University of West Georgia

Type: Organization

Name: University of West Georgia

First reported 23 hours ago - Updated 23 hours ago - 1 reports

Suwanee concert kicks off holiday weekend

Discuss Comment, Blog aboutShare this Email, Facebook, TwitterStaff photo: Keith Farner Josh Byrd, the director of bands at the University of West Georgia, conducts the University of West Georgia Concert Band on Friday night in Suwanee during the ... [Published Gwinnett Daily Post - 23 hours ago]

Entities: University of West Georgia, Ben Richardson, Bruce Anderson, Sequestration

First reported May 25 2013 - Updated May 25 2013 - 1 reports

Homeless student graduates as valedictorian

ATLANTA (WSB/CNN) - A high school student in Georgia overcame the struggles of being homeless to become valedictorian.During her valedictorian speech, 17-year-old Chelesa Fearce reminded her fellow Charles Drew High School graduates of their school mascot, ... [Published KSDK NewsChannel 5 - May 25 2013]

Entities: Charles Drew, University of West Georgia, Atlanta

First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

UWG renames Honor House in honor of Dr. Wagner

CARROLLTON, Ga. -- The University of West Georgia renamed the UWG Honors House to the Donald R. Wagner Honors House at a ceremony on Thursday. Wagner, according to Taylor Bryant of UWG, is the first dean of UWG's Honors College and Professor Emeritus ... [Published 11 Alive - May 24 2013]

Entities: Richard Wagner, University of West Georgia, Cancer

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Rossville Native Named To University Of West Georgia 30 Under 30 List

The University of West Georgia Alumni Association has announced the first top 30 Under 30 list for 2013. The nomination process for the 2013 list was completed on March 15.Rossville native Lacey Wilson is included in the esteemed list of 30. Ms. Wilson, ... [Published Chattanoogan - May 23 2013]

Entities: Blood Assurance, University of West Georgia, Public Relations

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

University of West Georgia

Graduation Ceremonies Start May 31

Douglas County high schools will hold graduation ceremonies on May 31 and June 1. Dates and times are as follows:Alexander High School : May 31 at 7 p.m., at the University of West GerogiaChapel Hill High School : June 1 at 6 p.m., at the University of ... [Published Douglasville Patch - May 22 2013]

Entities: University of West Georgia, Manchester

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Young Harris College

Coweta students win UWG scholarships

Two Coweta County students have been recognized by the mass communications department at the University of West Georgia.Ashley Copeland, a UWG senior from Sharpsburg, received the Rhubarb Jones Scholarship.The scholarship is traditionally awarded to a ... [Published The Times-Herald - May 22 2013]

Entities: Rhubarb Jones, Odyssey Charter School, Young Harris College, University of West Georgia

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Girl gets bionic hands after surviving flesh-eating bacteria

A woman who had to have both hands amputated over a year ago after being infected with flesh-eating bacteria has now been fitted with high-tech prosthetic hands. The prosthetics allow her to perform a variety of tasks, from wiping tables and folding towels, ... [Published GMA News.tv - May 21 2013]

Entities: Necrotizing Fasciitis, amputation, Snellville (United States), University of West Georgia, Bionics

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Appen Media Group welcomes summer interns

Kathleen Sturgeon (click for larger version)Jessa Pease (click for larger version)Shauyan Saki (click for larger version)May 20, 2013ALPHARETTA, Ga. Appen Media Group has welcomed three interns who are passionate about community journalism.Kathleen Sturgeon ... [Published NorthFulton.com - May 20 2013]

Entities: Sturgeon, University of West Georgia, Auburn University

First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 2 reports

Top 5 best and worst things about my time studying abroad in America

A Brit studying abroad across the pond might not sound that adventurous, but it's been an eye-opening year for me at the University of West Georgia in the much stereotyped US south. Here's the best and worst of what I learned about America:1. Bad: cu ... [Published Kazinform - May 20 2013]

Entities: Oregano, United Kingdom, University of West Georgia, 2Nd Street Co Ltd, Dwight D Eisenhower

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Roy Exum: Aimee Gets New Hands

Aimee Copeland reached for a potato chip and, with a pretty smile, popped it into her mouth and crunched it up. It sounds like nothing but it was an incredible “God moment” just one year after her bout with necrotizing fasciitis capitated the world and ... [Published Chattanoogan - May 20 2013]

Entities: University of West Georgia, Augusta (Italy), Touch Bionics Limited, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Katie Couric

First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 19 2013 - 1 reports

Top 5 best and worst things about my time studying abroad in America

50 States and their Mottos by artist Emily Wick, from the book Mapping America, Exploring the Continent. Photograph: Black Dog Publishing Ltd A Brit studying abroad across the pond might not sound that adventurous, but it's been an eye-opening year for ... [Published NewsRT.co.uk - May 19 2013]

Entities: Black Dog Publishing, University of West Georgia

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 5 reports

Amputee Aimee Copeland has New Hands

Saved under Atlanta, Georgia, Headlines, Health, , U.S.Tags: topMay 1, 2012 began an unwanted adventure for a young Georgia woman. The end result was the amputation of one entire leg, one foot, and both of her hands. Today she has new hands.Aimee Copeland ... [Published The Guardian Express - May 18 2013]

Entities: Aeromonas hydrophila, Copeland's, University of West Georgia

Quotes

Johnson had no comment about why he voted in opposition, and said the board "went through a process, and the process was done.’’"

BOE approves Fuhrey's contract [Published Covington News - 4 hours ago]

"I've been coming to this for many years, and it's like a tradition" Shoemaker said. "Honoring our soldiers, our freedom."

Suwanee concert kicks off holiday weekend [Published Gwinnett Daily Post - 23 hours ago]

"I just love my children so much and they have made me so happy" said their mother, Reenita Shephard

Homeless student graduates as valedictorian [Published KSDK NewsChannel 5 - May 25 2013]

Fuhrey's contract doesn't include a technology section or a relocation section, like Mathews' did. The board provided Mathews with "appropriate technology to access the Internet, email and phone service remotely or at home for school system business."

Fuhrey salary $10K less than Mathews' contract [Published Newton Citizen - May 23 2013]

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BOE approves Fuhrey's contract [Published Covington News - 4 hours ago]
Suwanee concert kicks off holiday weekend [Published Gwinnett Daily Post - 23 hours ago]
Homeless student graduates as valedictorian [Published KSDK NewsChannel 5 - May 25 2013]
UWG renames Honor House in honor of Dr. Wagner [Published 11 Alive - May 24 2013]
Fuhrey salary $10K less than Mathews' contract [Published Newton Citizen - May 23 2013]
Rossville Native Named To University Of West Ge... [Published Chattanoogan - May 23 2013]
Graduation Ceremonies Start May 31 [Published Douglasville Patch - May 22 2013]
Coweta students win UWG scholarships [Published The Times-Herald - May 22 2013]
Coweta schools name new principals [Published The Times-Herald - May 22 2013]
Barr: 'Honor to have papers at UWG' [Published Carroll County Times-Georgian - May 22 2013]
Girl gets bionic hands after surviving flesh-ea... [Published GMA News.tv - May 21 2013]
Appen Media Group welcomes summer interns [Published NorthFulton.com - May 20 2013]
Flesh-eating bacteria victim Aimee Copeland get... [Published FOX WTTG Washington - May 20 2013]
Top 5 best and worst things about my time study... [Published Kazinform - May 20 2013]
Roy Exum: Aimee Gets New Hands [Published Chattanoogan - May 20 2013]
Top 5 best and worst things about my time study... [Published Guardian.co.uk - May 19 2013]
Top 5 best and worst things about my time study... [Published NewsRT.co.uk - May 19 2013]
Aimee Copeland, flesh-eating bacteria victim, r... [Published GlobalPost - May 19 2013]
Aimee Copeland gets Freedom back with Prostheti... [Published TopNews New Zealand - May 18 2013]
Busy day at RHHS [Published Bryan County News - May 18 2013]
Making sense of overwhelming scents [Published QC Times - May 18 2013]
County plans Animal Services department [Published Carroll County Times-Georgian - May 18 2013]
Lieutenant governor brings his education messag... [Published Carroll County Times-Georgian - May 18 2013]
Amputee Aimee Copeland has New Hands [Published The Guardian Express - May 18 2013]
It’s Championship Saturday [Published TheCitizen.com - May 18 2013]
Amputee Aimee Copeland uses new bionic hands [Published WDSU New Orleans - May 17 2013]
Ga. flesh-eating bacteria victim gets bionic hands [Published Montgomery Advertiser - May 17 2013]
Suwanee plans Memorial Day weekend doubleheader [Published Access North GA - May 17 2013]
Flesh-eating bacteria victim gets bionic hands [Published USA Today - May 17 2013]
Woman who lost limbs to flesh-eating bacteria g... [Published Yahoo! News - May 17 2013]

Blogs

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Smartphones Have Bridged The Digital Divide [Published ReadWriteWeb - May 17 2013] Since at least the 1990s, when personal computers first became commonplace, public policy experts have worried the ill effects of a Digital Divide . That is, a learning, socialization and economic gap across socio-economic status, race and gender caused ...
Smartphones Have Bridged The Digital Divide [Published ReadWriteWeb - May 17 2013] Since at least the 1990s, when personal computers first became commonplace, public policy experts have worried the ill effects of a Digital Divide . That is, a learning, socialization and economic gap across socio-economic status, race and gender caused ...
A Little Learning is a Dangerous Thing [Published The Corner on National Review Online - Feb 04 2013] What happens when American college students take their “academic studies” seriously? Meet “anthropology major” Nkosi Thandiwe, who shot three white women in midtown Atlanta : During his testimony Wednesday, Thandiwe suggested that his reason for even ...

Press Releases

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University of West Georgia Research Suggests Re... [Published EON Consumer - Feb 12 2013]
University of West Georgia Research Suggests Re... [Published EON Government & Public Policy - Feb 12 2013]
University of West Georgia Research Suggests Re... [Published EON Business - Feb 12 2013]
University of West Georgia Research Suggests Re... [Published Business Wire Professional Services News - Feb 12 2013]
University of West Georgia Research Suggests Re... [Published Business Wire Education News - Feb 12 2013]