Colton Campbell
Born and raised in Carrollton, Ga., Colton Campbell has always been a writer. After graduating with a degree in journalism from Auburn University in 2011, he served for more than five years in the trenches of print journalism before starting a career as a communications specialist in higher education. In his current role at the University of West Georgia as Director of Strategic Communications, Colton develops and manages a comprehensive communications strategy for the university, while also leading the daily activities of the UCM communications team.
University of West Georgia establishes School of Communication, Film and Media
Supporting increased opportunities in emerging disciplines, the University of West Georgia announced today the establishment of the School of Communication, Film and Media, effective...
Johnson named dean of UWG’s Richards College of Business
University of West Georgia President Dr. Brendan Kelly and Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Jon Preston have named Dr. Christopher...
Carmichael Joins UWG as New Director of Athletics
Raised humbly on a farm in central Arkansas, Jason Carmichael knows the importance of grit. As the University of West Georgia’s new director of...
Tuition to remain the same for UWG students next year
For the second consecutive year, University of West Georgia students will pay the same tuition for the next academic year as the current year.
The...
UWG administers COVID-19 Vaccines to Students, Employees
The University of West Georgia administered its first batch of the vaccine against COVID-19 Friday, with more than 450 doses being delivered to students,...
Becoming UWG University of West Georgia Launches New Strategic Plan for...
With a commitment to curating a first-choice university and the collective voice of more than 1,300 stakeholders, the University of West Georgia launched its...
U.S. News ranks UWG among Best Institutions for Online Programs
In a year marked by the importance – and sometimes the necessity – of online learning, four online programs offered at the University of...
UWG nursing student wins $75K in Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway
With the help of Dr Pepper – and, interestingly enough, a University of West Georgia staff member named Pepper – UWG nursing student Chemari...
UWG Graduate’s Service Dog Receives Honorary ‘Dog-ree’
When Maggie Leptrone, a nursing student at the University of West Georgia, walked across the stage at Commencement Saturday morning, she wasn’t alone.
Mona, her...
Record-Setting UWG Class Graduates in Historic Commencement
More than 1,250 University of West Georgia graduates walked the stage during the institution’s first in-person Commencement ceremony in 2020, with UWG President Dr....
