UWG News: Newnan

  • Ariana Culver and Trinity Dendy

    Art Work: UWG Students Grow Skills Alongside Faculty Mentorships

    UWG recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its Newnan campus to celebrate a new sculpture and mural designed by art students Trinity Dendy and Ariana Culver. The projects – commissioned by UWG’s School of the Arts with generous support from the Hollis Trust – are prime examples of the university’s strategic plan in progress.

    Sep 1
  • Pictured from left to right: UWG Ingram Library Dean Andrea Stanfield, UWG Head of Special Collections & Associate Professor Blynne Olivieri, Newnan-Coweta Historical Society Director Emily Kimbell, Newnan-Coweta Historical Society Board President Gary Welden

    Preserving and Making Regional History Accessible

    The Newnan-Coweta Historical Society recently committed a generous gift to UWG to support the Community Archival Program. This partnership of collaborative cultural stewardship, administered through UWG Ingram Library’s Special Collections, includes archival materials and a graduate student stipend for support of the project.

    Jul 23
  • University of West Georgia Newnan is home to the newly dedicated Joe H. Harless Simulation Lab, made possible by a donation of $100,000 from various donors. Bob Coggin, an avid supporter of UWG Newnan, spearheaded the effort to collect the sizable gift.

    Nursing Lab at UWG Newnan Dedicated the Joe H. Harless Simulation Lab

    University of West Georgia Newnan is home to the newly dedicated Joe H. Harless Simulation Lab, made possible by a donation of $100,000 from various donors. Bob Coggin, an avid supporter of UWG Newnan, spearheaded the effort to collect the sizable gift.

    Apr 16
  • Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Wadsworth competition is POSTPONED. Rescheduled dates will be announced shortly.

    Hear Tomorrow's Great Pianists Today

    Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Wadsworth competition is POSTPONED. Rescheduled dates will be announced shortly.

    Mar 11
  • The University of West Georgia’s School of the Arts (SOTA) recently announced it will administer the Wadsworth Piano Competition, a highly regarded competition that hosts eight of the world’s best young pianists. The competition intends to provide participants with opportunities for growth by encouraging their artistic and entrepreneurial talents.

    'Note' Worthy Talent: UWG's School of the Arts to Administer the Wadsworth Piano Competition

    The University of West Georgia's School of the Arts (SOTA) recently announced it will administer the Wadsworth Piano Competition, a highly regarded competition that hosts eight of the world's best young pianists. The competition intends to provide participants with opportunities for growth by encouraging their artistic and entrepreneurial talents.

    Oct 25
  • The nationwide opioid epidemic affects almost everyone. For young people planning to enter the healthcare profession, the crisis is of particular importance. Many such students will soon be on the front lines saving lives. UWG’s Tanner Health System School of Nursing trains its students in how to cope with such issues hands-on.

    Aspiring Students Envision Futures in Healthcare

    The nationwide opioid epidemic affects almost everyone. For young people planning to enter the healthcare profession, the crisis is of particular importance. Many such students will soon be on the front lines saving lives. UWG's Tanner Health System School of Nursing trains its students in how to cope with such issues hands-on.

    Aug 12
  • Newnan has a new resident. An artist-in-residence, that is. The Newnan Artist-in-Residence program – or ArtRez – combines the efforts of the University of West Georgia School of the Arts and UWG Newnan. The program offers artists of various disciplines the opportunity to temporarily reside at the Gray Cottage next door to the McRitchie-Hollis Museum.

    Artist-in-Residence Program: Recent Artist Uses Art for Therapy

    Newnan has a new resident. An artist-in-residence, that is. The Newnan Artist-in-Residence program - or ArtRez - combines the efforts of the University of West Georgia School of the Arts and UWG Newnan. The program offers artists of various disciplines the opportunity to temporarily reside at the Gray Cottage next door to the McRitchie-Hollis Museum.

    Jun 4
  • Spread the word: University of West Georgia Newnan is expanding its upper level, in-class offerings for business majors.

    UWG Newnan is Open for Business

    Spread the word: University of West Georgia Newnan is expanding its upper level, in-class offerings for business majors.

    Apr 8
  • More of a good thing is better – especially when comes to helping students realize their unlimited potential. That’s why the University of West Georgia Newnan is pleased to announce a 40 percent increase in student enrollment for spring 2019 over the same time last year.

    Enrollment Spikes for UWG Newnan: Courses Reflect Community Need

    More of a good thing is better - especially when comes to helping students realize their unlimited potential. That's why the University of West Georgia Newnan is pleased to announce a 40 percent increase in student enrollment for spring 2019 over the same time last year.

    Jan 28
  • In October, Garner received the Gwen Hutchinson Outstanding Social Studies Educator Award presented at the annual meeting of the Georgia Council for the Social Studies at the Classic Center in Athens, Ga. This highly prestigious award follows upon the heels of many other honors he has received, including the Veterans of Foreign Wars 2017 Teacher of the Year.

    Feeding His Passion: Newnan Educator and UWG Alum Earns Prestigious Award

    In October, Garner received the Gwen Hutchinson Outstanding Social Studies Educator Award presented at the annual meeting of the Georgia Council for the Social Studies at the Classic Center in Athens, Ga. This highly prestigious award follows upon the heels of many other honors he has received, including the Veterans of Foreign Wars 2017 Teacher of the Year.

    Dec 21
  • Schools across the nation are challenged to find enough qualified teachers. Coweta County and the surrounding region are no exception. Many paraprofessionals – or teacher aides – already working in our schools are highly committed to their students and the educational system. Yet work schedules and related factors hinder them from obtaining education degrees required to become state certified teachers.

    Growing Our Own: Dual Certification Program Addresses Teacher Shortage

    Schools across the nation are challenged to find enough qualified teachers. Coweta County and the surrounding region are no exception. Many paraprofessionals - or teacher aides - already working in our schools are highly committed to their students and the educational system. Yet work schedules and related factors hinder them from obtaining education degrees required to become state certified teachers.

    Nov 13
  • New developments are ahead at University of West Georgia Newnan. Thanks to the generosity of individuals within the Coweta County community, UWG Newnan has made great strides in increasing educational opportunities for those who may not otherwise have access.

    Transforming Lives: Newnan Residents Contribute to Major Renovation

    New developments are ahead at University of West Georgia Newnan. Thanks to the generosity of individuals within the Coweta County community, UWG Newnan has made great strides in increasing educational opportunities for those who may not otherwise have access.

    Oct 12
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