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UWG Takes Over ‘The Academic Minute’: Professor Speaks on Successful Second Year Experiences for African American Students
The first year of college is a time for transition: new academic strategies, new friends and possibly entirely new living arrangements. Research abounds on this topic. But just as crucial is the second year of higher education.
Dec 18 -
UWG Takes Over ‘The Academic Minute’: Mathematics Professor Discusses Racial Stereotypes in STEM Careers
Racial stereotypes are ignominious components of our society, with Black males often the victims of such unfounded judgment. Dr. Christopher Jett, associate professor in the College of Arts, Culture and Scientific Inquiry at the University of West Georgia, recently conducted research on this disturbing reality and how it relates to Black men in STEM careers.
Dec 17 -
UWG Takes Over ‘The Academic Minute’: Psychology Professor Discusses Empowerment from Sexual Oppression
The oppression of women’s sexuality occurs all too often across most cultures and societies. Dr. Nisha Gupta, assistant professor of psychology at the University of West Georgia, recently completed an arts-based research project about South Asian women who have worked to reclaim erotic power in the face of such oppression.
Dec 16 -
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 -
UWG Takes Over ‘The Academic Minute’: Phenomenologist Talks on the Dynamism of Monuments
Recent protests of racial injustices have renewed scrutiny over the debate of Confederate monuments in the United States. In her most timely research, University of West Georgia’s Dr. Janet Donohoe delves into the complexity of our experience with monuments and the role they play in our world.
Dec 14 -
UWG Hosts Virtual Georgia Undergraduate Research Conference
The University of West Georgia recently hosted the 2020 Georgia Undergraduate Research Conference (GURC) virtually, offering students from across the state the opportunity to showcase their work.
Dec 11 -
University of West Georgia Named a Top Online MBA Program by The Princeton Review
The University of West Georgia offers one of the nation’s most outstanding online MBA programs, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company profiles the school in its list of Top 50 Online MBA Programs for 2021. The UWG Richards College of Business earned the 49th spot on the ranking list.
Dec 9