UWG’s Ingram Library sets 50th anniversary celebration

Ingram Library has been the place to find answers for University of West Georgia students for 50 years. Now, the social and academic hub of the university is planning its 50th anniversary celebration for Wednesday, April 18.

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UWG opera alumna now hypnotist to the stars

Renowned psychologist and hypnotherapist Dr. Nancy Irwin doesn’t believe in midlife crises — only opportunities. And she should know. After receiving her bachelor’s and master’s degress in opera performance at the University of West Georgia, the professional stand-up comedian decided at age 44 to get her doctorate in clinical psychology.

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History harvest: UWG archiving history of African-American churches

For African-American churches in west Georgia, it’s time for a history harvest, and everything — from church bulletins wedged in copies of the Holy Bible to the pastor’s notes for the Easter sermon — is fair game.

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UWG Honors College hosts Scholars’ Day

Following a tradition with more than 50 years of history, the University of West Georgia Honors College recently recognized the university’s superior seniors during its annual Honors Convocation.

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Can truth be defined? Philosophy department hosts 18th annual Meeting of the Minds

Plato, Albert Camus, Hannah Arendt and John Beauregard recently gathered at the University of West Georgia to discuss the nature of truth. How? It’s all part of the Meeting of the Minds, an annual event hosted by the Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Humanities in which students pose as famous philosophers to discuss an interesting topic.