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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.
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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 -
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 -
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