University System News:   School Construction News Health Professions Building Opens at Georgia Southern Zach Chouteau Georgia Southern, Savannah, SLAM Collaborative The newly unveiled Health Professions Academic Building at Waters College of Health Professions will serve Georgia Southern University’s mission to drive economic and regional workforce development needs. The comprehensive plan combines collaborative efforts and […]

University System News:   Savannah CEO Georgia Southern Hosts 30th Annual National Youth-At-Risk Conference Staff Report From Savannah CEO More than 120 training sessions are coming to Savannah as the Georgia Southern University College of Education hosts the 30th annual National Youth-At-Risk Conference at the Hyatt Regency Hotel March 3 through 6. The conference brings […]

University System News:   Atlanta Journal-Constitution The pathway to graduation is difficult for many transfer students By Eric Stirgus About 500 educators and staff recently visited Atlanta to brainstorm ways to help an overlooked segment of college students: transfer students. A 2017 report to Congress by the federal Government Accountability Office highlighted a problem many […]

University System News:   Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Ga. has succeeded with film and TV production, now state needs some homegrown talent BY CHARLIE HARPER The easiest way to kill success is to take it for granted. The growth in Georgia’s entertainment industry has been an unqualified success. Georgia’s leaders are taking steps to quantify where the […]

University System News:   Fox 5 Georgia Film Academy welcomes high school students By Alexa Liacko The Georgia Film Academy trains thousands of filmmakers right across the street from the biggest movie studio in our state, Now, there is a new program reaching out to high schoolers to teach them how fun filmmaking can be. […]

University System News:   Athens CEO University System of Georgia Foundation Raises More Than $900,000 for Need-based Scholarships Staff Report From Georgia CEO The 15th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala, hosted by the University System of Georgia (USG) Foundation, raised more than $900,000 to support and provide need-based scholarships for students at all 26 USG institutions. […]

University System News:   Inside Higher Ed Consolidation and Completion Gains Merger between a low-performing community college and a nearby university has increased graduation and transfer rates — and could be a model for other colleges. By Ashley A. Smith Three years ago the University of Georgia Board of Regents tried to improve single-digit graduation […]

University System News:   Atlanta Business Chronicle Capitol Vision: $26.9B mid-year state budget clears Georgia House; Woodall won’t seek re-election By Dave Williams  – Staff Writer, Atlanta Business Chronicle The Georgia House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed Gov. Brian Kemp’s $26.9 billion fiscal 2019 mid-year budget Feb. 8, but not before debates over Medicaid expansion and […]

University System News:   Atlanta Business Chronicle Viewpoint: Fintech traces roots and future to Georgia Georgia has a deep and rich history in financial technology. Our state has been at the forefront as the financial transaction technology industry has advanced, evolving into the dynamic and fast-paced arena of fintech. A strong base of talent and […]

University System News: Atlanta Business Chronicle Regents OK master’s degree program for UGA film students By Dave Williams  – Staff Writer, Atlanta Business Chronicle The University of Georgia has been given the go-ahead to launch a master’s degree program aimed at training students to join the creative professions within the entertainment industry. The University System […]