In an area seemingly dominated by men, science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields still come up lacking. While it is true that the STEM world is a “man’s world,” it’s not true for one demographic—African-American men. University of West Georgia’s Dr. Christopher Jett aims to break down those barriers with his recent research on how racial issues impact and influence the teaching and learning of math.

Stemming from Stereotypes: Professor's Research Addresses Shortage of African-American Men in STEM

In an area seemingly dominated by men, science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields still come up lacking. While it is true that the STEM world is a "man's world," it's not true for one demographic--African-American men. University of West Georgia's Dr. Christopher Jett aims to break down those barriers with his recent research on how racial issues impact and influence the teaching and learning of math.

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A classroom at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton was recently filled to capacity with women from all over the region ready to support and learn from each other at the third annual Women Empowering Women event.

Finding Your Voice: Third Annual Women Empowering Women Event Opens to Sold-Out Crowd

A classroom at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton was recently filled to capacity with women from all over the region ready to support and learn from each other at the third annual Women Empowering Women event.

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UWG's Dr. Thomas Hunter to present "Amending the Constitution" in Celebration of Constitution Day

University of West Georgia Political Science Associate Professor Dr. Thomas Hunter will present the program "Amending the Constitution" on Monday, Sept. 19, at UWG's Ingram Library in celebration of Constitution Day. Constitution Day commemorates and celebrates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787.

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The University of West Georgia recently announced Dr. Yves-Rose Porcena as its first-ever Senior Diversity Officer.

Dr. Yves-Rose Porcena Appointed as the New Senior Diversity Officer

The University of West Georgia recently announced Dr. Yves-Rose Porcena as its first-ever Senior Diversity Officer.

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