University System News: The Times-Georgian UWG, Dalton State College sign partnership agreement By Sam Gentry Special To The Times-Georgian Leaders from the University of West Georgia and Dalton State College recently signed an agreement to provide a streamlined pathway for business students between the two institutions. “At the University of West Georgia, we are committed […]

University System News: Griffin Daily News GSC celebrates spring 2022 commencements By Karolina Philmon Marketing Manager Gordon State College For the first time since 2019, Gordon State College held on Friday its spring commencement in-person on the Barnesville campus’ Lambdin Green. The day consisted of two commencement ceremonies split between three schools with a total […]

University System News: Rome News-Tribune USG regents name Mike Hobbs as president of Georgia Highlands College From staff reports The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia named Mike Hobbs as president of Georgia Highlands College, effective July 1. Hobbs currently serves as vice president for student affairs and athletic director at Jefferson […]

University System News: Americus Times-Recorder Georgia Southwestern education program named among the best in the nation: Program earns national recognition for preparing future elementary education teachers to teach math By Ken Gustafson The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has been named among the best in the nation when it […]

University System News: Americus Times Recorder Georgia Southwestern celebrates nearly 300 graduates at 2022 Spring Commencement By Ken Gustafson Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) recognized approximately 293 graduates in the Spring Class of 2022 on Friday, May 16 inside the Convocation Hall of the Student Success Center. There were 231 graduates earning their bachelor’s degrees, […]

University System News: WJBF Inspiring Augusta University student graduates despite the odds Thursday night, the first of three graduation ceremonies for Augusta University Spring 2022 graduates will take place. They had multiple ceremonies the last couple of years because of the pandemic. Prior to that, there was just one. This year, the university decided on […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution KSU welcomes first cohort awarded honors nursing scholarship By Nancy Clanton ‘We’re all grateful beyond measure, and we promise to make you proud,’ one recipient said during reception Kennesaw State University recently welcomed the inaugural recipients of the Wellstar-Tom and Betty Phillips Elite Honors Nursing Endowed Scholarship. The $5 […]

Georgia Recorder Faculty at Georgia colleges facing diminished role in hiring university presidents By: Ross Williams The Georgia Board of Regents, which oversees the state’s public universities, is set to consider a rule change at Tuesday’s meeting to reduce the role of faculty members in selecting university presidents. Under the current rules, when a vacancy […]

University System News: WFXL Finalist named for Georgia Highlands College Presidency by Takyia Price The Board of Regents voted today, May 10, to name Dr. Mike Hobbs as the sole finalist for president of Georgia Highlands College (GHC). Hobbs currently is the vice president for student affairs and athletic director at Jefferson State Community College […]