Nursing faculty members in the Tanner Health System School of Nursing (THSSON) at the University of West Georgia care about their students and about each other. Their dedication to caring was recently exemplified when two faculty members, Dr. Sally Richter and Dr. Patty Moran, were presented with the DAISY Award.

DAISY Award: Caring Nurse Faculty Members Honored by the DAISY Foundation

Nursing faculty members in the Tanner Health System School of Nursing (THSSON) at the University of West Georgia care about their students and about each other. Their dedication to caring was recently exemplified when two faculty members, Dr. Sally Richter and Dr. Patty Moran, were presented with the DAISY Award.

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The Carroll County Education Collaborative (CCEC) has built its foundation on relationships and mutual trust, uniting the leadership of educational institutions across West Georgia to establish a common vision for student success from pre-kindergarten through a viable career. Dr. Kyle Marrero, president of the University of West Georgia, said it’s crucial for the members of the CCEC to never lose sight of the value of those relationships and mutual trust.

Marching off the Map: Education Collaborative hosts third annual summit

The Carroll County Education Collaborative (CCEC) has built its foundation on relationships and mutual trust, uniting the leadership of educational institutions across West Georgia to establish a common vision for student success from pre-kindergarten through a viable career. Dr. Kyle Marrero, president of the University of West Georgia, said it's crucial for the members of the CCEC to never lose sight of the value of those relationships and mutual trust.

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As a child, University of West Georgia alumnus Michael Goodroe was developmentally behind other children his age. Now, at 31 years old, he is a public speaker and author.

Autism, Hope and Achievement: UWG Alumnus Michael Goodroe Releases Memoir

As a child, University of West Georgia alumnus Michael Goodroe was developmentally behind other children his age. Now, at 31 years old, he is a public speaker and author.

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Quencina Gardner has been busy since she attended the University of West Georgia. Inspired by her professors, Gardner began her service to humanity, even while still a student.

Going Beyond Borders: Alum Making a Difference in the Lives of Women and Children in Developing Countries

Quencina Gardner has been busy since she attended the University of West Georgia. Inspired by her professors, Gardner began her service to humanity, even while still a student.

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Tony has spent his life running. The 16-year-old – whose name has been changed – is on his high school’s track and football teams. Unfortunately, Tony got into some trouble last year and found himself in front of a judge instead of an offensive line. But now, thanks to a transformative mentoring program at the University of West Georgia, Tony’s not running away from anything, but rather running toward something.

'Better than I used to be': UWG's SPARK program connects future educators, at-risk youth

Tony has spent his life running. The 16-year-old - whose name has been changed - is on his high school's track and football teams. Unfortunately, Tony got into some trouble last year and found himself in front of a judge instead of an offensive line. But now, thanks to a transformative mentoring program at the University of West Georgia, Tony's not running away from anything, but rather running toward something.

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