University System News:   Atlanta Business Chronicle These are the best employers in Georgia, according to Forbes By Tim Gallen and Eric Mandel Google isn’t just the go-to place for everyday online searching — the tech giant is also Georgia’s best employer, according to a recently published ranking. Alphabet Inc.’s (Nasdaq: GOOG) Google sat atop […]

University System News:   Albany Herald ABAC hosts Young Writer’s Conference By Rachel Lord While most people think of the Agricultural and Natural Resources programs when they think of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, ABAC also has thriving liberal arts programs as well. And a group of 25 high school students got the chance to see […]

University System News:   accessWDUN James magazine: Lanier Tech, Piedmont among state’s top-ranked colleges, universities By Ken Stanford Contributing Editor Lanier Technical College and Piedmont College are among the state’s top-ranked colleges and universities, according to James magazine. Other northeast Georgia schools cited in the report include the University of North Georgia, Brenau University and […]

University System News:   The Atlanta Journal-Constitution AJC On Campus: Morehouse probe widens, USG’s award, UGA’s $224M score By Eric Stirgus There were a few personnel changes on the higher education front in Georgia in the last week: some involuntarily. Here’s a breakdown of those actions and other issues in this week’s AJC On Campus. […]

University System News:   WTOC Ga. Southern President talks enrollment while participating in annual university tradition By Dal Cannady Georgia Southern University’s new President, Dr. Kyle Marrero, participated in an annual tradition on Tuesday as he handed out slices of watermelon to faculty, staff, and students. The tradition started 71 years ago, kicking off the […]

University System News:   The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kemp taps 2 new members to powerful Regents board after shakeup By Greg Bluestein Longtime Regent Don Leebern is out Gov. Brian Kemp appointed two new members to the powerful Georgia Board of Regents on Tuesday after he used an error that Nathan Deal made in his last […]

University System News:   The Atlanta Journal-Constitution KSU program prepares foster youth for college By Kristal Dixon Janae’ Brown is 16 years old and knows she wants to be a physician. But until she attended the GEAR’ing UP for College summer camp this week at Kennesaw State University, she had little idea of how to […]

University System News:   The Brunswick News Brunswick High grad wins national ROTC scholarship By Lauren Mcdonald Gabriel Beckum first saw the kind of man he hopes to be reflected in his high school ROTC instructors. Beckum took part in both the Navy and Army ROTC programs at Brunswick High School, and his experience in […]

University System News:   Atlanta Business Chronicle Atlanta Business Chronicle names 2019 Most Admired CEO honorees Atlanta Business Chronicle today announced our 2019 Most Admired CEOs. The 44 executives in 22 categories and industries will be honored at an awards dinner on the evening of Aug. 22 at The Fairmont. Learn more about the event […]

University System News:   Middle Georgia CEO Gordon State College Launches Strategic Plan Supported by ‘The Power of We’ Staff Report Gordon State College is launching a Strategic Plan, a guiding document, for the next five years. The plan, which plays on collaboration or “The Power of We” to achieve its goals, will be used […]