UWG News: EducationShare this page
-
Virtual Conference and Convocation Highlights Undergraduate Research
The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t stopped University of West Georgia students from engaging in innovative research, and the proof was on full display – albeit virtually – this Tuesday.
Apr 8 -
UWG Takes Over ‘The Academic Minute’: Assistant Professor’s Research Aims to Reduce Pre-K Expulsion Rate
When you envision a student who has been suspended or expelled from school, a 4-year-old probably wouldn’t cross your mind. However, according to research by UWG’s Dr. Chelsea Morris, preschool children are being removed from programs at three times the rate of their kindergarten through 12th grade peers.
Apr 2 -
UWG Takes Over ‘The Academic Minute’: Assistant Professor’s Research on Foster Children Connects with Personal Experience
Students who experience foster care are often given a burden greater than they can handle. Dr. Sarah Jones, assistant professor at the University of West Georgia, works to combat that hardship in both her professional and personal life.
Mar 29 -
‘A Generous Heart’: UWG Faculty Helps Students Return to Elementary School
“You must be the angel who brings us masks and water.” So say the students and teachers at Buchanan Elementary School about the University of West Georgia’s Dr. Angela Branyon.
Mar 23 -
The Power of a Teacher: UWG Alumna Named Montana Superintendent of the Year
An encounter with a teacher put UWG alumna Dr. Laurie Barron on a trajectory to be a major force in education – one that included recognition from President Barack Obama in 2013 and being named as Montana Superintendent of the Year in 2021.
Feb 18 -
Creating a Culture of Wellness: UWG Implements Diabetes Prevention Program
UWG's Wolf Wellness Lab in the College of Education recently implemented the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Diabetes Prevention Program. UWG is one of the first universities in Georgia to implement this program.
Feb 9 -
Mitron’s Moment: Virus Named After Two UWG Professors
Thanks to a former University of West Georgia Dual Enrollment student, two professors at the University of West Georgia now have an unusual claim to fame: a virus named after them.
Feb 3 -
‘The Good Word of West Georgia’: Bretch Named Executive Director of UWG Alumni Relations
From the Office of Admissions to the Office of Alumni Relations, Allyson Bretch ’14 has strived to ensure that University of West Georgia students have their best experiences no matter what phase of life they are in.
Feb 1 -
Five Years in a Row: UWG Exercise is Medicine Program Recognized as Gold Level
UWG was again praised for its efforts in advancing the health and wellness of the campus community and the west Georgia region at large. Only 77 universities and colleges receive a gold level of designation from the American College of Sports Medicine.
Jan 5 -
UWG Takes Over ‘The Academic Minute’: Professor Speaks on Successful Second Year Experiences for African American Students
The first year of college is a time for transition: new academic strategies, new friends and possibly entirely new living arrangements. Research abounds on this topic. But just as crucial is the second year of higher education.
Dec 18 -
Girls Empowering Movement Funded By Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation
A girl’s physical activity initiative associated with the UWG College of Education’s Wolf Wellness Lab is being funded by the Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation for its part in the implementation and sustainability of the new program, Girls Empowering Movement.
Oct 22 -
Learning Through Experience: UWG Student Receives Scholarship to Support a Unique Opportunity
The University of West Georgia’s College of Education (COE) aims to equip students with the necessary skills needed to enter the education field post-graduation. One crucial way these skills are achieved is through field experience.
Aug 27