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  • Alumni Spotlight: Robert Beshara, Ph.D. Graduate

    Beshara is an Assistant Professor of Psychology and Humanities at Northern New Mexico College and editor of Decolonial Psychoanalysis: Towards Critical Islamophobia Studies.

    Apr 5

  • Alumni Spotlight: Kardeem Joseph, B.S. Graduate

    The Psychology program taught me how to do research. What started as a class assignment with Dr. Dillon turned into an independent study, where I was able to design and conduct a survey on “The Impact of Family Pressures on Academic Achievement,” which was presented at Scholar’s Day.

    Apr 5
  • Dr. Gupta in the UWG radio station.

    UWG Takes Over ‘The Academic Minute’: Psychology Professor Discusses Empowerment from Sexual Oppression

    The oppression of women’s sexuality occurs all too often across most cultures and societies. Dr. Nisha Gupta, assistant professor of psychology at the University of West Georgia, recently completed an arts-based research project about South Asian women who have worked to reclaim erotic power in the face of such oppression.

    Dec 16

  • Unlimited Potential: UWG Student Makes the Most of UWG Experience

    There is no doubt that Grant Hacherl, senior in psychology, has done his part at the University of West Georgia. He presented research at the National Collegiate Honors Council Conference and the Georgia Undergraduate Research Conference.

    Dec 9

  • Graduation is Twin Joy for Couple

    For most people, graduation is a family affair. For one married couple graduating from the University of West Georgia, even a future generation joined the celebration. Ben and Eva Morgan graduated from UWG on July 25, each with a master’s degree in psychology. Their young son James, who is 8 years old, attended the ceremony. Also in attendance were the couples’ twins, due almost at any moment to make their entrance into the world.

    Dec 9

  • Going Beyond Borders: Alum Making a Difference in the Lives of Women and Children in Developing Countries

    Quencina Gardner has been busy since she attended the University of West Georgia. Inspired by her professors, Gardner began her service to humanity, even while still a student.

    Dec 9

  • Bill Roll Lecture

    The UWG Psychology Department annually hosts the Bill Roll Lecture, which is presented by a current researcher in the field of parapsychology.

    Jun 30

  • SPARC

    SPARC is a research conference and community event designed to facilitate personal and professional enrichment as both undergraduate and graduate students share their reflections and research ideas in 10-minute presentations.

    Jun 30

  • Graduate Colloquium

    The Graduate Colloquium was established in Spring 2019 as a monthly departmental event. The event gives Master and PhD students the opportunity to present a research project at any stage of development, be it the first ideas and plans, a full-fledged proposal, a conference presentation (planned or already held), or a final paper from a graduate class formulating original ideas.

    Jun 30

  • Jim Klee Forum Lecture

    Due to his contributions, the UWG Psychology Department annually hosts the Jim Klee Forum Lecture, which is presented by a current researcher in the field of psychology doing cutting-edge work.

    Jun 29
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