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Mission Accomplished: UWG Physics Alum’s Career Blasts Off at NASA
When UWG last sat down to chat with physics alumnus Roger Lascorz, he dreamed of working at NASA. It was a giant leap that would be the result of several steps for the Catalonia, Spain, native who moved to Carrollton as a 16-year-old international student. Five years after our initial interview, we found Lascorz right where he predicted he’d be – NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
Aug 16 -
Smith Appointed UWG’s Associate Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Management
UWG recently appointed Dr. Shanna Smith as its new associate vice president of strategic enrollment management. The move follows Smith’s three-year career in UWG’s Department of Counseling, Higher Education and Speech-Language Pathology in the College of Education.
Aug 11 -
‘Enhanced Environment’: UWG Provides Update on Humanities Renovation
Nestled in the heart of UWG’s main campus is a visual manifestation of its strategic plan. In an effort to elevate both physical spaces and student experiences, renovations of the UWG Humanities Building are currently underway, with the demolition of interior spaces taking place this summer.
Aug 9 -
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 -
High-Achieving High-Schoolers Seek New Academic Challenges During Inaugural Georgia Scholars Institute
This summer marked the inaugural Georgia Scholars Institute at the University of West Georgia, where high-achieving high school students not only completed college courses at UWG but got a sneak peek of the full college experience.
Aug 4 -
Role Playing: UWG Theatre Alum Stars in Oprah-Produced ‘The Color Purple’
“I can’t believe I’m here.” UWG theatre alumnus Terrence J. Smith ’14 thought this to himself many times during his first day on set for “The Color Purple.” In this musical adaptation of Alice Walker's novel about the struggles of an African American woman living in the South during the early 1900s, Smith plays Adam, son of protagonist and narrator Celie.
Aug 2 -
Wolves at Work: UWG Prepares Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Careers
This National Intern Day, UWG is celebrating and honoring the vital importance of experiential learning for students. Following graduation, many students find prestigious careers in their fields and continue their education. We recently caught up with three alumni to hear how UWG positioned them for success.
Jul 28 -
UWG Foundation Names New Trustees
The UWG Foundation Board of Trustees announced today the addition of four new members. Joining the board are John Paulk III ’00, Michael Stone (2017 UWG honorary degree recipient), Steve Swope and R. David Ware ’76. The returning chair for the UWG Foundation is Ann Newman ’01, vice president for Wells Fargo’s west Georgia region.
Jul 28 -
‘Something to Prove’: UWG Graduates More than 700 in Summer Ceremonies
Another semester has come to a close and it’s time for celebration as 732 Wolves graduated in the University of West Georgia’s Summer 2022 Commencement ceremonies.
Jul 23 -
Swann-Ryder Endowment Enables Continued Growth for UWG’s Ingram Library
UWG’s Ingram Library is home to rare and valuable materials, many of which can’t be found anywhere else. Within the Special Collections archives is a human consciousness collection where researchers can find information in parapsychology, paranormal phenomenon and psychic phenomenon.
Jul 21 -
UWG Alumni Association Confirms 13 New and Continuing Members
UWG’s National Alumni Association is pleased to announce 10 alumni will join its Board of Directors, and three will continue their service for a subsequent term. These UWG graduates will serve a three-year term from July 2022 through June 2025.
Jul 15 -
Angels Among Us: Pritchett Legacy Gifts to UWG Represent an Array of Experiences
UWG has remained a constant presence in H. Franklin “Frank” Pritchett Jr.’s life for almost 40 years – first as a student, then alumnus and employee, and today a retiree. As a manifestation of this multifaceted relationship, Pritchett recently confirmed his legacy gifts of three scholarships.
Jul 14 -
New Horizons: UWG Newnan Build-Out Well Underway
With locations in Carrollton, Newnan and Douglasville, UWG is a cornerstone of and major regional partner for the local communities it serves. As the university continues to grow and thrive, its Newnan campus build-out continues to steam forward.
Jul 12 -
Montes de Oca Appointed UWG’s Director of Admissions
The University of West Georgia has appointed Dillon Montes de Oca, an experienced recruitment professional who has helped thousands of students Go West, as the university’s director of admissions.
Jul 7 -
Power Chord: UWG Music Alumni Perform at NYC’s Carnegie Hall
The University of West Georgia’s Dr. Kevin Hibbard has performed at the legendary Carnegie Hall on multiple occasions, but June 30 was the first time the professor emeritus of music has conducted on that historic stage – and he did so by leading a chorus that included 16 UWG alumni.
Jul 6 -
UWG, Georgia Highlands College Sign Partnership Agreement
Leaders from the University of West Georgia and Georgia Highlands College recently signed a partnership agreement that will provide a streamlined path for psychology students between the two institutions.
Jun 30