Alumni News & Updates
News & Events
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‘Aria’ of Expertise: UWG Opera Alumna Breathes New Life into Scholarship
Future generations of sopranos – along with baritones, tenors and altos – will continue to hit the right notes at the University of West Georgia, thanks to opera alumna and Los Angeles-based psychologist and hypnotherapist Dr. Nancy Irwin ’77.
Nov 23 -
Wolf for Life: Triple UWG Alumna, Retired Leader Supports Non-Traditional Students
A three-time alumna of the University of West Georgia who dedicated her career to enhancing the experience of UWG students continues to give back through a scholarship endowment.
Nov 5 -
Home Again: Homecoming Celebrations Return to UWG
Homecoming was back – and better than ever – at the University of West Georgia last week.
Oct 28 -
Supporting Student Outcomes: UWG Celebrates Record-Breaking A Day Fundraising Campaign
The University of West Georgia recently wrapped its 39th and most successful “A Day to Give West” campaign in the university’s history, receiving more than $1.1 million in gifts to support students.
Oct 27 -
UWG’s Wolfie Featured in New Children’s Book
The University of West Georgia’s larger-than-life mascot, Wolfie, has teamed up with some of his closest colleagues to share his origin story with UWG’s youngest fans.
Oct 18 -
Theobald Named UWG’s Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement
If you were looking to personify the Forever West spirit at the University of West Georgia, you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone more suited than Kate Theobald.
Oct 15 -
Eternal Flame: UWG Art Professor’s Legacy Lives On in Scholarship
If there was one word John Stenger would use to describe his late stepfather, the beloved UWG art professor Henry Setter, it would be “treasured.” Stenger recently reinforced that Setter’s legacy will live on thanks to his gift to the Henry Setter Memorial Scholarship.
Oct 13 -
Moulthrop, UWG Alumnus and Master Craftsman, Turns Trees Into Works of Art
The bowl will be on display during Richards Hall’s grand opening later this month, when UWG will officially cut the ribbon on the new building on Friday, Oct. 22, at 4 p.m.
Oct 7 -
Hispanic Heritage: UWG Alumni Introduce Scholarship for Spanish Majors with Academic Excellence
When Honey Shackelford ’76 arrived in the United States as a child, she spoke fluent Spanish but couldn’t speak a word of English. By the time she graduated from UWG, she spoke both languages fluently and had a bachelor’s degree in Spanish.
Sep 30 -
Unique Experiences, Valuable Outcomes: Frazier Internship Strikes Chord with Students, Community
The University of West Georgia recently wrapped its second Frazier Music Business Internship Scholarship, building on the success of 2019’s inaugural summer program and two UWG students earning invaluable experience at Carrollton City Schools.
Sep 16 -
Odyssey of the Mind: UWG Alum’s Quest for Knowledge Crosses Generations
When Ronald Bastien first arrived at UWG, he admittedly wasn’t the most prepared student. But today, through his role as Odyssey Atlanta’s senior program director and director of daily operations, he helps ensure future generations are instilled with a quest for knowledge on a journey toward higher education.
Aug 19 -
Key to Success: UWG Alumna Builds Prosperous Medical Practice, Employs Numerous Fellow Alumni
Dr. Allison Key ’02 – University of West Georgia alumna, philanthropist, doctor and owner of 3:16 Family Medicine – is a Wolf through and through. And by funding a scholarship and hiring several alumni, Key is making a continuing, positive impact on the UWG community.
Aug 9 -
‘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