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Go West, Go Long: UWG Nursing Student Wins $75K in Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway
With the help of Dr Pepper – and, interestingly enough, a University of West Georgia staff member named Pepper – UWG nursing student Chemari Reeves has been awarded $75,000 in scholarship money to finish her degree debt-free.
Dec 22 -
UWG Takes Over ‘The Academic Minute’: Military Mom Speaks on Vets’ Transition to College
Although males are underrepresented in the nursing profession, men with military backgrounds are well-suited to the rigor and challenge of attaining a nursing degree, according to research from the University of West Georgia.
Dec 15 -
Good Girl: UWG Graduate’s Service Dog Receives Honorary ‘Dog-ree’
When Maggie Leptrone, a nursing student at the University of West Georgia, walked across the stage at Commencement Saturday morning, she wasn’t alone. Mona, her Diabetic Alert Dog, fetched herself a diploma, too.
Dec 5 -
Leading by Example: UWG Nursing Alum Receives 2021 Young Professional Voices Award
Will Carson ’20 recently gained national recognition when he received the 2021 Young Professional Voices award from the American Organization for Nursing Leadership.
Oct 7 -
Jumping Into the Unknown: Nurse Alum Travels to the COVID-19 Frontlines in New York City
Emilee Barron enjoys jumping into new situations to challenge herself – a trait she said is necessary for healthcare as interventions of care evolve almost daily.
Sep 15 -
UWG Recognized as ‘College of Distinction’ for Fourth Consecutive Year
The University of West Georgia has once again been named to the Colleges of Distinction, an organization that recognizes institutions committed to individualized and engaging education. This year marks the fourth consecutive year UWG has earned the esteemed status.
Jul 28 -
Caring in the Face of a Pandemic: Nursing Faculty Recognized by DAISY Foundation
For years, nurses have been the unsung heroes in hospitals. But COVID-19 has opened the eyes of the public to see what nursing truly is. These are the words of Lourdes Cody, assistant professor in the Tanner Health System School of Nursing (THSSON) at the University of West Georgia and one of this year's recipients of the DAISY Award.
Jun 30 -
Pushing Boundaries: UWG Nursing Alumnus Thrives as RN, Educator
When Raequon Jones graduated from the University of West Georgia's Tanner Health System School of Nursing (THSSON) in 2017, he had plans to work in Emory's Nurse Residency Program, focusing on the intensive and coronary care units.
Dec 12 -
Nursing Students Use Art to Express Caring
The mission of the University of West Georgia's Tanner Health System School of Nursing is to exemplify academic excellence in a caring environment by providing quality undergraduate and graduate education to meet current and evolving health care needs within the global community.
Oct 9 -
A Team Effort: Prestigious DAISY Award Presented to Nursing Faculty
Two University of West Georgia nursing professors, Shelly Crager and Dr. Kelly Dyar, were recently presented with the DAISY Foundation's Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty.
Sep 5 -
Tanner Health System School of Nursing Recognized as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education
The Tanner Health System School of Nursing (THSSON) at the University of West Georgia has been recognized as one of 10 nursing programs across the country named as a 2019 National League of Nursing Center of Excellence in Nursing Education.
Aug 21