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Embrace the Change: UWG Financial Center Director Receives Numerous Honors
Kim Holder, director of the Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy at UWG, has a habit of making strides in everything she does.
Oct 1 -
Making Waves: UWG Alumna Performs with Cirque Du Soleil Aboard Cruise Ship
University of West Georgia alumna Brittney Castona is not only going places; she’s already been to some most people could only dream of.
Aug 25 -
UWG Recognized as ‘College of Distinction’ for Fourth Consecutive Year
The University of West Georgia has once again been named to the Colleges of Distinction, an organization that recognizes institutions committed to individualized and engaging education. This year marks the fourth consecutive year UWG has earned the esteemed status.
Jul 28 -
Aiming Even Higher: Former Armed Forces Member Makes UWG His Next Tour of Duty
It’s never too late to Go West. At the University of West Georgia, adults who are ready to further their education will find all the resources they need to be successful.
Jul 9 -
Shelter from the Storm: Small Business Development Center at UWG Helps Businesses Survive and Thrive During COVID-19
The COVID-19 crisis has doubtless presented difficult challenges for small businesses. Many of them have turned to the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of West Georgia for help.
Apr 30 -
Cleanup Time: UWG Grad Transforms Brewery into Hand Sanitizer Production Facility
The late American television personality Fred Rogers said his mother always told him to "look for the helpers" during challenging times. When University of West Georgia alumnus Sean O'Keefe learned there was a way he could make a difference during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, he didn't hesitate to act.
Mar 31 -
Lights, Camera, Tax Credits: UWG Professors Complete Study of Film Tax Credit for State
The film industry in Georgia is booming, and the reason can be almost entirely attributed to Georgia's film tax credit. However, for many budget-watchers, questions remain about the efficacy of the credit. When the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts Performance Audit Division wanted to take a detailed look at how the credits are impacting the state's economy, they reached out to Drs. William "Joey" Smith and Hilde Patron in UWG's Richards College of Business.
Mar 13 -
UWG's BB&T Lecture to Feature King, CEO of Truist
This event has been POSTPONED. Stay tuned for updates. UWG's Richards College of Business will host a speaker next month whose vast experience in the financial industry will offer unique insight and wisdom to those in attendance.
Feb 19 -
Access to Fresh Food: Professor Researches Food Deserts in Surrounding Communities
Dr. Susana Velez-Castrillon, associate professor in the Richards College of Business at the University of West Georgia, is conducting research on the topic of food deserts in Carroll County and the impact they have on communities.
Feb 14 -
Change of Pace: UWG Alumnus Dana Pace Establishes Study Abroad Scholarship
A University of West Georgia alumnus didn't have the opportunity to study abroad when he was in college, but now, he's established a way for current students to see the world thanks to a scholarship.
Feb 7 -
International Acclaim: UWG Team Ranks Third in Annual Competition
A team of students from the University of West Georgia recently received several accolades for excellence at an international business competition held in India.
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'A Network of Philanthropy': UWG Alumnus Makes Contribution to the Building of Richards Hall and Establishes Scholarship
Jason Norton has always been an entrepreneur. Just ask his elementary school teachers. When he was in the fifth grade, Norton borrowed an Oriental Trading catalog from his mom and ordered a few items in bulk. He resold the toy trinkets to his classmates at school - with enough markup to turn a profit, of course.
Dec 19