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Full Circle: Speech Therapy Recipient Returns as Graduate Student Clinician
When Emily Ferreira ’21 was still nonverbal at age 2, medical and speech professionals rallied around her family to help the toddler. The team eventually included UWG speech-language pathologists. Today, Ferreira has come full circle and is a UWG College of Education graduate student clinician working at the school’s Comprehensive Community Clinic.
Aug 30 -
Calhoun City Schools and UWG Host Innovation Conference
Calhoun City Schools has partnered with the University of West Georgia to create innovative hubs within each of their schools.
Aug 5 -
‘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 -
‘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 -
‘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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
