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Fresh Prints: Select Donors to Receive Unique Incentive for 40th A Day
For the 40th anniversary of A Day to Give West, UWG’s annual fundraising drive, the steering committee hopes to commemorate the occasion by honoring both the donors and the students who benefit from their generosity. This year, anyone who contributes $100 or more will receive a watercolor print created by student Rachel Christiansen.
Sep 20 -
Full Circle: Speech Therapy Recipient Returns as Graduate Student Clinician
When Emily Ferreira ’21 was still nonverbal at age 2, medical and speech professionals rallied around her family to help the toddler. The team eventually included UWG speech-language pathologists. Today, Ferreira has come full circle and is a UWG College of Education graduate student clinician working at the school’s Comprehensive Community Clinic.
Aug 30 -
‘This Working-Day World’: UWG to Host Shakespeare Lecture that Marries English, Business
William Shakespeare: Poet. Playwright. Entrepreneur? Dr. David Weiss will delve further into the topic in “Why Shakespeare?”, hosted by UWG’s College of Arts, Culture and Scientific Inquiry and Richards College of Business. Sponsored by Milestone Investment Management, the community lecture will be held on Thursday, Sept. 1, at 7 p.m. in the Carrollton Center for the Arts.
Aug 24 -
Calhoun City Schools and UWG Host Innovation Conference
Calhoun City Schools has partnered with the University of West Georgia to create innovative hubs within each of their schools.
Aug 5 -
High-Achieving High-Schoolers Seek New Academic Challenges During Inaugural Georgia Scholars Institute
This summer marked the inaugural Georgia Scholars Institute at the University of West Georgia, where high-achieving high school students not only completed college courses at UWG but got a sneak peek of the full college experience.
Aug 4 -
Role Playing: UWG Theatre Alum Stars in Oprah-Produced ‘The Color Purple’
“I can’t believe I’m here.” UWG theatre alumnus Terrence J. Smith ’14 thought this to himself many times during his first day on set for “The Color Purple.” In this musical adaptation of Alice Walker's novel about the struggles of an African American woman living in the South during the early 1900s, Smith plays Adam, son of protagonist and narrator Celie.
Aug 2 -
Angels Among Us: Pritchett Legacy Gifts to UWG Represent an Array of Experiences
UWG has remained a constant presence in H. Franklin “Frank” Pritchett Jr.’s life for almost 40 years – first as a student, then alumnus and employee, and today a retiree. As a manifestation of this multifaceted relationship, Pritchett recently confirmed his legacy gifts of three scholarships.
Jul 14 -
New Horizons: UWG Newnan Build-Out Well Underway
With locations in Carrollton, Newnan and Douglasville, UWG is a cornerstone of and major regional partner for the local communities it serves. As the university continues to grow and thrive, its Newnan campus build-out continues to steam forward.
Jul 12 -
Economic Engine: UWG’s Fiscal Impact Climbs to $626.7M
A new study shows the University of West Georgia contributed more than $626.7 million to the local, regional, and state economy between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021. This represents an increase of nearly $400,000 over the previous year, as the university continues to make a significant economic impact in its communities of service and beyond.
Jun 28 -
‘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 -
‘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 -
‘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