University System News USG NEWS: www.jbhe.com http://www.jbhe.com/2013/12/arthur-dunning-is-the-new-leader-of-albany-state-university/ Arthur Dunning Is the New Leader of Albany State University The University System of Georgia has announced that Arthur N. Dunning is the new interim president of Albany State University. Dr. Dunning was serving as a professor and senior research fellow at the Education Policy Center of the […]

University System News CONSOLIDATION: www.mdjonline.com http://mdjonline.com/bookmark/24315009-KSU-Southern-Poly-merge-together KSU, Southern Poly merge together by Rachel Gray MARIETTA — The announcement about the proposed merger of Kennesaw State University with Southern Polytechnic State University took students, faculty, alumni throughout the community, and the SPSU president by surprise. On the afternoon of Nov. 1, 2013 students gathered outside of […]

University System News USG NEWS: www.chronicle.augusta.com http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/education/2013-12-21/qa-james-hull-newest-member-university-system-georgia-board-regents Q&A: James Hull, newest member of University System of Georgia Board of Regents By Tracey McManus Staff Writer Gov. Nathan Deal appointed Augusta philanthropist and real estate developer James Hull to the University System of Georgia Board of Regents last month. Hull, a member manager of Hull Storey […]

University System News USG NEWS: www.daily-tribune.com http://www.daily-tribune.com/view/full_story/24288352/article-Most-libraries-in-Ga–to-lose-funding?instance=main_article Most libraries in Georgia to lose funding by Mark Andrews Beginning July 2014, the Bartow County Library System, along with two dozen other library systems across the state, will see a reduction in its local funding formula based on recommendations from the Georgia Public Library Service under its […]

University System News USG VALUE: www.accessnorthgeorgia.com http://www.accessnorthgeorgia.com/detail.php?n=269193 Students in medical partnership training in the area By Derreck Booth Editor ATHENS – A partnership between Georgia Regents University and the University of Georgia has sent 12 medical students through the Gainesville area for training rotations. Partnership spokeswoman Alison Bracewell McCullick said the effort was launched in […]

University System News CONSOLIDATION: www.mdjonline.com http://mdjonline.com/view/full_story/24305671/article-Merger-plans-come-together–Papp-says-KSU–SPSU-students-will-be-included?instance=lead_story_left_column Merger plans come together; Papp says KSU, SPSU students will be included by Hannah Morgan MARIETTA — With the new year quickly approaching, plans are coming together for the consolidation of Kennesaw State University and Southern Polytechnic University. KSU President Dan Papp said students at both schools will be […]

University System News GOOD NEWS: www.georgiatrend.com http://www.georgiatrend.com/January-2014/100-Most-Influential-Georgians/ 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL GEORGIANS Georgia Trend’s annual listing of the state’s most powerful and influential citizens who affect the lives and livelihoods of all Georgians. Plus, a roster of Notable Georgians. Edited By Jerry Grillo Ricardo Azziz, President, Georgia Regents University; Mark Becker, President, Georgia State University; Henry […]

University System News USG VALUE: www.wsav.com http://www.wsav.com/story/24236214/ga-tech-savannah-helps-unemployed-veterans GA Tech Savannah Helps Unemployed Veterans By Raquel Rodriguez, Reporter SAVANNAH, GA – After serving our country, the next mission veterans face is finding a job. The Georgia Tech campus in Savannah is trying to make the hunt for employment easier. The program is called VET2 which stands […]

University System News USG VALUE: www.forest-blade.com http://www.forest-blade.com/news/education/article_6f572b40-673b-11e3-9d91-0019bb2963f4.html EGSC to open Military Student Resource Center East Georgia State College is opening a new Military Student Resource Center in January. The center is dedicated to providing active duty, reserve service members, veterans and dependents of service members with convenient high quality services. The center also features a […]