University System News:
http://savannahnow.com
American Legion Post 135 donates $300 to Student Veteran Association
http://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2018-02-14/american-legion-post-135-donates-300-student-veteran-association
American Legion Post 135 donated $300 in January to Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Campus’ Student Veterans Association Food Pantry. Funds will be used to replenish needed food supplies available to student families.
www.theinkwellonline.com
Student Scholars Ready to Show Their Smarts
https://theinkwellonline.com/2018/02/14/student-scholars-ready-to-show-their-smarts/
By Gabriel Williams, Staff Writer
The 24th Annual Student Scholars Symposium hosted by the Student Research and Scholarship Committee (SRSC), will take place on April 18-19th 2018. This event serves as a venue where students can present their scholastic research and achievements to their fellow colleagues, professors and the community.
www.redandblack.com
UGA President Jere Morehead testifies over free speech legislation before Georgia Senate
https://www.redandblack.com/uganews/uga-president-jere-morehead-testifies-over-free-speech-legislation-before/article_5c7624d2-1145-11e8-8e48-2ba4e9599c7e.html
Nate Harris
University of Georgia President Jere Morehead headed to the Georgia State Capitol Tuesday, Feb. 13 to speak before the Senate Higher Education Committee regarding Senate Bill 339.
www.theinkwellonline.com
SWOT Survey List’s: Strengths and Weaknesses
https://theinkwellonline.com/2018/02/14/swot-survey-lists-strengths-and-weaknesses/
By Dan Hayes, News Editor
The results for the SWOT survey conducted earlier this semester are in, and the results indicate mixed feeling about the consolidation. President Hebert and the administration called for the survey in order to get an idea of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats that students, faculty and staff felt, post-consolidation.
www.wattagnet.com
UNG provides hands-on learning with Poultry 101 program
https://www.wattagnet.com/articles/33511-ung-provides-hands-on-learning-with-poultry-101-program
Students from the fifth through 12th grades gathered around a table in a darkened room at the University of North Georgia (UNG) as junior Abigail Thompson shined a light on the large end of an egg to better see its yolk and air cell.
http://www.onlineathens.com
Oklahoma students make good on Rose Bowl bet
http://www.onlineathens.com/news/20180214/oklahoma-students-make-good-on-rose-bowl-bet
True to their word, the student government association at the University of Oklahoma paid up after losing a friendly wager placed on the outcome of the Rose Bowl, which The Bulldogs won by a score of 54-48 in double overtime.
http://tiftonceo.com
ABAC Professor Will Teach Classes in Ireland for Study Abroad Students This Summer
http://tiftonceo.com/news/2018/02/abac-professor-will-teach-classes-ireland-study-abroad-students-summer/?utm_source=tiftonceo&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss
Students at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and the University System of Georgia can take advantage of a fabulous study abroad opportunity in Ireland this summer, and a familiar face will be there to guide their instruction. Dr. Jeff Newberry, professor of English and Communication at ABAC, will teach two of the classes in the study abroad program in Waterford, Ireland being offered by the USG through the European Council from June 14–July 19. Students can earn from three to six academic credits.
http://www.thegeorgeanne.com
How to take advantage of internship resources on campus
http://www.thegeorgeanne.com/features/article_a6fcd8a5-73e1-53f2-805e-167ffd7b1704.html
By Cecilia Robinson The George-Anne staff
Internships give students hands-on experience to develop and sharpen the skill sets learned in the classroom. They can provide connections, insight on the workplaces in different fields and experiences that can be used as lessons in one’s career path.
Higher Education News:
www.thebrunswicknews.com
Campus ‘free speech bill’ to get second look
https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/campus-free-speech-bill-to-get-second-look/article_55ae4e8b-cf4e-5b78-90ba-9b83465369c1.html
By Wes Wolfe
Whether Sen. William Ligon’s campus politics bill finds success or failure in the state legislature this year could be about something more than free speech. According to an attorney for the University System of Georgia, a significant problem lies in the penalties.