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Authored 54 articles.

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• Empowered at UWG, Empowering Girls Today: UWG Alumna Takes the Helm at Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia

  Features, July 25, 2025

  The University of West Georgia is proud to celebrate alumna Krystal Crawford ’95 as she steps into her newest leadership role as chief executive officer of the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, a role in which she will lead operations across 125 counties.

• You Belong Here: UWG’s Annual Alumni Weekend Set for April 26-28

  News, March 06, 2024

• Coming Home: UWG’s Annual Alumni Weekend Festivities Set for April 28-30

  News, March 13, 2023

• Meaningful Impact: Newnan Kiwanis Club Continues Endowed Scholarship with UWG

  News, January 06, 2023

• UWG Receives $10,500 Grant from Governor’s Office of Highway Safety

  News, November 29, 2022

• Mapping it Out: UWG Geography Class Creates Points of Interest Digital App

  News, October 04, 2022

• UWG’s Murphy Center Distinguished Lecture Series Returns This Fall

  News, September 12, 2022

• New Horizons: UWG Newnan Build-Out Well Underway

  News, July 14, 2022

• Second Chances: UWG Participates in Pell for Prisoners Initiative

  News, June 21, 2022

• Hero Deputy Restores UWG’s Ceremonial Mace

  News, May 25, 2022

• UWG Fills Three Key Positions in Facilities, Recreation and Housing

  News, April 13, 2022

• Welcome Back: UWG to Host Annual Alumni Weekend

  News, February 22, 2022

• Only the Best: UWG Faculty & Staff Receive Prestigious Regents’ Awards

  News, February 02, 2022

• Game On: UWG to Host GHSA Fall Esports State Championship

  News, December 13, 2021

• Depth and Breadth: Scranage Begins as New Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management

  News, December 01, 2021

• Wolf for Life: Triple UWG Alumna, Retired Leader Supports Non-Traditional Students

  News, November 10, 2021

• Looking Up: ​​UWG’s Richards College of Business Hosts 25th Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast

  News, November 05, 2021

• UWG Celebrates Record-Breaking A Day Fundraising Campaign

  Features, November 01, 2021

  The University of West Georgia recently wrapped its 39th and most successful “A Day to Give West” campaign in the university’s history, receiving more than $1.1 million in gifts to support students.

• Badges of Honor: UWG Recognized as College of Distinction for Fifth Straight Year

  News, September 16, 2021

• Feeding the Hungry: UWG Alumnus, USDA Leader Gives Back in Appreciation for Alma Mater

  News, September 01, 2021

• Key to Success: UWG Alumna Builds Prosperous Medical Practice, Employs Numerous Fellow Alumni

  News, August 10, 2021

• Positioned for Success: UWG Confers 771 Degrees in Summer 2021 Commencement

  News, July 27, 2021

• In Bloom: Two UWG School of Nursing Faculty Recognized by DAISY Foundation

  News, July 26, 2021

• Putting Others First: McCraw, Professor Emeritus, Donates Major Gift to UWG’s Richards College of Business

  News, July 20, 2021

• A Brilliant Mind: Akins Begins as New UWG Vice Provost

  News, July 19, 2021

• Eighth Time’s a Charm: UWG Recognized as One of Most Promising Places to Work for Eight Consecutive Years

  News, June 14, 2021

• UWG Nursing Program Recognized by Princeton Review as One of Nation’s Best

  News, May 27, 2021

• The Heart of a Wolf: Scholarship Established in Memory of Beloved UWG Employee

  News, May 24, 2021

• Supplying the Demand: UWG Alumnus, CEO Speaks at Virtual Roundtable

  News, April 28, 2021

• The Good Fight: UWG Alumna and Student Manages COVID-19 Testing, Vaccination Sites

  News, April 23, 2021

• Flipping the Script: UWG Student Becomes First Film Grad

  News, April 14, 2021

• UWG’s BB&T Now Truist Lecture Features CEO Kelly King

  Features, April 12, 2021

  The University of West Georgia Richards College of Business hosted a speaker this week whose vast experience in the financial industry offered unique insight and wisdom to those in attendance.

• More Students Staying West: UWG Sees Upsurge in Retention

  News, February 19, 2021

• A Momentous Occasion: UWG Cuts Ribbon on Student-Centric Momentum Center

  News, February 01, 2021

• Saving the Day: UWG Faculty, Partners Help Students Complete MBA Practicum Course Virtually

  News, January 21, 2021

• Bettering the World: UWG Recognizes Outstanding Alumni in Annual Thriving Under 30 Event

  News, January 20, 2021

• Enhancing Student Success: UWG Hires New Director of Career Services

  News, January 13, 2021

• Aiming Even Higher: Former Armed Forces Member Makes UWG His Next Tour of Duty

  News, December 18, 2020

• Hard Work Pays Off: Tritt Foundation Awards Scholarship for High-Performing Students Who Work

  News, November 06, 2020

• An Honest Outlook: UWG’s Richards College of Business Hosts Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast

  Features, October 29, 2020

  The University of West Georgia’s Richards College of Business held its 24th annual Economic Forecast Breakfast Tuesday, with business, government and community leaders from the West Georgia region gathering virtually to hear from three distinguished speakers on what to expect as the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

• Clearing the Way: UWG Recognized for Efforts in Social Mobility

  News, October 19, 2020

• There’s No Debating It: UWG Debate Team Director Co-Authors Book on Political Candidates and Campaigns

  News, September 21, 2020

• Embrace the Change: UWG Financial Center Director Receives Numerous Honors

  News, September 18, 2020

• Making Waves: UWG Alumna Performs with Cirque Du Soleil Aboard Cruise Ship

  News, September 15, 2020

• ‘Becoming UWG’: University Hosts Virtual Gathering on Strategic Planning for the Future

  News, August 19, 2020

• Constructing a Pathway: Contractor Endows Scholarship to Help Students Stay on Course

  News, July 23, 2020

• Aiming Even Higher: Former Armed Forces Member Makes UWG His Next Tour of Duty

  News, July 13, 2020

• Record Graduating Class to Be Honored During Commencement Livestream

  News, May 08, 2020

• Shelter from the Storm: Small Business Development Center at UWG Helps Businesses Survive and Thrive During COVID-19

  News, May 04, 2020

• UWG Welcomes New Vice President for University Advancement

  News, April 08, 2020

• Cleanup Time: UWG Grad Transforms Brewery into Hand Sanitizer Production Facility

  Features, April 02, 2020

  The late American television personality Fred Rogers said his mother always told him to “look for the helpers” during challenging times. When University of West Georgia alumnus Sean O’Keefe learned there was a way he could make a difference during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, he didn’t hesitate to act.

• Lights, Camera, Tax Credits: UWG Professors Complete Study of Film Tax Credit for State

  Features, March 16, 2020

  The film industry in Georgia is booming, and the reason can be almost entirely attributed to Georgia’s film tax credit. However, for many budget-watchers, questions remain about the efficacy of the credit.

• UWG’s BB&T Lecture to Feature King, CEO of Truist

  Features, February 20, 2020

  The University of West Georgia’s Richards College of Business will host a speaker next month whose vast experience in the financial industry will offer unique insight and wisdom to those in attendance.

• International Acclaim: UWG Team Ranks Third in Annual Competition

  News, January 27, 2020