University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia lawmakers reach compromise on mental health bill, set for floor debate By Maya T. Prabhu Georgia state lawmakers in each chamber reached an agreement on legislation that aims to require insurance companies cover mental health care the same way physical care is covered. It will be debated on […]

University System News: The Brunswick News Health system, college partnership to expand nursing program By Lauren McDonald College of Coastal Georgia and Southeast Georgia Health System announced Friday a partnership to expand the college’s registered nursing program and address hospital staffing shortages. The health system has committed to a $2 million expansion partnership with the […]

University System News: Capitol Beat State Senate budget writers OK fiscal 2023 state budget by Dave Williams Gov. Brian Kemp’s $30.2 billion fiscal 2023 state budget is another step closer to passage. The Georgia Senate Appropriations Committee approved the spending plan Wednesday, sending it to the Senate floor for action as soon as Friday. The […]

University System News: The Augusta Chronicle Could $2,500 help more college students graduate? Senate weighs need-based grant bill Margarita Cambest When Tiara Dugger decided she was going to college there was no stopping her. The 19-year-old John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet school graduate saved what she could from her part-time job, but said she […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia system waives ACT, SAT requirements for most universities By Eric Stirgus Students interested in applying to take undergraduate courses at most public universities in Georgia this fall won’t need to submit an ACT or SAT score to enroll. The University System of Georgia announced this week it will […]

University System News: Forbes Georgia Lawmakers Consider New Financial Aid Program For Struggling Students Edward Conroy, Contributor Georgia is considering state-funded completion grants for students near to finishing their degrees. More funding is good news for struggling students, even if it is only available to students who are close to the college finish line. A […]

University System News: WGAU Radio Federal funding will advance work of UGA’s Isakson Center $5 million from spending package approved by Congress By Tim Bryant The University of Georgia gets $5 million in federal funding for Parkinson’s research as part of the spending package passed by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden earlier this […]

University System News: Athens CEO UGA Partners With Fort Valley State University to Launch New Student Research Program Jordan Powers The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) is now accepting applications for a new internship program with Fort Valley State University (FVSU) slated for summer 2022. The Rising Scholars Internship is […]

University System News: CBS46 Metro Atlanta nonprofit plan to ‘Give the Gift of Warmth’ to those in need By Joyce Lupiani A local nonprofit is making a difference by teaming up with others for the Give the Gift of Warmth Project. Unity Network and Counseling Center partnered with members of the Gwinnett Grizzly Bear Association […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kemp signs midyear spending plan with raises, bonuses, tax refund By James Salzer State, university and k-12 school employees should see a bump in their paychecks next month after Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday signed a $30.2 billion midyear budget that includes raises and bonuses for workers and a […]