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The Howl for UWG public art project is now is its second phase – artists have submitted more than 30 designs and interest is growing in the fundraising effort. More designs are expected and several possible sponsors have emerged.

This design by Talia Rodriguez, a student at Carrollton Elementary School, is one of nearly three dozen that have been submitted to the Howl for UWG public art project.

Howl: Artists Rise to the Challenge

The Howl for UWG public art project is now in its second phase – artists have submitted more than 30 designs and interest is growing in the fundraising effort. More designs are expected and several possible sponsors have emerged. MORE

UWG Online: Ready for the Future

UWG Online recently outranked every higher education institution in Georgia. U.S. News & World Report placed it 26th in the nation for Online Student Services and Technology and 27th in Online Faculty Credentials and Training in its first ranking of online programs.UWG Online recently garnered high marks in the first ever ranking of online programs by U.S. News and World Report.

It placed 26th in the nation for Online Student Services and Technology and 27th in the nation for Online Faculty Credentials and Training in the category of Online Bachelor’s Programs. MORE

International Night Promises Delights

International Night Promises DelightsThe holiday season is over, but one upcoming UWG tradition offers up a tasty celebration in February.

The International Student Club invites the UWG community on a one-night trip around the world. It’s a chance to embrace other cultures and examine the diversity all around us. MORE

Vol. 48 • No. 2
January 27, 2012

Feature

by Josh Sewell, researcher of film and television trends at the University of West Georgia

Oscar nominations were announced on Jan. 24 and, as always, there were a few surprising snubs and inclusions. Here are the nominees in some of the top categories, along with my gut reactions. MORE

Web Watch

"A photo blog collection of all the best bookshelf photos from around the world for people who ‘heart’ bookshelves.” More

Events of Note

Learn, laugh and listen. Several events are sure to grab your attention in February! More

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Kudos

Dr. Felix Tweraser ran the Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon lain California and finished in just over four hours. morE