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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 -
Art Work: UWG Students Grow Skills Alongside Faculty Mentorships
UWG recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its Newnan campus to celebrate a new sculpture and mural designed by art students Trinity Dendy and Ariana Culver. The projects – commissioned by UWG’s School of the Arts with generous support from the Hollis Trust – are prime examples of the university’s strategic plan in progress.
Sep 1 -
Finding Her Calling: UWG Psychology Student Volunteers Time at University’s Pre-K
One simple assignment at UWG led Nyah Jordan toward her future career. The sophomore was tasked with observing children's interactions at playgrounds. She knew UWG’s College of Education just happened to operate a state-of-the-art site committed to such research on campus, so she contacted the Early Learning Center.
Aug 20 -
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 -
From Challenge to Triumph: Virtual Study Abroad Program Pivots, Succeeds Through Adaptation
Like most professors, the University of West Georgia’s Dr. Ann McCleary had to adapt her graduate Museum Education and Interpretation class to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. She originally intended for her history students to embark on a study abroad program to visit museums in South Africa, but due to travel restrictions, the program was canceled.
Aug 10 -
‘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 -
‘A Crowning Jewel’: Outstanding UWG Philosophy Student Receives Statewide Award
University of West Georgia philosophy student Brant Entrekin was awarded with Best Paper during the UWG-hosted Georgia Undergraduate Research Conference.
Jul 26 -
In Bloom: Two UWG School of Nursing Faculty Recognized by DAISY Foundation
The DAISY Foundation recently recognized two UWG nursing faculty members for their outstanding contributions to the future of the profession. Dr. Nancy Capponi and Susie Jonassen were nominated for the recognition by students and fellow faculty members from UWG’s Tanner Health System School of Nursing.
Jul 20 -
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 -
Open for Business: Johnson Begins as New Richards College Dean
From humble beginnings in rural Alabama, Dr. Christopher Johnson was among the first generation in his family to graduate from college. Except for a stint in the insurance industry, he never left.
Jul 1 -
All Stars: UWG Program Trains New Generation in Sport Management
It’s been said that networking is a contact sport, and no one knows that better than the UWG’s College of Education. Offering world-class opportunities, the Department of Sport Management, Wellness and Physical Education recently graduated its second Master of Science in Sport Management cohort. And although this graduate degree is 100 percent online, the networks established aren’t just for Wi-Fi.
Jun 29 -
‘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