University System News: www.ledgerenquirer.com Columbus State crowdfunding campaign helps raise nearly $300K http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/education/article141811484.html BY MARK RICE A new method of fundraising for Columbus State University has helped generate nearly $300,000 in donations through crowdfunding, CSU announced Thursday. On the crowdfunding website Give Campus, CSU collected $198,080 Nov. 9-12 during a 58-hour online drive to symbolize […]
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GHC Softball
Chargers softball adds to season record win totalApril 1, 2017 The Georgia Highlands College softball team won their Saturday contest against the Brewton-Parker JV in Mount Vernon, Georgia. The Chargers pounded out 12 hits in an 11-3 win ended by mercy, run-rule in six innings. Andria Booth, Hannah Wills, and Carlee Thurmond led the way […]
GHC Softball
Chargers softball splits with GMC; teams remain tied atop GCAAMarch 30, 2017 The Georgia Highlands College softball team split a doubleheader with conference co-leader Georgia Military College Thursday to remain tied with GMC for the GCAA lead. Rebecca Meade picked up the game one 7-3 win throwing a complete game allowing three runs (two earned), […]
Still time to JOIN – Be part of a team!
HealthTrails registration is open through April 3rd. That is the last day to register or to form/join a team. The goal of team participation is to reinforce a lasting well-being habit with a fun, friendly competition that emphasizes consistency and support. Remember, teams consist of 4-10 members (yourself and 3-9 others) — as soon as […]
USG eclips for March 29, 2017
University System News: www.news.wabe.org Georgia Senate Approves ‘Campus Carry’ Bill http://news.wabe.org/post/georgia-senate-approves-campus-carry-bill By ELLY YU The Georgia State Senate voted Tuesday to let licensed gun owners carry concealed weapons on most places on public college campuses. The state Senate voted 32-22 on the bill, which needs final agreement by the state House before being sent to […]
USG eclips for March 27, 2017
University System News: www.savannahnow.com Committee OKs plan to end Armstrong athletics, sets sights on new university mission http://savannahnow.com/news/2017-03-24/committee-oks-plan-end-armstrong-athletics-sets-sights-new-university-mission By Dash Coleman A plan to bring Armstrong State University’s sports program to a halt was formally approved Friday by a committee tasked with consolidating the Savannah school with the larger Georgia Southern University in Statesboro. No […]
USG eclips for March 28, 2017
University System News: www.ksusentinel.com Incoming freshmen no longer guaranteed acceptance http://ksusentinel.com/2017/03/27/incoming-freshmen-no-longer-guaranteed-acceptance/ Lauren Leathers Beginning fall 2018, a new formula for calculating admissions eligibility means that some freshmen who meet requirements still may not be accepted at Kennesaw State University. The new “fixed-seat model” is a way to control the enrollment each year. “By admitting an […]
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.
USG eclips for March 24, 2017
University System News: www.myajc.com Georgia campus rape bill dead for the year, sponsor says http://www.myajc.com/news/local/georgia-campus-rape-bill-dead-for-the-year-sponsor-says/hEu4Asvtx1pGbsT1locgDJ/ By Rhonda Cook – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Weary after hours of often emotional discussion, a Senate committee voted Thursday to kill for this year what had come to be known as the “campus rape bill.” “This is truly a complicated […]
USG eclips for March 23, 2017
University System News: www.bizjournals.com General Assembly sends fiscal 2018 budget to governor http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2017/03/22/general-assembly-sends-fiscal-2018-budget-to.html Dave Williams Staff Writer, Atlanta Business Chronicle The General Assembly gave final passage Wednesday to a record $25 billion state budget, sending it to the governor’s desk at the earliest point in the legislative session in decades. On Day 37 of the […]