University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia University System employees will get $1,000 bonuses too By James Salzer University System Chancellor Steve Wrigley said Friday university and college employees will get the same $1,000 bonuses as state employees. That means about 36,000 system employees who make less than $80,000 will join 57,000 state agency workers […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution AJC On Campus: Georgia lawmakers eye changes to HOPE funding, hazing By Eric Stirgus Higher education is on the minds of many Georgia lawmakers. Several bills and resolutions were introduced last week at the state Capitol that could significantly impact funding for some college students, higher education policy at […]

University System News: The George-Anne Georgia Southern officials announce 80 positive COVID-19 ahead of it’s fifth week Mitch Smith, Managing Editor for Print Georgia Southern officials reported a week of increased positive COVID-19 cases, reporting 80 cases during the fourth week of this spring semester. After completing the fourth full week of classes in the […]

University System News: Marietta Daily Journal University System of Georgia eyeing major studio complex in Savannah Dave Williams The Georgia Film Academy is working with Georgia Tech to redevelop the Atlanta-based university’s Savannah campus at Jimmy DeLoach Parkway and Interstate 95 into a film production studio, Sandra Neuse, the University System of Georgia’s vice chancellor […]

University System News: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Georgia leaders want to pay bonuses to many state workers By Jeff Amy Associated Press Georgia officials are proposing one-time bonuses of $1,000 to many state employees who make less than $80,000 a year. Gov. Brian Kemp, House Speaker David Ralston and Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, all Republicans, announced the […]

University System News: The Red & Black ANALYSIS: UGA reports 181 COVID-19 cases over past week Simran Kaur Malhotra | Health Data Reporter The University of Georgia reported 181 COVID-19 cases over the week of Jan. 25 to Jan. 31, a decrease from the 201 cases a week before. Since the start of 2021, the […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kennesaw State breaks ground on $37 million student dorm By Kristal Dixon Kennesaw State University is moving ahead with its plan to provide more housing for its growing student population. The university has broken ground on a $37 million residence hall on its Kennesaw campus. KSU hopes construction on […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia lawmakers propose changes to Regents selection process By Eric Stirgus A group of Georgia state senators wants to change the selection process for the influential group that approves tuition and the educational goals of its largest public universities. If Senate Resolution 36 is successful, 14 of the 19 […]

University System News: WTOC Small business development center groundbreaking held By Dal Cannady Hinesville, Liberty County, and Georgia Southern University are teaming to give future business owners a place to grow. The small business incubator in Hinesville will be Georgia Southern’s third location. Being here in Hinesville, part of their focus will be helping budding […]