Alumni News & Updates
News & Events
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‘Dear Britta’: Nursing Alumna Recognized for ‘Swift’ Work During Pandemic
It’s not every day an average Joe or Jane gets fan mail from a celebrity. But that’s exactly what happened to UWG alumna Britta Thomason when Taylor Swift sent the nurse a care package as a token of appreciation for Thomason’s service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jul 28 -
Putting Others First: McCraw, Professor Emeritus, Donates Major Gift to UWG’s Richards College of Business
Whether through service in the military or his years as a revered professor at the University of West Georgia, Dr. Joseph “Harrison” McCraw Jr. has always put others first.
Jul 15 -
UWG Foundation Welcomes New Trustee, Honors Another with Emeritus Status
The University of West Georgia Foundation announced today the addition of one new member to its board of trustees and one trustee emeritus. Joining the board is Brian Dill, while K. Alex Roush gained emeritus status.
Jul 8 -
It Takes a Village: Amanda Wright Named Director of Public Service and Outreach
When UWG’s Office of Community Engagement was created in 2015, Amanda Wright was present to help shape its mission and vision as program coordinator. Today, the office is known as Public Service and Outreach, and Wright has grown alongside it, recently being named its director.
Jul 6 -
Progressive Power: Scholarship Spans Generations to Help Student Achieve Her Dreams
When Mary B. Wiggins started college almost a century ago, she was one of the generation’s more progressive women pursuing higher education. Even today – thanks to her generosity and that of her husband, William “Bill” Wiggins – she is helping UWG students break through barriers.
Jun 17 -
‘A Cultural Exchange’: Recent UWG Grad to Travel to Ireland as Fulbright Alternate
Tinaye Gibbons, a recent UWG graduate, will continue her study of public history and cultural heritage in one of the most storied institutions, cities, and nations in the world as an alternate in the coveted Fulbright Program’s most competitive scholarship, the Ireland Study/Research grant.
Jun 8 -
UWG Student Sells Art, Donates Proceeds to Scholarship He Received
Nathan Childers knows firsthand the impact scholarships can have on students. And now, thanks to his ingenuity and generosity, art majors at the University of West Georgia will be able to benefit even more from the very scholarship he received as a student.
Jun 3 -
‘It Started So Simple’: UWG Alumna Hosts New Art Show at Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia
Life can imitate art, and no one knows that better than University of West Georgia alumna and professional painter, Ariel Dannielle.
May 27 -
UWG Alumni Association Welcomes Nine New Board Members
The University of West Georgia’s National Alumni Association is pleased to announce nine alumni will join its board of directors. These UWG graduates will serve a three-year term from July 2021 through June 2024.
May 24 -
The Heart of a Wolf: Scholarship Established in Memory of Beloved UWG Employee
When UWG staff member Alan Thomas recently lost his battle with COVID-19, the shockwave was felt throughout the university community. Now, Thomas has joined his family as an alumnus of the institution, earning a posthumous degree at UWG’s Spring Commencement.
May 18 -
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 -
Flipping the Script: UWG Student Becomes First Film Grad
Alanna LeBlanc has been obsessed with films and scripted television shows for as long as she can remember. Now that she has become the first UWG student to graduate with a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Film, LeBlanc’s obsession can now become her career.
Apr 13 -
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