University System News USG NEWS: www.myajc.com http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/tax-measure-on-georgia-ballot-would-benefit-privat/nhtL7/?icmp=ajc_internallink_invitationbox_apr2013_ajcstub1#746507d1.3566685.735535 Tax measure on Georgia ballot would benefit private operators of dorms By Janel Davis and James Salzer – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Toward the bottom of the general election ballot, Georgia voters are being asked to consider whether a property tax exemption should be extended to private companies that […]

USG NEWS: www.ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/news/ung-creates-ebola-committee/nhsY5/ UNG creates Ebola committee By Mark Woolsey The University of North Georgia has created an Ebola response committee. UNG President Bonita Jacobs says the committee will focus on education, personnel training, preparedness and coordination with external agencies as needed. GOOD NEWS: www.businessinsider.com http://www.businessinsider.com/smartest-public-colleges-in-america-2014-10 The 100 Smartest Public Colleges In America JONATHAN […]

USG NEWS: www.mdjonline.com http://mdjonline.com/bookmark/26006709-Tax-exempt-status-for-University-System-of-Georgia-properties-backed-by-both-sides-of-the-aisle Tax-exempt status for University System of Georgia properties backed by both sides of the aisle By Emily Boorstein MARIETTA — Cobb lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say they support a referendum voters will see on Election Day. The author of House Resolution No. 1183, Rep. Lynne Riley (R-Johns Creek), […]

USG NEWS: www.aj.com http://www.ajc.com/ap/ap/georgia/group-assembled-to-search-for-new-school-president/nhq4Y/ Group assembled to search for new school president The Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ga. — The University System of Georgia Board of Regents has assembled two committees to help find a new president for Columbus State University. Officials say the regents’ search committee will include six members led by Board of Regents […]

University System News USG NEWS: www.wabe.org http://wabe.org/post/brazil-emerges-new-market-international-college-students Brazil Emerges as New Market for International College Students By MARTHA DALTON More international students are coming to U.S. colleges. About half of them are from China, India, and South Korea. But, American colleges are also becoming popular with Brazilian students. Through a new program, about 125 Brazilian […]

University System News USG NEWS: www.onlineathens.com UGA restricts travel to Ebola countries By LEE SHEARER The University of Georgia won’t approve school-related travel to three West African countries gripped by an Ebola virus epidemic. The new rule is in keeping with guidance issued by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said UGA spokesman […]

USG NEWS: www.chronicle.augusta.com http://chronicle.augusta.com/latest-news/2014-10-20/azziz-finalist-vegas-presidency?v=1413875715 Azziz is finalist for Vegas school’s presidency By Tom Corwin Staff Writer Georgia Regents University President Ricardo Azziz is one of the finalists for the presidency of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, announced the Nevada System of Higher Education on Monday. Azziz, who has been mentioned in the past for […]

University System News USG NEWS: www.onlineathens.com http://onlineathens.com/uga/2014-10-18/washington-post-journalist-speak-ebola-crisis-uga Washington Post journalist to speak on Ebola crisis at UGA Washington Post journalist to speak on Ebola crisis at UGA Todd C. Frankel, a reporter with The Washington Post, will discuss the challenges reporters face in covering the emerging Ebola crisis during a 4 p.m. talk on Thursday […]

University System News USG NEWS: www.wctv.tv http://www.wctv.tv/home/headlines/Is-The-Valdosta-State-University-Campus-Safe-279191811.html After Monday’s On-Campus Robbery, Some Are Wondering, Is The Valdosta State University Campus Safe? Winnie Wright Valdosta, GA – VSU activated its campus alert system Monday night after a “snatch-and-grab” robbery was reported near the University Center around 7. With armed robberies reported in January, July , and […]