USG eclips for July 20, 2017

University System News: www.chronicle.augusta.com MCG makes portable ultrasound training part of medical education http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/2017-07-19/mcg-makes-portable-ultrasound-training-part-medical-education By Tom Corwin Staff Writer Medical College of Georgia student Kristine Martin squirted gel onto Judy Waldrop’s bare midsection and then positioned the transducer of the portable ultrasound on her skin. …As a third-year medical student at MCG at Augusta University, […]

USG eclips for July 19, 2017

University System News: www.athensceo.com Fundraising Skyrockets at UGA http://athensceo.com/news/2017/07/fundraising-skyrockets-uga/?utm_source=eGaMorning&utm_campaign=cd64a2fce1-eGaMorning-7_19_17&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_54a77f93dd-cd64a2fce1-86731974&mc_cid=cd64a2fce1&mc_eid=32a9bd3c56 Staff Report From Athens CEO In the first year of the public phase of the Commit to Georgia Campaign, University of Georgia donors set a record in fundraising, contributing $227.8 million in new gifts and pledges. “When we launched the public phase of the campaign last […]

USG eclips for July 18, 2017

University System News: www.ledger-enquirer.com Fundraising records being set at University of Georgia http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/education/article161804198.html?utm_source=eGaMorning&utm_campaign=87ace06229-eGaMorning-7_18_17&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_54a77f93dd-87ace06229-86731974&mc_cid=87ace06229&mc_eid=32a9bd3c56 BY LARRY GIERER Fundraising continues to mushroom at the University of Georgia. According to a report by Katie DeGenova on the school’s website, in the first year of the public phase of the Commit to Georgia Campaign, school donors set a record […]

USG eclips for July 17, 2017

University System News: www.bizjournals.com University of Georgia campaign raises record $227.8 million https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2017/07/17/university-of-georgia-campaign-raises-record-227-8.html?utm_source=eGaMorning&utm_campaign=cd593cb6bd-eGaMorning-7_17_17&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_54a77f93dd-cd593cb6bd-86731974&mc_cid=cd593cb6bd&mc_eid=32a9bd3c56 David Allison Editor, Atlanta Business Chronicle The University of Georgia announced Monday it raised a record $227.8 million in new gifts and pledges in the first year of the public phase of the Commit to Georgia Campaign. “When we launched the public […]

USG eclips for July 14, 2017

University System News: www.valdostatoday.com BUSINESS PROGRAMS AT VSU NAMED 2017’S MOST AFFORDABLE http://valdostatoday.com/2017/07/business-programs-at-vsu-named-2017s-most-affordable/ Valdosta State University has been recognized on a national level for offering an exceptional online business education at an affordable price. To determine its rankings, the SR Education Group’s OnlineU analyzed data from United States-based institutions of higher education offering at least […]

TAP APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2017

Tap applications for Fall 2017 are due July 15th. If you have submitted your application, you should have received an e-mail confirmation from Emily Farmer on Friday, July 14, 2017. If you have not received a confirmation but are applying, contact Emily Farmer (efarmer@highlands.edu) not later than Monday morning, July 17, 2017.  

Charger Orientations the week of July 17

This is a reminder that we have three Charger Orientations taking place this week and the dates, locations, and times are listed below. Dozens of potential new students will be on campus and get their first taste of GHC.  We encourage you to show your Charger pride by wearing orange and blue on these days. Monday, July 17 – 1 p.m. in Paulding […]

USG eclips for July 13, 2017

University System News: www.walb.com ASU Fall student admissions jump by a third http://www.walb.com/story/35873385/asu-fall-admitted-students-up-32 By Re-Essa Buckels, Reporter Albany State University school officials were very optimistic about their fall enrollment numbers. School officials said right now, they’re seeing a 32 percent increase from last year’s fall student admissions, and have a good number of students returning […]

USG eclips for July 12, 2017

University System News: www.patch.com 4 Georgia Schools Ranked ‘Best Colleges For Your Money’ Fourteen universities in Georgia made Money magazine’s ranking of the best education values in the country. https://patch.com/georgia/atlanta/10-georgia-schools-ranked-best-colleges-your-money?utm_source=eGaMorning&utm_campaign=4c83269ad6-eGaMorning-7_12_17&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_54a77f93dd-4c83269ad6-71060860&mc_cid=4c83269ad6&mc_eid=ca4ca3e624 By Deb Belt Buying a house and sending kids to college are two of the biggest spending decisions most Americans will ever make. Fortunately for […]

USG eclips for July 11, 2017

University System News: www.hhnmag.com Ga. Nursing School Boosts Training Locations Because of Lack of Physicians http://www.hhnmag.com/articles/8450-nursings-dirty-little-secret-ga-nursing-school-boosts-training-locations-because-of-lack-of-physicians H&HN Staff Georgia Southern University’s School of Nursing is ramping up efforts to replace demand for physician care with nurse practitioners. The Statesboro, Ga.,-based school received a $1.3 million grant for a federal Advanced Nursing Education Workforce project that […]