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UWG, Newnan Cut Ribbon on Alumna-Designed Sculpture on LINC Trail
The University of West Georgia and the city of Newnan recently unveiled a sculpture designed by a recent UWG alumna that will enhance a place of connection and community-building in Newnan.
Dec 14 -
Fresh Prints: Select Donors to Receive Unique Incentive for 40th A Day
For the 40th anniversary of A Day to Give West, UWG’s annual fundraising drive, the steering committee hopes to commemorate the occasion by honoring both the donors and the students who benefit from their generosity. This year, anyone who contributes $100 or more will receive a watercolor print created by student Rachel Christiansen.
Sep 20 -
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 -
Back on His Paws: UWG Faculty and Staff, Community Members Resurrect ‘Spirit Wolf’
When University of West Georgia’s Clint Samples embarked on a public art project almost a decade ago, his goal was to create a visual expression of the bond between the community and the university.
Mar 4 -
Space Oddities: UWG Art Professors Get Creative with Lunar Project
Mark Schoon and Casey McGuire are not only associate professors of photography and sculpture, respectively. Together, they hold the distinction of being the only members of the University of West Georgia community to have walked on the moon.
Aug 12
