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Georgia schools, programs score high in U.S. News Grad School rankings
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-education/georgia-schools-programs-score-high-in-us-news-gra/nkR3X/
Janel Davis
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Graduate programs at Georgia’s universities received high ratings in the latest rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report. Georgia Tech ranked sixth nationally among engineering schools, and Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School ranked 10th among nursing schools, according to the 2016 Best Graduate School rankings. …Several Georgia colleges appeared in the 2016 U.S. News Best Graduate School rankings. Here are some examples: Georgia Tech – No. 30 among full-time business schools; University of Georgia – No. 31 among law schools; No. 33 among education schools; No. 53 among full-time business schools; Georgia State University – No. 14 among part-time law programs; No. 56 among law schools; No. 71 among education schools; Georgia Southern University – No. 98 among nursing schools;
Georgia Regents University – No. 109 among nursing schools
www.georgiatrend.com
IT TAKES A VILLAGE
Georgia’s business incubators are nurturing new ideas and creating jobs across the state.
http://www.georgiatrend.com/March-2015/It-Takes-A-Village/
Karen Kirkpatrick
From Carrollton and Cordele to Athens, Americus and Atlanta, business incubators are helping entrepreneurs transform ideas into companies, while at the same time growing the economy of Georgia, introducing cool technology and improving lives.
…Research Hubs
Two university-based incubators have carved out niches based on the research that goes on at their respective institutions – though both have grown beyond their university boundaries. The matriarch of university-based incubators is the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) at Georgia Tech. Launched in 1981, ATDC is the oldest surviving university-based business incubator in the United States, according to Stephen Fleming, ATDC director.
…Where Biotech Blossoms
Since 2000, the Georgia BioBusiness Center (GBBC) at the University of Georgia has been home to startups in the life sciences that have an established research relationship with UGA researchers, says Derek Eberhart, director of the center. “I think that’s just a reflection of the research from the University of Georgia,” he adds. Different types of research coming out of the new College of Engineering likely means the center will see a wider variety of startups interested in incubation – and has led to discussions of a name change to reflect the broader scope.
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President Obama to discuss college affordability at Ga. Tech
http://www.myajc.com/news/news/president-obama-to-speak-at-ga-tech-on-tuesday-rai/nkRZF/
By Katie Leslie – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
President Barack Obama is expected to discuss college affordability and access to quality higher education on Tuesday in an address to Georgia Tech students. In a planned one-day visit to Atlanta, the president will also help raise funds for the Democratic National Committee. Cecilia Muñoz, White House Director of the Domestic Policy Council, said Obama’s talk will focus on initiatives to make college more accessible. Earlier this year, Obama unveiled the America’s College Promise initiative that would make two years of community college free to qualifying students.
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Obama to Expand Protections for Student-Loan Borrowers
http://chronicle.com/article/Obama-to-Expand-Protections/228353/
By Kelly Field
Washington
In a speech he’s scheduled to give on Tuesday at the Georgia Institute of Technology, President Obama will announce a Student Aid Bill of Rights and sign a presidential memorandum directing federal agencies to take steps to help borrowers repay their debt. The memorandum will require the Education Department to create a new complaint system in which borrowers can log grievances against lenders, loan servicers, collection agencies, and colleges. It will also establish a central portal where federal borrowers can view information about all of their loans, regardless of their servicer.
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Dr. Linda Bleicken on the Growth at the Armstrong Liberty Center in Hinesville
http://savannahceo.com/video/2015/02/dr-linda-bleicken-armstrong-growing-hinesville/?utm_source=Savannah+CEO&utm_campaign=25ecad50b8-valdostaceo-daily_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8c93e46c9f-25ecad50b8-303726565
President of Armstrong University Dr. Linda Bleicken talks about the progress and growth of the Armstrong Liberty Center in Hinesville, and the team effort to provide opportunities for active duty and returning military at the college. She also talks about future projects at the campus.
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Third of 5 CSU Presidential candidates speaks at public forum
http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/28312141/third-of-5-csu-presidential-candidates-speaks-at-public-forum
By Courtney Smith
COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – Columbus State University held open forums Monday with the third of its five remaining presidential candidates. The forums are meant to give students, staff, and faculty a chance to contribute their voice to the selection process. Monday’s forum was held with Dr. Chris Markwood, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Texas A&M University. Markwood spoke about his passion for education at the forum.
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White House Internship Program selects Georgia Gwinnett College senior
http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/news/2015/mar/09/white-house-internship-program-selects-georgia/
By Keith Farner
A Georgia Gwinnett College student and Lilburn resident is interning at the White House this spring. Jose Gutierrez is a senior majoring in psychology with a concentration in social and neuropsychology. He plans to use this experience to better understand politics and gain leadership skills to improve his community, a GGC press release said. The mission of the White House Internship Program is to make the White House accessible to future leaders around the nation and to prepare those devoted to public service for future leadership opportunities.
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College Rank Names The 50 Most Amazing College Libraries
http://www.nbc26.tv/story/28296329/college-rank-names-the-50-most-amazing-college-libraries
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — College Rank, a ranking service for college and universities, has released a list of the top 50 college and university libraries in America. Data gathered concerning student opportunities, prestigious collections, architecture, and historical note was used to create the list. …The entire list can be viewed here (In alphabetical order) …University of Georgia – Athens, Georgia