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• UWG Football Makes History with 5-0 Start in FCS Transition

  News, October 02, 2025

• Transforming Lives: UWG Ranked #1 Regional University in Georgia for Social Mobility

  Features, October 01, 2025

  The University of West Georgia continues to be recognized for providing students with a transformative education, most recently being named the No. 1 regional university in the state for social mobility.

• Transforming Lives: UWG Ranked #1 Regional University in Georgia for Social Mobility

  News, September 30, 2025

• UWG Powers a Record $654M Economic Impact Across Region

  News, August 26, 2025

• UWG Alumnae Named to Inc. Magazine’s Female Founders 500 List

  News, April 04, 2025

• UWG's Online Nursing, Applied Computer Science, MBA Programs Ranked No. 2 in the State

  News, January 29, 2025

• UWG President Kelly Named President of Arkansas State University System

  Features, June 12, 2024

  The administration of Dr. Brendan Kelly as president of the University of West Georgia will end in the coming months, as Kelly was recently named president of the Arkansas State University System, providing leadership to a system of seven institutions, including the flagship Arkansas State University in Jonesboro.

• Here We Grow: UWG Establishes Two New Colleges, Names Interim Deans

  Features, May 16, 2024

  The University of West Georgia remains laser-focused on aligning the needs of industry with the educational experiences students have both in and out of the classroom.

• UWG Raises Record $255,000+ at Presidential Black Tie Gala

  Features, March 26, 2024

  When the University of West Georgia announced its elevation to NCAA Division I athletics last fall, it was a turning point for the institution: a call to pursue a higher level of excellence not only in UWG Athletics but throughout all aspects of the university.

• Super Tuesday: UWG Hosting First Game in Gulf South Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament

  News, February 29, 2024

• UWG Names Alumna, Longtime Staff Member Chief of Staff, Assistant Vice President

  News, January 25, 2024

• UWG, Southwire Partner to Elevate Sustainability Initiatives

  News, August 16, 2023

• UWG Celebrates Unprecedented Fundraising Success: $16 Million Raised Surpasses Previous Record by 156%

  News, August 11, 2023

• UWG Expands Dual Enrollment Program with Douglas County School System

  News, August 08, 2023

• University of West Georgia Awards Honorary Degree to Zac Brown

  News, May 16, 2023

• Bretch Named UWG’s Assistant Vice President for University Advancement

  News, April 06, 2023

• UWG Alum Renovates Computing Center in Honor of Retired Professor and Mentor

  News, January 05, 2023

• UWG, Newnan Cut Ribbon on Alumna-Designed Sculpture on LINC Trail

  News, December 16, 2022

• UWG, Andrew College Sign Partnership Agreement: Partnership Will Streamline Pathway for Theatre Students Between Two Institutions

  News, December 02, 2022

• Be Your Own Boss: UWG Hosts Inaugural Entrepreneurship Week

  Features, November 17, 2022

  With an emphasis on enlivening entrepreneurial activity across the institution as part of its strategic plan, the University of West Georgia recently hosted the inaugural Entrepreneurship Week.

• Owenby Named UWG’s Director of Signature Events and Traditions

  News, November 07, 2022

• Go West, Go Winter: UWG to Host Inaugural Holiday Festivities for Community

  News, October 19, 2022

• ‘You the People’: UWG Hosts Evening with Georgia State Supreme Court Justices

  News, September 19, 2022

• UWG Unveils Permanent Home for Art Collection Inspired by Carrollton GreenBelt

  News, July 21, 2022

• Economic Engine: UWG’s Fiscal Impact Climbs to $626.7M

  Features, June 29, 2022

  A new study shows the University of West Georgia contributed more than $626.7 million to the local, regional, and state economy between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021. This represents an increase of nearly $400,000 over the previous year, as the university continues to make a significant economic impact in its communities of service and beyond.

• UWG Hosts Inaugural Economic Outlook Event Focused on Newnan, Coweta

  Features, May 24, 2022

  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.

• McElroy Named UWG’s Chief Business Officer

  News, April 26, 2022

• UWG Raises Record $153,000+ at Presidential Black Tie Gala

  Features, April 01, 2022

  Surrounded by symbolic reminders of live oaks, more than 300 members of the University of West Georgia community celebrated the institution’s live impact at the 2022 Presidential Black Tie Gala over the weekend, raising a record of more than $153,000 to support student outcomes.

• Connecting the Dots: Stewart Named UWG’s Inaugural Chief Wellness Officer

  News, February 24, 2022

• Leveling Up: Lee Named Inaugural UWG Esports Coach

  News, January 12, 2022

• A New Era: UWG Cuts Ribbon on Roy Richards Sr. Hall

  News, November 18, 2021

• ‘Elevate, Curate, Differentiate’: Scranage Named UWG’s Inaugural Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management

  News, October 04, 2021

• ‘Fill Your Toolbox’: UWG Welcomes Class of 2025 in New Student Convocation

  News, August 13, 2021

• Innovation in Motion: Ila Named UWG’s Vice President for Innovation and Research

  News, June 29, 2021

• College is Back – and Better Than Ever: UWG Continuing Preparations for Richer Student Experience in Fall 2021

  Features, June 25, 2021

  This fall, college is back at the University of West Georgia – and will be better than ever, UWG President Dr. Brendan Kelly announced Wednesday.

• Improving Through Change: UWG Confers 1,300 Degrees in Spring 2021 Commencement

  News, May 17, 2021

• University of West Georgia Establishes School of Communication, Film and Media

  Features, May 12, 2021

  Supporting increased opportunities in emerging disciplines, the University of West Georgia announced today the establishment of the School of Communication, Film and Media, effective July 1st.

• Johnson Named Dean of UWG’s Richards College of Business

  News, April 26, 2021

• True Grit: Carmichael Joins UWG as New Director of Athletics

  News, April 21, 2021

• Tuition to Remain the Same for UWG Students Next Year

  News, April 19, 2021

• Carmichael Named UWG’s Director of Athletics

  News, March 26, 2021

• UWG Preparing for Full Operations for Fall 2021 Semester

  News, March 12, 2021

• Becoming UWG: University of West Georgia Launches New Strategic Plan for 2021-26

  Features, February 16, 2021

  With a commitment to curating a first-choice university and the collective voice of more than 1,300 stakeholders, the University of West Georgia launched its new strategic plan today.

• Go West, Go Long: UWG Nursing Student Wins $75K in Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway

  News, January 08, 2021

• UWG Takes Over ‘The Academic Minute’: Military Mom Speaks on Vets’ Transition to College

  News, December 16, 2020

• ‘A Space Where Students Can Thrive’: State Approves Capital Funding for Two UWG Projects

  News, December 10, 2020

• The World Needs You: Record-Setting UWG Class Graduates in Historic Commencement

  Features, December 07, 2020

  More than 1,250 University of West Georgia graduates walked the stage during the institution’s first in-person Commencement ceremony in 2020, with UWG President Dr. Brendan B. Kelly informing the new alumni that the world needs them now more than ever.

• ‘Supporting Students Where They Are’: Preston Begins as UWG’s New Provost

  News, December 02, 2020

• A Day to Give West: UWG Raises $1M for Annual Giving Campaign

  News, October 30, 2020

• Haven Begins as UWG's Vice President of Business and Financial Services

  News, August 31, 2020

• Benefactor, School System Partner to Endow Scholarship for UWG Students

  News, August 24, 2020

• ‘Becoming UWG’: President Kelly Announces Pillars of UWG’s Strategic Vision

  Features, August 12, 2020

  The University of West Georgia has begun the process of strategic planning for the future of the university with a strategic vision expressed by its president.

• ‘A Space Where Students Can Thrive’: State Approves Capital Funding for Two UWG Projects

  News, July 22, 2020

• UWG Graduates Record Class in First-Ever Virtual Ceremony

  Features, May 11, 2020

  The University of West Georgia conferred a record number degrees in a virtual ceremony that was live-streamed around the world Saturday.

• Making It Work: Tinker’s Box, UWG’s Makerspace, Turns Ideas to Reality

  Features, March 10, 2020

  Witt Teem has never encountered a problem he didn’t want to fix. As the lab manager of the Tinker’s Box, a makerspace sponsored in part by the University of West Georgia, he gets to help people fix their problems every day.

• Lucky Seven: UWG Named One of Most Promising Places to Work for Seventh Year in a Row

  News, March 09, 2020

• Get Connected: UWG Completes Multi-Year Fiber Ring Project

  News, February 24, 2020

• Change of Pace: UWG Alumnus Establishes Study Abroad Scholarship

  News, February 12, 2020

• Carnegie Foundation Recognizes UWG for Commitment to Community Engagement

  News, February 03, 2020

• U.S. News & World Report Ranks UWG Online Programs Among Nation’s Best in 2020

  News, January 16, 2020

• Push Past Your Potential: UWG Graduates 900 in Fall Ceremonies

  News, December 18, 2019

• Thread and ReThread: UWG Business Students Pitch, Place Product in Local Store

  News, December 05, 2019

• Callaway Foundation Donates to Richards Hall

  News, November 19, 2019

• UWG’s Black Student Alliance Celebrates 50-Year Legacy

  News, November 18, 2019

• 2020 Vision: UWG Hosts 23rd Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast

  Features, November 01, 2019

  More than 350 business, government and community leaders from the west Georgia region convened at the University of West Georgia Tuesday morning to hear three speakers’ vision for 2020 at the 23rd annual Economic Forecast Breakfast.

• I, Robot: UWG Class Aims to Prepare Students for Tomorrow’s Jobs Today

  News, October 15, 2019

• More than a Mentor: UWG's Richards College of Business Hosts Annual Women Empowering Women Event

  News, October 03, 2019

• Playing the Game Without a Coach: BB&T Lecture Features Raymond, CEO and Author

  News, September 26, 2019

• Cheer Up: Former UWG Cheerleader, Coach Donates to Future Spirit-Raisers

  News, September 16, 2019

• ‘Create the Wow’: Sethna, President Emeritus, Makes Substantial Gift to UWG

  News, September 12, 2019

• Honoring Our Trees: UWG Named Tree Campus USA for Eighth Consecutive Year

  News, September 10, 2019

• ‘On Cloud Nine’: Two UWG Alumni Named Fulbright Scholars

  News, September 06, 2019

• Big Impact: UWG Contributes $604M to Regional Economy

  News, August 28, 2019

• Groundbreaker: UWG Alumnus Oversees $2B Supply Chain Company

  News, August 27, 2019

• Million Dollar Listing: UWG Grad Finds Real Estate Success in 90210

  News, August 02, 2019

• UWG’s Center for Business and Economic Research Provides Useful Information to Decision-Makers

  Features, July 18, 2019

  A group of people at the University of West Georgia combine their superpowers for the greater good. No, it’s not the Avengers or the Justice League. Instead, it’s a group of economists. The Center for Business and Economics Research in the Richards College of Business is committed to contributing to the understanding of economic and demographic issues in the west Georgia region and across the state.

• Along the Ridge: UWG Hosts Second Advisory Group Meeting with Community Members on Possible Cemetery Findings

  News, July 16, 2019

• UWG Hosts Training with Aid of VOCA Grant

  News, July 11, 2019

• Diverse West: UWG Ranks Ninth Among Colleges with Largest Increases in Underrepresented Minorities

  News, June 26, 2019

• Insatiable Curiosity: UWG’s Economics Department Hosts Annual SAS Analytics Summit

  News, June 14, 2019

• Remember the ‘Why’: UWG Alum, CEO Returns to Campus for McCalman Roundtable

  Features, May 30, 2019

  A University of West Georgia alumnus who has reached the top of his chosen industry returned to campus recently to share the philosophies that led to his success.

• UWG Receives Funding for Construction of Richards Hall

  News, May 15, 2019

• Working for a Cure: UWG Student Presents to Congressional Diabetes Caucus

  News, May 14, 2019

• UWG Working with Community Partners on Bonner Cemetery Plan

  News, May 09, 2019

• Training Ground: UWG Alumnus Launches App Connecting Youth, NCAA Athletes

  News, May 06, 2019

• A Family Tradition Gone Global: Pitts, ‘Elf on the Shelf’ Co-CEO, Speaks on Building Brand in BB&T Lecture

  News, April 30, 2019

• IRL: UWG Students Find Connection Via Consoles

  News, April 30, 2019

• For Sixth Consecutive Year, UWG Named One of Most Promising Places to Work

  News, April 24, 2019

• ‘Great Ideas, Hard Work’: BB&T Lecture to Feature Pitts, Co-CEO of ‘Elf on the Shelf’

  Features, April 16, 2019

  Next week, a University of West Georgia alumna and entrepreneur will leave her post at the North Pole and return to campus. Christa Pitts, who graduated from UWG with a degree in mass communications in 1997, will be the featured speaking during the next installment of the BB&T Lectures in Free Enterprise series, hosted by the Richards College of Business.

• UWG Center Helps Small Businesses Think Big

  News, April 15, 2019

• Making the Brand: UWG’s ‘Go West’ Campaign Receives Higher Ed Marketing Awards

  News, April 09, 2019

• Opportunity of a Lifetime: Three UWG Students Chosen to Present Research at International Conference

  News, April 04, 2019

• ‘A Perfect Fit’: Crafton Begins Role as UWG’s Interim President

  Features, April 02, 2019

  Dr. Micheal Crafton believes in the transformative power of education. He should; he’s seen it firsthand. The son of an auto and diesel mechanic, a teenaged Crafton assumed he would follow in his father’s footsteps, studying auto mechanics in his vocational high school. However, a few key teachers nudged him in the direction of pursuing a college degree, and he hasn’t looked back.

• Rock On, Economics: UWG Center Advocates Economic Education, Financial Literacy

  News, March 28, 2019

• It’s the Real Thing: UWG Business College Hosts Coca-Cola Showcase

  News, March 21, 2019

• Two UWG Alumni Named Fulbright Semifinalists

  News, March 19, 2019

• Lackey Named UWG’s Director of Community Engagement

  News, March 08, 2019

• Expanded Horizons: RCOB Team Finishes Third in International Competition

  News, March 05, 2019

• A Healthy Collaboration: UWG, Tanner Cut Ribbon on New Student Health Center

  News, February 28, 2019

• UWG Alumni Couple Donates to Building of Richards Hall

  News, February 26, 2019

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