University System News: The Augusta Chronicle MCG students get new stethoscope, new rules By Tom Corwin The first-year class at Medical College of Georgia got orientation Monday and new stethoscopes, courtesy of alumni donations. The 190 new students will be divided into small groups for safety reasons because of COVID-19. Roy Urum smiled Monday as […]

University System News: WGAU UNG faculty, alum are in the fight against coronavirus Researchers work in Gainesville By JK Devine, UNG As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect higher education institutions around the world, one University of North Georgia (UNG) alumna and two faculty members are conducting research on the health care crisis. Samantha Perry, […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Pressure to move Ga. college courses online, but revenue losses could be high By Eric Stirgus, James Salzer The University System of Georgia estimates its schools could lose at least $479.3 million in mandatory student fees, housing and dining revenue if it goes all-online this fall, according to a […]

University System News: The Red & Black UGA approves COVID-19 testing plan, screening app for fall semester Megan Mittelhammer | Editor in Chief The University of Georgia will conduct 300 coronavirus tests per day on asymptomatic student, faculty and staff volunteers this fall as a part of a surveillance testing plan recommended by the Medical […]

University System News: WSB-TV FULL LIST: How Georgia colleges and universities plan to return for the fall semester Albany State University: On August 10, Albany State University will resume face-to-face classes for the fall 2020 semester. This is a change from our previous return date of August 17. It is imperative the campus community adheres […]

University System News: WSB-TV FULL LIST: How Georgia colleges and universities plan to return for the fall semester Albany State University: On August 10, Albany State University will resume face-to-face classes for the fall 2020 semester. This is a change from our previous return date of August 17. It is imperative the campus community adheres […]

University System News: Tifton CEO Bridges Begins Record-Setting 15th Year as ABAC President Staff Report When he walked up the steps of historic Tift Hall on the campus of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College on July 1 to begin his 15th year, Dr. David Bridges became the longest serving president in the history of ABAC.  As […]

University System News: The Augusta Chronicle CBD could be a therapy for severe COVID-19 lung condition, Augusta University research shows By Tom Corwin An active ingredient derived from marijuana could be a potential therapy for the sickest COVID-19 patients, researchers at Augusta University said. Using an active ingredient derived from marijuana could potentially help treat […]

University System News: MSN AU Health COVID-19 specimen collection location to relocate to downtown Augusta Tyria Goines Beginning Friday, July 17, the current drive-thru location at Christenberry Fieldhouse will relocate to the Augusta University Health Sciences Campus at Annex II on 15th Street, the site of the former university vehicles services shop. The new location […]

University System News: Northwest Georgia News GHC’s criminal justice program sees first graduate during college’s 50th anniversary Richey Harrell is blazing a new trail. He is the first graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program at Georgia Highlands College. The program began in 2019 and Harrell’s accomplishment coincides with the college’s 50th […]