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The Light in the Darkness: UWG Alum Author Pens Illuminating Follow-Up to Best-Seller

Like a modern-day Dante, University of West Georgia alumnus Matthew O’Brien first descended into the underbelly of Las Vegas nearly 20 years ago. The author later chronicled his journey in “Beneath the Neon: Life and Death in the Tunnels of Las Vegas,” taking readers through the pseudo-purgatory flood channels and introducing them to the subterranean souls inhabiting them.

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    Improving Through Change: UWG Confers 1,300 Degrees in Spring 2021 Commencement

    More than 1,300 University of West Georgia graduates – and one Australian shepherd – walked the stage during the institution’s Spring 2021 Commencement Saturday.

    May 15
  • Justine Furr and Misti

    Fur Real: Service Dog Helps UWG Veteran Navigate College Life, Graduation After Military

    Veterans are used to someone having their backs. In Justine Furr’s case, this someone just happens to have four paws and a tail. And this morning, Misti, an Australian shepherd, was right by Furr’s side at the UWG stadium when Furr received her bachelor's in anthropology.

    May 15
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    Rotary, UWG Join Forces to Offer Two Full Scholarships

    The Georgia Rotary Student Program and four local Rotary clubs have teamed up with the University of West Georgia’s International Student Admissions and Programs to offer two full scholarships for the 2021-22 academic year.

    May 13
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    UWG Establishes School of Communication, Film and Media

    Supporting increased opportunities in emerging disciplines, the University of West Georgia announced today the establishment of the School of Communication, Film and Media, effective July 1.

    May 11
  • Dr. Kelly Dyar

    UWG’s Dyar Named President of Georgia Association for Nursing Education

    The Georgia Association for Nursing Education recently named the University of West Georgia’s Dr. Kelly Dyar as its president. Dyar currently serves as a professor and faculty lead for the Master of Science in Nursing nurse educator program at the Tanner Health System School of Nursing.

    May 6
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    UWG Releases 2021 Football Schedule

    The University of West Georgia football program unveiled its schedule for the 2021 gridiron campaign on Monday, a 10-game slate to commemorate the 40th anniversary of NCAA football at UWG.

    May 3

  • 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

  • UWG Cheer Dynasty Continues

    The competition was fierce in Orlando this week, with both All-Girl and Coed participating in Division I for the first time in school history. At the end of the day on Wednesday, though, the Wolves rose to the top, with both All-Girl and Coed teams taking home the title at UCA Nationals against Division I competition for the 27th time in the past 20 years. It is the second time in the past three years that UWG will return to Carrollton with a title sweep from Orlando.

    Apr 29

  • Supplying the Demand: UWG Alumnus, CEO Speaks at Virtual Roundtable

    The COVID-19 pandemic sent many of the world’s businesses scrambling to find ways to stay afloat. Scott Carter, University of West Georgia alumnus and chief executive officer for National DCP LLC (NDCP), recently discussed how the company navigated the crisis during the Merryl and Hardy McCalman Executive Roundtable.

    Apr 27
  • Dr. Christopher Johnson

    Johnson Named Dean of UWG’s Richards College of Business

    UWG President Dr. Brendan Kelly and Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Jon Preston have named Dr. Christopher Johnson the next dean of the Richards College of Business following a nationwide search.

    Apr 23
  • Cindy Moore

    The Good Fight: UWG Alumna and Student Manages COVID-19 Testing, Vaccination Sites

    UWG nursing alumna Cindy Moore ’11 was born with a penchant for helping others. As the nurse manager for Carroll County in the Georgia Department of Public Health, she has been on the front lines of COVID-19 testing and vaccination efforts for more than a year.

    Apr 22
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    The Strongest of the Pack: UWG Hosts Fourth Annual Iron Wolf Powerlifting Competition

    The University of West Georgia recently hosted its annual Iron Wolf Powerlifting Competition, celebrating and demonstrating the strength, power, endurance, resilience and achievements of UWG students.

    Apr 21
  • True Grit: Carmichael Joins UWG as New Director of Athletics

    True Grit: Carmichael Joins UWG as New Director of Athletics

    Raised humbly on a farm in central Arkansas, Jason Carmichael knows the importance of grit. As the University of West Georgia’s new director of athletics, Carmichael will bring that grit – along with other traits he’s gained throughout life like competitiveness, determination and perseverance – to the role.

    Apr 20
  • Women golfers holding up a championship banner

    Women's Golf Claims GSC Championship in Mobile

    For the second time in school history, the West Georgia Wolves women's golf team is the Gulf South Conference Champion after winning the team title at Robert Trent Jones Magnolia Grove in Mobile, Alabama on Monday.

    Apr 19
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    Tuition to Remain the Same for UWG Students Next Year

    For the second consecutive year, University of West Georgia students will pay the same tuition for the next academic year as the current year.

    Apr 15
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    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
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