University System News:   The Albany Herald Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College nursing program a ‘great value’ for students From staff reports The nursing program at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College provides a quality education at a low cost to students, according to a new survey that rates ABAC as one of the 15 lowest-cost nursing programs […]

University System News: AllOnGeorgia GSU: From ‘no knowledge’ to graduating professional Staff Reports A few years ago, Corey Bergfield of Augusta, Georgia, was just like many other high school students. He was combing through college programs trying to pick a career path. Then, he stumbled upon information on computer science, a rapidly growing field with […]

University System News: Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionAMSC students have new pathway to transfer to Clayton State University By Leon Stafford Clayton State University is making it easier for Atlanta Metropolitan State College students who want to transfer to the south metro school. Under a new partnership between the two institutions of high learning, some AMSC students will […]

University System News:   Gwinnett Daily Post Georgia Gwinnett College launches new online degree program for special education majors By Collin Elder  Georgia Gwinnett College students who want to pursue a special education degree can now do so wherever they have an internet connection. GGC has introduced an online option for the Bachelor of Science […]

University System News: Albany Herald Albany State teacher education program increases effectiveness score Staff reports The Albany State University School of Education’s Teacher Education Program has seen an increase in the overall score for the Teacher Preparation Program Effectiveness Measures. The TIPPEM score has increased from a two to an overall three, with the highest […]

University System News: Americus Times-Recorder GSW to hold two in-person graduation ceremonies on Friday, December 17 By Ken Gustafson On Friday, Dec. 17, Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) will recognize approximately 480 summer and fall graduates for their academic achievements across two in-person commencement ceremonies. Jaha Dukureh, women’s rights activist and GSW alumna, will deliver […]

University System News: Inside Higher Ed Judge Halts Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Officials with Georgia public universities had testified in the case challenging the Biden order that mandates vaccination for employees of federal contractors. By Elizabeth Redden A federal judge for the Southern District of Georgia issued a nationwide preliminary injunction on Tuesday barring the […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Regents name two UGA buildings after barrier-breaking Black students By Eric Stirgus Board also approves naming roadway after late state senator and his wife The Georgia Board of Regents approved the University of Georgia’s proposal Tuesday to name two campus buildings after Black graduates who made history at the […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia college students want ‘temporary’ fee to go away By Eric Stirgus For students taking courses at any of Georgia’s 26 public universities, there’s one cost they can’t avoid that has long irritated them, parents and several elected officials. The “special institutional fee” — approved by the state’s Board […]

University System News: AP News University of Georgia asks to name buildings for Black grads By JEFF AMY The University of Georgia is asking regents to name two buildings for some of the university’s earliest Black graduates. This week’s proposal followed a decision by the University System of Georgia regents not to remove names of […]