USG e-clips for March 8, 2024

University System News:   The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia House passes budget for upcoming year with teacher, employee raises By James Salzer The Georgia House on Thursday overwhelmingly backed 4% raises for many state workers and more money for law enforcement, education and mental health programs. The raises are included in the spending plan for fiscal […]

USG e-clips for March 7, 2024

University System News: AllOnGeorgia A statement from GSU President Kyle Marrero about the passing of Nick Henry The Georgia Southern community is mourning the loss of Dr. Nicholas L. Henry, the 10th President of Georgia Southern University. Nick was a beloved president who served the second-longest term (1987-1998) at Georgia Southern, during which time he […]

USG e-clips for March 6, 2024

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia House leaders back budget with raises for teachers, employees, judges By James Salzer Georgia House leaders on Tuesday backed 4% raises for many state workers and more money for law enforcement, education and mental health programs. The raises are included in the spending plan for fiscal 2025 — […]

Today: Panel on Teaching Critical Thinking

Expert Faculty Panel: Teaching Critical Thinking in Core Courses The USG’s new Core IMPACTS system identifies critical thinking as a career competency to be taught in courses in the Institution, Citizenship, and Writing areas of the core curriculum. Join Dr. Jayme Feagin (History), Julia Reidy (English), and Dr. Steve Stuglin (Communication) as they explain how […]

New Covid Procedures

As of March 1, 2024, The CDC updated recommendations for how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. The new guidance brings a unified approach to addressing risks from a range of common respiratory viral illnesses, such as COVID-19, flu, and RSV. When people get sick with a respiratory virus, […]

USG e-clips for March 5, 2024

University System News: Jagwire ‘It’s about how can we collaborate’: Students learn to make their voices heard during annual Capitol Day Milledge Austin Twenty-two students from across Augusta University’s colleges and schools and representing numerous student organizations visited the State Capitol on Feb. 27 to celebrate AU’s Capitol Day. One resounding message was shared by […]

Tomorrow: Teaching Critical Thinking in Core Courses

Expert Faculty Panel: Teaching Critical Thinking in Core Courses The USG’s new Core IMPACTS system identifies critical thinking as a career competency to be taught in courses in the Institution, Citizenship, and Writing areas of the core curriculum. Join Dr. Jayme Feagin (History), Julia Reidy (English), and Dr. Steve Stuglin (Communication) as they explain how […]