University System News:   The Atlanta Journal-Constitution AJC ON CAMPUS: System studying student fees; Emory president to retire By Eric Stirgus It has been a difficult week for the higher education community in these parts. The search for Clark Atlanta University student Alexis Crawford ended tragically with police finding her body in a DeKalb County […]

University System News:   Athens CEO University System of Georgia Enrollment Increases to Record High Staff Report The headcount enrollment for the 26 institutions of the University System of Georgia in Fall 2019 was 333,507, representing an increase of 1.5 percent (4,795 students) over the Fall 2018 enrollment of 328,712, according to USG’s Fall 2019 […]

University System News:   WRDW I-TEAM: As mental health becomes a concern in GA, what about students that are struggling? By Meredith Anderson Mental illness has become such a concern in Georgia, the university system now has a mental health task force. It’s not even a month old yet. Right now, the group is working […]

University System News:   13WMAZ ‘He was a proud server:’ Baldwin County honors fallen soldier from War in Afghanistan Georgia College’s addition to the veterans memorial in downtown Milledgeville honors Staff Sergeant Alex French, who lost his life serving on September 30, 2009 Author: Pepper Baker Georgia College and State University has five veteran memorials […]

University System News:   The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Enrollment in Georgia’s university system reaches another record high By Eric Stirgus Student enrollment in Georgia’s public university system increased for the seventh consecutive year, officials said in a report Tuesday to the state’s Board of Regents. This semester’s enrollment is 333,507, up 1.5% from the fall 2018 […]

University System News:   Daily News HOPE Academy hosts new program kickoff event By Alicia B. Hill There was an unusual amount of activity of HOPE Academy on Saturday morning as parents, students and teachers gather at the school to learn about development, empowerment and resilience. Saturday was the family engagement kick-off for Unpacking the […]

University System News:   Patch USG Highlights Ethical Culture Through Ethics Awareness Week The purpose of this week is to remind employees of our commitment to an ethical culture and our shared ethical values and expectations. From Georgia Highlands College: November 5, 2019 USG Highlights Ethical Culture Through Ethics Awareness Week The University System of […]

University System News:   WJBF Student paper diagnoses Professor’s daughter’s illness by: Ashley Flete One mother wondered for years what was going on with her daughter. It was not until one of her students wrote a paper that helped diagnose her issue. Alicia Elam is an Associate Professor at Augusta University. In 2017 Elam and […]

University System News:   The Inkwell INVESTITURE CEREMONY FOR DR. MARRERO Rebecca Munday, Staff Writer “It’s really important for me to support my president,” said Lydia Boone, a senior, public health major, who attended the Investiture Celebrations Speaker Series and Reception in Fine Arts Hall. The event was part of the Investiture Celebrations of the […]

University System News:   The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Florida A&M plays on Georgia turf in college recruiting border wars By Eric Stirgus …Florida and Georgia wage battle over water rights and football (this weekend in Jacksonville) and for college students. The border war is real. Ten University System of Georgia institutions offer cheaper in-state tuition to […]