Alumni News & Updates
News & Events
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The Good Fight: UWG Alumna and Student Manages COVID-19 Testing, Vaccination Sites
UWG nursing alumna Cindy Moore ’11 was born with a penchant for helping others. As the nurse manager for Carroll County in the Georgia Department of Public Health, she has been on the front lines of COVID-19 testing and vaccination efforts for more than a year.
Apr 22 -
Back on His Paws: UWG Faculty and Staff, Community Members Resurrect ‘Spirit Wolf’
When University of West Georgia’s Clint Samples embarked on a public art project almost a decade ago, his goal was to create a visual expression of the bond between the community and the university.
Mar 4 -
From Civil War to Civil Rights: UWG Creating Black History Tour to Inspire Dialogue, Connections
Last summer, while the nation reached a moment of reckoning on race, a University of West Georgia graduate student was building an experience designed to foster dialogue about the subject and educate members of the UWG community about Black history on campus.
Feb 25 -
The Power of a Teacher: UWG Alumna Named Montana Superintendent of the Year
An encounter with a teacher put UWG alumna Dr. Laurie Barron on a trajectory to be a major force in education – one that included recognition from President Barack Obama in 2013 and being named as Montana Superintendent of the Year in 2021.
Feb 18 -
‘The Good Word of West Georgia’: Bretch Named Executive Director of UWG Alumni Relations
From the Office of Admissions to the Office of Alumni Relations, Allyson Bretch ’14 has strived to ensure that University of West Georgia students have their best experiences no matter what phase of life they are in.
Feb 1 -
Bettering the World: UWG Recognizes Outstanding Alumni in Annual Thriving Under 30 Event
UWG's Alumni Association will host a virtual Thriving Under 30 ceremony later this month to recognize young alumni who have made a significant impact in their career industry while exhibiting dedication to UWG and representing the university well.
Jan 7 -
Alum Pens Follow-Up to Best-Seller
Like a modern-day Dante, UWG alumnus Matthew O’Brien first descended into the underbelly of Las Vegas nearly 20 years ago. The author later chronicled his journey in “Beneath the Neon,” taking readers through the pseudo-purgatory flood channels and introducing them to the subterranean souls inhabiting them.
Nov 17 -
Empowering Youth: UWG Alumnus Creates Nonprofit to Foster Success Among Students
It all started with a catchy Instagram handle and a young man from inner-city Atlanta who went West to see his dreams through. Now, through his nonprofit organization, The Young Executives Foundation, Keith Crawford ’17 is using the knowledge instilled in him at the University of West Georgia to make a difference in the lives of others.
Nov 6 -
Hard Work Pays Off: Tritt Foundation Awards Scholarship for High-Performing Students Who Work
Anthony “Tony” Tritt has always had a strong work ethic and an admiration for others with the same drive. Now, through a scholarship at the University of West Georgia, Tritt seeks to reward students who are excelling academically while also holding a job.
Nov 4 -
A Day to Give West: UWG Raises $1M for Annual Giving Campaign
The money raised will support scholarships, enhancements to campus, laboratory equipment, recreational activities, and other initiatives and programs. The final amount makes the 2020 campaign, conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, the second-largest in the university’s history.
Oct 29 -
Leading by Example: UWG Nursing Alum Receives 2021 Young Professional Voices Award
Will Carson ’20 recently gained national recognition when he received the 2021 Young Professional Voices award from the American Organization for Nursing Leadership.
Oct 7 -
‘UWG Changed My Life’: Alumna Wins Lifetime Achievement Award for Work in Museums
What can you do with a degree in history from UWG? Alumna Arden Williams ’98 ’02 can answer that question with years of accomplishments.
Sep 24 -
There’s No Debating It: UWG Debate Team Director Co-Authors Book on Political Candidates and Campaigns
There’s very little point in trying to argue with Dr. Michael Hester; you probably won’t win. As director of the University of West Georgia debate team, Hester is a master of his craft.
Sep 18 -
Jumping Into the Unknown: Nurse Alum Travels to the COVID-19 Frontlines in New York City
Emilee Barron enjoys jumping into new situations to challenge herself – a trait she said is necessary for healthcare as interventions of care evolve almost daily.
Sep 15 -
Revival: Museum Studies Alum Helps Breathe New Life into ’70s Record Label
UWG alum Jared Wright ’14 has been instrumental in preserving the history of the Macon-based Capricorn Records, which some music historians have credited as the birthplace of Southern rock.
Sep 10 -
UWG Graphic Design Alumnae Excel at Home Depot Corporate
Before their careers began, Kristen Cone Moore and Carlee Marlow Powers attended UWG together and developed a friendship that has continued since their graduation in 2016.
Sep 1