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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 the lawmakers: Be involved with your government. The annual event, which returned to its pre-COVID-19 pandemic form, was a chance for AU students to learn more about what goes on under the Gold Dome during the 40-day legislative session, as well as an opportunity to meet members of the delegations from Richmond and Columbia counties. The students were nominated by their respective deans and organization advisers as outstanding representatives of Augusta University.
Vanguard
UNG Receives High Program Rankings from U.S. News
Chaz Mullis, Staff Editor
The University of North Georgia received favorable rankings across various categories in the recent release of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Colleges rankings on Feb. 6. In the list for 2024 U.S. News Best Online Bachelor’s Programs, UNG secured fourth place among public universities in Georgia. The University of Georgia, University of West Georgia, and Kennesaw State University were ranked higher than UNG, while UNG outperformed Georgia State University, Columbus State University, and Middle Georgia State University. Similarly, UNG attained the fourth spot among public universities in Georgia in the U.S. News Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice Programs list. It also stood at seventh place among Georgia public universities in the Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs list and eighth place in the U.S. News Best Online Master’s in Education Programs list.
Albany Herald
Albany State awarded Clean Energy Education Prize grant
From staff reports
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., announced last week that Albany State University has been awarded a $100,000 Clean Energy Education Prize grant that will support partnerships between HBCUs and other universities, government agencies, and industry leaders to build new programs and provide professional opportunities to succeed in the clean energy industry. “I am proud to announce that Albany State University is one of 10 HBCUs nationwide that has been awarded a Phase 1 grant of $100,000 to expand its partnerships and programs that will support greater opportunities for students to succeed in the clean energy industry,” Bishop said in a news release. “Thanks to federal investments, along with the great work being done at the state and local levels, Georgians have become industry and manufacturing leaders related to clean energy – from electric vehicles to incorporating solar power into our electric grid.
Grice Connect
Three GS Honors College seniors named Fulbright U.S. Student Program semifinalists
Special to Grice Connect
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program has selected three Georgia Southern University Honors College seniors as semifinalists for 2024-2025. Being chosen as a semifinalist is a significant step in the Fulbright competition as these three students were chosen by Fulbright’s national screening committees. Their applications have moved on to their respective host countries’ selection committees for final selection. … The Honors College at Georgia Southern is an inclusive community of scholars that fosters intellectual and professional development through undergraduate research and creative scholarship, experiential learning, global engagement and personalized mentorship.
Albany Herald
ASU hires 70 students through Career Services program
From staff reports
Albany State University has hired 70 students through the Student Employment and Experiential Learning program funded by Title III and coordinated by ASU Career Services. This cutting-edge program allows students to work and gain valuable employment experience on campus. “We believe that providing our students with a hand-up, not a handout, is beneficial when it helps them land positions within their career fields,” Director of Career Services Julie Francis-Pettway, said in a news release. “We’re excited about this opportunity and are elated at how professionally the students presented themselves. We know that they’re going to do an exceptional job while gaining work experience here on the campus of Albany State University.
WGAU Radio
UGA professors named to National Academy of Inventors
By Tim Bryant
Five University of Georgia Professors have been named to the National Academy of Inventors: UGA’s newest NAI members are Elizabeth Brisbois, David Crich, Qingguo Jack Huang, Paul Raymer, and Ralph Tripp.
From Brandon Ward, UGA Today…
The National Academy of Inventors has selected five University of Georgia researchers as 2024 NAI Senior Members, the largest single induction for the university in its history. UGA now has 16 Senior Members overall. NAI Senior Members recognize faculty, scientists, and administrators for their ability to innovate and commercialize new technologies. UGA’s 2024 inductees are Elizabeth Brisbois, David Crich, Qingguo “Jack” Huang, Paul Raymer, and Ralph Tripp.
The Herald Gazette
Gordon enhances SLA, welcomes new cohort
By Walter Geiger
Gordon State College Division of Student Affairs sought out aspiring student leaders in the fall of 2023 to join its revitalized Student Leadership Academy. A handpicked cohort of 30 individuals were awarded the opportunity to partake in a program designed to cultivate deeper understanding, purposeful action, and a stronger sense of community. …There are several leadership roles available at the Academy, such as Community Leaders, Gordon Orientation Leaders (GOL), Campus Activity Board (CAB), and the Student Marketing Team. Each division necessitates specific skills and offers a diverse range of responsibilities. This program was a collaborative effort between all departments across the Division of Student Affairs that consists of Counseling and Accessibility Services, Student Life, Housing and Residence Life, Student Health, and the Dean of Students. The team worked together to establish a curriculum centering the five pillars -The Five C’s: change, communication, caring, connection and character.
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Albany CEO
Staff Report From Georgia CEO
Albany State University (ASU) and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) announced the establishment of a cooperative relationship on Tuesday, February 27, streamlining the pathway for ABAC criminal justice graduates to join ASU’s Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree program. The agreement formally recognizes that ASU and ABAC are active educational partners committed to expanding educational opportunities in Georgia. The agreement between ASU and ABAC provides guaranteed admission for qualified ABAC graduates and a waived admissions fee. This partnership will strengthen opportunities across the state and will create pathways for students to pursue a career in leadership positions within criminal justice.
Grice Connect
8th annual Showcase Boot Camp at GS prepares next generation of sales leadership
Undergraduate students enlisted for a day of basic training as they networked with industry practitioners for career coaching and professional guidance at the 2024 Parker College of Business Center for Sales Excellence Showcase Boot Camp.
Special to Grice Connect
Breaking attendance records and expectations, 312 undergraduate students attended the 8th annual Showcase Boot Camp on the Statesboro campus of Georgia Southern University. Making the most of the opportunity to network and learn from industry practitioners, these highly motivated students met with sales professionals and recruiters from sixteen partner firms, including C.H. Robinson, Mutual of Omaha, Tom James, and Ryder System, Inc. The Center for Sales Excellence Showcase Boot Camp prepares students for a successful college-to-career transition, taking them from the classroom to the boardroom.
Dalton Daily Citizen
Appreciating ‘the culture’: Dalton State College’s Black Student Union opens cultural museum
By Brady Hix
For generations, Black culture has been a prominent fixture in everyday life in America, “but it has not always been appreciated,” said Brenda Oladejo, president of Dalton State College’s Black Student Union (BSU). “Everyone has seen our culture, but many don’t really understand the history behind it,” she said.
Faced with that, Oladejo and executive board members of the BSU came together to create the college’s Black Cultural Museum, which officially opened Wednesday inside Dalton State’s Pope Student Center.
Capping off Black History Month, the museum contains posters made to resemble a newspaper that line the walls of the Pope Student Center’s Eddie Miller Room and detail the history of several contributions African Americans have made that have shaped both the local community and the world. …Dalton State College President John Fuchko III said the opening of the museum is “a part of supporting our students and student groups.”
Athens CEO
J. Todd Petty Named Dean of Warnell School
Staff Report From Georgia CEO
J. Todd Petty, chair of the department of forestry and environmental conservation at Clemson University, has been named the next dean of the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia. “Dr. Petty brings a distinguished record as a researcher, educator and academic leader to the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources,” said President Jere W. Morehead. “I am excited to welcome him back to the University of Georgia, and I look forward to working with him to advance Warnell’s impact on our state and nation.” A UGA alumnus, Petty’s selection followed a national search. His appointment is effective Aug. 1.
WALB
Kappa Delta Sorority to host Shamrock Week for child abuse, neglect awareness
By WALB News Team
Kappa Delta Sorority will host their annual Shamrock Week starting Monday, March 4 through Saturday, March 9. Shamrock Week raises money for Prevent Child Abuse America and SOWEGA CASA. “Both organizations are dedicated to preventing and caring for children of child abuse and neglect,” according to a Georgia Southwestern State University representative.
Albany CEO
GSW Partners with Fuller Center for Blitz Build honoring the Carters
Staff Report From Georgia CEO
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is partnering with the Fuller Center for Housing for a two-week Blitz Build as part of the University’s inaugural Big Eventservice program, with an official groundbreaking ceremony held at the site Thursday, Feb. 29. Faculty, staff and student volunteers will come together to construct a house on S. Hampton Street in Americus for a deserving local family. The project will honor GSW alumni Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, who were heavily involved in Millard and Linda Fuller’s housing ministries. “They got involved in Millard’s ministries, and it changed everything,” Fuller Center President David Snell told the crowd assembled for the ceremony. “The ministries just exploded. So, we want to honor them with this house.” GSW plans for The Big Event to become an annual tradition centered around a large-scale community service initiative, fostering unity between the campus and local community.
The City Menus
‘Written by Himself’:Blackwell Prize winner brings modern literature to UWG
By Julie Lineback
Poetry illuminates society in an unfamiliar light, stretching the boundaries of language and its function. Talented authors not only put their art from pen to paper but also share its allure in the spoken word through opportunities such as the University of West Georgia’s Blackwell Prize. The Blackwell Prize is a series that celebrates high achievement in writing and observational painting, each occurring in the spring and fall, respectively. The Blackwell Prize in Writing awards stellar authors each year and invites them to campus for readings and community engagement. The winner of this year’s Blackwell Prize in Writing – a $10,000 award supported through the generosity of the Fred R. and Nell W. Blackwell Testamentary Trust of Newnan – is 2015 Pulitzer Prize winner Gregory Pardlo. He will read works spanning his career at 6 p.m. at UWG’s Campus Center Ballroom on Monday, March 11. Pardlo will also be reading at UWG Newnan for The Other Night School on Tuesday, March 26, 6:30 p.m., with a 6 p.m. reception preceding the talk.
Albany Herald
Albany Symphony Orchestra, Karla Heath-Sands to perform at Gala
From staff reports
The Albany State University Foundation has announced the entertainment lineup for the April 6 Blue and Gold Scholarship Gala 2024, which officials at the college promise will be an “unforgettable Night Under the Stars.” The program will feature the Albany Symphony Orchestra, which will perform a range of classical and contemporary pieces. Local TV personality and singer Karla Heath-Sands will join the orchestra for a special vocal performance.
Savannah Morning News
John Forbes invested at Grand Marshal of 200th St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Evan Lasseter
John Forbes dared dreamed of being Grand Marshal of the Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. And on Sunday afternoon, Forbes found himself delivering the grand marshal’s address after being publicly invested as the 200th parade’s leader. “My dreams just never ended this way; I never got to this part of the dream,” Forbes said during the speech. “What an incredible ending.” Sunday’s investiture took place at Georgia Southern University where Forbes was given his sash and medal in front of about 100 people, including family, local elected officials, and members of Savannah’s Irish community.
Gainesville Times
UNG featured on Lifetime show hosted by Montel Williams
Ben Anderson
The University of North Georgia was featured on a March 1 episode of a Lifetime show hosted by Montel Williams that provides home makeovers to military members and their families.
Savannah Business Journal
Georgia Southern Parker College of Business Gala
Kaitlin Sells
Check out photos from the Georgia Southern University Parker College of Business Gala at The DeSoto.
BVM Sports
Georgia Southern Dominates 2024 SoCon Rifle Championships with Record-Breaking Smallbore Performance
By BVM Sportsdesk
Emma Pohlmann claimed the SoCon Smallbore Crown at the 2024 Southern Conference Rifle Championships with a conference-record 2,343 team score, securing Georgia Southern’s fourth consecutive smallbore title. The Big Picture The Georgia Southern rifle team dominated the competition, with strong individual performances leading to a significant lead in the tournament.
Peach Belt Conference
GSW Selects Jacob Crawford as Women’s Soccer Head Coach
Georgia Southwestern State University Director of Athletics Mike Leeder has announced that Jacob Crawford has been tabbed to lead the GSW women’s soccer program. Crawford comes to Americus after serving the 2023-24 season as the interim head women’s soccer coach at the University of West Georgia where he led the Wolves to a 6-5-2 Gulf South Conference record and an appearance in the GSC women’s soccer tournament. “We are very pleased to be able to add Jacob to our staff here at GSW,” Leeder said. “He has deep roots in women’s soccer across the state of Georgia, and we look forward to watching him continuing our upward trajectory in the Peach Belt Conference.” Crawford becomes the eighth head coach in program history.
Forbes
NFL Prospect Says Space Is Not Real – 4 Reasons We Know It Is
Marshall Shepherd, Senior Contributor
Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd, a leading international expert in weather and climate, was the 2013 President of American Meteorological Society (AMS) and is Director of the University of Georgia’s (UGA) Atmospheric Sciences Program.
Unfortunately, I made the mistake of browsing social media only to find this headline, “Texas Tech’s Tyler Owens Doesn’t Believe In Space,” on the ESPN College Football Instagram page. At first, I thought it was a joke. I decided to dig a bit deeper. After watching the young man’s interview at the NFL Combine, I realized that he was serious. Yahoo Sports reports that Owens said, “I don’t believe in space…. I’m real religious, so I think we’re alone right now. I don’t think there’s other planets and other stuff like that.” As a scientist of faith, it felt right to use the situation as a teachable moment of science literacy. Here are four ways that we know space is real.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Athens mulls safety measures after student killed; demonstrators expected
County Commission to meet Tuesday after Laken Riley death on University of Georgia campus.
By Fletcher Page
The Athens-Clarke County Commission will weigh public safety investments at a potentially contentious meeting on Tuesday, more than a week after nursing student Laken Riley was killed on the University of Georgia’s campus. Reflecting the polarized response to the slaying, two groups of demonstrators plan to gather in front of city hall half an hour ahead of the 6 p.m. commission meeting. “Make Athens Safe Again” said it will hold a rally at the same time that the “Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement” will hold a “unity vigil.” Athens has become a focal point of the national debate on immigration after police arrested Jose Antonio Ibarra and charged him with murder on Feb. 23, the day after Riley’s body was found in a wooded area near UGA’s intramural fields. Authorities say Ibarra, a Venezuelan, entered the U.S. unlawfully in 2022. …Before last week, UGA’s campus hadn’t seen a homicide since 1996.
Corridor Business Journal
Celebration of Agriculture taking place in Cedar Rapids in March
36th annual event will feature former secretary of the U.S. Department of Ag Sonny Perdue as keynote speaker
By CBJ News Staff
The importance of agribusiness takes center stage at the 36th annual Celebration of Agriculture on Thursday, March 21 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex, following National Ag Day on March 19. …This event features keynote speaker Sonny Perdue, former Secretary of U.S. Department of Agriculture. Mr. Perdue will keynote the event. He was the 31st Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from 2017 to 2021. …Currently, Mr. Perdue serves as the 14th chancellor of the University System of Georgia.
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Inside Higher Ed
The SAT Enters the 21st Century
The College Board’s ubiquitous standardized test is now exclusively digital and significantly shorter. It’s a big change at a decisive moment for the testing industry.
By Liam Knox
Students can say goodbye to those No. 2 pencils, portable sharpeners and big pink erasers; they no longer need to worry about having legible handwriting or fully shading the answer bubbles. The SAT is now completely digital. On Monday high schoolers began taking the test exclusively on laptops and tablets via a new app called BlueBook, named after the once-universal booklets in which test takers answered essay questions. The digital exam is about an hour shorter than the traditional SAT and features a host of other changes, big and small. Students do not have the option to take it on paper unless they’re granted an accessibility exemption. The College Board, the nonprofit that owns and designs the SAT, announced the change at the start of 2022, after the COVID-19 pandemic scuttled in-person testing and prompted the vast majority of colleges to waive standardized test requirements. Its implementation this week comes at a pivotal moment for admissions, as colleges across the country consider whether to keep their temporary test-optional policies or return to requiring scores.
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
Doing More with Less: HSIs and the Recipe for Upward Mobility
Liann Herder
Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) offer more upward mobility for their students when compared to Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs), despite having fewer resources. By examining a decade’s worth of data, including what percentage of students see at least one economic quintile jump after graduation, Rutgers University’s Center for Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) has reemphasized the critical role that HSIs play in creating access and opportunity for all their students, including their Latinx population, in their new report, Generational Jumps? How HSIs Promote Upward Mobility.
Inside Higher Ed
Pay Cut Proposed for University of Arizona President
By Josh Moody
Amid an ongoing financial crisis and facing a $177 million budget shortfall, University of Arizona president Robert Robbins is expected to take a 10 percent pay cut and forgo some bonuses, according to an announcement Monday from Arizona Board of Regents chair Cecilia Mata. “The Arizona Board of Regents is committed to the University of Arizona recovering its financial health. Based on President Robert Robbins’ request, at its upcoming meeting the board will schedule an action to reduce President Robbins’ base salary by 10 percent and eliminate his individual at-risk and multiple year performance compensation,” Mata said in the announcement.
Inside Higher Ed
Supreme Court Will Not Take on Bias-Response Case
By Johanna Alonso
The Supreme Court will not take up a case concerning the bias-response team at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, due to the fact that the university already discontinued the program for reasons unrelated to litigation, NBC News reported Monday. Bias-response teams—groups on college campuses that respond to anonymously reported instances of bigotry or discrimination—have come under fire from free speech advocates for discouraging controversial speech. Proponents argue that such teams are intended merely to engage students in educational conversations about bias and to help keep track of such incidents on campus.
Inside Higher Ed
Nontenured Academic Workers at Harvard Seek to Unionize
By Doug Lederman
More than 3,000 nontenured or non-tenure-track academic employees at Harvard University have petitioned the National Labor Relations Board to seek recognition of their effort to unionize with the United Auto Workers. The union, known as Harvard Academic Workers, would include postdocs, lecturers, teaching assistants, fellows and others in all but a handful of units at the university.