Last Chance: Send in your department zoom photo by this Friday. In case your department missed submitting a group zoom photo earlier this semester, you can still submit by Friday, November 6th by emailing it directly to Sheila Jones at shjones@highlands.edu Since we were not able to capture a large group photo at In-Service in […]
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USG e-clips for October 28, 2020
University System News: The Brunswick News Regents reflects on decision to reopen Georgia’s colleges By Lauren McDonald Public colleges and universities in Georgia reopened for in-person learning this fall at a time when many learning institutions across the country remained hesitant to make that move because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision was made in […]
USG e-clips for October 29, 2020
University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Clayton State University president to retire in 2021 By Eric Stirgus One of the Atlanta region’s largest universities will soon begin the search for its next leader. Clayton State University President Tim Hynes will retire at the end of June 2021, the university announced Wednesday morning. Hynes, 70, has […]
USG e-clips for October 30, 2020
University System News: The Augusta Chronicle Medical College of Georgia lab refines COVID-19 testing, secures supplies By Tom Corwin The main COVID-19 testing facility for Medical College of Georgia and AU Health System continues to refine its techniques as cases skyrocket elsewhere and supplies are scarce. Even as it processes around 1,000 tests a day, […]
USG e-clips for October 27, 2020
University System News: AllOnGeorgia EGSC President Robert G. Boehmer to retire; Dr. Dawn Cartee named interim President Bob Boehmer has announced his retirement from East Georgia State College, effective December 1, 2020. President Bob Boehmer has announced his retirement from East Georgia State College, effective December 1, 2020. Dr. Dawn H. Cartee has been appointed […]
USG e-clips for October 26, 2020
University System News: WFXG Medical College of Georgia expanding its class size in 2021 By Sydni Moore The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University says it’s expanding its class size to address what they are calling a nationwide physician shortage. Dean of the College, Dr. David Hess says MCG will increase their class size […]
USG e-clips for October 23, 2020
University System News: MSN AU brings in more than $1 million in donations in one day The community showed more than a million dollars worth of support for Augusta University during the inaugural Augusta Gives campaign on Tuesday. The university received 505 gifts totaling $1,043,330. The day of giving was the first of its kind […]
USG e-clips for October 22, 2020
University System News: The Gainesville Times When University of North Georgia expansion of Gainesville campus will be complete and what it will offer Nathan Berg Three renovation projects that are part of the $19 million expansion of the University of North Georgia in Gainesville on to the former Lanier Technical College campus will be open […]
USG e-clips for October 20, 2020
University System News: Valdosta Today VSU supports Board of Regents resolution, plans more traditional class sessions With Spring Semester 2021 registration opening on Monday, Oct. 26, Valdosta State University is committed to ensuring students have access to more traditional, face-to-face instructional hours while still following public health guidelines for wearing masks and social distancing. “…we […]
USG e-clips for October 21, 2020
University System News: WSBRadio UGA reports results of latest campus COVID testing Testing up, cases down By Tim Bryant There were 84 positive tests for coronavirus in a week of campus testing that ended this past Sunday. From the University of Georgia website… The University of Georgia set a record high for participation in its […]