The Herald Gazette
Gordon, CIS Atlanta form partnership
Gordon State College and Communities In Schools (CIS) of Atlanta have joined in a formal partnership agreement at the Barnesville campus to create an education pipeline to support CIS of Atlanta alumni.
The agreement signing was commemorated on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at a special campus event.
The collaborative scholarship program aims to increase college access and support successful matriculation of GSC students from the CIS of Atlanta partner high schools. CIS of Atlanta serves more than 48,000 at-risk youth across metro Atlanta with a comprehensive program designed to help them stay in school and graduate.
Albany Herald
Albany State University to participate in systemwide Ethics Awareness Week
From staff reports
Albany State University, along with the University System of Georgia and more than 20 other system institutions will highlight their commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards during Ethics Awareness Week. Activities start on Monday, with the purpose of reminding employees and staff of a commitment to an ethical culture and shared ethical values and expectations.
WGAU Radio
UNG begins week of Veterans Day observances
By Tim Bryant
The University of North Georgia will hold events during Veterans Appreciation Week from Nov. 6-10 to commemorate Veterans Day. “We aim to demonstrate our deep appreciation for the military community and uphold our unwavering commitment to providing them with the necessary support in all their endeavors,” Christy Orr, associate director of Nighthawk Engagement & Student Transitions (NEST), said. The Veterans Appreciation Week Kick-Off will run simultaneously from 8:30-10 a.m. Nov. 6 on the Hoag Patio at the Dahlonega Campus and in the Student Center Lobby at the Gainesville Campus. The kick-off will offer non-military students, faculty and staff an opportunity to express their gratitude for the service and sacrifice of veterans. Additionally, it will serve as an opportunity for military-connected students to become aware of the campus resources available to support them.
WRBL
33rd annual Fountain City Classic brings $1 million to Columbus
by: Cristina Feliciano
The 33rd annual Fountain City Classic is back this weekend as rivals, Fort Valley State University and Albany State University face off once again at A.J. McClung Memorial Stadium. The Fountain City Classic is known as one of the largest sporting events held in Columbus each year. The football game and festivities attracted around 35,000 people to the city throughout the week. The Columbus Sports Council estimates the event has an economic impact of one million dollars.
WSB-TV
New metro movie and TV production studios to open in early 2024, offer new employment opportunities
By Mary Alice Royse Ginther, WSB-TV
A new movie studio is gearing up to open its doors in early 2024 in metro Atlanta. Lionsgate, one of the biggest movie studios in the world, will be the lead tenant at a new film and TV complex in Douglas County. The 500,000-square-foot, full-service entertainment complex will have 12 sound stages, office and support space, a restaurant, and parking for 400 cars and 100 trucks. The studio campus will not only feature multiple stages but also “class-A” office space for post-production, according to Elevate Douglas Economic Partnership. Lionsgate Studios Atlanta will be located in the Great Point Studios, off Interstate 20 at Fairburn Road in Douglasville. In addition to the beautiful campus, the studio will partner with the University of West Georgia to serve as a training ground for the next generation of film and television professionals.
The Georgia Virtue
UGA Beef Team uses multidisciplinary approach to support industry
By Jordan Powers is the public relations coordinator and writer for UGA’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Poultry may perch atop the agricultural food chain in Georgia, but beef production brought $658.6 million to the state’s economy in 2021. The impact of the beef industry took the No. 5 spot in the top 10 Georgia commodities, according to the 2021 Georgia Farm Gate Value Report published by the University of Georgia Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development. …Committed to herd innovation, producer education, stockmanship and stewardship, the UGA Beef Team has developed educational and live animal programs, short courses and trainings to advance the beef cattle industry in Georgia. …From humble beginnings that included cattle shows and auctions at Stegeman Coliseum, the UGA Beef Team has grown into a robust initiative that provides opportunities for producers and students and creates a baseline appreciation for the industry.
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UGA Study Shows Recreational Fishing Brings in Millions Annually to Georgia’s Coastal Economy
Emily Kenworthy
A recent study by University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, funded by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Coastal Resources Division, sheds light on the economic contributions of saltwater recreational fishing to Georgia’s coastal economy. Saltwater recreational fishing is a popular activity that draws anglers to Georgia’s coastal water bodies, including its tidal creeks, sounds and open ocean. This industry encompasses a diverse group of amateur anglers and enthusiasts who cast their lines from personal boats and docks, public beaches and piers. The study, led by UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Coastal Economist Eugene Frimpong, found that in 2022, over a quarter of a million recreational anglers spent $223.7 million on saltwater fishing activities in Georgia.
Augusta Business Daily
Mondays with Rick: Not making payments on time sends a negative message to employees and vendors
Gary Kauffman
Dr. Rick Franza, Professor of Management at the Hull College of Business, discusses a different, timely business topic each Monday in this column. This week, he talks about the importance of timely payment to vendors and employees. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact.
ABD: A struggle that small businesses sometimes face is paying their bills on time. Why is it important to make those payments in a timely manner, especially when it involves employees, contractors, and vendors?
Rick: If you don’t pay on time, it sends a message: To employees, it’s, “Am I really that important to them?” and to vendors, it’s “Don’t come to me for rush orders.” If a vendor is always chasing you down for money, you’ll become a low priority to them. You’ll lose the trust of your employees and they’re going to look for somewhere else to work. Eventually, people will say, “To heck with working with your business, it’s not worthwhile.”
Huntsville Business Journal
Alabama A&M announces multiple partnerships aimed at student growth
By staff reports
During its regular Board Meeting October 26, 2023, the Alabama A&M University Board of Trustees paved the way for several new partnerships and programs to enhance recruitment and expand opportunities for students. …The Board also approved several new partnerships geared toward bolstering recruitment for graduate programs. New 3-year MOUs with Albany State University, Benedict College, Fort Valley State University,…
Gwinnett Daily Post
Georgia Gwinnett College to Host Preview Day Nov. 18
From staff reports
Georgia Gwinnett College will host its final on-campus Preview Day for 2023 on Nov. 18. The event will be held from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. and prospective students will hear from members of the Grizzly family about programs of study, admissions, financial aid, student housing and more. Participants will be able to tour GGC’s campus and talk to student ambassadors about their experiences at GGC. The party-like atmosphere will include food, music and fun giveaways. GGC team members will host selected breakout sessions in Spanish. GGC application fees will be waived in November in accordance with Georgia Apply to College Month. About 82% of GGC students qualify for financial aid.
Savannah Morning News
Poet CM Burroughs headlines Savannah State’s literary arts week
Joseph Schwartzburt
Nationally renowned poet CM Burroughs will be on Savannah State University’s (SSU) campus during what the college is dubbing Estuary Week. Nearing its 25th year (in 2024-25), SSU’s Estuary Creative Arts Journal has served as an integral part of connecting students across the campus through the literary and visual arts. The student-run journal has evolved to host exhibitions, workshops and other events. Now, the journal will host a whole week dedicated to the literary arts, beginning Monday, Nov. 6. Activities kick-off with an announcement of juried competitions for the student journal. SSU English Professor Chad Faries, Ph.D, emphasized the importance of the Estuary moniker. “An estuary is found at a river’s mouth where its current meets the sea’s tide, and sweet inland water is mixed with briny seawater. SSU sits on an estuary. The estuarine environment is one of constant change.”
Albany Herald
Abraham Baldwin Band to perform ‘Heroes Flight’ in Nov. 16 performance
From staff reports
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s Band and community players will perform a musical tribute on Nov. 16 in tandem with Nancy Hasty’s play “The Flight of Jackie Cochran.” The concert will begin at 7 p.m. in ABAC’s Howard Auditorium and is free and open to the public.
Statesboro Herald
Paulson faithful honor Paul Johnson
Hall of Fame coach was architect of famed GS offense, led Eagles to two national titles
Pat Donahue
The last time Paul Johnson walked off Glenn Bryant Field at Paulson Stadium as Georgia Southern head football coach, there wasn’t a second deck in the north stands. There wasn’t a Ted Smith Family Football Operations Center in the east end zone. There was also natural grass on the playing surface. And most of the students in the bursting-at-the-seams student section to watch the Georgia Southern Eagles take on rival Georgia State Oct. 26 weren’t even born when the option master walked to the then Lupton Building locker rooms to address his team after a game for one final time. And an indoor practice facility? Not even a pipe dream in 2001. The more than 23,000 fans in attendance, though, greeted the former Eagles head coach warmly and loudly as he was honored for his induction into the National Football Foundation’s College Hall of Fame during the game.
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Inside Higher Ed
Common App Expands Direct Admissions
By Susan H. Greenberg
The Common Application is expanding its direct admissions efforts, this month partnering with 70 institutions in 28 states to offer proactive admission to more than 200,000 prospective college students, Education Week reported. That means roughly one in eight students who complete a profile on the Common App site will receive, without even applying, an offer of admission from at least one participating institution in their state.
Inside Higher Ed
Judge Grants Class Action Status in Athlete Compensation Lawsuit
By Doug Lederman
A federal judge on Friday ruled that thousands of current and former college athletes should be included in the damages phase of an antitrust lawsuit challenging the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s policies governing compensation of players. Claudia Wilken, a federal judge in the Northern District of California, supported a request by plaintiffs in a case known as House v. NCAA to treat more than 10,000 current and former athletes as a class eligible for damages if the judge ultimately rules in favor of the three named athletes who have challenged the association’s policies restricting compensation for the use of their name, image and likeness. They represent football and men’s basketball players, male athletes in all other sports, and female athletes.
Inside Higher Ed
NSF Fills New Role to Combat Sexual Assault, Harassment
By Ryan Quinn
The National Science Foundation has filled a new role leading its efforts to prevent and respond to sexual assault or harassment in the work it funds, the federal agency announced last week. The NSF has faced pressure to address confirmed and alleged sexual misconduct in its labs and field sites. …Renée Ferranti will fill the new role, called the special assistant to the NSF director for sexual assault and harassment prevention and response implementation, the agency said in a Thursday news release. The release said she’ll “coordinate cross-agency activities, drive policy implementation and provide expert analysis.”
Inside Higher Ed
Trump Free College Plan Taps ‘Restless Discontent’ Over Higher Ed
The plan to create a national online college is a political nonstarter, experts say, but it capitalizes on concerns about price and politics in higher education.
By Katherine Knott
Americans could have the chance to attend a free online college where they could hear lectures on ancient histories, get an introduction to accounting or train in a skilled trade, under a plan former president Donald Trump revealed as part of his campaign to return to the White House. Trump, in rolling out his plan last week for what he is calling the American Academy, said he’s seeking “a revolution in higher education.” Experts, however, aren’t so sure that the plan will move forward at all if Trump is elected. But the vision for a national college funded with taxes on wealthy private universities reflects the growing bipartisan frustrations with American higher education, particularly about the cost, experts said. The plan also picks up on a range of reforms that some have been working toward for years. That includes offering students credit for prior learning, speeding up how long it takes a student to complete a program and leveraging online platforms to expand access to higher education.