The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia lieutenant governor hits diversity spending, but gives to Black caucus
By James Salzer
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has criticized the millions of dollars state universities are spending on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, saying he’s concerned such programs sometimes push “divisive concepts.” But the first-term Republican also knows retail politics, and his campaign disclosure being filed for the period ending June 30 shows he’s sponsored Legislative Black Caucus events in recent months, spending $1,000. Jones’ team said he sponsored two black caucus events over the past six months, one a holiday party and another event last month. …Jones, the only major statewide candidate backed by former President Donald Trump who won election last year, has been a vocal critic of diversity programs in colleges. In April, he asked University System Chancellor Sonny Perdue to provide him with information on what Georgia’s colleges spend on such programs.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Clayton State University announces slate of new staffers
By Leon Stafford
Clayton State University has announced a number of new staffers for the south metro school. Kimberly McLeod has been named provost and vice president for academic affairs and stepped into the role July 1, Clayton State University said in a news release. …Montrese Adger Fuller will join Clayton State on August 1 as the university’s new vice president for advancement and strategic initiatives. …Jermaine Rolle has been named director of athletics and will begin August 1. …On August 1, Don Stansberry will step into his role as Clayton State’s vice president of student affairs. …Nick Henry, vice president for fiscal affairs at Dalton State and Atlanta Metropolitan State colleges, has been named Clayton State’s vice president for business and operations. Corlis Cummings has been appointed as the president’s general counsel and chief legal officer.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
An inside look at how Supreme Court’s student loan ruling affects Georgians
By Vanessa McCray
Georgia’s student loan borrowers are doing homework on their options after the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision that struck down President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student debt for those who earn less than $125,000 a year, and $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients. The blocked proposal would have erased all student debt for some Georgians. For others here in the Peach State, where the average owed is nearly $42,000, it would have at least taken a bite out of their balance. …Here are a few of the faces of the 1.6 million Georgians with student debt.
College interrupted
Fear about mounting debt prompted Kairos Richardson to drop out of Kennesaw State University after the pandemic hit. The 23-year-old from Athens owes roughly $8,000 in federal and personal loans, which he took out to go to school. He doesn’t have a diploma, and it’s been bittersweet watching his friends graduate. “I want to be up there so bad,” Richardson said. He’s now working irregular hours as a delivery driver, a necessity “to put food on my table.” Nearly a third of student loan borrowers have debt but no degree, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
WALB
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Albany State University, federal program helps students get to college
Albany State University is doing their part to help kids all across southwest Georgia get to college through Education Talent Search (ETS) Federally funded trio program.
Rebellion Research
Is Augusta University A Good School?
Augusta University is a well-regarded institution located in Augusta, Georgia, United States. It is a comprehensive research university with a strong emphasis on health sciences and professional programs. In this comprehensive review, we will explore the university’s history, academic offerings, campus facilities, and its overall reputation. Founded in 1828, Augusta University has a long and rich history of providing education and healthcare services to the community. It is known for its commitment to excellence in health sciences education, research, and patient care. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across various disciplines, including medicine, dentistry, nursing, allied health, business, liberal arts, and sciences. One of the notable strengths of Augusta University is its strong focus on health sciences. It is home to the Medical College of Georgia, which is one of the largest medical schools in the United States.
Athens CEO
Stacy Campbell Named Director of UGA’s Institute for Leadership Advancement
Merritt Melancon
As a management professor and leadership program director, Stacy Campbell has spent her career studying and teaching the qualities and experiences that produce successful leaders. Campbell brings this expertise to the University of Georgia as the new director of the Institute for Leadership Advancement at the Terry College of Business, beginning July 1. For the past 10 years, Campbell has served as executive director of the Coles Scholars Program at Kennesaw State University. Before she joined Kennesaw State’s management faculty in 2007, Campbell graduated with a doctoral degree in organizational behavior from the Terry College.
Augusta CEO
Augusta University Police receive Lifesaving Award for Quick Response, Teamwork
Milledge Austin
Seven Augusta University Police Department officers have been recognized with the AUPD Lifesaving Award following their response to a welfare check that saved a man’s life earlier this year. On Jan. 27, Officer Eugene Maes responded to a call regarding a man believed to be sleeping in a stairwell on the Health Sciences Campus. Upon arriving at the scene, Maes attempted to wake the man but found him to be unresponsive. He quickly began performing life-saving actions while notifying AUPD Dispatch about the situation and requesting aid. Officers Rodriguez Washington and Rebecca Saunders and Sgt. Justin Stowers provided on-scene support until EMS from the Augusta Fire Department arrived. “This team effort embodies the philosophy of the Augusta University Police Department, in that everyone in the community is treated with dignity and respect, and that the sanctity of life, no matter what the circumstances, is of highest priority,” said AUPD Chief James Lyon. …Capt. Harry Smith commended the team’s swift action to save the victim.
Valdosta Daily Times
Rearview look at affirmative action and Black college enrollment
By Asia Ashley
While many public colleges and universities had already jettisoned affirmative action programs, the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 29 ruling against factoring race in college admissions, leaves private, more selective, universities having to find new ways to meet diversity goals. …Georgia colleges move from affirmative action in 2001
In 2001, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit upheld a ruling against the University of Georgia in Johnson v. Board of Regents of Univ. of Georgia. The case was brought by three women who were denied admission into UGA in 1999. At the time, UGA added a fixed numerical bonus to the admissions scores of non-white applicants and male students. The court found that the admission process violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The court said that to pass the constitutionality test for an affirmative action program, the university needed to present both a “compelling state interest” and prove the program was “narrowly tailored to meet that interest,” which the court said the university failed to present. Public schools in Georgia, and neighboring states in the 11th Circuit, including Alabama, subsequently stopped using race as a factor in admissions.
The Hearty Soul
Autoimmune Diseases Like Rheumatoid Arthritis Could Begin in Your Fridge
Autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA), affect millions of people and can cause significant pain, joint deformity, and organ damage.1 While the exact cause of autoimmune diseases remains unknown, recent research suggests that certain environmental factors, including dietary choices, may play a role. There are potential links between diet and autoimmune diseases that focus on the impact of dairy products, bacteria, and sodium bicarbonate on conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. …
Sodium Bicarbonate vs Rheumatoid Arthritis
New evidence from the Medical College of Georgia suggests that sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda, can promote an anti-inflammatory environment in the body and potentially benefit individuals with rheumatoid arthritis.3 Drinking a solution of sodium bicarbonate triggers mesothelial cells, which line body cavities and organs, to signal the spleen to reduce the immune response.
yahoo!news
Dog genes could hold key to curing cancer
Joe Pinkstone
Dogs could help cure cancer because they share many of the same tumour-causing genes as humans, a Harvard study has found. Research has revealed for the first time that humans and dogs share many of the same genetic causes of cancer. …Cancer is caused by a combination of both genetic and hereditary factors, and now we know humans and our canine pets have both of these elements in common.
‘Incredible potential’
“Our findings better position canines as a translational model of human cancer to investigate a wide spectrum of targeted therapies,” the study authors from MIT, Harvard and the University of Georgia write in their study, published in Scientific Reports. Christina Lopes, a co-author of the study and the chief executive of One Health Company, added: “The results of this study show the incredible potential of combining canine cancer genomics and big data analysis to save lives on both ends of the leash.
Gwinnett Daily Post
How much cash should you keep in reserve?
From staff reports
With economic uncertainty and layoffs in a number of sectors, many people want to know how much cash they should have on hand. While a general rule of thumb is to have enough cash to cover expenses for about six months, accounting and finance expert Dr. S. Cathy McCrary says a number of factors can impact the amount of cash that one should have available. McCrary, an accounting professor at Georgia Gwinnett College, said an emergency fund of three- to six- months’ worth of expenses might work well in a two-income household where the wage earners work in diversified industries.
Southeast AgNet
Attention Peanut Producers: Use Current Dry Period to Catch up on Fungicide Applications
By Clint Thompson
The Georgia Peanut Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Peanut Team advise growers to use the current dry weather conditions to catch up on tasks needed at this point in the growing season. “It’s the normal things we do between 30 and 60 days,” said Scott Monfort, UGA Extension peanut agronomist. Tasks like fungicide applications, weed management, gypsum and boron applications are vital for growers. “We’re just a little bit behind, and we need to get caught up. That’s what we’re hoping we can do.” Peanut producers are behind because of persistent rains during early-to-mid-June. They kept farmers out of the field which prevented fungicides from being applied in a timely manner. That tops the priority list for growers who hope to keep their crop disease free.
13WMAZ
89% of pregnancy-related deaths in Georgia can be prevented, state report shows
The Department of Public Health includes the state’s recommendations for hospitals and doctors to combat the crisis.
Author: Liza Lucas
A new state report is giving us the latest look at Georgia’s maternal health crisis, as well as outlines for how the state plans to address it. 11Alive’s Liza Lucas obtained the Georgia Department of Public Health report, which provides an overview of maternal deaths in Georgia, their cause and how they can be combatted. …Georgia continues its work in tackling the crisis. In the 2021-2022 legislative session, lawmakers signed off on a plan to extend Medicaid coverage for new moms in Georgia, increasing coverage up to one year postpartum. In addition, the report highlights the following:
– $1,180,000 allocated in the FY23 budget to pilot two maternal quality improvement initiatives with Augusta University to increase resources for cardiac and hypertensive care and follow-up during pregnancy and postpartum.
American Dairymen
By Heather Smith Thomas
Hot weather can have severe adverse impacts on cattle health and milk production so most dairies—especially in regions with warmer climates—have strategies to try to prevent or reduce heat stress. Emmanuel Rollin, DVM (Clinical Associate Professor, Dairy Production Medicine, Food Animal Health and Management Program, University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine) says dairies can’t afford to not address these heat stress problems. “In some northern regions, extreme hot weather may be hit and miss so it may not be a given or such a high priority, but that also means that they may not be as prepared when they do experience a heat wave.” When teaching students he tells them the Holstein cow is from the Netherlands—a country that doesn’t have the high heat and humidity that we deal with in many parts of the U.S. “Holsteins have not been selected for heat tolerance.
Fishbio
Are stream restoration projects working for fish? Not long-term, new research finds
University of Georgia —
The southeast is a hotspot for freshwater fish biodiversity—Georgia ranks third in the U.S. for total number of native freshwater fishes. But development threatens this diversity, and projects designed to offset harm may not have a lasting positive impact on fish, according to new research from a team of University of Georgia researchers. Their research has implications for the stream restoration projects required by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, the law that regulates adverse impacts to streams and other waterbodies.
Savannah Morning News
Saltwater Science Speaker Series presents oral histories of Georgia shrimpers
Joseph Schwartzburt
On June 29, the Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant held the first of three events in this summer’s Saltwater Science Speakers Series. The organization’s Associate Director Bryan Fluech and Georgia Southern University’s Jennifer Sweeney Tooks, Ph.D., presented “Boat Stories” to an audience of students and curious locals at UGA’s Marine Education Center and Aquarium on Skidaway Island. Their anthropology project is aimed at recording the stories and experiences of local commercial shrimpers and their boats. The program’s research efforts were due to the pandemic. “Funding actually came in for this project back in 2018,” said Fluech. He is glad to finally share the data with the public.
WJBF
As Augusta heat continues, here’s how you can maintain a good looking yard
by: Graham Lee
It’s hard to beat the Augusta summer heat, and it’s making it a little more difficult to get out and mow your grass. But now the question is what this means for the yard. Experts say that there are important things to know to give your lawn the help it needs. “Water it deep and less often,” said University of Georgia and Richmond County Ag and Natural Resources Agent Campbell Vaughn.
Insider Monkey
16 Dental Schools with Highest Acceptance Rates
by Afifa Mushtaque
In this article, we will look at 16 dental schools with the highest acceptance rates. We will also explore the growth projection of dentistry and the difficulty level of dental schools while looking at the efforts of big companies in ensuring sustainability in the dental industry. If you want to skip our detailed analysis, head straight to 5 Dental Schools With Highest Acceptance Rates. …You can also check out our lists of colleges with the highest and lowest acceptance rates here and here, respectively. With that said, let’s head over to the list of dental schools with highest acceptance rates. …6. Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University; Acceptance Rate: 11.3% Since its establishment in 1969, the college has successfully graduated approximately 2,500 dentists. Augusta University prioritizes early patient exposure in dental education, allowing students to begin treating cases as early as their sophomore year. The acceptance rate for this college has increased from 9.6% in 2019 to 11.3% in 2023.
Higher Ed Dive
Which higher ed organizations have been affected by the MOVEit data breach?
Colleges across the country, from Middlebury College in Vermont to UCLA, say they may have been swept up in the mass hacks.
Natalie Schwartz, Editor
Colleges across the U.S. — from Middlebury College in Vermont to the University of California, Los Angeles — say they’ve been swept up in the cyberattack exploiting a security vulnerability in Progress Software’s MOVEit service, which enables organizations to transfer large data files. Clop, a ransomware group, has taken responsibility for the attacks on the dark web, claiming to have stolen data from hundreds of organizations. Prior to Clop’s latest attacks, government officials estimated the group had compromised over 3,000 organizations in the U.S. — and even more based elsewhere. …Below, we’re rounding up some of the major higher education groups and colleges that have confirmed cybersecurity incidents related to the MOVEit breach.
…University System of Georgia
The University System of Georgia, which oversees more than two dozen public colleges, confirmed in June that it may have been impacted by the MOVEit data breach, the Valdosta Daily Times reported. The system purchased the MOVEit software for “storing and transferring sensitive data,” the university said in a statement. Once the system learned of the security vulnerability in the software, its cybersecurity experts began evaluating the scope of the potential data exposure, it said. Staff members also implemented Progress Software’s recommendations, such as applying patches to remedy the security flaw. The system did not answer questions Friday about whether it had contacted Clop or paid a ransom.
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Higher Ed Dive
Getting staff and students to stay: Higher Ed leans on data to upgrade campus experiences
Colleges and universities continue to struggle with shrinking enrollment and retention as students choose education alternatives or jump ship to competing institutions. Staff shortages are also impacting campus services — particularly financial officers’ ability to help students navigate payments and comply with industry regulations, reports NASFAA. In response, a growing number of higher ed institutions are emulating the business sector in using data to enhance staff and student experiences, much like retailers use transaction and behavioral data to charm consumers and drive spending.
Inside Higher Ed
Academic Alerts Are a Mixed Bag For Students
Lots of institutions have systems for informing students of their performance in class. New research indicates the positive effects of these “nudges” dwindle over the course of a semester.
By Johanna Alonso
Do academic alerts actually motivate students to step up their performance? Or do they just make them feel stressed out? New research by a Virginia Tech professor indicates the results of such “nudging” might be mixed. The research, which has not yet been published, is based on two studies. One study investigated the effects of emailing feedback to students and the other one evaluated texting students about their assignments and deadlines. Both studies found that students who received some form of communication did better on assignments than their classmates early in the semester, but the performance of the nudged students fell in line with that of their peers who were not nudged as the course progressed.
Higher Ed Dive
OPINION
How federal workforce programs can leave some students without credentials
Federal law merely suggests that training providers confer a credential, but they are not required to do so, denying some participants an economic edge.
By Christopher Mullin
Christopher Mullin, Ph.D, is strategy director of data and measurement for Lumina Foundation.
I have been on a scavenger hunt of sorts: Reading through reports, spreadsheets, appendices and footnotes to understand workforce training credentials. The credential landscape is sprawling, and it falls in a squishy, less-regulated space than traditional higher education. But to increase the nation’s attainment rate, we need to figure out what types of credentials students are earning, where students are learning and what value those credentials hold in the workforce. I have deep expertise as a researcher and policy leader in this space, but I have also learned a lot. And one finding shocked me:
Forbes
Career Paths For Different Types Of Teachers: What To Know
Horacio Sierra, Contributor
If your favorite teacher inspired you to pursue a career in education, there are many routes you can take to become a teacher—and many types of teaching careers to choose from. Whether you’re about to start college, already have a bachelor’s degree or lack a bachelor’s but have years of professional experience, you can find a way to become someone’s favorite teacher. One factor is particularly important to this career path: location. Each state has its own guidelines on how to become a licensed teacher. Here, we break down the different types of teacher certification paths you can take so you can get in front of the classroom to inspire a new generation of learners.
Cybersecurity Dive
Hackers using TrueBot malware for phishing attacks in US, Canada, officials warn
David Jones, Reporter
Dive Brief:
Federal authorities are warning that hackers are leveraging TrueBot malware, also known as Silence Downloader, in phishing attacks against U.S. and Canadian targets, officials including the FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said Thursday. Since late May, malicious actors have been exploiting a known vulnerability in Netwrix Auditor, identified as CVE-2022-31199, for initial access to deliver new TrueBot variants and steal data from targeted entities. Authorities describe TrueBot as a botnet that groups like the Clop ransomware gang use to collect and exfiltrate data from organizations.
Cybersecurity Dive
Only 5% of CISOs report to CEOs, survey finds
CISOs are still most likely to report to the CIO, but Heidrick & Struggles expects that to change as cyber responsibilities evolve.
Matt Kapko, Reporter
CISOs predominantly report to CIOs and are less likely to report to CEOs now than previous years, according to a Heidrick & Struggles survey. Just 5% of CISOs reported to the CEO this year, down from 8% in 2022 and 11% in 2021, the executive search company’s global survey of CISOs found. Despite a slight year-over-year decrease, more than one-third of CISOs report directly to the CIO. Heidrick & Struggles found CISOs also report to CTOs, COOs, global CISOs and chief risk officers, part of a reporting structure that underscores a leftward shift for the CISO role from compliance to technology, the research found.
Inside Higher Ed
UNC Responds to Supreme Court Ruling
By Scott Jaschik
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill responded on Friday to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last week barring the university (and Harvard University) from using affirmative action in undergraduate admissions. In a message to the campus, Chancellor Kevin M. Guskiewicz said, “Our responsibility to comply with the law does not mean we will abandon our fundamental values as a university. We are and will remain passionately public, and we will ensure that every student who earns admission to Carolina can come here and thrive. Our university’s commitment to access and affordability and supporting a culture of belonging for everyone does not change with last week’s ruling.” He added: “We will follow the Supreme Court’s decision in all respects. That means race will not be a factor in admissions decisions at the university. It also means we will comply with the court’s ruling that an applicant’s lived racial experience cannot be credited as ‘race for race’s sake,’ but instead under some circumstances may illuminate an individual’s character and contributions.”
Inside Higher Ed
After Supreme Court Ruling, Can the Essay Get You In?
It may help to identify minority students, but experts caution against expecting essays to replace affirmative action.
By Scott Jaschik
One of the essay prompts on the Common Application is: “Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.” The question was on the Common App last year, and the organization is not changing any of its essay prompts this year. Is the question a perfect boost to minority students to get into competitive colleges? That question for colleges, more than 1,000 of which are members of the Common App, is how to use the answers students write. To date, the experts are advising caution, both to colleges and students.
Inside Higher Ed
He Called an Association a ‘Woke Joke.’ He Lost His Retaliation Claim.
A North Carolina State University professor alleged retaliation for, among other things, his calling the Association for the Study of Higher Education a “Woke Joke.” A 2–1 court decision rejected his claims.
By Ryan Quinn
A divided federal appeals court has ruled against a professor who alleged North Carolina State University retaliated against him for three instances of him speaking his mind. Those were: pushing back on adding a diversity question to student course evaluations, criticizing a colleague department-wide regarding an Inside Higher Ed article and writing a blog post titled “ASHE Has Become a Woke Joke.”