USG eclips for June 22, 2016

University System News: www.augustaceo.com Charlie Harper: Georgia Workers Thriving in Film Industry http://augustaceo.com/news/2016/06/charlie-harper-georgia-workers-thriving-film-industry/ …Last week it was revealed that Georgia has moved to third position in the number of full length movies produced worldwide.  FilmL.A. noted that of 119 feature films produced world wide in 2015, 12 were produced in Georgia.  Only California (19) and […]

New Highlands.edu PREVIEW – Launch date set for July 1

New Highlands.edu Preview – Launch date set for July 1 As a courtesy to the GHC family, we invite all employees to explore our new and improved website, which is set to launch Friday, July 1. As the primary marketing tool for GHC, the focus of the new website design is to enhance recruitment, retention, […]

USG eclips for June 21, 2016

University System News: www.gwinnettforum.com FOCUS: Older GGC student overcomes obstacles and returns to college http://www.gwinnettforum.com/2016/06/focus-older-ggc-student-overcomes-obstacles-and-returns-to-college/ By Cody Nichelson  |  Here’s a story about Max Doster, a 49-year old U.S. Navy veteran and Georgia Gwinnett College student from Lawrenceville, who overcame time and obstacles to return to college. …In 2013, after making advances in health, Max […]

Jeans in July

Do you want to wear blue jeans to work in July? Here’s how: Employees are allowed to wear jeans to work any day of the month in July but you have to pay to play! (Participation is optional of course) To participate in “Jeans in July”, employees can pay $2 per day or $5 for […]

USG eclips for June 16, 2016

University System News: www.gwinnettdailypost.com State official to chamber: Georgia needs work force development http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/local/business/state-official-to-chamber-georgia-needs-work-force-development/article_c3263569-57d2-5567-aac7-c6b3993857a8.html By Curt Yeomans Georgia should be doing more to make sure it has a workforce that is qualified to fill jobs that are coming to the state, an official with the Georgia Department of Economic Development told the Gwinnett Chamber on […]

USG eclips for June 17, 2016

University System News: www.savannahnow.com Savannah transformed into the 1920s for Amazon TV series with Christina Ricci http://savannahnow.com/news/2016-06-16/savannah-transformed-1920s-amazon-tv-series-christina-ricci By Eric Curl and Kelly Quimby Savannah’s growing attraction as a filming destination was again evident on Thursday as local efforts to accommodate that increased demand continue. Throughout the day, a section of West Jones Street from Tattnall […]

USG eclips for June 20, 2016

USG Institutions: www.valdostadailytimes.com Brown ready to lead VSU http://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/local_news/brown-ready-to-lead-vsu/article_0eb1dd6c-e67c-52b1-a1c6-d017758e248b.html By Gabe Burns VALDOSTA — Dr. Kelli Brown has only been at Valdosta State University for two weeks, but she said she’s already loving it. Brown is the recently named VSU interim president. Previously the provost and vice president for academic affairs at Georgia College and […]

USG eclips for June 15, 2016

University System News: www.valdostatoday.com VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH COMMITTEE NAMED http://valdostatoday.com/2016/06/valdosta-state-university-presidential-search-committee-named/ VALDOSTA – Board of Regents Chairman Kessel Stelling and Chancellor Hank Huckaby have announced the formation of the two committees required by Regents’ policy to conduct a national search for the next president of Valdosta State University (VSU). “I am grateful for the […]

USG eclips for June 14, 2016

USG Institutions: www.myajc.com Georgia Tech Foundation to acquire Midtown’s historic Biltmore http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local/georgia-tech-foundation-to-acquire-midtowns-histor/nrfcD/ By J. Scott Trubey – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2 The Georgia Tech Foundation said Monday it has a deal in place to buy Atlanta’s historic Biltmore on West Peachtree Street near Technology Square. The 1920s building appears destined to become a formal part […]