University System News: The Augusta Chronicle Deal dedicates second phase for Georgia Cyber Center Deal dedicates second phase for Georgia Cyber Center By Tom Corwin Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal cut the ribbon Thursday on the Shaffer MacCartney Building, the second phase of the $100 million Georgia Cyber Center. On a campus that now bears […]
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USG eclips for January 8, 2019
University System News: Atlanta Journal-Constitution College presidential openings aplenty in Georgia By Eric Stirgus Georgia Tech President G.P. “Bud” Peterson’s announcement Monday that he plans to retire this year gives potential job seekers another option for anyone, who’s qualified of course, interested in leading a college in Georgia. Here’s a breakdown of some of […]
USG eclips for January 9, 2019
University System News: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Deal reappoints three Georgia Board of Regents members By Eric Stirgus Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal on Tuesday reappointed three members to the Board of Regents, likely marking his final major action on the state’s public higher education system. Deal reappointed Dean Alford, Donald Leeburn Jr. and Richard Tucker to […]
USG eclips for January 10, 2019
University System News: WCTV Outgoing governor to teach at UGA, other schools By: Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The outgoing governor of Georgia will soon have another title: Professor. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports the state’s Board of Regents voted Wednesday to appoint Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal as a Regents Professor. Deal will hold occasional […]
USG e-clips for January 7, 2019
University System News: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia Tech president to retire By Eric Stirgus Georgia Tech President G.P. “Bud” Peterson is retiring this summer, ending a 10-year term as leader of one of the nation’s top research institutions, he announced Monday. Peterson has presided over a major increase in enrollment as Georgia Tech has expanded […]
USG e-clips for January 4, 2019
University System News: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Savannah State University president to retire in June By Eric Stirgus Savannah State University President Cheryl Dozier, who has been grappling with recent enrollment and budget declines, is retiring at the end of June, officials announced Friday. Dozier has been president of the university since 2011, after working the […]
Jeans in January
Want to wear blue jeans to work in January? Here’s how: You can wear jeans to work any day of the month in January but you have to pay to play! (Participation is optional of course) To participate in “Jeans in January”, employees can pay $2 per day or $5 for 4 days for the […]
USG eclips for January 3, 2019
University System News: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia makes progress on medical education, but more work needed, report says By Eric Stirgus Georgia education leaders are on pace to exceed their goal to create new residency positions at teaching hospitals, but the state is still far below the national average, according to a new report. The […]
USG eclips for January 2, 2019
University System News: Gwinnett Citizen Rotary’s desire to prevent and treat disease Leigh McIntosh December is a good time to reflect on some of our accomplishments. In Rotary Club of Lawrenceville this year, we have volunteered for and given grants to deserving charities. Some of these include $1,100 to support Alzheimer’s, $1,540 to Lawrenceville […]
USG eclips fro December 31, 2018
University System News: Georgia Trend 100 Most Influential Georgians of 2019: Propelling Positive Change The 2019 roster of people making an impact on the lives and livelihoods of all Georgians. Edited by Mary Ann DeMuth, Karen Kirkpatrick, Patty Rasmussen and Christy Simo According to Henry David Thoreau, “Success usually comes to those who are […]