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President Morehead pens note to students, staff, and faculty as fall classes begin
By Tim Bryant
University of Georgia president Jere Morehead welcomed students back to campus for Thursday’s first day of fall semester classes. Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students: Following months of hard work, rigorous planning, and detailed preparation, today we begin the fall 2020 semester at the University of Georgia. The success of this semester rests on the commitment of each of us to do our part to protect our UGA community from the spread of COVID-19.
CBS 46
Georgia Tech releases safety plans for 2020 football games
Georgia Institute of Technology announced Wednesday its safety plans for fans attending football games at Bobby Dodd Stadium this fall. According to Georgia Tech officials, the series of safety protocols include the following: Attendance at games at Bobby Dodd Stadium will be limited to 20 percent of the stadium’s full capacity, or approximately 11,000 fans per game.
WGAU
Nearly five months after the University of North Georgia recreation centers on the Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, both have reopened to students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia colleges battle to slow rise in COVID-19 cases
By Eric Stirgus
Georgia’s largest public universities continued Thursday, with mixed results, their push to slow the spread of COVID-19 on their campuses as several schools reported an increase in students diagnosed with the disease.
The Gainesville Times
How law enforcement has handled the ban on large gatherings in wake of Dahlonega party
By Nick Watson
When called to enforce the executive order banning large gatherings, law enforcement has generally stuck to two tenets: A lack of zeal to write citations and a deference to other executive agencies to make the call.
CBS 46
Georgia Film Academy officers COVID courses for industry workers
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Despite business closures around the country and COVID cases, the Georgia film and television industry is already back to work. And the Georgia Film Academy is working hard to make sure the business stays here, open and safe. Currently there are at least 20 entertainment projects actively in production or prepping to begin shooting. To keep this billion-dollar business strong there is a need to train and employ TV and film workers. Georgia Film Academy is doing just that with safety first in mind.
Jackson Progress-Argus
Judge William Fears, Bill Cooper granted emeritus status by Gordon State College Foundation
By Katheryne A. Fields
As part of its mission to promote the cause of higher education and recognize distinguished service, the Gordon State College Foundation granted emeritus status to Bill Cooper and William Fears in its first meeting for the academic year on Aug. 19. Chairman Derrick Lewis conducted the foundation meeting, which was held virtually.
World Scholarship Forum
Best Nursing Schools in Georgia | 2020 Programs, Requirements, Cost, Job Outlook
By Iquo Melody
Fatu Kekula, a 22-year old nursing student who invented a “trash bag method” during the 2014 West African Ebola outbreak is an alumnus of one of the best nursing schools in Georgia. Well, that’s not so much of a surprise as graduates of Georgia Nursing schools always stand out in any professional healthcare environment they find themselves. Just like Fatu, you too can become a valuable asset in the healthcare sector if you so desire. All you need is a guide on how to get started and that’s exactly what you’ll learn in this article… Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing – Emory University, Georgia Southwestern State University, Georgia Baptist College of Nursing-Mercer University , University of West Georgia, Columbus State University, Kennesaw State University- WellStar School of Nursing, Augusta University College of Nursing, Clayton State University
Georgia College & State University, Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions-Georgia State University.
CNN.com
Meet the ‘SlothBot,’ the robot taking its sweet time to monitor our climate
By Drew Kann
From backflipping cheetahs to robo-dogs that mimic man’s best friend, some of today’s most incredible robots have taken their inspiration from the animal kingdom. Now, robotics engineers at Georgia Tech have turned to an unlikely creature for their latest invention: the lazy, lovable sloth. Though the SlothBot, as it’s called, may not be as exciting to watch in action as a robotic cheetah or dog, there is purpose in its slowness. When it comes to monitoring the gradual but critically important changes happening to the global climate, it pays to sit back, relax and stick around for a while.
Patch
New Bachelor Of Music Degree Launches At North GA This Fall
By Kathleen Sturgeon
University of North Georgia students pursuing music degrees will have the option for a more intense program of study starting this fall.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution
COVID-19 cases decline in Gwinnett, test result wait times improve
By Amanda C. Coyne
Gwinnett County health officials said this week the county is seeing progress in its fight against the coronavirus as the rate of cases decline and long waits for test results improve. Gwinnett, Georgia’s second-largest county, topped all others in the state of Georgia for total COVID-19 cases for several weeks in June and July. On July 2, U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams visited, calling on citizens to wear masks. Soon after, Gov. Brian Kemp asked the federal government for more testing resources for the county. A federal task force also provided advice to the health department about how to slow the spread of the virus.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
LATEST GEORGIA FIGURES (updated Aug. 20, 3 p.m.): Deaths: 4,904 | Confirmed cases: 246,741 | More detail here. The AJC is covering the coronavirus outbreak with a focus on what it means to Atlanta and Georgia. Follow AJC for news updates, health information and helpful resources.
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Inside Higher Ed
Will Shame Make Students Stop Socializing?
By Madeline St. Amour
Shame and fear aren’t the best motivators for public health campaigns, experts say. But colleges take that approach amid COVID-19 outbreaks as campuses reopen. They signed pledges to keep the community safe. They received emails about social distancing and wearing masks. But some college students are still doing what college students tend to do: socialize and party.
Online Athens
COVID, visas, Trump: Georgia’s 23,600 international students may reconsider state’s colleges
By Dian Zhang and Mike Stucka
Already reeling from the coronavirus, American colleges and universities now stand to lose hundreds of thousands of international students over the country’s failure to contain the pandemic, the challenges of online learning and a more hostile U.S. government. Also at stake: billions of dollars those students spend annually in the country, plus the intellectual capital of having many of the world’s best and brightest minds educated in America.
Inside Higher Ed
By Lilah Burk
Being among the first to announce an online fall wasn’t easy, but these college leaders say the benefits outweighed the drawbacks. It seemed like nearly every college was putting out announcements in May about their fall reopening plans and betting mightily against the strength of the pandemic. Now several of those institutions have decided to stick to online instruction because of the growing rate of infection. Others have reopened their campuses, only to see a spate of outbreaks. As the number of cases grows on campuses across the country, leaders at institutions still planning to reopen are standing firm.
The Holistic Student Success Framework
With the challenges facing today’s students, the traditional model of academic advising is not enough. This is especially true for the almost 50 percent of undergraduates that can be categorized as “non-traditional.” From career planning and financial issues to mental health and basic needs insecurity, students need more help outside the classroom to ensure they complete their degree and achieve their goals.
U.S. News & World Report
45 MBA Programs That Train Well-Paid Consultants
Many MBA graduates flock to the consulting sector after graduation, partly because of the industry’s high salaries. Jobs in this field offer a variety of roles and the ability to work in different industries and locations. According to U.S. News data from 91 business schools that submitted information on 2019 grads’ average salary for consulting and their average salary across all sectors, those working in the consulting field earned about 5.3% more on average. These base salary figures do not include bonuses, such as signing bonuses or annual bonuses. Recent grads at the following 45 business schools earned the most in consulting, with an average base salary of around $132,600.