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Sam Gentry is a lifelong resident of Carroll County, Georgia. In August of 2007, while enrolled at the University of West Georgia, Sam worked at University Communications and Marketing for two semesters as a student assistant. He began writing for a local newspaper that same year. After graduating from UWG in 2010, Sam continued working for the same paper, where he made his way through the ranks, eventually becoming General Manager in 2017. Sam joined the UCM team again in January of 2020 where he serves as Manager of Media Relations. Besides being a liaison to media outlets, Sam’s writing efforts are focused on the Richards College of Business. In his free time, Sam enjoys writing songs, woodworking, and traveling with his wife, Becky, and four children: Samantha, Will, Audrey, and Gracie.

The Heart of a Wolf: Scholarship Established in Memory of Beloved...

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Supplying the Demand: UWG Alumnus, CEO Speaks at Virtual Roundtable

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The COVID-19 pandemic sent many of the world’s businesses scrambling to find ways to stay afloat. Scott Carter, University of West Georgia alumnus and...

UWG Alumna and Student Manages COVID-19 Testing, Vaccination Sites

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University of West Georgia nursing alumna Cindy Moore ’11 was born with a penchant for helping others. As the nurse manager for Carroll County...

Flipping the Script, UWG Student Becomes First Film Grad

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Alanna LeBlanc has been obsessed with films and scripted television shows for as long as she can remember. Now that she has become the...

UWG’s BB&T now Truist Lecture features CEO King

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The University of West Georgia Richards College of Business hosted a speaker this week whose vast experience in the financial industry offered unique insight...

Overcoming Adversity, UWG Student Receives Prestigious Scholarship and Thrives

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It’s one thing to overcome. It is entirely different to overcome, grow and thrive. University of West Georgia student Alma Beauvais has proven that...

More Students Staying West: UWG Sees Upsurge in Retention

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Despite unprecedented events impacting the world, the University of West Georgia continues to confidently move forward in surprising ways. Not only did enrollment climb...

UWG Cuts Ribbon on Student-Centric Momentum Center

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Saving the Day UWG Faculty, Partners Help Students Complete MBA Practicum...

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When COVID-19 gripped the nation, there was no choice but to adapt. For the University of West Georgia, resilience and ingenuity led the way....

Enhancing Student Success UWG Hires New Director of Career Services

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The University of West Georgia recently named Ginny Rae Turner, who’s served in the University System of Georgia for nearly a decade, as its...