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Words That Move Us: UWG English, Art Students Collaborate on Transient Art Project
Inspiration and creativity continue to flourish at the University of West Georgia this spring, as “Words That Move Us” delivers student-created art and poetry in unexpected places.
Jan 21 -
Living the Dream: Annual MLK Event at UWG Features Jawana Jackson
To the world, he was a civil rights icon. To Jawana Jackson, he was Uncle Martin. As part of UWG’s 13th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration yesterday, Jackson recalled the historical events that occurred at her family home during a pivotal time in American history.
Jan 19 -
Zamostny Named Director of Office of Undergraduate Research
Dr. Jeff Zamostny was recently named as the new director of the University of West Georgia’s Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR), assuming his new responsibilities in January. Zamostny, an associate professor of Spanish in the International Languages and Cultures program, joined the UWG faculty in 2012.
Jan 18 -
2022 UCA National Champions: Back-to-Back for UWG All-Girl
The bar was raised once again at the ESPN Complex in Orlando on Saturday evening, as the University of West Georgia All-Girl Cheerleading squad made it back-to-back UCA National Championships, winning the Division I All-Girl competition for the second consecutive year.
Jan 18 -
Rock On: UWG Student DJ Wins Two-Hour Rotation at Atlanta Radio Station
Two University of West Georgia students recently had a once-in-a-lifetime experience when they participated in World College Radio Day, with one of them winning a dream prize.
Jan 14 -
Stronger Together: Organizations Join Forces to Endow Ferling Scholarship at UWG
Thanks to the generous support of the local Casimir Pulaski Chapter of the Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution and other community members and organizations, the John Ferling Scholarship has been established as a fully endowed scholarship to support graduate history students with their research.
Jan 12 -
UWG International Student Awarded Rotary Scholarship
The Georgia Rotary Student Program, along with the Rotary Clubs of Bremen and Paulding County, has awarded a $6,000 GRSP Direct College scholarship to a UWG International nursing student in cooperation with International Student Admissions and Programs.
Jan 11 -
Leveling Up: Lee Named Inaugural UWG Esports Coach
Joseph Lee’s mission at the University of West Georgia is to help the institution level up – in more ways than one. He has been named the university’s inaugural coach of Esports, a form of competition using video games and will oversee recruiting, coaching and team development of UWG’s Esports program.
Jan 6 -
Nexus and University of West Georgia Announce Licensing Partnership
Nexus Licensing Group, a division of Fastlane and leading licensing management firm, today announced that it has entered into an exclusive partnership agreement with the University of West Georgia in which it will serve as its exclusive licensing agent of record.
Jan 6 -
UWG Launches Computing Degree Aimed to Support Growing Industry Needs
As part of its commitment to providing competitive career-building opportunities, the University of West Georgia is expanding its offerings in the area of computing, a high-demand career in Georgia and beyond.
Jan 4 -
2021 at UWG: A Year in Review
Happy holidays from the University of West Georgia! The year in which we administered vaccines, we launched our Becoming UWG strategic plan, and brought college back – 2021 – will soon be in the rearview.
Dec 16 -
Game On: UWG to Host GHSA Fall Esports State Championship
The number of large-scale video game competitions – known as Esports – has grown exponentially around the globe over the last 20 years. As a leader in innovation, UWG is honored to host the 2021-22 Georgia High School Association’s Fall Esports State Championship.
Dec 14 -
Go West, Go Robot: Technology Allows Housebound UWG Grad to Attend Commencement
When Samantha Conerly learned she couldn’t attend the Fall 2021 UWG commencement ceremony for health reasons, she naturally experienced a flurry of emotions. But thanks to new technology, Conerly was able to participate in the day she’s been looking forward to since beginning the program.
Dec 11 -
‘A New Beginning’: UWG Graduates Record Number in Fall Commencement
Nearly 1,000 University of West Georgia students graduated during the institution’s Fall 2021 Commencement Saturday – a number that sets a new record for fall ceremonies at UWG.
Dec 11 -
Building a Mystery: UWG Sculpture Alum Commissioned by Celebrity
Jesse Duke ’18 has always been interested in the mysteries of the world. In fact, a couple of close encounters inspired the University of West Georgia alumnus to create his most popular – and coveted – works of art.
Dec 7 -
Coding for a Better Community: UWG Brings Back Hackathon for Young Tech Enthusiasts
Do you or someone you know like to create or design stuff? How about using technology to build a better community? Join the University of West Georgia for Hackathon 2022 – themed “Coding for a Better Community” – scheduled for Feb. 4-5. The early registration deadline is Dec. 15.
Dec 1