University System News: www.fox28media.com University System of Georgia Chancellor speaks out against campus carry http://fox28media.com/news/local/usg-chancellor-speaks-out-against-campus-carry BY IAN DEMBLING Savannah, Ga. (WTGS FOX 28) — The Chancellor of the University System of Georgia testified before the House Public Safety Committee Monday to oppose House Bill 280. Chancellor Steve Wrigley says the school is not in support […]

University System News: www.myajc.com University chancellor testifies against Georgia campus gun bill http://www.myajc.com/news/state–regional-govt–politics/university-chancellor-testifies-against-georgia-campus-gun-bill/efLV5Pn5JC5ZXyBLF4jB5H/ By Aaron Gould Sheinin – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The head of Georgia’s university system told lawmakers Monday that a bill to let people with permits carry guns on college campuses is unnecessary. “With respect to campus carry, we feel strongly current law […]

University System News: www.mdjonline.com Endowed chair established in Leven School of Culinary Sustainability and Hospitality http://www.mdjonline.com/news/endowed-chair-established-in-leven-school-of-culinary-sustainability-and/article_a2dc87a2-f63b-11e6-8cbc-ff117953f3c0.html Staff reports The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia on Feb. 14 approved the establishment of the Michael A. Leven Endowed Chair at Kennesaw State University.  The $500,000 endowment is part of a $5 million commitment […]

University System News: www.wmbfnews.com GA universities work to prevent deadly opioid overdoses http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/34529497/ga-universities-work-to-prevent-deadly-opioid-overdoses By Zachary Logan, Reporter ALBANY, GA (WALB) -Opioid overdoses can turn deadly fast. And with the addiction growing among college-age students, the University System of Georgia (USG) is hoping to prevent these types of tragedies. On Tuesday, February 14, 2017, the USG […]

University System News: www.ajc.com Georgia House leaders approve spending plan with teacher raises http://www.ajc.com/news/state–regional-govt–politics/georgia-house-leaders-approve-spending-plan-with-teacher-raises/3df6LFWFbkut4vbmvHf8eI/ James Salzer  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia House leaders backed a state budget for the upcoming fiscal year Thursday that includes pay raises for 200,000 teachers and state employees and more than $1 billion worth of new construction projects. The spending plan […]

University System News: www.gpbnews.org University System Of Georgia Tackles Opioid Abuse http://gpbnews.org/post/university-system-georgia-tackles-opioid-abuse By EMILY JONES & NAJAE LAMAR The University System of Georgia is making an antidote for opioid overdoses available on all its campuses.  The drug Naloxone can reverse the effects of an overdose on opioids like heroin and fentanyl. The use and addiction […]

University System News: www.usnews.com See the Highest, Lowest Tuition in Each State Discover which ranked public schools in each state charge residents the highest and lowest tuition and fees. http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/2017-02-08/see-the-highest-lowest-tuition-in-each-state By Briana Boyington | Digital Producer College is an expensive investment. Public schools, which are usually cheaper than private institutions, can be a great option […]

University System News: www.theridge957.com GHC PROFESSOR SELECTED TO STUDY IN SOUTH AFRICA http://theridge957.com/ghc-professor-selected-study-south-africa/?forwardie6=1 WRITTEN BY ELIZABETH DAVIS A Georgia Highlands College faculty member has been selected to study in South Africa. According to a GHC media release, Christina Wolfe, Assistant Professor of Sociology, has been chosen to take part in the University of South Carolina’s […]

University System News: www.news9.com Georgia VFW makes $10,000 donation to Georgia World War I Centennial Commission http://www.news9.com/story/34444538/georgia-vfw-makes-10000-donation-to-georgia-world-war-i-centennial-commission DAHLONEGA, Ga., Feb. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Department of Georgia stepped forward in a significant way with a $10,000 contribution to support the efforts of the Georgia World War I Centennial Commission […]

University System News: www.ajc.com Campus gun bill returns to Georgia House http://www.ajc.com/news/state–regional-govt–politics/campus-gun-bill-returns-georgia-house/DurkYlx1v3Sn2cc9wCW5IP/ Aaron Gould Sheinin Georgia lawmakers will again consider legislation allowing guns on college campuses after Gov. Nathan Deal vetoed a similar measure last year.  Rep. Mandi Ballinger, R-Canton, on Tuesday filed legislation in the Georgia House that would allow anyone with a permit […]