University of West Georgia
Recent News About University of West Georgia
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UWG Alumni Association Confirms 13 New and Continuing Members
The University of West Georgia’s National Alumni Association is pleased to announce 10 alumni will join its Board of Directors, and three will continue their service for a subsequent term. These UWG graduates will serve a three-year term from July 2022 through June 2025.
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UWG, Georgia Highlands College Sign Partnership Agreement
Leaders from the University of West Georgia and Georgia Highlands College (GHC) recently signed a partnership agreement that will provide a streamlined path for psychology students between the two institutions.
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UWG Unveils Permanent Home for Art Collection Inspired by Carrollton GreenBelt
With the Carrollton GreenBelt in view, the University of West Georgia recently unveiled the permanent home for an art collection that celebrates the beauty of the GreenBelt and the opportunity for community-building it represents.
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‘An International Scholar’: UWG Professor to Visit Philippines on Fulbright Scholarship
The University of West Georgia recently announced Dr. Danilo Baylen as the institution’s first Fulbright U.S. Scholar in more than a decade. Baylen is the 14th UWG faculty member to attain the fellowship and will be traveling to the Philippines in 2023 to work with undergraduate and graduate students at West Visayas State University (WVSU).
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Sargent Named UWG’s Director of International Student Admissions and Programs
Paul Sargent, a seasoned admissions professional who has helped thousands of international students Go West, has been named the University of West Georgia’s new director of International Student Admissions and Programs (ISAP).
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Second Chances: UWG Participates in Pell for Prisoners Initiative
The University of West Georgia works to build connectivity and meaningful relationships in all areas of the communities it serves. Through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), UWG will now help people who are incarcerated receive Pell Grants, allowing them to continue their education and look toward a fresh start.
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40 Years, Eight Degrees, One Family: Walker Family’s Connection to UWG Spans Generations
It's because of families like the Walkers that the heritage of the University of West Georgia passes from generation to generation.
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40 Years, Eight Degrees, One Family: Walker Family’s Connection to UWG Spans Generations
It's because of families like the Walkers that the heritage of the University of West Georgia passes from generation to generation.
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Wolves Exploration Camp 2: Dinosaurs
The Wolves Exploration Camp will provide your child with lots of opportunities to run around, get messy, and have fun (while sneaking in a few academic concepts- shhhhhhh, don't tell them!) The purpose of this camp experience is to provide a project-oriented approach to enhance academic instruction. In this test-driven time, schools aren't able to delve into multi-disciplined approaches and allow children to participate in engaging projects. Wolves Exploration Camp will motivate your child to travel into the wonders of learning led by the expert team of instructors.
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Fun in the Sun: UWG Hosting Community Summer Camps
Middle and high school students in the region will have the opportunity for unique experiences, to explore their passions, and to make new friends this summer when the University of West Georgia hosts summer camps for sixth- through 12th-graders. The weeklong camps will begin June 6 and run through July 22.
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UWG Summer Camps 2022: Filmmaking - Experimental Editing
UWG offers a variety of summer academic programs for students in middle through high school. While pursuing their passions and strengthening their readiness for future studies, students will enjoy the university's state-of-the-art facilities, work closely with accomplished faculty, and get to know our vibrant campus.
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‘Gold Standard’: UWG to Offer National Board-Certified Master’s Degree to Meet Growing Demand in Health and Wellness
As part of its commitment to provide competitive, career-focused academic programs, the University of West Georgia plans to introduce a new master’s degree in integrative health and wellness in 2023.
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Fun in the Sun: UWG Hosting Community Summer Camps
Middle and high school students in the region will have the opportunity for unique experiences, to explore their passions, and to make new friends this summer when the University of West Georgia hosts summer camps for sixth- through 12th-graders. The weeklong camps will begin June 6 and run through July 22.
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UWG, Dalton State College Sign Partnership Agreement: Partnership Will Streamline Pathway for Business Students Between Two Institutionsda
Leaders from the University of West Georgia and Dalton State College recently signed an agreement to provide a streamlined pathway for business students between the two institutions.
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UWG Hosts Inaugural Economic Outlook Event Focused on Newnan, Coweta
The University of West Georgia hosted the inaugural Economic Outlook: Newnan Monday, with business, government and community leaders from Coweta County gathering to discuss the local economy and what to expect in the coming year.
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Going Places: New Scholarships to Help UWG Business Students Study Abroad
The University of West Georgia offers a variety of study abroad and study away opportunities for students to earn course credit while traveling the world and creating international connections to help launch their careers.
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Memorial Day on May 30 Holiday 2022
Memorial Day on May 30 Holiday 2022
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Like a Boss: UWG Alumna Christa Pitts Creates Entrepreneurial Endowment
Co-CEO of The Lumistella Company and University of West Georgia alumna Christa Aebersold Pitts ’97 knows there is no such thing as an overnight success.
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Going Places: New Scholarships to Help UWG Business Students Study Abroad
The University of West Georgia offers a variety of study abroad and study away opportunities for students to earn course credit while traveling the world and creating international connections to help launch their careers.
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UWG Lowers Costs for Current, Future Students in Georgia and Beyond
Prospective and current University of West Georgia students will save thousands of dollars thanks to a suite of new incentives to attract students, including in-state tuition for bordering states.