University System News: www.ledger-enquirer.com Auburn, UGA listed among safest colleges in U.S.A. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/education/article159955314.html BY LARRY GIERER Auburn University and the University of Georgia have made a list of the 100 safest colleges in the nation. Also making the list compiled for 2017 by the National Council For Home Safety and Security was Georgia Southern University. […]
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USG eclips for July 10, 2017
University System News: www.bizjournals.com State seeking designers for four university projects totaling $164M https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2017/07/09/state-seeking-designers-for-four-university.html David Allison Editor, Atlanta Business Chronicle The state of Georgia is seeking design firms for four big university construction projects that will cost an estimated $164 million to build. The state on July 7 issued requests for qualifications for firms to […]
Jeans in July
Do you want to wear blue jeans to work in July? Here’s how: Employees are allowed to wear jeans to work any day of the month in July but you have to pay to play! (Participation is optional of course) To participate in “Jeans in July”, employees can pay $2 per day or $5 for […]
Important Print Services Update
Print Services Manager Ken Davis will be out of the office for several weeks. We wanted to let you know of this so you can plan accordingly for any printing and design requests. The Marketing and Communications (Marcom) office will be accepting design and print work orders for urgent and necessary jobs during this time. […]
Charger Orientations This Week
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 10 – 1 p.m. in […]
Deadline for Tuition Assistance Program applications for Fall 2017 classes: July 15th
This is a reminder that the TAP application deadline is approaching. If you have submitted your application, you should have received an acknowledgement via e-mail, thanking you for your submission. If you need information on TAP, please contact Emily Farmer : mailto:efarmer@highlands.eduor go to http://www.usg.edu/hr/benefits/tuition_assistance_program The TAP application form is available on the USG website […]
USG eclips for July 6, 2017
University System News: www.walb.com UGA Tifton renovations help attract more students http://www.walb.com/story/35820588/uga-tifton-renovations-help-attract-more-students?utm_source=eGaMorning&utm_campaign=a0ea57d9d3-eGaMorning-7_6_17&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_54a77f93dd-a0ea57d9d3-86731974&mc_cid=a0ea57d9d3&mc_eid=32a9bd3c56 By Re-Essa Buckels, Reporter Educators at the UGA Tifton campus said recent renovations will make the school more attractive to students, and increase enrollment. The University of Georgia has spent $5 million to preserve one of its oldest buildings, the Animal and Dairy […]
USG eclips for July 5, 2017
University System News: www.albanyherald.com David Bridges starts 12th year as ABAC president ABAC enrollment has increased in three of the past four years http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/david-bridges-starts-th-year-as-abac-president/article_e3a78c7c-015e-568a-8c27-269af03b7af4.html From Staff Reports David Bridges on Saturday began his 12th year as president of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, but he points to Jan. 7, 2008 as his “best day ever” leading […]
USG eclips for June 30, 2017
University System News: myAJC Saturday it’s official: Guns legal on Georgia college campuses http://www.myajc.com/news/state–regional-govt–politics/saturday-official-guns-legal-georgia-college-campuses/xRDUMtbd3QSWvzA1HFNVmI/ Eric Stirgus and Kristina Torres After years of political debate, partisan pleas and protests, Georgia as of Saturday will allow guns on any campus in the state’s public college and university system. The “campus carry” legislation is the most high-profile of […]
USG eclips for July 3, 2017
University System News: www.ajc.com SW Georgia university gets new president http://www.ajc.com/news/local-education/georgia-university-gets-new-president/ugO7f6Mtav8iY48aPAwz4I/ Eric Stirgus The Georgia Board of Regents announced Thursday it has appointed Neal Weaver the new president of Georgia Southwestern State University. Weaver will start in his new position on July 15. Weaver is currently the vice president for university advancement and innovation at […]