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This page is for all University of West Georgia Alumni & Friends to stay connected to UWG. Go Wolves!

The mission of the University of West Georgia Alumni Association is to provide lifelong and meaningful opportunities for the 70,000+ living alumni of UWG. We offer opportunities for our alumni to remain engaged in the life of the university through social, professional and philanthropic activities.

09/02/2026

🏈🐺Game day is TOMORROW!🐺🏈

Join UWG Alumni & Friends Thursday, September 3 as we cheer on our Wolves in an in‑state Division I matchup against KSU!

🔥Tailgate at KSU at 4:00 PM!
We’re gathering “Under the big white tent” in the Perch Lot at KSU for a full BBQ spread — pulled pork, BBQ chicken, and all the sides! Kickoff at 7:00 PM!

🍻Cheer from Home at our Watch Party at Local Ties — 7:00 PM

✨Whether you’re tailgating at KSU or watching from home, we want the whole pack celebrating together!

🔗Register for the tailgate and watch party below!

Tailgate: https://giving.westga.edu/uwg-alumni-friends-tailgate-at-ksu-2026/

Watch Party: https://giving.westga.edu/uwg-alumni-friends-away-game-watch-party-uwg-ksu/

08/28/2026

🌍✨London + Paris Discovery Trip!✨🌍

September 1 - 9, 2027🗓️

FREE airfare extended through Dec 31, 2026!🛫

Click the link below or email Kristy McAdams at [email protected] for info.

(Opens in a new link) https://www.westga.edu/alumni/travel-program.php

08/27/2026

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08/21/2026

🏀 + ⛳️ = one unforgettable UWG day! Tee off with fellow Wolves on September 17 at Dogwood Golf Club for the UWG Men’s Basketball Golf Tournament. You don’t want to miss a full day of golf, connection, and supporting the continued success of Wolves Basketball! Registration starts at 8 AM with a 9 AM shotgun. Everyone is welcome, so gather your team and help make an impact on our student‑athletes. Click this link to register!(opens in a new window) https://uwgathletics.com/news/2026/6/30/registration-opens-for-the-2026-uwg-mens-basketball-golf-tournament.aspx

08/20/2026

📚✨ UWG Alumni & Friends Book Club: Books of the Month Lineup ✨📚

We’ve got a full slate of page‑turners to carry us through the rest of the year!

August: A Founding Mother by Stephanie Dray & Laura Kamoie

September: Heartwood by Amity Gaige

October: The Whistler by Ann Patchett

November: We Chase Shadows by Richard Osman

December: What I Ate in One Year by Stanley Tucci

Join the conversation, grab your copy, and let’s read our way through the year together!📖✨

08/18/2026

🏈 Two Thursday Tailgates!🏈

We’re kicking off an awesome Wolves Football season with back‑to‑back Thursday tailgates and we want the whole pack there! These are our only Thursday tailgates of the season, so let’s fill the tent and make both nights unforgettable.

🔥 NEXT Thursday - Aug. 27, 2026
UWG Alumni & Friends Tailgate: Home Opener
Tailgate 4 PM | Kickoff 7 PM
“Under the Big White Tent” at University Stadium
🍔 Menu: Cheeseburgers & chili cheese dogs
🎟️ $25 ages 13+ | $15 ages 6-12 | Free ages 5 & under

🔥 Following Thursday - Sept. 3, 2026
UWG Alumni & Friends Tailgate at KSU
Tailgate 4 PM | Kickoff 7 PM
“Under the Big White Tent” at the Perch Lot, KSU
🍖 Menu: BBQ pulled pork, BBQ chicken & all the sides
🎟️ $25 food + bar package | $15 UWG student food‑only | Free ages 5 & under

Both tailgates include buffet meals, beverages, and all the UWG energy you can handle. Game tickets & parking sold separately.

✨ Click this link to register for BOTH Thursday tailgates — don’t miss out!(opens in a new window) https://www.westga.edu/alumni/alumni-events.php -details/0366c0df-2722-470e-8ffb-1deaf47b45ce

08/14/2026

🔴🐺 It’s Wolves Wear Red Friday!
We’re celebrating in style — and we’ve got a little game for you, Wolves.

Below are nine shades of red… but only ONE is the official University of West Georgia Red. ❤️💙

Drop your guess 1-9 in the comments!

Let’s see who knows their UWG red the best. Follow along in our stories for the REVEAL!

08/11/2026

🏁UWG Alumni & Friends at Talladega!🏁

Join us Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Talladega Superspeedway as we wrap up Homecoming with the YellaWood 500!🏎️

🎟️$69 per person Package Includes:
• Reserved Seat in Anniston Tower
• Saturday night concert access
• $10 food voucher to redeem at concessions
• Cobranded UWG x Talladega Superspeedway Hat

✨Can’t make the race but still want the hat?Grab a hat‑only purchase for $35 - only 30 available, and each one sponsors a UWG student’s race ticket.🐺

Reserve your tickets today using this link (opens in a new window): https://www.gofevo.com/event/Nino2

08/10/2026

🎉🏈 UWG Alumni & Friends Tailgate: Home Opener! Join us Thursday, August 27, 2026 “Under the Big White Tent” at University Stadium as we kick off the season with the UWG Wolves vs. UT Chattanooga! 💙🐺

🍔 Tailgate Menu: Cheeseburgers & chili cheese dogs!
🎟️ Entry: $25 (ages 13+), $15 (ages 6-12), FREE for ages 5 & under.
✨ Includes buffet meal, beer & wine bar (21+), and non‑alcoholic beverages.

Tailgate starts at 4:00 PM | Kickoff at 7:00 PM
👉 Register today using this link (opens in a new window)! https://www.westga.edu/alumni/alumni-events.php

Game tickets & parking sold separately.

08/06/2026

📍Join us in Smyrna as we’re getting ready for UWG football! This is your chance to meet Coach E and hear about the upcoming season. Let’s get excited to cheer on our Wolves! 🐺🏈🎉

📆 August 18, 6-8PM, McCray’s Tavern

See full details and register here (opens in a new window): https://giving.westga.edu/uwg-alumni-friends-atlanta-athletics-social/

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