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  • Dr. Danilo Baylen

    ‘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
  • Dr. Mike Dishman

    ‘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
  • student checks another student's blood pressure

    ‘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
  • Two three-year-old children play in a UWG Head Start classroom

    School Ties: UWG College of Education Launches Early Learning Center Classroom with Head Start

    The University of West Georgia College of Education’s Early Learning Center recently announced a partnership with Community Action for Improvement LLC Head Start, a move that could impact more than 300 area families.

    Apr 28
  • Chrissy Knoll and student

    UWG Recognized by Exercise is Medicine for Efforts to Create Culture of Wellness on Campus

    The University of West Georgia's Exercise is Medicine program has earned gold level status for the seventh year in a row.

    Apr 6
  • Mike L. Dishman, J.D., Ed.D.

    Dr. Mike Dishman Named Dean of UWG's College of Education

    Mike L. Dishman, J.D., Ed.D., has been named the University of West Georgia’s dean of the College of Education and professor of education policy and governance, effective June 1.

    Apr 5
  • Globetrotter Cherelle “Torch” George

    Harlem Globetrotters to Dribble, Dunk and Delight at UWG Wednesday

    Experience ball spinning that defies gravity, innovative dunks and new on-court characters guaranteed to energize the action and bring the laughs when the Harlem Globetrotters visit the UWG Coliseum on Wednesday. One Globetrotter – Cherelle “Torch” George – is a current UWG student.

    Apr 4
  • Man and child working on a laptop

    UWG Launches New Computer Science Endorsement Program

    Georgia is a leader in the national movement to broaden K-12 students’ access to computer science education. UWG is supporting these efforts with its new Computer Science Endorsement program for current teachers certified by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. The program is offered through a collaboration between faculty in the College of Education and the College of Arts, Culture and Scientific Inquiry.

    Mar 18
  • Rodney Walker

    ‘Tough Times Don’t Last, but Tough People Do’: Dag Folger Speaker Series Returns with Rodney Walker

    Rodney Walker, the bestselling author of “A New Day One: From 12 Foster Homes on Chicago’s Southside to Harvard Graduate,” visited UWG last week to share his story of resilience and persistence as the featured speaker for the College of Education’s 2022 Dag Folger Speaker Series.

    Mar 8
  • Composite photo of John Garner, right, and Robby Blakemore, left.

    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
  • Dr. Brian Mosier with students at the PGA Tour

    PGA Tour Tees Up Professional Learning Opportunity to UWG Students

    Gaining hands-on experience is par for the course at the University of West Georgia. Just ask the sport management students in the College of Education who volunteered at the PGA Tour Championship in Atlanta this fall.

    Feb 3
  • Esports players competing

    Game On: UWG to Host GHSA Fall Esports State Championship

    The number of large-scale video game competitions – known as Esports – has grown exponentially around the globe over the last 20 years. As a leader in innovation, UWG is honored to host the 2021-22 Georgia High School Association’s Fall Esports State Championship.

    Dec 14
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