University of West Georgia
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The University of West Georgia (UWG) in Carrollton is a vibrant public institution best known for its student-centered focus and exceptional professional preparation, anchored by highly respected programs in the Tanner Health System School of Nursing, the Richards College of Business, and the College of Education. On its scenic, wooded 645-acre campus, students experience a close-knit community and an active campus life featuring over 150 student organizations, a bustling residential culture, and the energy of NCAA Division I athletics. What truly sets UWG apart for prospective students is its unique commitment to offering undergraduates direct, hands-on research opportunities and professional internships usually reserved for graduate students, providing the competitive edge of a major university within a supportive, mentor-driven environment just an hour from Atlanta.
Wikipedia:The University of West Georgia is a public university in Carrollton, Georgia, United States. The university offers a satellite campus in Newnan, Georgia, select classes at its Douglasville Center, and off-campus Museum Studies classes at the Atlanta History Center in Atlanta, Georgia. A total of 16,072 students, including 10,075 undergraduate and 5,997 graduate, were enrolled as of fall 2025. The university is also one of four comprehensive universities in the University System of Georgia.
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