University System News: www.insidehighered.com Vermont’s Merger Map Experts praise a proposed arrangement — which system officials avoid calling the “M-word” — but faculty members on the affected campuses worry about local identity. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2016/07/27/vermont-pushes-combine-public-colleges-administrations By Rick Seltzer The Vermont State Colleges’ move to fold two of the state’s northern colleges into one institution reflects increasing interest […]

University System News: www.13wmaz.com Veteran education center opening next week in Warner Robins http://www.13wmaz.com/news/local/veteran-education-center-opens-doors-next-week/280495271 Karli Barnett, WMAZ For many who serve our country, coming home is where the real battle begins. Next week, a new veteran center will officially open its doors in Warner Robins. The project broke ground in 2014, and construction began last […]

University System News: www.ajc.com Georgia Tech settles two lawsuits involving sexual assaults http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-education/georgia-tech-settles-two-lawsuits-involving-sexual/nr4qc/ Janel Davis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The University System of Georgia has settled two lawsuits by Georgia Tech students who claimed they were expelled unfairly after being wrongly accused of sexual assault. The settlements, released through an open-records request, were completed in June […]

USG Institutions: www.ajc.com Most popular occupations for the grads of these Georgia universities http://www.ajc.com/news/business/employment/most-popular-occupations-georgia-college-graduates/nrtZ2/?utm_source=eGaMorning&utm_campaign=fe461f8072-7_22_16&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_54a77f93dd-fe461f8072-86731974 Carolyn Cunningham, For the AJC Jobs in engineering, business, health, computer science and education are among the most popular occupations for graduates of various Georgia colleges and universities. For Clayton State University graduates, the top occupations are business management, health professional, […]

USG Institutions: www.13wmaz.com MGSU Dublin to offer 4-year degrees http://www.13wmaz.com/news/local/mgsu-dublin-to-offer-4-year-degrees/277201613 Next year, students at Middle Georgia State University’s Dublin campus can graduate with a four-year degree. Currently, 400 to 500 students take classes at the Dublin campus every semester earning associate’s degrees. Beginning fall 2017, they will offer bachelor’s degrees in health services administration and […]

USG Institutions: www.tiftongazette.com Over 1,300 students will live on campus at ABAC for fall term http://www.tiftongazette.com/news/over-students-will-live-on-campus-at-abac-for-fall/article_1ddab1de-4dce-11e6-b5a3-53c05cf2034a.html TIFTON — An annual migration of students larger than the population of many small towns in Georgia is about to settle in on the campus of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Dr. Chris Kinsey, Director of Residence Life, says a […]

University System News: CNBC.com 5 ways states are luring small business http://www.cnbc.com/2016/07/15/5-ways-states-are-luring-small-business.html Elaine Pofeldt, special to CNBC.com When Marc Gorlin launched his firm Roadie, he knew Georgia was the ideal place to find the talent he needed to launch his on-demand app. Gorlin, who previously co-founded the financing company Kabbage, says the attractive cost of […]

University System News: www.ajc.com Kennesaw State to eliminate mandatory meal plans for commuter students http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-education/kennesaw-state-to-eliminate-mandatory-meal-plans-f/nrxms/ Janel Davis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kennesaw State University plans to end its requirement that commuter students purchase a meal plan. The decision is part of a response to an audit last month by the state’s University System that found several […]

USG Institutions: www.onlineathens.com UGA sets new fundraising record with total of $183.8 million http://onlineathens.com/breaking-news/2016-07-11/uga-sets-new-fundraising-record-total-1838-million By LEE SHEARER The University of Georgia has shattered its one-year fundraising record, thanks largely to $25 million that football boosters gave to help build a new indoor practice field. Overall, UGA announced a fundraising total of $183.8 million in gifts […]

USG Institutions: www.onlineathens.com UGA moves up to No. 17 on Forbes list of top 25 public U.S. http://onlineathens.com/mobile/2016-07-08/uga-moves-no-17-forbes-list-top-25-public-us?utm_source=eGaMorning&utm_campaign=af967c989f-7_11_16&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_54a77f93dd-af967c989f-86731974 By UGA NEWS SERVICENEWS The University of Georgia moved up one spot to rank No. 17 on the Forbes “Top 25 Public Colleges 2016” list released this week. Forbes ranked 660 public and private colleges and universities […]