UWG’s Richards College of Business launches master’s degree in applied business analytics

By Julie Lineback Data has become an essential part of modern life, and the ability to analyze it effectively has become increasingly crucial. Ever on the cusp of both emerging trends and advancements in existing fields, the University of West Georgia has addressed this need by launching a new master’s degree in applied business analytics, […]
1,350 graduate in UWG’s Spring Commencement ceremonies

By Miranda Pepe The University of West Georgia conferred 1,350 degrees Saturday – including an honorary doctorate to Zac Brown, musician and singer-songwriter – during its Spring 2023 Commencement as a new class of Wolves turned their tassels. In his Commencement remarks, UWG President Dr. Brendan Kelly encouraged graduates to continue in their personal development […]
Bretch named UWG’s assistant vice president for university advancement

By Colton Campbell The University of West Georgia announced the appointment of an alumna and dedicated staff member as its new assistant vice president for university advancement. In her elevated role, Allyson Bretch ’14 will be responsible for supervising the development and alumni and constituent engagement functions of the institution’s Division of University Advancement. With […]
UWG partners with Amazon to offer employees tuition assistance

By Miranda Pepe The University of West Georgia has been selected as an education partner for Amazon’s Career Choice program, providing Amazon’s hourly employees access to nearly all undergraduate opportunities at UWG. “We are honored to be chosen as a partner in this program and offer a first-choice university experience to the many individuals in […]
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 Women’s Basketball: Head Coach Joanna Reitz

UWG Football: The Mississippi College Game | UWG Head Coach David Dean

West Georgia Wolves head coach David Dean talks with Seth Cain on Kiss 102.7 about this week’s homecoming matchup with the Mississippi College Choctaws.
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.
Kara Hellman, UWG Head Volleyball Coach

West Georgia Wolves head volleyball coach, Kara Hellman, joins Seth Cain on Kiss 102.7 about how the season is going so far for the Wolves.
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 […]