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Tuition, fees will rise at Georgia public universities in fall 2024
by: D.V. Wise
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) voted Tuesday to approve tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year at USG’s 26 public colleges and universities. The typical Georgia school will charge in-state undergraduates $6,466 in tuition and mandatory fees next year. That will be up 2.4% from $6,317 this year. The typical student will still be paying less than in 2022, though. After that year, regents eliminated a fee that was charged on top of tuition, lowering costs at almost all institutions. The system also said it would increase fees for students taking classes online at most universities. Many schools have been waiving all or part of their mandatory fees, because online students don’t benefit from some of the things student fees pay for, such as student activities or athletics. Fees for online students would remain less than for in-person students. “Maintaining affordability is one of the highest priorities of the university system and the Board of Regents,” USG Chancellor Sonny Perdue said. “We are a good deal for Georgians, and we have worked to protect that value particularly for our Georgia undergraduates as we balance affordability with institutional sustainability and academic quality. Our institutions face increasing costs to operate, and we must sustain their momentum as some of the best in the nation at helping students succeed on campus and in the workforce.”
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Atlanta News First
Some Georgia colleges won’t require ACT, SAT scores when applying
By Dylan Seymore and Atlanta News First staff
High school seniors looking to attend college in the Peach State may be able to attend college without having to take the ACT or SAT. The University System of Georgia (USG) decided to extend an admission adjustment removing the standardized test score requirement. This admission adjustment stems from the pandemic when students weren’t allowed to gather to take standardized tests. Thousands of students were denied a testing opportunity and now board members of the USG believe not requiring testing scores is a good thing. Speaking during a webcast Tuesday, the board of the University System of Georgia hammered out changes to an ongoing requirement for college students. The board oversees 26 public colleges and universities. Last year, the board decided to extend the admission waiver so 23 of 26 colleges do not require ACT or SAT scores when a student is looking to enroll in that college. …“We’ve seen success and enrollment continue to come back. I think sending the signal for the fall of ‘25 again would be helpful in this area,” said Chancellor of USG Sonny Perdue.
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Athens CEO
Two UGA Juniors Named 2024 Goldwater Scholars
Staff Report From Georgia CEO
The designation is the highest undergraduate award of its type for the fields of mathematics, engineering and natural sciences University of Georgia juniors Elaine “Lainey” Gammon and Sara Logsdon are among 438 undergraduates across the nation to be recognized as Barry Goldwater Scholars in 2024, earning the highest undergraduate award of its type for the fields of mathematics, engineering and natural sciences. …Since 1995, 67 students at the University of Georgia have received the Goldwater Scholarship, which recognizes exceptional sophomores and juniors across the United States.
Albany Herald
Leadership students at Georgia Southwestern visit Carter Presidential Library
From staff reports
Students from Georgia Southwestern State University’s President Jimmy Carter Leadership Program recently visited the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta. The excursion provided an opportunity for the students to gain insights into the impactful leadership and humanitarian efforts of former President Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter.
The Brunswick News
College breaks ground on new performing arts center
By Terry Dickson
Officials stuck the toes of blue shovels with white handles — the colors of College of Coastal Georgia — into a mount of soil Wednesday to ceremonially celebrate the construction of a new performing arts center. College President Michell Johnston said the center will be transformative and said it is the “a dream built on the hopes of community.”
The City Menus
A space to learn: UWG cuts ribbon on Hatton Family Study Lounge
By Miranda Hodges
The University of West Georgia recently announced the naming of the Hatton Family Study Lounge in the Tanner Health System School of Nursing, in honor of Herbert Hatton, a retired pharmacist and generous supporter of UWG with a commitment to advancing education and the success of students across the university. Hatton has made significant contributions to various areas of UWG, including the College of Education, the College of Arts, Culture, and Scientific Inquiry and, most recently, a second gift to the Tanner Health System School of Nursing. His most recent gift, celebrated through the naming of a study lounge on UWG’s Carrollton campus, is a new endowment that will support nursing students through scholarship support, programmatic support and assistance for them to expand their horizons by attending national conferences, among other forms of support.
WRBL
CSU’s Communication students and graduates honored at “A Night for the Stars”
by: Cristina Feliciano
Columbus State University’s (CSU) Department of Communication hosted their annual “Night for the Stars” event on Tuesday. It serves as a time to honor and recognize the stars – or students – who are studying to become our next journalists, filmmakers and so much more. Alumni were recognized, answering the question: “What can you do with a communications degree?” … Current communication majors were awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships on behalf of CSU partners like WRBL, the Barbara Hart family and the Rao Family. For some, the scholarships can make all the difference in their academic careers.
13WMAZ
Georgia College and State University brings petting zoo to campus to help ease exam stress
The event was a collaboration between the Office of Student Engagement and the Campus Activities Board to help students de-stress.
Author: Kamilah Williams
Many colleges across the U.S. are just a couple of weeks away from a college graduation for students. The Georgia College and State University’s Office of Student Engagement and the Campus Activities Board wanted to help students stay calm during their finals. Wildlife Critters Circle of Life Rehabilitation Center brought about 35 animals to the middle campus for the students and professors to play with.
Bryan County News
Interior design students ready to collaborate, learn with Pembroke community
Students from Georgia Southern’s Interior Design and Psychology classes will present their design ideas for Pembroke’s Dingle School and DuBois Square to residents on April 30th.
Andrea Gutierrez, Editor, Bryan County News
Ever since she arrived at Georgia Southern University in the fall of 2018, interior design professor Dr. Beth McGee has always aimed to give her students the experiences needed to succeed beyond the classroom.
Southeast AgNet Radio Network
Branch Inducted to Hall of Fame
University of Georgia peanut researcher, Bill Branch was recently inducted into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame for shaping the peanut industry with his innovative peanut breeding program.
13WMAZ
‘They’re coming up in these huge numbers’ | Cicadas return to Georgia after 13 years
According to bug experts, Georgia cicadas are a part of the great Southern Brood, geographically the largest in the country
Author: Kamilah Williams
Every 13 years, these red-eye insects come out and fly into windows and annoy humans with their mating sound. They are making their return. According to associate professor of biology, Dr. Bruce Snyder, with Georgia College & State University, he says we will see an emergence of periodical cicadas.
Advanced Science News
Fluorine helps make PET plastic waste easier to recycle
by Victoria Corless
Using simple, one-pot protocol, researchers have combined the power of fluorine and hydrogen bonding to upcycle PET bottles into different types of polyester plastics, creating a closed-loop system for recycling plastic waste. Polyester plastics constitute over 10% of total plastic production and find extensive application in packaging, fiber production, and single-use beverage bottles. With global plastic production doubling since the beginning of the century to almost 400 million metric tons per year in 2021, plastic waste has become an environmental scourge and one of the greatest challenges facing our planet. “Basically everywhere we look now, we find plastic,” said Jenna Jambeck, a professor at the University of Georgia’s College of Engineering who researches plastic waste and who was not involved in the current study. “It’s all around us, and we know it’s in the air and in different food products. But we don’t really know yet what the impacts are on human health.”
Agri-View
Use combination treatment for deworming
Beth Breeding Boehringer Ingelheim
The past few winters have thrown many curve balls at cattle producers — drought, increased feed costs and water-quality challenges, to name a few. And this year looks to be no exception. In addition to causing stress for farmers, those conditions are tough on cattle’s overall health, making deworming this spring even more important. …Combination treatment, or the practice of deworming cattle by using two or more dewormers from different drug classes, is a good place to start. Leonor Sicalo Gianechini, veterinarian and doctoral candidate at the University of Georgia in the department of infectious diseases, said, “We’re likely not going to have any new drugs soon, so with combination treatment, we can preserve the efficacy of the drugs over time, and delay the spread of resistance. We will also simply kill more worms, which can lead to improved health and production in animals.”
Housely
15 Beautiful Georgian Cities That Aren’t Atlanta
by Lucas Morris
Atlanta may be Georgia’s bustling heart, but the Peach State has an abundance of charming towns and vibrant cities waiting to be explored. There’s a Georgia getaway waiting to steal your heart, from history buffs to beach bums and outdoor enthusiasts to art lovers. So, gather your bags and head out on a journey to 15 incredible destinations, each with its unique personality. …Athens The city of Athens, home to the University of Georgia, is young and energetic. For sports fans, Sanford Stadium is an exciting place to watch a football game. …Milledgeville Visit Milledgeville for a captivating escape steeped in history. Its highlight is the antebellum architecture of Georgia College & State University, the oldest public liberal arts college in Georgia.
Americus Times-Recorder
Hundreds of athletes compete at Special Olympics on Wednesday at GSW
By Ken Gustafson
Approximately 200 athletes from Sumter County and the surrounding counties descended on Georgia Southwestern State University Wednesday to compete in the Area 11 Special Olympics. “It is the Area 11 Special Olympics Spring 2024,” said Michele Mckie, the Director of the event. …There were many volunteers who helped to make the Special Olympics Spring 2024 go well, such as numerous GSW student-athletes and GSW Special Education teacher candidates who helped to organize and facilitate the day. “We also collaborate with our GSW Athletics Department who is helping to be scorekeepers and they’re leading softball and soccer skills,” Mckie said. “We also have our College of Education Health and P.E candidates who are doing the Bocce Ball and Flag Football competitions. They’ve organized that and they are working with some of the other athletes who are scoring for them.
Brittle Paper
The Caine Prize for African Writing Announces 2024 Judges Chaired by Chika Unigwe
by Kuhelika Ghosh
The Caine Prize for African Writing just announced its panel of judges for 2024. Chaired by Chika Unigwe, the panel also includes Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu, Julianknxx, Tumi Molekane aka Stogie T, and Ayesha Harruna Attah. The Caine Prize for African Writing is an annual award presented for a short story by an African writer published in English. Named after the late Sir Michael Caine, the prize is chaired by Ellah Wakatama with Vimbai Shire as Interim Director and Wole Soyinka and J M Coetzee as Patrons. …This year’s Chair of Judges is award-winning Nigerian author Chika Unigwe. Unigwe serves as a creative writing professor at Georgia State College and University in Milledgeville, Georgia.
Albany Herald
State Supreme Court justice to speak at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College commencement
From staff reports
Georgia Supreme Court Justice John Ellington will address nearly 360 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College graduates during two commencement ceremonies on May 9. The ceremonies will be held at the college’s Gressette Gymnasium. Campus Communications Coordinator Jordan Beard said the 10 a.m. event will include graduates from the School of Nursing and Health Sciences and the School of Arts and Sciences. The 3 p.m. event includes graduates from the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Stafford School of Business.
The Union–Recorder
Annual Lockerly plant sale this is weekend
Gil Pound
This weekend brings one of the unofficial signs that springtime has arrived in Milledgeville. Lockerly Arboretum is holding its plant sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. …Money raised from the plant sale helps fund Lockerly’s Dr. Harriett Whipple horticulture internship, a position that aids the local arboretum in keeping records of the different species of plants found across the 50-acre grounds accurate and up to date. Named for longtime Georgia College & State University botany professor and Lockerly supporter Dr. Harriett Whipple, the internship also allows botany and other plant-interested students to gain experience in the field.
The Red & Black
Kattie Clark is the first woman in 20 years to be named ACCPD lieutenant
Caroline Cooper
Athens-Clarke County Police Department announced the promotion of Kattie Clark, making her the first woman to reach the rank of lieutenant in 20 years, according to a press release. The ACCPD Chief of Police Jerry Saulters awarded Clark her lieutenant badge at a recent ceremony, to commemorate her promotion. …In addition to her career experience, Clark holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology from the University of Michigan and a master’s in Public Safety Administration from Columbus State University.
WJBF
Augusta University women’s golf team is going strong
by: Brad Means
We are focusing on golf on this edition of The Means Report. Caroline Hasse-Hegg is the head coach of the women’s golf team at AU. She updates us on the current season. She also talks about recruiting and her role during tournaments. Watch our interview and see how the coach is taking her team to new heights.
Valdosta Daily Times
VSU may lose some degree programs
By Terry Richards
Valdosta State University may soon lose some bachelor’s and master’s degree programs through downsizing. The closures are part of a strategic plan called VSU 2030, a statement from the university said. The plan is intended to align its degree programs with student and employer demand, the university said. A working group examined several low-enrollment programs at the university.
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Inside Higher Ed
Columbia President Weathers Grilling Over Campus Antisemitism
Wednesday’s heavily hyped hearing didn’t deliver a raft of damaging viral moments. But Columbia professors came under withering scrutiny that’s likely just begun.
By Katherine Knott and Jessica Blake
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik carefully and repeatedly condemned antisemitism over the course of a nearly four-hour appearance before Congress on Wednesday. She denounced the speech and actions of some pro-Palestinian professors and student protesters. She made clear under questioning that she considers the oft-changed slogan “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” to be antisemitic, though she noted that other people don’t hear it as such. But judging from the responses she received from Republicans on the House education committee, none of that might be enough to keep Shafik or Columbia—or its faculty members—from further Congressional scrutiny. “We’re deeply disturbed by what we’re seeing at Columbia and many of the things we’re hearing in today’s hearing,” Representative Virginia Foxx, the North Carolina Republican who chairs the House Education and Workforce Committee, said after all the questions, answers and statements were done. “While some changes have begun on campus, there is still a significant amount of work.”
Inside Higher Ed
UNC Board Moves Ahead With Vote on DEI Repeal
By Liam Knox
A committee of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors passed a measure at a public meeting Wednesday to repeal the system’s diversity and inclusion policy and replace it with a new “equality within the university” policy. The motion by the university governance committee was advanced to the full board unanimously and without discussion, just before the committee entered a closed session and the public was ushered out of the room. The complete 24-member board will vote on it in May; if it passes, chancellors will have until September to bring their campuses into compliance. Though the final details of the measure are still being hammered out, it would likely lead to the defunding of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and the elimination of DEI offices across UNC’s 16-campus system. It is unclear if the new policy would require layoffs of DEI staff across the system, or if those personnel would be reassigned.
Inside Higher Ed
Study Shows Grading by Alphabetical Order Hurts Fairness
By Jessica Blake
Students with alphabetically lower-ranked names often receive lower grades than their peers, according to a recent study from the University of Michigan. The study, which analyzed more than 30 million assessment records from the Wolverine State’s flagship from 2014 to 2022, shows that students whose last names start with W, X,Y and Z received grades that were approximately 0.6 points lower than their peers whose names begin with A, B and C. Researchers attribute the discrepancy to unconscious “sequential grading biases” and the default order in which instructors review students’ submissions for an assignment or test on Canvas—the most widely used online learning management system.
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
Racial and Gender Inequities Found in Field of Educational Measurement
Liann Herder
Racial and gender inequities still plague the field of educational measurement, from professional rank to salary, across academia, industry, and leadership roles. Those are the findings of a new report supported by the American Educational Research Association (AERA), the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME), and Women in Measurement (WIM). These organizations provide membership and community for qualitative and quantitative researchers, and WIM focuses on improving gender and racial equity within the field.
Inside Higher Ed
On National ‘Day of Action for Higher Ed,’ Some Rally, Others Strike
Demonstrations, teach-ins and a graduate-worker walkout highlighted a union-supported, multi-campus event Wednesday designed to push back against attacks on academic freedom, job security and academe more broadly.
By Ryan Quinn
Howie Swerdloff has been a Rutgers University at New Brunswick lecturer for 14 years. A week ago, he said, while driving from a faculty meeting on the fall curriculum to teach a class, a text message appeared on his car’s console telling him to read his email. He pulled off to the side of the road, read it and was shocked. Swerdloff learned he likely won’t be around to teach that fall curriculum. And he wasn’t alone: he said at least a score of other lecturers in the Rutgers Writing Program, which teaches writing to undergraduate students across the New Brunswick campus, are not being reappointed to teach. More than 100 classes are being cut and the maximum class sizes for the remaining instructors are increasing from 22 to 24, he said. A Rutgers spokesperson would not confirm or deny this Wednesday.
Cybersecurity Dive
Cisco Duo MFA codes exposed in third-party breach
About 1% of the MFA and single sign-on provider’s business customers are impacted. An attacker intruded the third-party vendor’s systems via phishing.
Matt Kapko, Senior Reporter
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An attack targeting an unnamed telecom provider exposed multifactor authentication codes used by Cisco Duo customers, Cisco’s Data Privacy and Incident Response Team said in an email it sent to impacted customers. “Based on information received from the supplier to date, we assessed that approximately 1% of Duo’s customers were impacted. Our investigation is ongoing, and we are notifying affected customers via our established channels as appropriate,” a Cisco spokesperson said Tuesday via email. An attacker intruded the telecom provider’s internal systems April 1 after they obtained an employee’s credential via a phishing attack, according to Cisco. The attacker used that access to steal Cisco Duo customers’ MFA SMS message logs that were transmitted March 1 through March 31.