Julie Lineback https://www.westga.edu/news/academics-rcob/richards-hall-funding.php The vision of Roy Richards Sr. Hall at the University of West Georgia is one step closer to becoming a reality. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp last Friday signed the state's Fiscal Year 2020 budget, including the issuance of $14.9 million in bonds to fund the construction of the building to house the Richards College of Business at UWG. Colton Campbell Tue, 14 May 2019 00:00:00 -0500 business-partnerships academics-rcob press-room business top-stories UWG Receives Funding for Construction of Richards Hall The vision of Roy Richards Sr. Hall at the University of West Georgia is one step closer to becoming a reality. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp last Friday signed the state’s Fiscal Year 2020 budget, including the issuance of $14.9 million in bonds to fund the construction of the building to house the Richards College of Business at UWG. University of West Georgia, University of West Georgia Richards college of business, uwg Richards college of business, University of West Georgia Richards hall, uwg Richards hall, roy Richards sr, dr. faye mcintyre, University System of Georgia Board of Regents, University System of Georgia, usg Board of Regents, colton campbell https://www.westga.edu/news/around-uwg/esports.php Zachary Barger's in the zone. He's running fast, jumping high and punching hard, but it's only his hands moving. His fingers are a blur as he quickly taps his controller's keypad and expertly thumbs the joystick. Barger is part of a new generation of athletes at the University of West Georgia: a burgeoning group of video-gaming enthusiasts who find camaraderie between respawns. Colton Campbell Fri, 26 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0500 around-uwg top-stories IRL: UWG Students Find Connection Via Consoles Zachary Barger’s in the zone. He’s running fast, jumping high and punching hard, but it’s only his hands moving. His fingers are a blur as he quickly taps his controller’s keypad and expertly thumbs the joystick. esports, uwg esports, university of west georgia, gaming and esports club, gaming & esports club, uwg gaming & esports club, colton campbell, e-sports, competitive gaming, fifa, league of legends, overwatch, jesse morris, brooks burns, lena horne, nicholas horton, samuel thompson, jason reese, phillip reaves, minna rollins, zachery barger, video games, video gaming, esport gaming, competitive esports, competitive e-sports https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/cirque-at-sea.php As a member of the national award-winning University of West Georgia cheerleading program and College of Education (COE) alumna, Taylor Jordan '18 has already conquered by land. Now she is making her mark on the high seas as an artist performing with the Cirque du Soleil troupe onboard the MSC Meraviglia. Julie Lineback Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500 uwg-connections academics-coe education smwp student-success top-stories From Sidelines to Center Stage: UWG Cheer Alumna Stars with Cirque du Soleil at Sea As a member of the national award-winning University of West Georgia cheerleading program and College of Education alumna, Taylor Jordan ’18 has already conquered by land. Now she is making her mark on the high seas as an artist performing with the Cirque du Soleil troupe onboard the MSC Meraviglia. University of West Georgia, University of West Georgia college of education, uwg college of education, University of West Georgia cheerleading, uwg cheerleading, University of West Georgia cheerleading program, uwg cheerleading program, msc meraviglia, cirque du soleil, cirque du soleil at sea, cirque at sea, cirque du soleil sonor, cirque du soleil viaggio, cirque sonor, cirque viaggio, University of West Georgia cheer, University of West Georgia cheerleaders, uwg cheer, uwg cheerleaders, University of West Georgia alumni, uwg alumni, University of West Georgia alumna, University of West Georgia alum, uwg alumna, uwg alum, University of West Georgia graduate, uwg graduate, University of West Georgia sport management, uwg sport management, msc cruises, Mediterranean shipping company, United Cheerleading Association, team usa, brian Nichols, Nicole Nichols, trey forsyth, taylor Jordan, Julie lineback https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/out-of-africa.php When Jane Hawksworth was 8 years old, her family left South Africa and immigrated to the United States. Her parents wanted a better life and more opportunities for Jane and her two younger sisters. Colton Campbell Thu, 13 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500 academics-rcob accounting-finance student-success top-stories business Out of Africa: South African Emigrant Finds Success, Scholarship at UWG When Jane Hawksworth was 8 years old, her family left South Africa and immigrated to the United States. Her parents wanted a better life and more opportunities for Jane and her two younger sisters. University of West Georgia, University of West Georgia Richards college of business, uwg Richards college of business, University of West Georgia graduate school, uwg graduate school, CliftonLarsonAllen, University of West Georgia ingram scholar, uwg ingram scholar, University of West Georgia accounting honors society, University of West Georgia accounting club, uwg accounting honors society, uwg accounting club, Dr. Ron Colley, jane hawksworth, colton campbell https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/perfect-chemistry.php This past summer, several University of West Georgia undergraduate chemistry students conducted advanced chemical research, from exploring explosive compounds to fighting cancer. Kadijah Smith and Bryan Lindenberger Fri, 19 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0500 academics-honors research academics-cosm top-stories chemistry student-success msat In Their Element: Program Offers Innovative Learning Opportunities for Students This past summer, several University of West Georgia undergraduate chemistry students conducted advanced chemical research, from exploring explosive compounds to fighting cancer. University of West Georgia, University of West Georgia chemistry, University of West Georgia college of science and mathematics, uwg chemistry, uwg college of science and mathematics, Research Experience for Undergraduates uwg, Dr. Sharmistha Basu-Dutt, Amy Salyard, Dali Davis, Dr. Douglas Stuart, dr. partha ray, Kadijah Smith, Bryan Lindenberger https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/lager-than-life.php Where most business owners see challenges, Sean O'Keefe sees hopportunities. The CEO and co-founder of Pontoon Brewing Company - a current graduate student at the University of West Georgia pursuing his master of business administration degree - gets business done with a carefree attitude. It's all part of what he calls "the pontoon lifestyle." Colton Campbell Thu, 20 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0500 top-stories mba student-success business management academics-rcob Lager Than Life: UWG MBA Student Runs Successful Brewery Where most business owners see challenges, Sean O’Keefe sees hopportunities. The CEO and co-founder of Pontoon Brewing Company – a current graduate student at the University of West Georgia pursuing his master of business administration degree – gets business done with a carefree attitude. It’s all part of what he calls “the pontoon lifestyle.” University of West Georgia, University of West Georgia grad student, University of West Georgia graduate student, uwg graduate student, uwg grad student, University of West Georgia business college, uwg business college, University of West Georgia business school, University of West Georgia Richards college of business, uwg business school, uwg Richards college of business, master of business administration, mba, master of business administration Georgia, mba Georgia, Pontoon Brewing Company, sean o’keefe, colton campbell https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/autism-hope-achievement.php As a child, University of West Georgia alumnus Michael Goodroe was developmentally behind other children his age. Now, at 31 years old, he is a public speaker and author. Cassady Thompson Tue, 07 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0500 uwg-connections academics-coah top-stories student-success Autism, Hope and Achievement: UWG Alumnus Michael Goodroe Releases Memoir As a child, University of West Georgia alumnus Michael Goodroe was developmentally behind other children his age. Now, at 31 years old, he is a public speaker and author. University of West Georgia, University of West Georgia alumnus, uwg alumnus, University of West Georgia alumni, uwg alumni, University of West Georgia alum, uwg alum, University of West Georgia graduate, uwg graduate, Mitsunobo Uchida, joane goodroe, Michael goodroe, Michael Haigwood Goodroe, life with autism, overcoming autism, low functioning autism, what autism gave me, Michael goodroe author, autism memoir, U.S. Taido Karate, dr. Kevin hibbard, dr. bobby Johnson, University of West Georgia choir, University of West Georgia music department, uwg choir, uwg music department, cassady thompson https://www.westga.edu/news/academics-coe/spark-connects-educators-youth.php Tony has spent his life running. The 16-year-old - whose name has been changed - is on his high school's track and football teams. Unfortunately, Tony got into some trouble last year and found himself in front of a judge instead of an offensive line. But now, thanks to a transformative mentoring program at the University of West Georgia, Tony's not running away from anything, but rather running toward something. Julie Lineback and Colton Campbell Thu, 02 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0500 top-stories academics-coe etf press-room education ‘Better than I used to be’: UWG’s SPARK program connects future educators, at-risk youth Tony has spent his life running. The 16-year-old – whose name has been changed – is on his high school’s track and football teams. Unfortunately, Tony got into some trouble last year and found himself in front of a judge instead of an offensive line. But now, thanks to a transformative mentoring program at the University of West Georgia, Tony’s not running away from anything, but rather running toward something. University of West Georgia, University of West Georgia spark, University of West Georgia spark mentoring, University of West Georgia college of education, uwg spark, uwg spark mentoring, uwg spark mentoring group, University of West Georgia spark mentoring group, uwg college of education, uwg mentoring, University of West Georgia mentoring, at risk youth, west Georgia at risk youth, dr. Thomas Peterson, dr. tom Peterson, carroll county Department of Juvenile Justice, judge dan camp, Judge Thomas Parmer, Carroll County Department of Juvenile Justice, spark mentoring program, alice’s house, alice’s house carrollton, Georgia department of juvenile justice, Chris Hollomon, alexis Johnson, Kristen Rogers, Julie Lineback, colton campbell https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/early-childhood-education-excellence.php The Department of Early Childhood Education (ECED) at the University of West Georgia has won the 2018 Regents' Teaching Excellence Award for Departments and Programs. The University System of Georgia Board of Regents award recognizes excellence in a department that displays strong commitment to teaching and student success. Julie Lineback Wed, 09 May 2018 00:00:00 -0500 education academics-coe ecse top-stories student-success press-room Early Childhood Education Awarded Teaching Excellence Award by Board of Regents The Department of Early Childhood Education (ECED) at the University of West Georgia has won the 2018 Regents’ Teaching Excellence Award for Departments and Programs. The University System of Georgia Board of Regents award recognizes excellence in a department that displays strong commitment to teaching and student success. University of West Georgia, University of West Georgia college of education, uwg college of education, University of West Georgia early childhood education, uwg early childhood education, University System of Georgia Board of Regents, University System of Georgia, uwg Board of Regents, Regents’ Teaching Excellence Award for Departments and Programs, Regents’ Teaching Excellence Award, uwg prek, uwg pre-k, university of west Georgia pre-k, Comprehensive Community Clinic, dr. jill drake, dr. steve barker, dr. Dianne hoff, Julie lineback https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/jim-martin.php The U.S. Air Force knows him as Lt. Col. James G. Martin, a reservist who's served in the Nurse Corps for 14 years. UWG knows him as Jim Martin, nurse practitioner and proud alumnus. Sheryl Marlar Wed, 04 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0500 uwg-connections student-success academics-thson top-stories From Battle to UWG: Martin treats patients on campus and around the world The U.S. Air Force knows him as Lt. Col. James G. Martin, a reservist who’s served in the Nurse Corps for 14 years. UWG knows him as Jim Martin, nurse practitioner and proud alumnus. University of West Georgia, University of West Georgia alumni, University of West Georgia alumnus, University of West Georgia alum, University of West Georgia graduate, uwg alumni, uwg alumnus, uwg alum, uwg graduate, Nurse Corps, University of West Georgia Department of Health Services, university of west Georgia health services, Department of Health Services uwg, uwg health services, jim martin, Sheryl marlar https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/jesica-leading-the-way.php Jesica Sarfo followed in her father's footsteps at two pivotal times in her life. Bryan Lindenberger Mon, 19 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500 top-stories academics-honors chemistry student-success academics-cosm msat Leading the Way: First-Generation Student Sets an Example for Her Sisters Sarfo came to the University of West Georgia with an indomitable smile and clear determination. She wanted a chemical engineering degree from Georgia Tech. Upon careful investigation, she found UWG’s Regents’ Engineering Pathway Program (REPP) the best way to achieve that. University of west Georgia, university of west Georgia college of science and mathematics, uwg college of science and mathematics, regents engineering pathway program, carrie carmack, eula kay, dr. sharmistha basu-dutt, jesica sarfo, bryan lindenberger https://www.westga.edu/news/academics-coe/uwglive.php Along with their friends Savannah, Ava and Jasmine, Ethan and Dev hold their classes in a simulation lab via UWGLive. They interact with budding educators at the University of West Georgia's College of Education. But they are not your average middle schoolers. They're avatars. Julie Lineback Wed, 14 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500 education etf top-stories academics-coe Experience via Avatars: COE lab uses new tech to train future teachers Along with their friends Savannah, Ava and Jasmine, Ethan and Dev hold their classes in a simulation lab via UWGLive. They interact with budding educators at the University of West Georgia’s College of Education. But they are not your average middle schoolers. They’re avatars. University of West Georgia, University of West Georgia college of education, University of West Georgia education, University of West Georgia uwglive, uwglive, uwg live, uwg college of education, carrollton city schools, teachlive, Dr. Mary Beth Slone, terrie ponder, Julie Lineback, uwg simulation lab, university of west Georgia simulation lab https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/jesse-garbowski.php You never know where a University of West Georgia degree can take you. Jesse Garbowski ended up in the middle of the Battle of Atlanta . . . sort of. Julie Lineback Fri, 16 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 academics-coah top-stories student-success uwg-connections Magical History Tour: UWG alum helps Battle of Atlanta Cyclorama come to life You never know where a University of West Georgia degree can take you. Jesse Garbowski ended up in the middle of the Battle of Atlanta . . . sort of. University of West Georgia, University of West Georgia alumni, University of West Georgia alum, University of West Georgia alumnus, University of West Georgia graduate, uwg alumni, uwg alumnus, uwg alum, uwg graduate, Battle of Atlanta, Atlanta civil war, Battle of Atlanta cyclorama, Atlanta cyclorama, civil war memory, Atlanta history center, Atlanta history, Lloyd and Mary Ann Whitaker Cyclorama Building, Lloyd and Mary Ann Whitaker, Lloyd Whitaker, Mary Ann Whitaker, jesse garbowski, Julie lineback https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/cs-wow.php Rediet Asrat excels at more than computer science. She knows how to turn a major challenge into limitless opportunity. Bryan Lindenberger Wed, 10 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 student-success academics-cosm top-stories computer-science msat No Longer a Weird Science: UWG computer science offers bold possibilities for women Rediet Asrat excels at more than computer science. She knows how to turn a major challenge into limitless opportunity. Rediet Asrat, university of west Georgia, university of west Georgia computer science, uwg computer science, women stem, computer science women, women science, university of west Georgia cs wow, Computer Science Women of West Georgia, Annemarie Eades, Dr. Ana Stanescu, Dr. Anja Remshagen, dr. Li Yang, uwg college girls rock, bryan lindenberger https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/johnston.php Dr. Melissa Johnston doesn’t train your traditional librarian, and she has $387,000 to prove it. Julie Lineback Fri, 03 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 top-stories student-success education academics-coe etf research Johnston Books $387,000 Grant: UWG Professor Awarded Funding from Prestigious Program Dr. Melissa Johnston doesn’t train your traditional librarian, and she has $387,000 to prove it. University of West Georgia College of Education, University of West Georgia, College of Education, Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program grant, Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program, Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian grant, Laura Bush Librarian grant, Institute of Museum and Library Services, UWG Fusion Center, Department of Educational Technology and Foundations, stem education, stem grant, dr. Melissa Johnston, Julie lineback https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/graise.php UWG theatre alumnus and double-leg amputee Eric Graise ('15), who achieved somewhat of a pop icon status as Stump Leg Walker and Fallen Tree Zombie in AMC's the Walking Dead, is now poised to star in Step Up: High Water, a YouTube Red series based on the dance drama multimedia franchise and produced by actor Channing Tatum. Cassady Thompson Thu, 28 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500 theatre performing-arts student-success top-stories uwg-connections deflpa academics-coah arts-and-culture arts-culture-scientific-inquiry Hail to the King: Alumnus Cast on Upcoming Hit Show UWG theatre alumnus and double-leg amputee Eric Graise (‘15), who achieved somewhat of a pop icon status as Stump Leg Walker and Fallen Tree Zombie in AMC’s the Walking Dead, is now poised to star in Step Up: High Water, a YouTube Red series based on the dance drama multimedia franchise and produced by actor Channing Tatum. 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Jessica Murphy Mon, 21 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500 deflpa english top-stories student-success academics-coah For the Love of Books: UWG Alumna Finds Success in Doing What She Loves University of West Georgia alumna Megan Bell has a love for books that has continued to grow and flourish over the years. As a result, she is now the co-owner of two independent bookstores. University of West Georgia alum, University of West Georgia alumna, University of West Georgia alumni, uwg alum, uwg alumni, uwg alumna, Hills & Hamlets Bookshop, underground books, carrollton bookstore, Serenbe bookstore, Megan Bell, Jessica murphy https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/ann-mccleary.php From a young age, Dr. Ann McCleary, professor and director of the Center for Public History (CPH) in the University of West Georgia's Department of History, has demonstrated a passion and appreciation for history and preservation. This passion has carried on with her through the years, with each day bringing new knowledge and a new appreciation for public history. Jessica Murphy Fri, 28 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500 academics-coah top-stories student-success UWG Faculty Member Touts Doing What You Love From a young age, Dr. Ann McCleary, professor and director of the Center for Public History (CPH) in the University of West Georgia’s Department of History, has demonstrated a passion and appreciation for history and preservation. This passion has carried on with her through the years, with each day bringing new knowledge and a new appreciation for public history. Dr. Ann McCleary, Ann McCleary, University of West Georgia, University of West Georgia center for public history, uwg center for public history, Atlanta History Center, Leka Labat, Jessica Murphy, University of West Georgia history department, uwg history department https://www.westga.edu/news/around-uwg/cheer20.php Former State University of West Georgia cheerleader Mandy Shierling Hill remembers the trip starting like any other. In the very early morning hours of Aug. 10, 1997, members of the university's 15-strong coed squad - bleary-eyed and half-awake - tightly packed themselves and their luggage into two 15-passenger vans. Many fell asleep against the hard glass of windows or the shoulders of teammates as they traveled through the pre-dawn darkness on a six-and-a-half-hour journey to Myrtle Beach, S.C. Gary Leftwich Mon, 24 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500 around-uwg top-stories Unsilenced Cheers: Tragedy 20 Years Ago Gives Rise to West Georgia's National Cheerleading Dynasty Former State University of West Georgia cheerleader Mandy Shierling Hill remembers the trip starting like any other. In the very early morning hours of Aug. 10, 1997, members of the university's 15-strong coed squad - bleary-eyed and half-awake - tightly packed themselves and their luggage into two 15-passenger vans. Many fell asleep against the hard glass of windows or the shoulders of teammates as they traveled through the pre-dawn darkness on a six-and-a-half-hour journey to Myrtle Beach, S.C. university of west georgia cheerleading, university of west Georgia cheerleaders, university of west Georgia cheer, university of west georgia bus accident, university of west Georgia cheerleader bus, uwg cheerleading, uwg cheerleaders, uwg cheer, uwg bus accident, uwg cheerleader bus, cheerleader bus accident, state university of west Georgia cheerleading, state university of west Georgia cheerleaders, state university of west georgia cheer, state university of west Georgia bus wreck, Mandy Shierling Hill, Universal Cheerleaders Association, xiaojuan Christian, Chad Houck, mike jones, Deandre Hamilton, Wilkes County Emergency Management Services, Blake Thompson, Shannon Williams Walsingham, Stephanie Suzanne Shaw, kim test, Sherry Cooney, chris autrey, Michael Massa, gary leftwich top-storiesaround-uwg https://www.westga.edu/news/academics-cosm/eclipse.php For the first time in a century, a total solar eclipse will cross the country on Aug. 21. Advances made in transportation, technology and communications since 1919 provide scholars at the University of West Georgia a unique opportunity to study Earth, the sun and their interaction. UWG scientists and students are set to make the most of this celestial event with a research trip near Lexington, S.C. The College of Science and Mathematics also plans to host a community observation on campus at the UWG Observatory. Julie Lineback Fri, 14 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500 top-stories physics academics-cosm msat Ring of Fire: UWG to Commemorate 2017 Eclipse with Unique Research Trip, Community Observation University of West Georgia solar eclipse, University of West Georgia eclipse, uwg eclipse, uwg total solar eclipse, University of West Georgia total solar eclipse, University of West Georgia cosm, University of West Georgia college of science and mathematics, uwg college of science and mathematics, uwg observatory, University of West Georgia observatory, west Georgia observatory, Georgia eclipse, Georgia solar eclipse, Georgia total solar eclipse, path of University of West Georgia physics, University of West Georgia department of physics, uwg physics, uwg department of physics, total solar eclipse, total solar eclipse 2017, solar eclipse 2017, eclipse 2017, modern eddington experiment, great American eclipse, University of West Georgia eddington experiment, uwg eddington experiment, ben Jenkins, ben team, dr. bob powell, carrollton eclipse, carrollton solar eclipse, carrollton total solar eclipse, carrollton observatory, Julie Lineback For the first time in a century, a total solar eclipse will cross the country on Aug. 21. Advances made in transportation, technology and communications since 1919 provide scholars at the University of West Georgia a unique opportunity to study Earth, the sun and their interaction. UWG scientists and students are set to make the most of this celestial event with a research trip near Lexington, S.C. The College of Science and Mathematics also plans to host a community observation on campus at the UWG Observatory. https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/piano-students.php One of the many lessons taught here at the University of West Georgia is that practice and perseverance are keys to success. Just ask the three UWG music students who recently claimed victory in the Georgia Music Teachers Association State competition. Odera Ezenna Tue, 27 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500 arts-culture-scientific-inquiry student-success deflpa top-stories music academics-coah arts-and-culture Practice Makes Perfect: Piano Students Bring Home State Win One of the many lessons taught here at the University of West Georgia is that practice and perseverance are keys to success. Just ask the three UWG music students who recently claimed victory in the Georgia Music Teachers Association State competition. University of West Georgia music, uwg music, University of West Georgia music department, uwg music department, uwg music students, University of West Georgia music students, Georgia Music Teachers Association State competition, Georgia Music Teachers Association, Ashlyn Dewberry, Aaron Olinger, Justin Tarver, Dr. Carol Gingerich, Dr. Kevin Hibbard, Justin Mayercik, Kari Ann Wester, University of West Georgia piano students, uwg piano students, Odera Ezenna top-storiesstudent-successacademics-coah https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/college-girls-rock.php Tyler Lanier is the co-founder of the University of West Georgia's chapter of College Girls Rock, an organization designed to encourage young women to pursue a collegiate education as well as stay involved in community service. Lanier recently looked back on her experience at UWG and the legacy she left behind for future members of this well-respected organization that she and Erika Claudio founded on campus. Victoria Collier Mon, 15 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500 academics-rcob uwg-connections marketing top-stories student-success “College isn’t out of style” Tyler Lanier is the co-founder of the University of West Georgia's chapter of College Girls Rock, an organization designed to encourage young women to pursue a collegiate education as well as stay involved in community service. Lanier recently looked back on her experience at UWG and the legacy she left behind for future members of this well-respected organization that she and Erika Claudio founded on campus. College Girls Rock, uwg College Girls Rock, university of west Georgia College Girls Rock, tyler lanier, Ericka Claudio, kim holder, Phi Sigma Pi, Alpha Kappa Alpha, female role models, female leadership, Procter & Gamble, Center for Economic Education, uwg Center for Economic Education, university of west Georgia Center for Economic Education, uwg student organization, university of west Georgia student organization, university of west Georgia marketing, uwg marketing, Victoria collier academics-rcobstudent-successtop-storiesuwg-connections https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/sethna.php University of West Georgia Regents' Professor of Marketing Dr. Beheruz N. Sethna has recently hit a milestone in his teaching career: more than 100 of his students have had research papers accepted to national undergraduate research conferences. He has been working on this milestone for more than 14 years, since his first three students were accepted to a national conference in 2003. Emily Wurst Fri, 28 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0500 academics-rcob student-success top-stories 100 and Counting: Dr. Sethna Hits Research Milestone University of West Georgia Regents’ Professor of Marketing Dr. Beheruz N. Sethna has recently hit a milestone in his teaching career: more than 100 of his students have had research papers accepted to national undergraduate research conferences. He has been working on this milestone for more than 14 years, since his first three students were accepted to a national conference in 2003. University of West Georgia Richards college of business, uwg Richards college of business, Richards college of business, dr. faye mcintyre, dr. beheruz n. Sethna, beheruz n. Sethna, beheruz Sethna, Kel Carpenter, National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Ameen Kazerouni, National Social Sciences Association Conference, National Social Sciences Association, National Social Sciences Association Journal, Chantal Akinson, Sasha Gunter Bell, Emily Wurst top-storiesacademics-rcobstudent-success https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/brandy-barker.php University of West Georgia alumna Brandy Barker recently launched Air Air, an innovative art residency program in which artists are challenged to create art in the unusual circumstance of being on an airplane. The first session of Air Air took place March 16-17 of this year. Emily Wurst Fri, 14 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0500 top-stories student-success art arts-and-culture dahp Artists in the Air: Alum Designs Creative Art Residency Program University of West Georgia alumna Brandy Barker recently launched Air Air, an innovative art residency program in which artists are challenged to create art in the unusual circumstance of being on an airplane. The first session of Air Air took place March 16-17 of this year. Air air, brandy barker, university of west Georgia alum, university of west Georgia alumni, university of west Georgia alumna, uwg alum, uwg alumni, uwg alumna, university of west Georgia art department, uwg art department, art residency, art residency program, art residency program Georgia, Southern Graphics Council International Conference, Southern Graphics Council, airplane art, Emily wurst top-storiesstudent-success https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/barnhart.php Her passion for language, defying cultural boundaries and her advocacy for studies in foreign language and the advancement in library studies has led Anne Barnhart to many countries in Central and South America. Each time she travels, she shares her knowledge with Spanish-speaking librarians. Victoria Collier and Amy K. Lavender Thu, 30 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 top-stories around-uwg student-success Crossing Cultures, Breaking Barriers Her passion for language, defying cultural boundaries and her advocacy for studies in foreign language and the advancement in library studies has led Anne Barnhart to many countries in Central and South America. Each time she travels, she shares her knowledge with Spanish-speaking librarians. Anne Barnhart, university of west Georgia library, uwg library, university of west Georgia ingram library, uwg ingram library, Gary VanValen, Spanish speaking librarians, Victoria collier, amy k. lavender, amy lavender top-storiesaround-uwgstudent-success https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/bryant.php The University of West Georgia offers an accommodating environment for all students to succeed and thrive, both traditional and nontraditional. Thirty-five-year-old Christian Bryant, an undergraduate majoring in biology, is one example of the latter type of student, and UWG has become a place for him to plant his roots and explore his interests. Emily Wurst Mon, 13 Mar 2017 12:59:00 -0500 student-success msat biology academics-cosm Blazing His Own Trail: Nontraditional Student Thrives at UWG The University of West Georgia offers an accommodating environment for all students to succeed and thrive, both traditional and nontraditional. Thirty-five-year-old Christian Bryant, an undergraduate majoring in biology, is one example of the latter type of student, and UWG has become a place for him to plant his roots and explore his interests. University of West Georgia biology, uwg biology, Christian Bryant, uwg nontraditional student, uwg adult learners, uwg Center for Adult Learners and Veterans uwg CALV, university of west Georgia Center for Adult Learners and Veterans, university of west georgia CALV, Emily wurst academics-cosmstudent-success https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/theatre-duo.php She was stage managing a rendition of Romeo and Juliet, and he played the controversial character, Tybalt. But unlike the tragic love story, this tale follows the lives of two University of West Georgia seniors and their friendship that blossomed from the fertile soil of the UWG theatre department. Gabriel Guzman and Amy K. Lavender Mon, 27 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 academics-coah arts-and-culture deflpa top-stories student-success performing-arts theatre arts-culture-scientific-inquiry Dynamic Duo Takes the Stage She was stage managing a rendition of Romeo and Juliet, and he played the controversial character, Tybalt. But unlike the tragic love story, this tale follows the lives of two University of West Georgia seniors and their friendship that blossomed from the fertile soil of the UWG theatre department. Jeremiah Davison, Wendy White, university of west Georgia theatre, uwg theatre, Improv West, uwg Improv West, university of west Georgia Improv West, Disney College Program, Townsend Center for the Performing Arts, carrollton townsend center, townsend center, uwg townsend center, Alpha Psi Omega National Theatre Honor Society, apo National Theatre Honor Society, National Theatre Honor Society, Alpha Phi Omega, Kenny Leon Draco, Kenny Leon, Mecca Fest, draco theatre, Omicron Kappa, Gabriel Guzman top-storiesstudent successacademics-coah https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/thomas.php UWG alumnus Matthew Thomas has proven that there is no set path, age or time for making your mark. At 26 years old, Thomas made history after being named the youngest Rotary Club president of Canton, Ga. while working as the city's economic development manager. From helping local businesses prosper to providing more services to his community, he is the real deal, and he's excited to share a few tips with current UWG students. Tue, 14 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 uwg-connections student-success business economics History in the Making UWG alumnus Matthew Thomas has proven that there is no set path, age or time for making your mark. At 26 years old, Thomas made history after being named the youngest Rotary Club president of Canton, Ga. while working as the city's economic development manager. From helping local businesses prosper to providing more services to his community, he is the real deal, and he's excited to share a few tips with current UWG students. Matthew Thomas, uwg alum, uwg alumni, university of west Georgia alum, university of west Georgia alumni, canton Georgia rotary, canton rotary, derick lingerfelt student-successuwg-connections https://www.westga.edu/news/academics-rcob/aacsb17.php Once again, the University of West Georgia's Richards College of Business continues to showcase their dedication to excellence as the college's business and accounting accreditation has been extended for another five years by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. Amy K. Lavender Wed, 15 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 press-room top-stories academics-rcob UWG’s Richards College of Business Extends AACSB Accreditation Once again, the University of West Georgia’s Richards College of Business continues to showcase their dedication to excellence as the college’s business and accounting accreditation has been extended for another five years by AACSB International. University of West Georgia Richards College of Business, Richards College of Business, uwg Richards College of Business, Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, AACSB, Simone Lee, Dr. Faye McIntyre, Faye McIntyre, AACSB accreditation, Richards college of business accreditation, university of west Georgia accreditation, uwg accreditation, amy k. lavender, amy lavender top-storiespress-roomacademics-rcob https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/woodward.php What's on your bucket list? Going on a safari? Perhaps a trip to Iceland? Or maybe a pilgrimage to Jerusalem? Well, Cory Lee Woodard has a bucket list, too. But he's already crossed all those items off his list. In fact, the 26-year-old has been to five continents, met Jimmy Carter, seen the Aurora Borealis and graduated with his bachelor's degree in marketing from the University of West Georgia. That's a pretty impressive list for any young adult, but Cory has completed all of this and more while confined to a wheelchair. Amy K. Lavender Thu, 26 Jan 2017 14:32:00 -0500 uwg-connections press-room top-stories student-success Beat This Bucket List What’s on your bucket list? Going on a safari? Perhaps a trip to Iceland? Or maybe a pilgrimage to Jerusalem? Well, Cory Lee Woodard has a bucket list, too. But he’s already crossed all those items off his list. In fact, the 26-year-old has been to five continents, met Jimmy Carter, seen the Aurora Borealis and graduated with his bachelor’s degree in marketing from UWG. That’s a pretty impressive list for any young adult, but Cory Lee has completed all of this and more in a wheelchair. Cory Lee Woodard, disabled travel, disability traveling, traveling blog, disability blog, traveling with a disability, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Curb Free with Cory Lee, amy k. lavender, amy lavender top-storiesstudent-successpress-roomuwg-connections https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/sellers.php From no friends to 28,000, Ashley Sellers is your local social media influencer. With more than 7,000 followers on Instagram, 28,000 subscribers on YouTube, and over a million views on her channel, she has transformed from a lonesome girl to a social media sensation. She's proven that you can be your own best friend. Gabriel Guzman Tue, 03 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500 top-stories uwg-connections academics-coss Alumna Takes on YouTube From no friends to 28,000, Ashley Sellers is your local social media influencer. With more than 7,000 followers on Instagram, 28,000 subscribers on YouTube, and over a million views on her channel, she has transformed from a lonesome girl to a social media sensation. She’s proven that you can be your own best friend. Ashley Sellers, Ashley Sellers youtube, Ashley Sellers Instagram, Disney College Program, Keesha Kaylee, Maryam Hampton, NaturalNeiicey, AshArmy, University of West Georgia, uwg, University of West Georgia alumna, uwg alumna, University of West Georgia alumni, uwg alumni, University of West Georgia alum, uwg alum, Ashley Sellers youtube channel, Gabriel Guzman, University of West Georgia college of social sciences, uwg college of social sciences top-storiesacademics-cossuwg-connections https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/ibl.php "I didn't know I could think like this!" Those were the words of one of Jessica Bohlen's students when he saw the changes in his test scores after spending nine weeks using Inquiry Based Learning in Temple High School's 10th grade World Literature class. Amy K. Lavender Tue, 29 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500 uwg-connections top-stories academics-coah Letting Students Lead the Way: UWG Study Yields Amazing Results in Testing Inquiry Pedagogy at Local K-12 Schools “I didn’t know I could think like this!” Those were the words of one of Jessica Bohlen’s students when he saw the changes in his test scores after spending nine weeks using Inquiry Based Learning in Temple High School’s 10th grade World Literature class. Dr. Rebecca Harrison, Dr. Angela Insenga, Mt. Zion Elementary School, Heather Giebeig, Jessica Bohlen, Inquiry Based Learning, IBL, Temple High School, common core, scientific method, uwg alumna, uwg alum, uwg alumni, university of west Georgia alumna, university of west Georgia alumni, university of west Georgia alum, amy k. lavender, amy lavender academics-coahuwg-connectionstop-stories https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/kieh.php To be acknowledged through formal recognition from your colleagues or peers is a great honor, rarely seen. It's even more rare that one is able to leave such a lasting impression to be recognized for work accomplished more than five years ago, but University of West Georgia's Dr. George Kieh has made it happen. He recently received the Georgia Conference of the American Association of University Professors' Warren Akin IV Award for 2016. Gerri Marroquin Thu, 10 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500 academics-coss top-stories Commitment to Excellence Pays Off: UWG’s Dr. George Kieh Wins 2016 Warren Akin IV Award To be acknowledged through formal recognition from your colleagues or peers is a great honor, rarely seen. It’s even more rare that one is able to leave such a lasting impression to be recognized for work accomplished more than five years ago, but University of West Georgia’s Dr. George Kieh has made it happen. He recently received the Georgia Conference of the American Association of University Professors’ Warren Akin IV Award for 2016. Dr. George Kieh, George Kieh, American Association of University Professors, Warren Akin IV Award, Warren Akin IV, aaup, Donald Wagner, Melvin Steely, Mel Steely, Scholarly and Creative Activities Gazette, Gerri Marroquin top-storiesacademics-coss https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/dolapo.php If I were to tell you that a University of West Georgia student recently held a photo exhibition in Atlanta, you might say, “Oh, impressive! A UWG art student had a show in Atlanta!” But you would be only half right. Yes, it is impressive, but you’re a little off base on the discipline. The student I’m referring to isn’t an art student – he’s a business student double majoring in management and management of information systems. Amy K. Lavender Sun, 23 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0500 academics-rcob Picture Perfect: Business Student Finds New Outlook, Opportunity Abroad If I were to tell you that a University of West Georgia student recently held a photo exhibition in Atlanta, you might say, “Oh, impressive! A UWG art student had a show in Atlanta!” But you would be only half right. Yes, it is impressive, but you’re a little off base on the discipline. The student I’m referring to isn’t an art student – he’s a business student double majoring in management and management of information systems. If I were to tell you that a University of West Georgia student recently held a photo exhibition in Atlanta, you might say, “Oh, impressive! A UWG art student had a show in Atlanta!” But you would be only half right. Yes, it is impressive, but you’re a little off base on the discipline. The student I’m referring to isn’t an art student – he’s a business student double majoring in management and management of information systems. academics-rcob https://www.westga.edu/news/around-uwg/copeland.php Aimee Copeland was a graduate student at the University of West Georgia in 2012 when she fell from a homemade zip line and contracted necrotizing fasciitis, a deadly disease that claimed both arms below the elbow, her right leg below the knee, and her left leg almost to her hip. She recently returned West to share her nothing-short-of-miraculous story of survival and perseverance with faculty and staff, some who were with her during those touch-and-go moments . . . as well as some lessons she's learned along the way. Julie Lineback Fri, 14 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0500 press-room uwg-connections top-stories around-uwg A Voice of Inspiration: Aimee Copeland Returns to Alma Mater to Share Motivating Messages Aimee Copeland was a graduate student at the University of West Georgia in 2012 when she fell from a homemade zip line and contracted necrotizing fasciitis, a deadly disease that claimed both arms below the elbow, her right leg below the knee, and her left leg almost to her hip. She recently returned West to share her nothing-short-of-miraculous story of survival and perseverance with faculty and staff, some who were with her during those touch-and-go moments . . . as well as some lessons she’s learned along the way. Aimee Copeland, necrotizing fasciitis, uwg alumna, university of west Georgia alumna, uwg alumni, university of west Georgia alumni, uwg alum, university of west Georgia alum, Shepherd Center, Julie Lineback top-storiesaround-uwguwg-connectionspress-room https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/jett.php In an area seemingly dominated by men, science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields still come up lacking. While it is true that the STEM world is a "man's world," it's not true for one demographic--African-American men. University of West Georgia's Dr. Christopher Jett aims to break down those barriers with his recent research on how racial issues impact and influence the teaching and learning of math. Julie Lineback Fri, 23 Sep 2016 11:11:00 -0500 mathematics academics-cosm top-stories msat press-room Stemming from Stereotypes: Professor’s Research Addresses Shortage of African-American Men in STEM In an area seemingly dominated by men, science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields still come up lacking. While it is true that the STEM world is a “man’s world,” it’s not true for one demographic—African-American men. University of West Georgia’s Dr. Christopher Jett aims to break down those barriers with his recent research on how racial issues impact and influence the teaching and learning of math. African American stem, black stem, African American science, African American math, black science, black math, African American male stem, African American men stem, black male stem, black men stem, black men science, black men math, African American male science, African American men science, African American male math, African American men math, chris jett, dr. Christopher jett, Christopher jett, nsf career award, nsf career grant, ciara boyd, lok lew yan voon, dr. Lok Lew Yan Voon, African-American Male Mathematics Network, Julie Lineback, Julie Erwin Lineback, university of west Georgia, Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, hbcu, historically black colleges and universities top-storiesacademics-cosmresearchpress-room https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/dininger.php University of West Georgia alumna Dawn Dininger, class of 1994, is living the Hollywood Dream – or, more precisely, the artistic version of the Hollywood Dream. Dininger has spent the last couple decades soaking up the sun in California and making some pretty memorable costumes as a special makeup effects fabricator. Her work includes the Pteranodon from “Jurassic Park III,” the Minoboar in “Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe,” The Blob from “Wolverine” and the Sam Flynn suit from “Tron: Legacy.” Amy K. Lavender Fri, 09 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Breaking into Hollywood University of West Georgia alumna Dawn Dininger, class of 1994, is living the Hollywood Dream – or, more precisely, the artistic version of the Hollywood Dream. Dininger has spent the last couple decades soaking up the sun in California and making some pretty memorable costumes as a special makeup effects fabricator. Her work includes the Pteranodon from “Jurassic Park III,” the Minoboar in “Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe,” The Blob from “Wolverine” and the Sam Flynn suit from “Tron: Legacy.” Dawn Dininger, uwg alumni, university of west georgia alumni, uwg alumna, university of west georgia alumna, uwg alum, university of west georgia alum, costume artist, makeup artist, Hollywood makeup effects, Hollywood makeup artist, Pteranodon, Jurassic Park III, Minoboar, Chronicles of Narnia, The Blob, Wolverine, Sam Flynn, Tron: Legacy, Stan Winston School of Character Arts, amy lavender, amy k. lavender academics-coahuwg-connections https://www.westga.edu/news/academics-rcob/bbt15.php University of West Georgia students, faculty, staff, and the west Georgia community filled a sold-out, standing-room-only Townsend Center on October 19 to hear BB&T Lectures in Free Enterprise speaker Johnny "Cupcakes" Earle share his tips for business success during the biannual talk hosted by UWG's Richards College of Business. Amy K. Lavender Tue, 20 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0500 Johnny “Cupcakes” Wows the Crowd at BB&T Lecture University of West Georgia students, faculty, staff, and the west Georgia community filled a sold-out, standing-room-only Townsend Center on October 19 to hear BB&T Lectures in Free Enterprise speaker Johnny “Cupcakes” Earle share his tips for business success during the biannual talk hosted by UWG’s Richards College of Business. Johnny cupcakes, Johnny earle, Johnny cupcakes earle, BB&T Lectures in Free Enterprise, uwg BB&T Lectures in Free Enterprise, Richards College of Business, amy k. lavender, amy lavender academics-rcob https://www.westga.edu/news/academics-coss/garner.php Daniel Garner, a sophomore in the University of West Georgia's anthropology program, was recently selected as the 2015 Undergraduate Paper Prize Winner for the Southern Anthropological Society. Daniel is the first UWG student to win the prestigious Paper Prize and will be recognized with a monetary award, book allotment award, and publication of his paper on the SAS website. Rebecca Hightower Fri, 05 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500 daps anthropology Daniel Garner Wins Award at SAS Conference in Athens Daniel Garner, a sophomore in the University of West Georgia’s anthropology program, was recently selected as the 2015 Undergraduate Paper Prize Winner for the Southern Anthropological Society. Daniel is the first UWG student to win the prestigious Paper Prize and will be recognized with a monetary award, book allotment award, and publication of his paper on the SAS website. Daniel garner, university of west Georgia anthropology, uwg anthropology, southern anthropological society, sas, Rebecca hightower academics-coss https://www.westga.edu/news/student-success/reyn.php A University of West Georgia fine arts graduate with a focus in art history and interior design has definitely taken the road less traveled to opening her own stationary company – Reyn Paper Co. A 2007 graduate, some would say Kristen Reynolds’ business venture was a bit of a surprise. But her family, who know her innovative personality and love for art, weren’t too surprised. Amy K. Lavender Mon, 20 Jun 2016 16:41:00 -0500 From Canvas to Cardstock A University of West Georgia fine arts graduate with a focus in art history and interior design has definitely taken the road less traveled to opening her own stationary company – Reyn Paper Co. A 2007 graduate, some would say Kristen Reynolds’ business venture was a bit of a surprise. But her family, who know her innovative personality and love for art, weren’t too surprised. west-successacademics-coahuwg-connections https://www.westga.edu/_archive/news/academics-rcob/sas-summit16.php Many of us know the age of "smart homes" is just around the corner. However, some of that technology is already here - in our office buildings, homes, cars, and the palm of our hand. We know that information is sent from these devices to some invisible place in "the cloud," but then what happens to it? Well, someone has to analyze it. Amy K. Lavender Mon, 11 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500 rss academics-rcob