University System News:   Savannah Morning News University System’s general education core to be updated By Ann Meyer To ensure graduates of Georgia’s 26 public universities are prepared for the workforce, the University System of Georgia’s core requirements are undergoing a complete redesign. The 42-credit hours that make up the USG general education curriculum could […]

University System News:   The Brunswick News College hosts formal investiture for sixth president By LAUREN MCDONALD Investiture is counted among the oldest traditions in academia. College of Coastal Georgia took part in this long-valued ceremony Friday, bringing together representatives from across the University System of Georgia, along with local community supporters, to formally invest […]

University System News:   Atlanta Business Chronicle Georgia Tech to launch master’s program in international security By Dave Williams, Staff Writer Georgia Tech soon could launch the state’s first master’s degree program in international security. The University System of Georgia Board of Regents is expected to vote this week to create a one-year master’s program […]

University System News:   The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Task force created to address mental health at Georgia colleges By Eric Stirgus The University System of Georgia announced Wednesday it has created a task force to find ways to help students grappling with mental health issues. The task force will look at what’s currently working at some […]

University System News:   Atlanta Business Chronicle University System of Georgia chancellor appoints task force on mental health By Dave Williams – Staff Writer University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor Steve Wrigley named a task force Wednesday to address growing concerns over mental health issues facing the state’s public college and university campuses. A recent […]

The Red & Black Gov. Brian Kemp recounts efforts and priorities to packed house of College Republicans Foster Steinbeck | Enterprise Reporter Gov. Brian Kemp was greeted by a barrage of handshakes and selfie requests when he entered a room full of University of Georgia students at the Zell B. Miller Learning Center on Oct. […]

University System News:   The Times-Georgian A day on duty with Dr. Crafton By Stephanie Allen A typical day for University of West Georgia interim President Dr. Micheal Crafton mainly consists of meetings, but there are other days where he is able to take the opportunity to get out and interact with students and the […]

University System News:   Griffin Daily News Gordon State hosts superintendents’ roundtable From Staff Reports Creating conversation centered on how higher education and area K-12 school systems can work together to bridge the gap between students leaving high school and entering college shaped Gordon State College’s The Power of WE: Superintendent’s Roundtable on Friday.   […]

University System News:   The Atlanta Journal-Constitution AJC On Campus: Oprah’s gift; Regent resigns; an easier FAFSA? By Eric Stirgus The purpose of higher education is to prepare young people for life. But educating young people requires money. In recent days, several Georgia colleges and universities were the recipients of some big checks that will […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution BREAKING: Ga. Regents member resigns amid state investigation By Eric Stirgus and Greg Bluestein Georgia Board of Regents member Dean Alford abruptly resigned Thursday amid a state investigation involving him, state officials announced. The state Attorney General’s Office and Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued an arrest warrant for Alford […]