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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 -
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 -
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 -
UWG Alum Brings New Life to Thomaston, Georgia
University of West Georgia alumnus Taylor Smith’s journey has come full circle since his early days growing up in Thomaston, Georgia. Today, as the city’s economic development coordinator, he is paying back the town that gave him so much.
Apr 1 -
‘A Point of Pride’: UWG’s Women Empowering Women Event Focuses on Women in Technology
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the University of West Georgia’s Richards College of Business held its annual Women Empowering Women event last week. With the focus on technology, panelists – three of whom were UWG alumnae – included both seasoned leaders in the industry and those in the bloom of their careers.
Mar 16 -
Innovation Exchange: Michael and Andrea Stone Announce Gift to Name Student Lounge
Michael and Andrea Stone have witnessed firsthand the impact that philanthropic giving can make in the lives of students. As longtime supporters and friends of UWG, they are known for their commitment to creativity and innovation by enhancing the overall student experience.
Feb 15 -
Class Acts: 72% of Local Teachers of the Year are UWG Alumni
Carroll County and Carrollton City Schools recently named their Teachers of the Year, and nearly three-quarters of them are University of West Georgia alumni.
Feb 10 -
Only the Best: UWG Faculty, Staff Receive Prestigious Regents’ Awards
The University of West Georgia is a leader in academic success, driven by a commitment to producing positive outcomes for students. Recently, faculty and staff at the university were recognized for those efforts by the University System of Georgia with two Regents’ Teaching Excellence Awards.
Feb 1 -
UWG’s Online MBA, Nursing Programs Ranked No. 1 in Georgia
UWG is dedicated to producing positive outcomes for students inside and outside of the classroom. That commitment was again recognized nationally recently, as five online programs offered at UWG have been ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report.
Jan 25 -
SMI, UWG Announce the Stone Center for Family Business, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation
Systems & Methods, Inc. and the University of West Georgia announced today a partnership to establish the Stone Center for Family Business, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation within UWG’s Richards College of Business. It will serve as a hub for student programming, faculty engagement and community outreach aimed at nurturing innovation and entrepreneurial activity in the region.
Nov 8 -
Looking Up: UWG’s Richards College of Business Hosts 25th Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast
UWG’s Richards College of Business held its 25th annual Economic Forecast Breakfast Tuesday, with business, government and community leaders from the West Georgia region gathering to discuss the local economy and what to expect in the coming year.
Oct 29 -
A New Era: UWG Cuts Ribbon on Roy Richards Sr. Hall
UWG cut the ribbon last Friday on Roy Richards Sr. Hall, the new home for the Richards College of Business. More than 700 days after ground was broken, the university hosted members of the Richards family, dignitaries and influential donors for the hall’s grand opening as part of Homecoming.
Oct 26