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All That Jazz: UWG’s Sunbelt Festival Brings Free Entertainment to Community
If you’re a jazz lover looking for a relaxing way to enjoy a Spring afternoon, this news will be music to your ears. The University of West Georgia’s Sunbelt Festival returns Saturday, April 16, on campus at Love Valley.
Apr 7 -
Prestigious Wadsworth Piano Competition to be held in Newnan
The second biennial Charles Wadsworth Piano Competition will be held at the Wadsworth Auditorium, in partnership with the School of the Arts at the University of West Georgia, from March 24-27.
Mar 10 -
Gold Star: Rogers Named UWG’s 2022 Academic Recognition Day Scholar
University of West Georgia alumna Sarah Grace Rogers ’21 has been named the university’s Academic Recognition Day Scholar for 2022.
Mar 1 -
Words That Move Us: UWG English, Art Students Collaborate on Transient Art Project
Inspiration and creativity continue to flourish at the University of West Georgia this spring, as “Words That Move Us” delivers student-created art and poetry in unexpected places.
Jan 21 -
Building a Mystery: UWG Sculpture Alum Commissioned by Celebrity
Jesse Duke ’18 has always been interested in the mysteries of the world. In fact, a couple of close encounters inspired the University of West Georgia alumnus to create his most popular – and coveted – works of art.
Dec 7 -
Fine Print: Retired Veteran Graduating with Art Degree from UWG
Veteran Deperlene Reid’s life so far has been bookended by passions instilled in her as a child: the love for her country and an appreciation for the arts.
Nov 11 -
Unique Experiences, Valuable Outcomes: Frazier Internship Strikes Chord with Students, Community
The University of West Georgia recently wrapped its second Frazier Music Business Internship Scholarship, building on the success of 2019’s inaugural summer program and two UWG students earning invaluable experience at Carrollton City Schools.
Sep 16 -
Art Work: UWG Students Grow Skills Alongside Faculty Mentorships
UWG recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its Newnan campus to celebrate a new sculpture and mural designed by art students Trinity Dendy and Ariana Culver. The projects – commissioned by UWG’s School of the Arts with generous support from the Hollis Trust – are prime examples of the university’s strategic plan in progress.
Sep 1 -
Finding Her Calling: UWG Psychology Student Volunteers Time at University’s Pre-K
One simple assignment at UWG led Nyah Jordan toward her future career. The sophomore was tasked with observing children's interactions at playgrounds. She knew UWG’s College of Education just happened to operate a state-of-the-art site committed to such research on campus, so she contacted the Early Learning Center.
Aug 20 -
Odyssey of the Mind: UWG Alum’s Quest for Knowledge Crosses Generations
When Ronald Bastien first arrived at UWG, he admittedly wasn’t the most prepared student. But today, through his role as Odyssey Atlanta’s senior program director and director of daily operations, he helps ensure future generations are instilled with a quest for knowledge on a journey toward higher education.
Aug 19 -
From Challenge to Triumph: Virtual Study Abroad Program Pivots, Succeeds Through Adaptation
Like most professors, the University of West Georgia’s Dr. Ann McCleary had to adapt her graduate Museum Education and Interpretation class to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. She originally intended for her history students to embark on a study abroad program to visit museums in South Africa, but due to travel restrictions, the program was canceled.
Aug 10 -
‘A Crowning Jewel’: Outstanding UWG Philosophy Student Receives Statewide Award
University of West Georgia philosophy student Brant Entrekin was awarded with Best Paper during the UWG-hosted Georgia Undergraduate Research Conference.
Jul 26