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University of West Georgia
The University of West Georgia Debate Team is celebrated for its dedication on solidifying a rich body of student debaters and has managed to be recognized as one of the most elite programs in the country.
A transformative $1.7 million federal grant awarded to the University of West Georgia's Dr. Carey Crawford is poised to break down economic and geographic barriers for aspiring school counselors while strengthening mental health support in some of the region's most underserved rural communities. Over the next four years, the funding - awarded by the Health Resources and Services Administration - will support counseling students through critical hands-on training, incentivize site supervisors and expand the reach of the university's school counseling program into high-need districts across west central Georgia.
With the United States population aging rapidly, advancing our understanding of age-related conditions that lead to cognitive decline is critical to developing effective treatments, improving early diagnoses and enhancing care strategies.
When Elaine Heath-Ward was diagnosed with cancer, she found herself facing not only a daunting medical battle but also the challenge of maintaining her overall well-being.
The University of West Georgia recently celebrated the reopening of the Humanities building, cutting the ribbon on a $31.8 million renovation. A longtime hub of creativity since its 1970 debut, the building is now reimagined to inspire future generations of Wolves.
While University of West Georgia alumna Ameka Coleman '16 transformed an initial investment of $3,500 into a flourishing seven-figure company, it's still the little things that she takes pride in the most.
For WDKY Fox 56 News, the goal was to relaunch their news programming. Fortunately for the Lexington, Kentucky station, they had the power of the Pack - finely trained journalists who not only had the degrees but also an unwavering sense of purpose.
You never know when inspiration will strike and change your life. For University of West Georgia biology alumna Joanne Wasdin '19, it came in the form of a disabled gopher tortoise named Thomas.
Leaders from the University of West Georgia and Georgia Highlands College recently signed a partnership agreement to provide a seamless pathway for nursing students between the two institutions.
The Center for Economic Education & Financial Literacy and iGrad have partnered to provide a customized, interactive online and mobile student financial wellness platform to the university's student population. "Now more than ever, college students are facing tremendous financial challenges impacting enrollment, retention and the level of student loan debt, which is already the second-largest category of debt in the country," said iGrad Vice President of Business Development Todd Woodlee. UWG's CEEFL aspires to alleviate some of these concerns for students.