USG e-clips for September 9, 2020

University System News:  WSB-TV  Saying thanks: Georgia Tech students surprise beloved custodian for keeping campus clean A group of Georgia Tech students wanted to come up with a special way to thank the workers who help keep their campus and dorms clean during the COVID-19 pandemic, knowing that it’s a very challenging job during this […]

REMINDER – Department Zoom Photo

Since we were not able to meet together in person for fall in-service, please plan a department Zoom meeting, by the end of September, where all participants wear their orange  I “heart” GHC t-shirt from last year, a different GHC logo t-shirt or a blue or orange shirt. Ask someone to capture a screen shot […]

USG e-clips for August 31, 2020

University System News: Valdosta Daily Times VSU enrollment up: Freshman class grows despite virus pandemic Despite virus pandemic, VSU hits record high By Desiree Carver While there have been plenty of hits from COVID-19, Valdosta State University has experienced a surprising rise in enrollment numbers amid the pandemic. According to numbers sent from the university, […]

USG e-clips for September 1, 2020

University System News: WGXA Gordon State College celebrates reopening of Academic Building by Whitney Hines Gordon State College celebrated the reopening and ribbon cutting for their Academic Building in a dedication ceremony on August 31. The nearly 30,000 square foot building on the east side of the GSC campus is the home of the Department […]

USG e-clips for September 2, 2020

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution AJC On Campus: Enrollment grows at Georgia’s largest universities By Eric Stirgus There were many questions about whether college enrollment would decline for the fall semester amid student health concerns stemming from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Georgia’s four largest public universities, though, are reporting enrollment increases in various categories. […]

USG e-clips for September 3, 2020

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kennesaw State has 40,000 students, largest freshman class in Georgia By Kristal Dixon Student enrollment at Kennesaw State University continues to grow. The university welcomed more than 40,900 students for the fall 2020 semester, an 8% increase from the 2019 enrollment of about 38,000 students, the school said Tuesday […]

USG e-clips for September 4, 2020

University System News: Daily Citizen DSC makes Business Insider list of colleges with the best return on investment Students receiving a degree from Dalton State College are making a sound investment, according to Business Insider. The national publication recently released a list of top colleges in the nation with the best return on investment. Dalton […]

USG e-clips for August 28, 2020

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Federal agencies, Georgia State crack down on COVID-19 scams By Nedra Rhone and Eric Stirgus As COVID-19 sent the country into lockdown mode, toilet paper wasn’t the only item coveted by anxious Americans. Vying for the top spot on Amazon’s bestseller list in the health and household category was […]

USG e-clips for August 26, 2020

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia colleges waive SAT/ACT requirements for upcoming admissions By Eric Stirgus Several dozen Georgia colleges and universities will waive SAT and ACT test requirements for upcoming semesters due to uncertainty about the scheduling of those exams amid the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Tuesday. The 26-member University System of Georgia […]

USG e-clips for August 27, 2020

University System News: Atlanta Business Chronicle Georgia State University sets records for enrollment and size of freshman class By Grace Donnelly – Reporter Georgia State University set new records for the largest enrollment and freshman class size in the school’s history. Classes began Monday with more than 54,000 students enrolled this semester, compared to last […]