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The University of West Georgia is committed to supporting the development and growth of business and industry throughout the communities we serve. With an economic impact of more than $614 million, UWG serves as a strong economic growth engine for the state of Georgia. At UWG, we believe that a solid connection between the university and the community is critical to provide experiential opportunities for our students to thrive in their future career paths.

UWG has an enrollment of over 12,700 students and offers a wide range of programs of study. At UWG, we are deeply dedicated to providing experiential learning opportunities for our students and in partnership with our community and business partners.

With many projects and events available for business and community partnerships, students have opportunities for internships, externships, research, and employment opportunities among others. UWG is open for business and ready to partner for economic, business, and student success.

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Executive Director of Business and Partnership Development

Chief of Staff and Assistant Vice President

Associate Vice President of Innovation and Research
Dean, Sewell Chair of Private Enterprise, Professor of Economics

Chair of the Department of Economics and David A. Johnson Professor in Predictive Analytics.

Director of the Small Business Development Center

Director of the Stone Center

Clinical Associate Professor for Mass Communications

Assistant Professor of Anthropology & Director of the Antonio J. Waring Jr. Archaeological Laboratory

Makerspace Manager

Director of Continuing Education

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