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.
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....
UWG raises $1M for Annual Giving Campaign
The University of West Georgia recently concluded its annual A Day to Give West – known as A Day – campaign, notching more than $1 million...
The Next Chapter Begins: Dr. Brendan Kelly Starts as UWG’s President
The administration of the University of West Georgia’s eighth president, Dr. Brendan Kelly, officially began today.
Kelly was named president by the Board of Regents...
UWG Alumnus Establishes Study Abroad Scholarship
A UWG Richards College of Business student with a degree in marketing recently established a way for current students to see the world thanks...
UWG Alumnus, Jason Norton makes Contribution to Richards Hall, Establishes Scholarship
Jason Norton has always been an entrepreneur. Just ask his elementary school teachers.
When he was in the fifth grade, Norton borrowed an Oriental Trading...
Thread, and ReThread: UWG Business Students Pitch, Place Product in Local...
The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and students from the University of West Georgia this semester received firsthand experience in bringing a...
