University System News:   The Atlanta Journal-Constitution AJC On Campus: Oprah’s gift; Regent resigns; an easier FAFSA? By Eric Stirgus The purpose of higher education is to prepare young people for life. But educating young people requires money. In recent days, several Georgia colleges and universities were the recipients of some big checks that will […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution BREAKING: Ga. Regents member resigns amid state investigation By Eric Stirgus and Greg Bluestein Georgia Board of Regents member Dean Alford abruptly resigned Thursday amid a state investigation involving him, state officials announced. The state Attorney General’s Office and Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued an arrest warrant for Alford […]

University System News: The Augusta Chronicle AU Nursing dean reflects on long legacy of improvements, service By Tom Corwin Dr. Lucy Martion, who has served as dean of the Augusta University College of Nursing since 2004, can look back on a record of improving programs and community service. As she gets ready to retire in […]

University System News:   The Atlanta Journal-Constitution BREAKING: Ga. Regents member resigns amid state investigation By Eric Stirgus and Greg Bluestein Georgia Board of Regents member Dean Alford abruptly resigned Thursday amid a state investigation involving him, state officials announced. The state Attorney General’s Office and Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued an arrest warrant for […]

University System News:   11Alive GA University System Agrees to Cover Transgender Healthcare Former ‘Queer Eye’ hero credited for policy change after filing federal lawsuit Author: Andy Pierotti Transgender employees who work at universities in Georgia will now receive healthcare under the state university system’s insurance plan. The policy changes come after Skyler Jay, a […]

University System News:   Savanah CEO Georgia Southern’s Master of Public Health Program Ranked #1 in Nation Staff Report From Savannah CEO The Master of Public Health (MPH) program in the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health (JPHCOPH) at Georgia Southern University has been ranked #1 in the nation by SR Education Group. The list […]

University System News:   Albany Herald ABAC transitions honors program to four-year status The Honors Program at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is transitioning from a two-year to a four-year program. Cynthia Hall, director of the ABAC Honors Program, said the curriculum is designed for those students who excel academically and are ready to take more […]

University System News:   The Atlanta Journal-Constitution AJC On Campus: Vote could change enrollment rules; Agnes Scott & goats By Eric Stirgus Colleges are collaborative places and they typically enjoy working with each other, but they’re also competitive. In recent days, there’s been news that could create greater competition and shows collaboration. Here are some […]

University System News:   The Red & Black Deal to no Deal: Former Gov. Nathan Deal’s professorship transferred to UNG Megan Mittelhammer In January 2019, former Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal was recognized as a Regents Professor by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents. Deal was anticipated to teach undergraduate classes in political science […]

University System News:   Inside Higher Ed Measuring the Effects of Loan Forgiveness Borrowers whose private student loans were discharged in court earned more, paid off other debt and were more likely to move for work, new research shows. By Andrew Kreighbaum The impact of student loan forgiveness goes far beyond a reduced debt balance […]