University System News:

www.redandblack.com

UGA to honor first African-American graduate with portrait

https://www.redandblack.com/uganews/uga-to-honor-first-african-american-graduate-with-portrait/article_28c34a4c-a4f8-11e8-8ecd-f3265650f119.html?utm_source=eGaMorning&utm_campaign=074038638c-eGaMorning-8_21_18&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_54a77f93dd-074038638c-86731974&mc_cid=074038638c&mc_eid=32a9bd3c56

By Tessa Green

The University of Georgia will honor the achievements of Mary Frances Early, the first African-American woman to earn a degree from UGA. According to a report by UGA Today, President Jere W. Morehead announced the university will unveil a portrait of Early during a ceremony on Oct. 10. The portrait is a continuation of a series celebrating her accomplishments.

 

www.flagpole.com

The UGA Class of 2022 Might Be the Smartest Ever

https://flagpole.com/news/in-the-loop/this-year-s-uga-freshman-class-might-be-the-smartest-ever?utm_source=eGaMorning&utm_campaign=074038638c-eGaMorning-8_21_18&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_54a77f93dd-074038638c-86731974&mc_cid=074038638c&mc_eid=32a9bd3c56

By Blake Aued

This year’s crop of freshmen had an average high-school grade point average of 4.04—the highest ever at the University of Georgia.

 

www.myajc.com

Georgia Tech president rebuked for ethical lapses under his watch

https://www.myajc.com/news/state–regional-education/tech-president-rebuked-for-ethical-lapses-under-his-watch/9OsUZ7CYG39SRf4EKvhUzN/

Georgia Tech President G.P. “Bud” Peterson accepted blame Monday for what his boss described as “lax management and unethical behavior” by several former top officials at the institute, and vowed, “I’m going to fix this.”

 

www.41nbc.com

DELTA AND MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY PRESENT PARTNERSHIP TO PILOT STUDENTS

https://www.41nbc.com/2018/08/16/delta-middle-georgia-state-university-present-partnership-pilot-students/

By Tanya Modersitzki

EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT ) – Delta Airlines is looking to put thousands of pilots in the sky over the next decade. But, they’re getting some help from a local college to fill those positions.

 

www.accesswdun.com

234 incoming freshman go through FROG week at University of North Georgia in Dahlonega

http://accesswdun.com/article/2018/8/704632/234-incoming-freshman-go-through-frog-week-at-university-of-north-georgia-in-dahlonega

By Alyson Shields

Over 200 University of North Georgia incoming freshmen have now completed FROG week to transition from civilians to cadets.

 

Higher Education News:

www.chronicle.com

The ‘U.S. News’ College Rankings: a Modest Proposal

https://www.chronicle.com/article/The-US-News-College/244325?cid=wcontentlist_hp_5

By Brian Rosenberg

As I enter my 16th year as a college president, it is long past time for me to correct an oversight about which I have been in recent times most troubled.

kids were earning college credits, at taxpayer expense, by taking gym.