Tag: University of West Georgia

Owen named dean of UWG’s University College

By Miranda Pepe The University of West Georgia recently appointed Dr. Karen Owen, who brings years of faculty and leadership experience, as the dean of University College. Prior to her work in academics, Owen received her master’s degree and doctorate from the University of Georgia. Before joining UWG, she worked as a legislative assistant to…

UWG Football: The Morehouse Game

West Georgia Wolves Head Coach David Dean talks with Seth Cain on Kiss 102.7 recapping the win over Carson-Newman and looking ahead to Morehouse on September 10, 2022.

Role playing: UWG theatre alum stars in Oprah-produced ‘The Color Purple’

University of West Georgia theatre alumnus Terrence J. Smith ’14 thought this to himself many times during his first day on set for “The Color Purple.” In this musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel about the struggles of an African American woman living in the South during the early 1900s, Smith plays Adam, son of…

Zachmeyer Named UWG’s Mentor Teacher Of The Year

CARROLLTON, GA — Carrollton Elementary School teacher Jennifer Zachmeyer was named the University of West Georgia Mentor Teacher of the Year. Zachmeyer was recognized at an awards ceremony and received a check from the university which will help fund items for her classroom. Pictured from left are Cindy Saxon, director of field experiences at the…