History Repeating: UWG Alumna, Medical Historian Chronicles Pandemics for CDC
In the early days of the pandemic - when it became apparent that Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) was going to be a large-scale global public health issue - the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) David J. Sencer Museum began to collect items so they wouldn't be lost to future researchers.
Cleanup Time: UWG Grad Transforms Brewery into Hand Sanitizer Production Facility
The late American television personality Fred Rogers said his mother always told him to "look for the helpers" during challenging times. When University of West Georgia alumnus Sean O'Keefe learned there was a way he could make a difference during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, he didn't hesitate to act.
Community Interest: UWG Alumna Named Georgia Superintendent of the Year, Finalist for National Superintendent of the Year
As the first female superintendent in the Newton County School System's 150-year history, University of West Georgia alumna Samantha Fuhrey '00 has not only raised the glass ceiling for women in upper school administration. She has shattered it.
Setting Sail: UWG Alumni and Friends Travel Program Plans River Cruise through Eastern Europe
The University of West Georgia Alumni and Friends Travel Program embarks on a new travel opportunity on June 19, 2020. The group will be taking an 11-day river cruise of Eastern Europe that will span over five countries. And if you book by Feb. 29, your airfare is free from Atlanta.
Change of Pace: UWG Alumnus Dana Pace Establishes Study Abroad Scholarship
A University of West Georgia alumnus didn't have the opportunity to study abroad when he was in college, but now, he's established a way for current students to see the world thanks to a scholarship.