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How many H-1B petitions made by Georgia employers were approved during 2024?
In 2024, 96.3% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Georgia were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Average cost of college education in Georgia falls for students in 2022-23 school year
College tuition fees fell 1.4% in Georgia in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
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UWG Newnan Cuts Ribbon on Newly Renovated North Wing with Student-Centered Spaces
The University of West Georgia officially opened the newly renovated North Wing of its Newnan Campus on Thursday, responding to the needs and expectations of students who take classes at UWG Newnan.
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Coming Home: UWG’s Annual Alumni Weekend Festivities Set for April 28-30
The University of West Georgia loves to celebrate its more than 73,000 alumni all over the world in an effort to enhance the sense of belonging and connectedness among the alumni community.
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The Power of Writing: Blackwell Prize Brings Modern Literature to UWG
There’s nothing quite like a public reading by a talented author who delivers their writing with intentional enunciation and articulation.
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Jamey Grimes: Kalmia Exhibition
A sculptural light installation by Alabama artist Jamey Grimes, Kalmia explores the intriguing symmetry of the mountain laurel flower.
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Blackwell Prize Presents: An Evening with Elena Passarello on March 14
New York Times critically acclaimed author and Whiting Award Winner Elena Passarello will read from her essay collections Animals Strike Curious Poses and Let Me Clear My Throat.
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Experiential Learning: German Student Attends Annual Conference with Support from Halle Foundation
Experiential learning is a key component of education at the University of West Georgia, and the Halle Foundation is helping UWG students create opportunities to engage outside of the classroom.
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Howling For Hackathon: UWG Brings Back Annual Coding Competition
While most people view “marathons” as competitive events filled with the scuffle of shoes and panting athletes, the word takes on a new meaning for mathematics and computing enthusiasts.
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UWG Choirs Present: Sacred Music through the Ages on February 26
This concert will feature works by Gregorio Allegri, Charles Gounod, and Ralph Vaughan Williams as well as selections by contemporary composers, Alice Parker, Rosephanye Powell, and Shawn Kirchner.
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UWG Summer Camps 2022: Filmmaking - Experimental Editing
UWG offers a variety of summer academic programs for students in middle through high school. While pursuing their passions and strengthening their readiness for future studies, students will enjoy the university's state-of-the-art facilities, work closely with accomplished faculty, and get to know our vibrant campus.
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‘Gold Standard’: UWG to Offer National Board-Certified Master’s Degree to Meet Growing Demand in Health and Wellness
As part of its commitment to provide competitive, career-focused academic programs, the University of West Georgia plans to introduce a new master’s degree in integrative health and wellness in 2023.
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Fun in the Sun: UWG Hosting Community Summer Camps
Middle and high school students in the region will have the opportunity for unique experiences, to explore their passions, and to make new friends this summer when the University of West Georgia hosts summer camps for sixth- through 12th-graders. The weeklong camps will begin June 6 and run through July 22.
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UWG, Dalton State College Sign Partnership Agreement: Partnership Will Streamline Pathway for Business Students Between Two Institutions
Leaders from the University of West Georgia and Dalton State College recently signed an agreement to provide a streamlined pathway for business students between the two institutions.
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UWG Hosts Inaugural Economic Outlook Event Focused on Newnan, Coweta
The University of West Georgia hosted the inaugural Economic Outlook: Newnan Monday, with business, government and community leaders from Coweta County gathering to discuss the local economy and what to expect in the coming year.
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The Partnership Pledges $50,000 to UWG, Helping Transform Student-led Initiative
The Partnership announced a collaborative effort with the University of West Georgia (UWG) and its School of Communication, Film, and Media (SCFM). The Partnership has pledged $50,000 in support toward the transformation of bluestone, a student-led public relations firm and talent and resource development initiative at UWG.
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UWG’s Richards College of Business Achieves SAP Designation for Next-Gen Lab
A lab in Roy Richards Sr. Hall at the University of West Georgia has been approved to be an SAP Next-Gen Lab. This honor distinguishes UWG as a technology and innovation hub. UWG’s lab is the first approved SAP Next-Gen Lab in Georgia and with this honor, UWG joins the other 15 approved labs in the United States.
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Connecting the Dots: Stewart Named UWG’s Inaugural Chief Wellness Officer
To enhance and integrate university and community wellness resources – and develop new ones – the University of West Georgia has named an alumna and seasoned wellbeing professional as the institution’s inaugural chief wellness officer (CWO).
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Class Acts: 72% of Local Teachers of the Year are UWG Alumni
Carroll County and Carrollton City Schools recently named their Teachers of the Year, and nearly three-quarters of them are University of West Georgia alumni.
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Welcome Back: UWG to Host Annual Alumni Weekend
The University of West Georgia has more than 73,000 alumni all over the world, from all different walks of life.