University System News:   Marietta Daily Journal Q&A: Gov. Brian Kemp talks budget cuts, education and other legislative priorities By Aleks Gilbert Q: Lawmakers of both parties tell us the state budget will be the biggest issue before this session, principally because of your proposed cuts of 4% to 6%. With Georgia’s economy booming, why […]

University System News:   AJC.com AJC On Campus: New TCSG leader, Trump’s order, UGA goes Hollywood By Eric Stirgus State leaders in the last week have proposed ways to improve higher education in Georgia and are looking at a veteran official to improve operations at the organization that manages its technical college system. Meanwhile, President […]

University System News:   13WMAZ ‘That’s a workforce that’s got to be fed’: Robins Air Force Base creating a software hub in Central Georgia By Sarah Hammond The base is partnering with Mercer University and Middle Georgia State University to open those centers. Prep work began back in October on the center in downtown Macon […]

University System News:   The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Finalist announced to lead University of West Georgia By Eric Stirgus Georgia officials announced Monday an educator leading a university in South Carolina is the finalist to be the next president of the University of West Georgia. Brendan Kelly, the chancellor of the University of South Carolina Upstate […]

University System News:   13WMAZ ‘That’s a workforce that’s got to be fed’: Robins Air Force Base creating a software hub in Central Georgia By Sarah Hammond The base is partnering with Mercer University and Middle Georgia State University to open those centers. Prep work began back in October on the center in downtown Macon […]

University System News:   AJC.com Higher education changes to come in 2020 By Eric Stirgus In less than three weeks, we’ll be in the year 2020. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some issues in higher education that will be on the horizon next year in Georgia.   Columbus CEO Sixteen CSU students […]

University System News:   AJC.com UGA probe: Clemson student drew swastikas on student doors By Eric Stirgus University of Georgia officials have determined that a Clemson University student visiting the Athens campus is responsible for drawing swastikas on student doors inside Russell Hall last month. UGA did not identify the student but said in a […]

University System News:   Albany Herald Area legislators hear budget and other requests from Dougherty County officials By Alan Mauldin Local officials got to deliver their legislative wish lists on Monday during sessions with area lawmakers ahead of the January General Assembly session. State Reps. Winfred Dukes, CaMia Hopson and Gerald Greene, along with recently […]

University System News:   11Alive UGA announces MFA film program with Pinewood Forest Applications for the MFA Film program will be accepted until Feb. 15, 2020. The first cohort of students will begin study in fall 2020. Author: Ryan Dennis Georgia’s burgeoning film and television industry stands ready to benefit from an expanded workforce, thanks […]

University System News:   Clayton News-Daily Clayton State University announces 2019 commencement speakers From Staff Reports A local entrepreneur and district attorney are slated to speak to students at Clayton State University’s fall 2019 commencement ceremonies on Dec. 6 and 7. President and CEO of Atlanta-based Chime Solutions Inc. Mark A. Wilson will speak to […]