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‘You the People’: UWG Hosts Evening with Georgia State Supreme Court Justices
The University of West Georgia brought to light the inner workings of the state’s highest court Tuesday night, with UWG’s Murphy Center for Public Service hosting students and community members for An Evening with Georgia State Supreme Court Justices.
Sep 14 -
UWG’s Murphy Center Distinguished Lecture Series Returns This Fall
The series hosts influential civic and political leaders who speak to students and community about the value of public service and encourage their engagement and future leadership in our democratic republic. This year kicks off next Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. with “An Evening with Georgia State Supreme Court Justices” in UWG’s Campus Center Ballroom.
Sep 7 -
Second Chances: UWG Participates in Pell for Prisoners Initiative
Through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Education, UWG will now help people who are incarcerated receive Pell Grants, allowing them to continue their education and look toward a fresh start.
Jun 14 -
UWG Alum Brings New Life to Thomaston, Georgia
University of West Georgia alumnus Taylor Smith’s journey has come full circle since his early days growing up in Thomaston, Georgia. Today, as the city’s economic development coordinator, he is paying back the town that gave him so much.
Apr 1 -
Grass Roots: UWG’s Owen is Popular Pundit on ‘Political Rewind’
Few people could have predicted that Georgia would end up playing such a pivotal role in the 2020 presidential and senate elections. Even the University of West Georgia’s Dr. Karen Owen, a regular commentator and panelist on NPR’s “Political Rewind,” was a bit surprised.
Apr 29 -
Flipping the Script: UWG Student Becomes First Film Grad
Alanna LeBlanc has been obsessed with films and scripted television shows for as long as she can remember. Now that she has become the first UWG student to graduate with a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Film, LeBlanc’s obsession can now become her career.
Apr 13 -
Virtual Conference and Convocation Highlights Undergraduate Research
The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t stopped University of West Georgia students from engaging in innovative research, and the proof was on full display – albeit virtually – this Tuesday.
Apr 8 -
UWG Takes Over ‘The Academic Minute’: Poli Sci Professor Unpacks Both Sides of Gun Control Debate
Firearm policies have been a passionately debated topic in society for decades, giving political science professors like UWG’s Dr. Anthony Fleming a ripe field for research.
Mar 30