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  • Dr. Danilo Baylen

    ‘An International Scholar’: UWG Professor to Visit Philippines on Fulbright Scholarship

    UWG recently announced Dr. Danilo Baylen as the institution’s first Fulbright U.S. Scholar in more than a decade. Baylen is the 14th UWG faculty member to attain the fellowship and will be traveling to the Philippines in 2023 to work with undergraduate and graduate students at West Visayas State University.

    Jun 21
  • Dr. Mike Dishman

    ‘First Choice for Everyone’: Dishman Begins as New UWG College of Education Dean

    Wolves don’t crow, but as Dr. Mike Dishman sees it, the University of West Georgia has every reason to be proud. And he’s honored to have joined the Pack as the new dean of UWG’s College of Education, home to the 13th largest graduate education program in the United States.

    Jun 1
  • student checks another student's blood pressure

    ‘Gold Standard’: UWG to Offer National Board-Certified Master’s Degree to Meet Growing Demand in Health and Wellness

    As part of its commitment to provide competitive, career-focused academic programs, the University of West Georgia plans to introduce a new master’s degree in integrative health and wellness in 2023.

    May 24
  • Front row, left to right: Dr. Brendan Kelly, UWG president; Dr. Margaret H. Venable, Dalton State president. Back row, left to right: Dr. Jon Preston, UWG provost and senior vice president for academic affairs; Dr. Bruno Hicks, Dalton State provost and vice president for academic affairs; Dr. Chris Johnson, UWG Richards College of Business dean

    UWG, Dalton State College Sign Partnership Agreement

    Leaders from the University of West Georgia and Dalton State College recently signed an agreement to provide a streamlined pathway for business students between the two institutions.

    May 19
  • L to R:  Dr. Hilde Patron, UWG's Center for Business and Economic Research; Brent Meyer, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta; Dr. William "Joey" Smith, UWG's Richards College of Business; Dr. Russell Crutchfield, UWG; Rep. Lynn Smith, Georgia House of Representatives

    UWG Hosts Inaugural Economic Outlook Event Focused on Newnan, Coweta

    The University of West Georgia hosted the inaugural Economic Outlook: Newnan Monday, with business, government and community leaders from Coweta County gathering to discuss the local economy and what to expect in the coming year.

    May 18
  • Dr. Rick Martin, Melissa Cox, and Denise Martin

    Doctor’s Orders: Martin Family Names UWG Scholarship After Patriarch

    If you were born in Carrollton between 1981 and 2017, there’s a good chance Dr. Rick Martin ’73 helped deliver you into this world. Today, the OB/GYN’s family is honoring their patriarch with a scholarship bearing his name at UWG, his alma mater, ensuring his legacy delivers powerful outcomes for generations to come.

    May 12
  • Carmen Andreu de Susach and Sara Wofford

    Going Places: New Scholarships to Help UWG Business Students Study Abroad

    UWG offers a variety of study abroad and study away opportunities for students to earn course credit while traveling the world and creating international connections to help launch their careers. Now, thanks to two alumni, students are closer to making these extraordinary experiences a reality.

    May 5
  • L to R: Dr. Brendan Kelly, UWG president; Christa Pitts; Dr. Chris Johnson, UWG Richards College of Business dean

    Like a Boss: UWG Alumna Christa Pitts Creates Entrepreneurial Endowment

    Co-CEO of The Lumistella Company and UWG alumna Christa Aebersold Pitts ’97 knows there is no such thing as an overnight success. Although Pitts co-created what is arguably the most popular holiday tradition in modern times – “The Elf on the Shelf” – she has never forgotten the hard work that went into building the Atlanta-based business.

    May 3
  • Two three-year-old children play in a UWG Head Start classroom

    School Ties: UWG College of Education Launches Early Learning Center Classroom with Head Start

    The University of West Georgia College of Education’s Early Learning Center recently announced a partnership with Community Action for Improvement LLC Head Start, a move that could impact more than 300 area families.

    Apr 28
  • Ribbon-cutting ceremony for UWG RCOB SAP Lab

    UWG’s Richards College of Business Achieves SAP Designation for Next-Gen Lab

    A lab in Roy Richards Sr. Hall at the University of West Georgia has been approved to be an SAP Next-Gen Lab. This honor distinguishes UWG as a technology and innovation hub. UWG’s lab is the first approved SAP Next-Gen Lab in Georgia.

    Apr 19
  • The Partnership announced a collaborative effort with the University of West Georgia (UWG) and its School of Communication, Film, and Media (SCFM). The Partnership has pledged $50,000 in support toward the transformation of bluestone, a student-led public relations firm and talent and resource development initiative at UWG.

    The Partnership Pledges $50,000 to UWG, Helping Transform Student-led Initiative

    The Partnership announced a collaborative effort with the University of West Georgia (UWG) and its School of Communication, Film, and Media (SCFM). The Partnership has pledged $50,000 in support toward the transformation of bluestone, a student-led public relations firm and talent and resource development initiative at UWG.

    Apr 14
  • Headlined by Atlanta’s Joe Gransden Big Band, and featuring Nashville’s Sofia Goodman Group, the free event also incorporates student musicians from local high schools and UWG’s own Jazz Ensemble. 

    All That Jazz: UWG’s Sunbelt Festival Brings Free Entertainment to Community

    If you’re a jazz lover looking for a relaxing way to enjoy a Spring afternoon, this news will be music to your ears. The University of West Georgia’s Sunbelt Festival returns Saturday, April 16, on campus at Love Valley.

    Apr 7
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