2021 NEWS STORIES

• Tuition to remain the same for UWG students - Times-Georgian, April 17, 2021 

• UWG administering vaccines to students and employees - Times-Georgian, March 31, 2021

• UWG preparing for full operations for Fall 2021 semester - Douglas County Sentinel, March 13, 2021 

• Dr. Brendan B. Kelly on the Importance of Placemaking at the University of West Georgia - Metro Atlanta CEO, February 19, 2020 

• UWG enrollment climbs - Douglas County Sentinel, February 18, 2021 

• West Georgia launches its 5-year strategic plan - Times-Georgian, February 11, 2021 

• UWG President Dr. Brendan B. Kelly on Career Management for Students - Newnan CEO, February 3, 2021 

• UWG cuts ribbon on student-centric Momentum Center -Times-Georgian, February 2, 2021 

2020 News Stories

• UWG holds first in-person graduation - Times-Georgian, December 8, 2020

• UWG will have more in-person classes in 2021 - Times-Georgian, November 27, 2020

• We stand together: Athletes lead community in NCAA Diversity and Inclusion March for Social Justice - AllOnGeorgia.com, November 17, 2020

• Fall enrollment increases at UWG - Times-Georgian, November 13, 2020

• Study: UWG adds $632M to state’s economy - Times-Georgian, November 6, 2020

• University of West Georgia President Dr. Brendan B. Kelly on Relevance - One of the Key Pillars of Their Strategic Plan - Middle Georgia CEO, September 22, 2020 

• ‘Becoming UWG’: University Hosts Virtual Gathering on Strategic Planning for the Future - Newnan CEO, August 19, 2020 

• Kelly prioritizes student and staff mental health with Sharpen Colleges - Times-Georgian, August 17, 2020

• UWG president discusses plans in virtual event - Times-Georgian, August 13, 2020

• Kelly announces strategic vision - Douglas County Sentinel, August 11, 2020

• Kelly — THE First 100 Days - Times-Georgian, July 10, 2020

• UWG issues return-to-campus plan - Times-Georgian, June 24, 2020

• Kelly: State budget cuts will not affect students at UWG - Times-Georgian, June 17, 2020

• UWG develops a four-phase reopening plan - Times-Georgian, June 6, 2020

• UWG graduates record class in first-ever virtual ceremony - Newnan CEO, May 11, 2020 
• Sharpen providing free mental health resources to college students via mobile app in response to COVID-19 outbreak - PR.com, April 23, 2020 
• UWG student awarded prestigious Truman Scholarship - The City Menus, April 21, 2020
• UWG welcomes new vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management - Newnan CEO, April 10, 2020
• UWG welcomes new vice president for University Advancement - Newnan CEO, April 8, 2020
• ACT/SAT scores not required for UWG summer/fall applicants - Times-Georgian, March 30, 2020
• Carnegie Foundation recognizes UWG for commitment to community engagement - AllOnGeorgia.com, Feb. 2, 2020 

 

2019 NEWS STORIES

• Brendan Kelly named president of University of West Georgia - Albany Herald, Dec. 26, 2019
• South Carolina educator to lead University of West Georgia - U.S. News and World Report, Dec. 23, 2019
• Finalist announced to lead University of West Georgia - Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Dec. 17, 2019
• University System of Georgia names Brendan Kelly finalist for president of University of West Georgia - Atlanta Business Chronicle, Dec. 16, 2019