USG E-clips for January 29, 2021

University System News: Atlanta Business Chronicle Area’s 25 Largest Colleges and Universities Ranked by Enrollment 1.Georgia State University, 52,471; 2. Kennesaw State University, 41,000; 3. Georgia Institute of Technology, 39,772, 4. The University of Georgia, 38,920, 5. University of North Georgia, 20,077; 7. University of West Georgia, 13,370; 8. Georgia Gwinnett College, 11,627; 12. Clayton […]

USG e-clips for January 28, 2021

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution UPDATE: Georgia Gwinnett College issues all-clear after nearby fatal shooting By Chelsea Prince UPDATE [11:30 A.M.]: Georgia Gwinnett College has issued an all-clear after a deadly shooting near its Lawrenceville campus prompted a manhunt and a lockdown Thursday morning. Students and faculty were cleared to resume normal operations at […]

USG e-clips for January 25, 2021

University System News: The George-Anne Students enjoy the rise of in-person classes Eden Hodges, Managing Editor Despite a rise in COVID-19 cases across the state in the wake of colder months, Georgia Southern students don’t seem to mind the increased foot-traffic on campus as more classes begin to meet face-to-face this semester. “I feel like […]

USG e-clips for January 26, 2021

University System News: Athens Banner-Herald University System of Georgia Board of Regents announces national search for new chancellor Dave Williams Capitol Beat News Service The University System of Georgia will conduct a national search for a successor to retiring Chancellor Steve Wrigley, the system announced Monday. Seven members of the system’s Board of Regents will […]

USG e-clips for January 27, 2021

University System News: WJBF Augusta University streamlines sign up process to get more people vaccinated by: Katherine Wideman The web sign up process puts the information gathering on the plate of the patient including appointment generation for the first and second dose of vaccine. Vaccines in the Peach State are still being limited to healthcare […]

USG e-clips for January 21, 2021

University System News: University Business How to provide 24/7 counseling for college students ‘Isolation is a petri dish for bad mental health,’ University of North Georgia counseling director warns By: Matt Zalaznick The University of North Georgia is expanding counseling services to around-the-clock care as student mental health issues have been exacerbated by the ongoing […]

USG e-clips for January 22, 2021

University System News: WSB Radio UGA ramps up COVID testing 90 positives in first round of spring semester testing By Tim Bryant The University of Georgia says it has expanded its surveillance testing capacity as students, faculty, and staff continue the spring semester classes that started last week.  UGA says results of the first week […]

USG e-clips for January 19, 2021

University System News: Associated Press Kemp to use $5M in virus aid to help students finish college By Jeff Amy Some juniors and seniors at Georgia’s public universities and colleges are in line for a little financial boost to help them reach their degree. Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday in his State of the State […]

USG e-clips for January 20, 2021

University System News: Jackson Progress-Argus Gordon State College gets green light to offer two new academic degrees By Larry Stanford The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia have given Gordon State College the green light to begin the process of offering two new degrees; a Nexus Degree in Film Production and a […]

USG e-clips for January 12, 2021

University System News: The George-Anne Georgia Southern makes mental health fundamental Davis Cobb, Correspondent In preparation for the new semester and alongside other projects to help students through the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgia Southern will be offering students a new wave of mental health services and resources. Part of a larger statewide plan initiated by the […]