University System News: www.ajc.com Chancellor Steve Wrigley talks with new Secretary of Education http://www.ajc.com/news/local-education/chancellor-steve-wrigley-talks-with-new-secretary-education/URZ5ungeiwmUVxYzxYPcGP/ Christopher Quinn University System of Georgia Chancellor Steve Wrigley and state Rep. Earl Ehrhart of Cobb County, who sits on Georgia’s Higher Education Committee, met Wednesday with U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos in Washington. Wrigley spoke with DeVos about improvements […]
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USG eclips for April 12, 2017
University System News: www.wtoc.com ‘Ram Rush’ buses to shuttle students between campuses http://www.wtoc.com/story/35126633/ram-rush-buses-to-shuttle-students-between-campuses By Melissa Hodges, Anchor Albany State University’s “Ram Rush” will be making its debut this Fall. The “Ram Rush” will be two brand new city of Albany transit buses, shuttling Albany State students between the main campus downtown and its new west […]
RSVP for April 26th Groundbreaking
The groundbreaking ceremony for the new academic building at the Cartersville Site will be held on Wednesday, April 26th at 11am. GHC employees who plan to attend should RSVP by April 16th through the online form at groundbreaking.highlands.edu If you have questions, please contact Sheila Jones, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at shjones@highlands.edu or 706-295-6366.
Rome Braves Tickets Now Available!
As part of our advertising/promotional agreement with the Rome Braves, the Marketing and Communications office has four season tickets available per game. We would like to make these available to our current GHC employees on a first come, first serve basis. If you would like to request tickets for a specific Rome Braves game please […]
Final Call for TAP
Thanks to all of you who have submitted your TAP applications. I have confirmed receipt via e-mail, so if you have submitted your application and not received an e-mail from me, please contact me at efarmer@highlands.edu If you have not yet submitted your application for Summer 2017, please get those in TODAY; the deadline is […]
USG eclips for April 10, 2017
University System News: www.ajc.com Foundation raises $1.4 million for need-based scholarships http://www.ajc.com/news/local-education/foundation-raises-million-for-need-based-scholarships/iN60tQlvcyJzFEhkCm9yXL/?utm_source=eGaMorning&utm_campaign=666ca3ccc9-eGaMorning-4_5_17&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_54a77f93dd-666ca3ccc9-86731974 Will Robinson The University System of Georgia Foundation raised $1.43 million for need-based scholarships, 10 percent more than last year. The money will be used to promote, support and provide scholarships at the system’s 28 institutions. This year’s gala, held March 31, recognized […]
USG eclips for April 11, 2017
University System News: www.chronicle.augusta.com AU researchers find clue to aggressive cancer http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/2017-04-11/au-researchers-find-clue-aggressive-cancer By Tom Corwin Staff Writer A form of breast cancer that is particularly tough to treat and reoccurs more often appears to use a mechanism, first discovered at Medical College of Georgia, to blunt the response of the immune system, researchers at the […]
TAP DEADLINE
TAP applications for Summer Semester 2017 are due by April 15th – if you’ve not already done so, please submit yours to Emily Farmer this week. Thank you!
Second Wind
Where Are You on Your HealthTrails Goals? Just 3 weeks to go…and you’re well on your way to stepping up your well-being. The University System of Georgia’s HealthTrails well-being campaign is at the half-way point. We hope you’re experiencing all the health benefits as you “visit” exciting destinations around the world. And remember: you can […]
RSVP for April 26 Groundbreaking
The groundbreaking ceremony for the new academic building at the Cartersville Site will be held on Wednesday, April 26th at 11am. GHC employees who plan to attend should RSVP by April 16th through the online form at groundbreaking.highlands.edu If you have questions, please contact Sheila Jones, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at shjones@highlands.edu or 706-295-6366.