Dine West, the University of West Georgia's internal food service program, contributed $16.6 million to the local economy in its first year, more than double the university's impact for the previous year with a private vendor.

Dine West generates $16.6M Local Economic Impact: FY17 figure doubles local spending from the previous year

Dine West, the University of West Georgia's internal food service program, contributed $16.6 million to the local economy in its first year, more than double the university's impact for the previous year with a private vendor.

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With fresh bike lanes and a role in Carrollton’s bike share program, the University of West Georgia has been named a bike-friendly university by the League of American Bicyclists.

UWG Named a Bike Friendly University: University recognized for helping students find their own paths

With fresh bike lanes and a role in Carrollton's bike share program, the University of West Georgia has been named a bike-friendly university by the League of American Bicyclists.

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UWG Hosts Economic Forecast Breakfast: Regional Growth Marks Stronger Employment, Highlights Housing Challenges

UWG Hosts Economic Forecast Breakfast: Regional Growth Marks Stronger Employment, Highlights Housing Challenges

Continued growth in wages and overall labor force are forecast for west Georgia, while finding affordable housing to accommodate that growth has become more difficult. That combination of opportunity and challenge was the recurring theme of the annual Economic Forecast Breakfast held at University of West Georgia by the Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER), a research center at the Richards College of Business.

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