Julie Lineback
Originally from East Tennessee, Julie Lineback joined the University of West Georgia in August 2006. Her career started in 2000, after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Communications from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. While serving as a communications specialist at Oak Ridge Associated Universities, she received an Award of Quality from the Public Relations Society of America, the world’s largest public relations organization, for her work on a catalog. She also worked as a website editor, copywriter and search engine specialist for BellSouth, where she was a certified Google AdWords Professional. Most recently, she received the UWG School of Communication, Film, and Media's Distinguished Service Award for 2023.
Ila begins as UWG’s inaugural vice president for innovation and research
A young Dr. Daryush Ila would often become frustrated in his rocket club, charmingly known as the Rocketeers. The prefabricated projectiles didn’t go nearly...
UWG Foundation welcomes new trustee, honors another with emeritus status
The University of West Georgia Foundation announced today the addition of one new member to its board of trustees and one trustee emeritus.
Joining the...
Amanda Wright named director of Public Service and Outreach
When the University of West Georgia’s Office of Community Engagement was created in 2015, Amanda Wright was present to help shape its mission and...
Johnson Begins as New Richards College Dean
From humble beginnings in rural Alabama, Dr. Christopher Johnson was among the first generation in his family to graduate from college. Except for a...
Scholarship Spans Generations to Help Student Achieve Her Dreams
When Mary B. Wiggins started college almost a century ago, she was one of the generation’s more progressive women pursuing higher education.
Even today –...
Service Dog Helps UWG Veteran Navigate College Life, Graduation after Military
Veterans are used to someone having their backs.
In Justine Furr’s case, this someone just happens to have four paws and a tail.And this morning,...
Virtual Conference and Convocation Highlights Undergraduate Research
The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t stopped University of West Georgia students from engaging in innovative research, and the proof was on full display – albeit...
‘A Generous Heart’ UWG Faculty Helps Students Return to Elementary School
“You must be the angel who brings us masks and water.”
So say the students and teachers at Buchanan Elementary School about the University of...
Back on His Paws UWG Faculty and Staff, Community Members Resurrect...
When the University of West Georgia’s Clint Samples embarked on a public art project almost a decade ago, his goal was to create a...
The Power of a Teacher UWG Alumna Named Montana Superintendent of...
University of West Georgia alumna Dr. Laurie Barron’s life consists of serendipitous moments, with each occurrence leading her to a myriad of discoveries, connections...
