University System News:   The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The Jolt: Brian Kemp willing to ‘work with’ lawmakers to trim film/TV incentives in Georgia By Jim Galloway, Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell Gov. Nathan Deal treated the tax credits awarded to film and TV production companies that do business in Georgia as a prized legislative accomplishment, routinely […]

University System News:   Daily Citizen-News DSC names new provost and VP for academic affairs Bruno Hicks has been named the next provost and vice president for academic affairs at Dalton State College effective Feb. 1, 2020. Hicks, who has a doctor of education from the University of Maine, was hired following a nationwide search. […]

University System News:   AJC.com Bill pushes early admission preference for Georgia College students By Eric Stirgus A state senator has introduced legislation that would give preference to Georgia students in the highly competitive world of early admissions to some of its top, public universities. The legislation by Sen. Brandon Beach, R-Alpharetta, would require the […]

University System News:   Fox News Best of 2019: Seven acts of kindness that went viral By Greg Norman The Christmas and holiday season is synonymous with giving, sharing and helping out those in need. But for many across America, whether they be teachers, mailmen – or even Uber drivers – the desire to do […]

University System News:   Albany Herald Partnerships vital to UGA’s Poultry Science department By Gwen Venable During this season of gratitude, the faculty and students in the University of Georgia Department of Poultry Science are no doubt thankful for the partnerships that have helped make UGA’s poultry science program one of the best of its […]

University System News:   Albany CEO UGA’s Flavor of Georgia Launches 14th Annual Food Product Contest January 2nd By Madison Thornhill For the past 13 years, local food and beverage businesses have found their way into grocery stores and homes across the state after receiving recognition from the University of Georgia’s Flavor of Georgia food […]

University System News:   The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kemp appoints five new Georgia Board of Regents members By Eric Stirgus Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday announced five new members to the Georgia’s Board of Regents, the 19-member group that oversees operations at the state’s largest public colleges and universities. The new members are:   Cade Joiner, […]

University System News:   Marietta Daily Journal Q&A: Gov. Brian Kemp talks budget cuts, education and other legislative priorities By Aleks Gilbert Q: Lawmakers of both parties tell us the state budget will be the biggest issue before this session, principally because of your proposed cuts of 4% to 6%. With Georgia’s economy booming, why […]

University System News:   AJC.com AJC On Campus: New TCSG leader, Trump’s order, UGA goes Hollywood By Eric Stirgus State leaders in the last week have proposed ways to improve higher education in Georgia and are looking at a veteran official to improve operations at the organization that manages its technical college system. Meanwhile, President […]

University System News:   13WMAZ ‘That’s a workforce that’s got to be fed’: Robins Air Force Base creating a software hub in Central Georgia By Sarah Hammond The base is partnering with Mercer University and Middle Georgia State University to open those centers. Prep work began back in October on the center in downtown Macon […]