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  • Headlined by Atlanta’s Joe Gransden Big Band, and featuring Nashville’s Sofia Goodman Group, the free event also incorporates student musicians from local high schools and UWG’s own Jazz Ensemble. 

    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
  • Aeolus Quartet

    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
  • Sarah Grace Rogers and UWG President Dr. Brendan Kelly

    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
  • Nancy Vu on a UWG bus

    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
  • Jesse Duke's third Bigfoot sculpture, Enkidu

    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
  • Deperlene Reid

    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
  • Back row (L to R): Dr. Brendan Kelly, UWG president; Dr. Mark Albertus, CCS superintendent. Middle row (L to R): Shelly Elman, UWG chair of English, film, languages and performing arts; Dr. Meredith Brunen, UWG vice president of University Advancement; Laurie Fleck, CCS marketing and community engagement director; Dr. Anna Clifton, CCS assistant superintendent of Teaching and Learning. Front row (L to R): Larry Frazier; Rebecca Parris, recipient; Rachel Breaux, recipient; Mary Lynn Frazier.

    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
  • Ariana Culver and Trinity Dendy

    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
  • Nyah Jordan

    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
  • Ronald Bastien

    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
  • District Six Museum

    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
  • Brant Entrekin

    ‘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
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