The UWG Staff Advisory Council held its 2013 Annual Toy Drive on Friday, December 13, at the Townsend Center’s Dangle Theatre. The drive, benefiting children throughout Carroll County, invited faculty, staff, students and community members to donate an unwrapped gift for a child under the age of 12.
“UWG is a stakeholder in the community,” says Ashley Lewis, vice chair for UWG’s Staff Advisory Council and associate director for the Center for Diversity and Inclusion. Read more ...
When three UWG Health Services employees went to Haiti for a summer missions trip, they found that the devastation of the January 12, 2010, earthquake remains vivid for those living there. The earthquake, which killed an estimated 316,000 people, left Haiti one of the poorest countries in the world. From mothers looking for someone to take their children to bodies disfigured from being buried under many pounds of rubble, signs of the tragedy were everywhere.
When the UWG employees embarked on their journey, they were prepared to provide medical assistance and service to hundreds of children and adults. To their surprise, they received more than they could ever give. The trio traveled with a team comprised of university students from across Georgia. Read more ...
Every semester, right before finals week, students flock to the Z-6 for Midnight Breakfast. Organized by the Auxiliary Services at the University of West Georgia, Midnight Breakfast provides a full continental breakfast to students for only $2, offering a brief relief from the stress of finals. On December 5, 2013, students filled the Z-6 for the Fall 2013 edition of the event.
The event, which lasted from 10 p.m. until midnight, allowed students to relax with friends, with some students even going back for second and third portions. Read more ...
I grew up on this campus. I spent many hours of my childhood running around campus, getting into mischief and learning about myself. Twenty six years to the day from leaving Carrollton, I returned to work here as a counselor and then Director of Counseling. I could not have told you when I left that I would return to Carrollton, and be happy to do so. Life has a funny way of working out in a full circle kind of way.
Turns out, one can come home again, but not as one was before. Time, travels, several college degrees, and motherhood changed the girl who left Carrollton into the woman who returned. This shaping and molding lead me to choose a career where I can help people change and grow, and to also work in higher education, as my father before me. Read more ...
The Southern Association of College Student Affairs Conference, held in November 2013, honored several University of West Georgia faculty members, staff and graduate students. Thirteen representatives from UWG were in attendance. The conference was held in Norfolk, Virginia.
Dr. Melanie McClellan, UWG vice president Emerita and current interim CSA program director, won the Dr. Melvene Draheim Hardee Award for Exceptional Contributions to Student Affairs. Read more ...
University of West Georgia students are learning how to cook and eat healthily through cooking classes sponsored by the Cooking Matters program. The program, part of the Tanner Health System’s Community Transformation Grant from the Centers for Disease Control, is designed to help educate and assist certain populations with healthy cooking skills and knowledge.
“I think the uniqueness of the program is how it exemplifies our goal of collaboration both with the community and within our UWG community,” says Elizabeth Butts, UWG’s Health and Wellness promotions coordinator. Read more ...
The University of West Georgia will host its fall commencement ceremony at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2013, in the UWG Coliseum. The ceremony will also be broadcasting live on the UWG website, www.westga.edu, for friends and family who cannot attend the ceremony in person. The university expects to confer approximately 474 undergraduate and 221 graduate degrees during this ceremony. The official number of degrees conferred will be available after December 19.
The fall 2013 commencement speaker is Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald, M.D. Dr. Fitzgerald, who has practiced medicine for three decades, is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and a fellow in anti-aging medicine. Read more ...
In November, the University of West Georgia hosted the annual International Education Week, which included Caribbean night, study abroad panel and a cultural panel to help expand students’ knowledge on different cultures. To celebrate the week, UWG’s International Services and Programs and the International Student Club scheduled several guest speakers, insightful presentations, a study abroad panel and many cultural boards.
"UWG has so many great opportunities for students to study abroad all over the world -- to enhance field research skills and learn new languages, to develop critical thinking and broader cultural awareness,” says Dr. Maria Doyle, associate director for International Services and Programs. Read more ...
In celebration of 50 years of the Governor’s Honors Program, alumni and stakeholders will have an amazing opportunity to contribute to the future of GHP. In the coming months the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) will be welcoming alumni and stakeholder input as we move forward with a strategic planning process in partnership with The Carl Vinson Institute of Government. The goal of this process is to open a statewide conversation about enhancing educational opportunities for students, broadening awareness of the program, and increasing outreach to sources of volunteer and financial support. Read more ...
According to a 2009 article, more than 80% of college students are sexually active. The importance of safe sex cannot be more highly reiterated anywhere else than on a college campus. This was the purpose of the Responsible Sexuality Panel, also known as “Let’s Talk about Sex,” which was held at the Campus Center Ballroom on November 11, 2013. UWG’s Responsible Sexuality Committee hosted the event, which marked its 27th edition. This year’s theme, Go Safe – Go Healthy, sought to educate students about the importance of sexual protection. Read more ...
Keep it simple. That’s the one thing that Steven Broome, associate director of creative services in University Communications and Marketing, wishes he had known when he started taking photos. Today, he tries to share that lesson with his students in the photography classes he teaches for continuing education.
Things started out simple for Steven, who as a young shutterbug saved his allowance money and trekked to the local K-mart to buy a 110 pocket camera so he could document his 4th grade class field trip to Lion Country Safari. Read more ...
As a third generation UWG alum myself, the message of Going West is one that comes naturally to me given my experience here as a student. As a transfer student to UWG, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to find a great fit at UWG after attending a large institution. Once I was here, I was able to thrive and grow through my program as a German major.
I am someone who found their “place.” I was encouraged to try new opportunities outside of the classroom to enrich my collegiate career. I presented undergraduate research for the campus-wide Big Night competition; I participated in Kaffeestunde & Total Immersion Weekends at Tanner State Park with my German cohort; and I experienced university life and the World Cup in another country through my study abroad experience in Germany. Read more ...
Dr. Beheruz Sethna, president emeritus and current professor at UWG, was the special guest speaker at the naturalization ceremony in Atlanta on Friday, October 11, 2013. The ceremony, which was held in the Ceremonial Courtroom of the Richard B. Russell Federal Courthouse, was one of the 11 conducted annually by the United States District Court and Citizenship and Immigration Services. Approximately 160 prospective U.S. citizens were sworn in during the ceremony.
A naturalization ceremony would be emotional for any new citizen. For UWG alumna Rachael Lugube, however, the choice in speakers was especially meaningful. Read more ...
UWG’s Student Government Association hosted a legislative town hall meeting on Thursday, November 14, in the Campus Center Ballroom. The event allowed students to submit questions that each panelist had an opportunity to answer.
Guest panelists included Representative Randy Nix of district 69, Representative Dustin Hightower of district 68, Senator Mike Dugan of district 30, Senator Mike Crane of district 28 and Representative David Stover of district 71. Read more ...
University of West Georgia peer educators recently gave several presentations on alcohol awareness at the 2013 Power in Truth Conference. The conference, designed to empower Douglas County youth to resist underage drinking, tobacco use and all other substance abuse, included a total of 1,500 students from Douglas County middle and high schools.
“Prevention is the primary focus, particularly for our youth,” says UWG’s Lead Health Educator Ron King. “Our peer educators provided these presentations with an emphasis on empowering youth to resist media manipulation and peer pressure. These presentations are so powerful because peer-to-peer presentations are often times better received.” Read more ...
If you asked University of West Georgia President Kyle Marrero to use one word to describe Quint Studer, founder of the Studer Group, he would be quick to answer.
“Firestarter,” says Dr. Marrero. “He is a firestarter for igniting the flame in each of us to be the best that we can be and always act with urgency. You are here today because of a fire he started in me.” Read more ...
The University of West Georgia’s African-American Male Initiative Program hosted a leadership workshop as a part of a lecture series housed by the university’s Center for Diversity and Inclusion. The speaker and presenter of the workshop, Joseph Barnes, is a motivational educator who inspires, encourages and motivates students toward academic excellence. Read more ...
On November 13, 2013, the inaugural class of “Blue Coats” were announced. These student leaders from across campus are involved in a diverse range of activities and various educational disciplines. They love UWG and have a story to tell about their experience.
The ideal “Blue Coat” candidate should have completed over 20 hours of volunteer work, have over a 3.5 GPA, be in good standing with the university and is an ambassador to their fellow classmates. Read more ...
The University of West Georgia has joined a nationwide grass-roots effort to honor American service men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq and Afghanistan during the past decade. On Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2013, campus and community volunteers at more than 80 colleges and universities across the nation will read the names of military men and women who died during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, called Operation New Dawn. Read more ...
An Association of The American Institute of Architects Georgia presented the 2013 Design Award to UWG's Ingram Library, the Tom Murphy Office project and Houser Walker Architecture for 2013. The AIA Georgia’s Design Award honors architects, clients and consultants who work together to achieve design excellence.
“Our challenge was to modify a 1968 building for 21st century needs while adding a museum-quality replica of the office of Georgia’s longest-serving House Speaker,” says Dr. Lorene Flanders, professor and dean of Libraries. Read more ...
For many students in health science programs at University of West Georgia, the next port of call for them is professional school, such as medical, pharmacy or nursing school. To help students choose the ideal school, the UWG chapter of the American Medical Student Association and the College of Science and Mathematics pre-health advising hosted a health professions fair featuring various health professions colleges and programs from all over Georgia.
The lobby of the TLC Building was packed with students meeting with admissions representatives from Georgia Regents University’s College of Dental Medicine and Medical School of Georgia, Mercer School of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, Emory University School of Nursing, South University School of Pharmacy, and the Georgia campus of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Read more ...
UWG officially celebrated the facility additions to east campus, including a new amphitheater, East Commons dining hall, The Oaks residence hall and the newly renovated Bowdon Hall, with a ribbon cutting on Friday, November 1. The event was held in The Oaks’ spacious second floor lobby overlooking the new facilities.
The ribbon cutting event allowed faculty, staff, community leaders and students to hear from various companies and university staff that contributed to the expansion of the university. Read more ...
The University of West Georgia will be featured this weekend in the “Coolest Campus” segment of Georgia Traveler, a Georgia Public Broadcasting production. The episode, titled “Strides and Stallions,” will premiere on Saturday, November 9, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. followed by an encore on Sunday, November 10, 2013, at 7:00 p.m.
Georgia Traveler host Ashley Mengwasser along with a video crew visited Carrollton in August 2013 to shoot the upcoming episode. Read more ...
Hundreds of children and their families and pets flocked to the University of West Georgia on Tuesday, October 29, for the University of West Georgia’s Safe Treat and sixth annual Carve on the Quad competition. Safe Treat, which began almost 20 years ago, is a carnival that allows UWG organizations to volunteer their time to provide a plethora of candy and fun filled activities for children in the Carrollton community. Skits and live music were even provided during the event.
Before Safe Treat kicked off, UWG President Dr. Kyle Marrero judged the pumpkin-carving competition, Carve on the Quad. By the time children began arriving for the Safe Treat event, the jack-o-lanterns had been lit to greet them. Read more ...
For the 10th consecutive year, UWG's Health Services Department received a grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. The overall goal of this $11,570 grant is to empower students to choose healthy, responsible lifestyles while creating safer, healthy campus environments and traditions.
More specifically, this year’s grant will be used for continued participation in the GOHS Georgia Young Adult Program which utilizes peer education to bring awareness to highway safety issues including alcohol abuse, impaired and distracted driving, underage drinking, addiction, safety belts, speeding and pedestrian safety. Read more ...
The crowd lined up early at the University of West Georgia’s Townsend Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, October 24, to watch Lightwire Theater’s “The Ugly Duckling.” The unique puppet show, which began at 7:30 p.m., featured performers and puppets decked with glowing wires sculpted into props and animal characters. After the performance, the four puppeteers from New Orleans, Louisiana, answered questions and signed free posters.
Once the theater lights came on, the children in the audience were fascinated by the puppeteers’ costumes. Read more ...
Dr. Lisa Adams, director of UWG’s Counseling and Career Development, and Sadie Young, electronic delivery counselor at UWG, delivered a presentation last week titled “Building an Online Counseling Program at the American College Counseling Association Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.
As one of the first universities to have a comprehensive online counseling program, UWG was able to offer the benefit of the department’s experience to their colleagues at other colleges and universities in the southeast. Read more ...
“Ghosts of Mary Lincoln” premiered to a full house in the Townsend Center for the Performing Art’s Dangle Theatre on Thursday, October 17. The room was packed well before the show’s 7:30 p.m. start. The play was written by Tom Dugan, who has also penned other historical works including “Wiesenthal,” “Robert E. Lee -- Shades of Gray” and “Frederick Douglass in the Shadow of Slavery.” Award-winning actress Michele Tauber masterfully performed the entire one-woman show. Afterward, Tom and Michele answered questions from the audience. Read more ...
This summer, the In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association, also known as the IPMA, recognized UWG’s Publications and Printing facility, the on-campus copy center, as the “2013 Print Center of the Year.” Read more ...
The University of West Georgia generates a lot of trash. Think about it. Thousands of students and workers are going West and with them comes a whole lot of rubbish—mainly in the form of cardboard, plastics, paper and cans.
In 2011 alone, Auxiliary Services—which operates such refuse producers as Food Services, the bookstore, the post office and vending—hauled nearly 3,000 dumpster loads of trash to the Carroll County Landfill. Read more ...
The Center for Diversity and Inclusion welcomed attorney Amanda Ptashkin, outreach and advocacy director for Georgians for a Healthy Future, to its latest Controversies of Culture series. This free and public event, “Affordable Care Act: How Does This Affect You?,” was held on Thursday, October 10 in room 1303 of the TLC.
The event came right on the heels of the October 1 beginning of the nationwide open enrollment period. Amanda’s zeal for clarifying healthcare reform law was obvious as she spoke about the impending changes. Read more ...
On Tuesday, October 8, 2013, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office held a drug awareness event for students and faculty at UWG’s Campus Center Ballroom. This was the first time the sheriff’s office has held this event to create awareness of drug abuse in Carrollton. Officer Jay Shepard was the moderator for the event, which included various displays of how drugs are used.
“Carroll County is a huge drug distributor,” says Officer Shepard. “The main drug uses on campus are marijuana, pills and methamphetamines. It is so easy for students to get ahold of these drugs.” Read more ...
Japan Public Broadcasting Producer Eriko Rowe and three videographers visited the University of West Georgia on Friday, September 20 to film for the television show “Unexplained Phenomena.” Their interest was in UWG professor William Roll’s Seaford case files, which are located in a collection online. The crew spent four hours filming Dr. Roll’s research and lecture notes in Ingram Library.
“The papers concern the Seaford Disturbances, a case of poltergeist activity in a house on Long Island in 1958,” explains Head of Special Collections Suzanne Durham. “Dr. William Roll, who was a psychology professor here in the 1980s, investigated the case early in his career." Read more ...
Despite being part of the group of Founding Fathers who built the United States, Alexander Hamilton has always been somewhat of a background character. UWG’s Ingram Library continues to host a national traveling exhibition chronicling the achievements of the man whose face is emblazoned on the $10 bill titled “Alexander Hamilton: The Man Who Made Modern America.”
Three presentations by prominent historians were hosted as part of the exhibit, each one focusing on one unique aspect of Hamilton’s life by examining his legacy and his vision for the nation through the documents he wrote and published, the institutions he shaped, and the conflicts that made him notorious in his time. Read more ...
UWG Wolf Wellness and UWG Wolves Working Well recently hosted an “Eating Healthy” presentation by Anne Marie McGee, registered consulting dietitian and clinical health consultant for UWG Health Services. The presentation, held in Ingram Library, provided healthy eating tips for students.
During her presentation, Anne encouraged portion control by giving sample sizes of what portion to have of certain foods such as chicken, beef and steak. With the examples, she also presented two demonstration videos. Read more ...
Dedicated to bringing students free events and an exciting reason to stay on campus during the weekend, the Weekends West Georgia organization held Screen on the Green on Friday, September 6, 2013, in Love Valley.
“I really think that Screen on the Green is a great idea,” says UWG junior Tyler Burton. “It’s a great way for us to come together as students and enjoy each other’s presence while watching a movie.” Read more ...
In September, Dr. Helen Steele, director of First Year Experience at UWG, conducted a series titled “From Oreos to Cheerios” as part of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion Multicultural Conversation Series. She spoke on how multicultural Americans are affected by identifying with a specific race “category.”
Dr. Steele stated that 1 in 40 people in the United States identify themselves as multiracial instead of as a “set” race. Her research into recent census data showed that surveyors were allowed to check more than one box for their race. “For many students checking one box is not enough,” she says. “This is a step forward for allowing multiracial Americans to feel comfortable about who they really are.” Read more ...
On Thursday, October 3, at noon, campus organizations were invited to participate in the Homecoming sidewalk chalk contest hosted by the Student Activities Council. Campus organizations were told to be as creative as possible in depicting the homecoming theme, “Get A Clue, Go West!” Each organization received equal amounts of sidewalk to depict their drawing. The entries were judged on representation of theme, creativity, originality and spirit. Read more ...
The University of West Georgia’s Homecoming 2013 will be in full effect on Friday, Oct. 4, and Saturday, Oct. 5. In its 107th year, the University of West Georgia has served as a staple in the community with homecoming celebrations that promise to be fun filled and entertaining.
This year’s homecoming, themed “Get A Clue. Go West,” includes an action packed schedule with events for alumni, students, faculty, staff and the Carrollton community to enjoy while showing their support for UWG. Read more ...
UWG announced it has been awarded the JedCampus Seal from The Jed Foundation, a leading organization working to promote emotional health and prevent suicide among college and university students. The Seal recognizes schools that exhibit comprehensive mental health promotion and suicide prevention programming on campus. The Seal is part of the Foundation’s JedCampus program, the first nationwide program to facilitate a school’s ability to assess and enhance their mental health support system.
“West Georgia has always been known as a leader in the University System in the areas of counseling and mental health services,” says Dr. Scot Lingrell, vice president for student affairs and enrollment management. Read more ...
Students turned up in droves to the University of West Georgia’s latest Controversies of Culture lecture, “Racing Sex & Sexing Race: the Construction of Race, Gender, and Sexuality.” The lecture, which was sponsored by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion and the Women Studies Program, was held in the Campus Center Ballroom at 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 12. Dr. Rosalind Chou, an assistant professor at Georgia State University, challenged the audience to consider the ways society has influenced their preferences in sexual partners.
“What does the media tell us about who the sexiest and most beautiful people in the world are?” Dr. Chou asked the audience, showing several pictures of celebrities. Read more ...
“Think in a whole new direction.” That’s always been one of my favorite Go West taglines. As a writer and strategist, it’s pretty much what I do every day: reroute ideas, flip concepts, and search out innovative, creative ways to connect with the many branches of our UWG family. And it’s exactly what Perspective Online is all about.
A couple of years ago, we took an exciting step forward by creating a web-based outlet for Perspective, our alumni magazine. It was an important advance and one that helped us reach new readers who wanted to know what was happening at UWG. But we dream big around here and we wanted more. Read more ...
On September 30, 2013, UWG invited the students and faculty to enjoy a Homecoming Kick-Off Dinner in the Campus Center Ballroom from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. This event was a great way to allow students to start getting involved and excited about Homecoming.
This year UWG wanted to start off the week with a bang, and why not do that with free food. The ballroom was packed with many excited freshmen wanting to get involved with campus as much as possible. Read more ...
In preparation for Homecoming 2013, all Homecoming court candidates participated in a pageant on Tuesday, September 25, in order to narrow the court to 10 candidates. The Homecoming queen and king and their runner-ups will be announced during halftime of the Homecoming football game on Saturday, October 5. Read more ...
In September the UWG Bookstore hosted an inaugural Bookfest, a book festival featuring over 25 local and regional authors and their works. Students, faculty, staff and community members were invited to meet the authors and many received personally autographed books by the authors in attendance. WOLF Internet radio provided music for the event and guests were treated to snacks and refreshments.
Mark Rhodes, manager of the UWG Bookstore, hopes that the Bookfest will become an annual or even semiannual event. He first began organizing the Bookfest to provide an opportunity for local talent to shine. Read more ...
For the second time in three years, UWG will receive funding for the University System of Georgia’s African-American Male Initiative program. The AAMI grant is designed to support African-American male students by increasing retention, progression and graduation rates.
“In 2001, the University System of Georgia determined that African-American men weren’t graduating at the same rate or obtaining the same access to higher education as their peers,” says Cheryl Thomas Hill, the coordinator of UWG’s AAMI program. “This initiative was put in place to increase the retention, progression and graduation rates of African-American males who are enrolled at USG schools." Read more ...
Peer Educators and Health Services are hosting an Alcohol Awareness Week starting September 23 – 26. The week is dedicated to providing information to students about the dangers of drinking while driving and over consumption.
In addition to providing students with tips on how to stay safe, Peer Educators and Health Services will also provide opportunities for students to experience the dangers of drunk driving through first hand experience. Read more ...
US News & World Report announced new rankings in September, with the University of West Georgia moving up on the list. UWG is ranked 45 in the Public South Regional University category, up one spot from 46 last year, and 89 in the overall South Regional University category, up from last year’s ranking of 91. UWG’s overall score also increased by two points.
"It is validating to know that as UWG experiences record growth, it also continues to garner recognition from US World and News Report,” says Dr. Kyle Marrero, president of UWG. “We are now on the map and being recognized for our achievements." Read more ...
UWG’s Health Services and Human Resources Department present the 2013 Wolf Wellness Expo, an annual University of West Georgia health education fest. The event will take place on Friday, September 13, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Campus Center Ballroom.
"The Wolf Wellness initiative is based upon the six dimension model for balancing the physical, emotional, social, intellectual, occupational and spiritual links of well-being,” says Elizabeth Butts, UWG’s Health and Wellness promotions coordinator. Read more ...
The University of West Georgia Bookstore is hosting more than 20 local and regional authors for the inaugural “UWG Bookfest” book festival on Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. This catered event is free and open to the public.
“The UWG Bookstore wanted to provide a venue to local authors, as well as faculty, staff and alumni with publications, to celebrate their accomplishments,” says Mark Rhodes, manager of the UWG Bookstore. “It is also our desire to raise public awareness about the great artistic and literary community in Carrollton and surrounding areas. We hope this special event will be a highlight for them.” Read more ...
The University of West Georgia is preparing for Suicide Prevention Week starting September 9 - 14. The events during the week include a variety of activities designed to provide information and facts to UWG students on ways to prevent suicide and how to positively handle it and help those in need.
According to the Suicide Prevention Resource Center, “data from several sources indicate that a significant number of students on campuses across the country experience mental health problems, and approximately 1,100 students die by suicide each year.” Read more ...
The University of West Georgia’s Office of Communications and Marketing was recently awarded the commercial bronze Telly award for its “Go West” branded television commercials at the 34th Annual Telly Awards. This is the second time that UWG has won the prestigious award for its work done with Mindpower Incorporated.
“We are pleased to receive a second bronze Telly award for UWG's next generation of television spots,” says Jami Bower, associate vice president for communications and marketing at UWG. Read more ...
Rodney Byrd, the new assistant director of human resources at UWG, was recognized as a Workforce Magazine 2013 Game Changer. Rodney is one of only 25 human resources professionals in the country to receive this distinction from Workforce, a national publication for human resources and workforce management professionals.
“Workforce Magazine does a competition every year where they choose a certain number of individuals under the age of 40 whom they’ve deemed to be ‘Game Changers’ in the HR field,” explains Rodney. “They’re individuals who have contributed in ways that have saved their organizations, or they’ve done something above and beyond the normal scope of HR.” Read more ...
The West Georgia Textile Heritage Trail and Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum will celebrate the first anniversary of the opening of the Quilt Museum and the Textile Trail’s Carrollton spur on Saturday, Sept. 14, at noon. This entire event, excluding the cost of dinner, is free and open to the public.
An exciting range of activities have been planned for the day, including a tour of the new Crazy Quilt exhibit at the museum, a walking tour of Carrollton’s textile heritage, and a crash course on Carrollton’s textile industry over an early dinner. Read more ...
The University of West Georgia is excited to share the news that the University System of Georgia’s new Policy of Institutional Function and Mission, approved on Wednesday, August 14, classifies UWG as a Comprehensive University – previously, it was classified as a State University. The new policy went into effect with yesterday’s approval.
“This acknowledgement of UWG’s breadth of programs, growth and expectation is a validation of the great work of the faculty and staff and will be a catalyst for furthering our impact in the region and beyond,” says Dr. Kyle Marrero, president of UWG. Read more ...
University of West Georgia Parking and Transportation is changing the look of the parking signs on campus. The new signs are designed to be easier to read from a distance and easier to understand for on-campus drivers.The new parking signs are clearly marked, featuring large zone designations that are easily identified. The signs are reflective and are therefore visible at night. The zone designations are also color coded to match the corresponding parking decals for on-campus drivers as well, reducing confusion and misunderstanding related to the sign. Read more ...
Sixteen UWG professors from the College of Education and the College of Science and Mathematics collaborated to receive eight Teacher Quality grants from the University of Georgia. UGA administers these U.S. Department of Education funds for the professional development of teachers in disciplines including language arts, mathematics, reading, science and social studies. The Teacher Quality grants give teachers an opportunity to increase their depth of knowledge in a particular discipline, and, in effect, the grants will have a positive impact on teaching and student learning. Read more ...
The University of West Georgia’s Office of University Communications and Marketing was once again recognized with a national creative award for the “Go West” campaign. UCM, along with Mindpower Incorporated, won the Silver Award for television advertising at the Higher Education Marketing Report’s 28th Annual Educational Advertising Awards. “I am honored that the inspiring creative work achieved by UWG and marketing partner Mindpower Incorporated, has been recognized for a third consecutive year by Higher Educational Marketing Report,” says Jami Bower, assistant vice president for UCM at UWG. Read more ...
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