The University of West Georgia is a public university in Carrollton, Georgia. Following are some of its notable alumni.
Clergy NameClassMajorNotabilityReferencesJosh BuiceChristian pastor, author, and the founder and the current president of G3 MinistriesCreflo Dollar1984Televangelist, founder of World Changers Church International CEO of Creflo Dollar Ministries and Arrow Records
Education NameClassMajorNotabilityReferencesClarice Cross BagwellEducator and activistJohn BargeGeorgia superintendent of schoolsNewt GingrichHistory professor and speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Julian Stanley1936Retired professor of psychology and director/founder of the Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth at Johns Hopkins University
Entertainment NameClassMajorNotabilityReferencesZac Brown1997Grammy-winning country singer, lead vocalist for Zac Brown BandZac Brown Zac Brown: "Proud to be a KA!" Retrieved on 10 June 2015.Elle Duncan2005Sports anchor for ESPNC. Michael Greene1971Former president/CEO of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (Grammys)Todd Grisham1998Former WWE commentator and backstage interviewerGeorge KnappTelevision journalist and talk radio hostLil Nas Xnon-degreed (dropped out)Rapper known for the hit song "Old Town Road"
Literature and journalism NameClassMajorNotabilityReferencesDavid BottomsPoet, novelislt, and former poet laureate of GeorgiaRaymond MoodyAuthor of Life After Life and several others regarding his work on near-death experiences, a term he coinedMatthew O'BrienAuthor and journalist"Sucked Into The Tunnels Beneath Las Vegas", NPR's coverage of Matthew O'Brien's first book, Beneath the Neon, 4 Dec 2008.Adam Selzerattended 1999–2001Author of several novels and books of nonfiction for Random House and others
Military NameClassMajorNotabilityReferencesJohn M. Brown IIILieutenant general of the United States Army
Politics NameClassMajorNotabilityReferencesJim BeckInsurance commissioner of GeorgiaJ. CollinsMayor of Villa Rica, Georgia and member of the Georgia House of RepresentativesRandy EvansU.S. ambassador to LuxembourgWayne GarnerGeorgia State SenateJoyce HearnSouth Carolina House of RepresentativesEl-Mahdi HollyGeorgia House of RepresentativesRobert R. HoodAssistant secretary of defense for legislative affairs and head of the Hyundai Motor Company's Washington, D.C. officeJohn Meadows IIIMayor of Calhoun, Georgia and member of Georgia House of Representatives
Science and medicine NameClassMajorNotabilityReferencesDavid T. Curiel,Cancer biologist, professor of Radiation Oncology at Washington University School of Medicine, and director of the Biologic Therapeutics CenterJ. Willis Hurs1938Cardiologist to President Lyndon B. Johnson and author of The Heart, the premier textbook for cardiologists"Regents' Awards for Excellence in Education 2007" Retrieved on 2 March 2009.
Sports NameClassMajorNotabilityReferencesTyrell AdamsBuffalo Bills linebackerAlex ArmahNew Orleans Saints fullbackRick CampAtlanta Braves pitcher (1976–1985)Shea Cowart2000 Summer Paralympics gold medalist Drew CronicCollege football coachBarry EvansFormer MLB infielderBrandon JamisonFormer NFL linebackerRicky JonesFormer Baltimore Orioles infielder Dennison RobinsonFormer CFL and Arena Football League defensive back Mike SansingFormer Kennesaw State Owls baseball baseball coachFoots WalkerFormer NBA player with Cleveland Cavaliers"Playing Footsie" Retrieved on 3 March 2009.Odell WillisToronto Argonauts defensive end
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