University System News: Atlanta Business Chronicle Gov. Kemp tours Pinewood Atlanta Studios: ‘I will continue to advance policies that empower job creators’ By Eric Mandel  – Digital Producer , Atlanta Business Chronicle 2 hours ago While boycott threats swirl over his decision to sign one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in the country, Gov. Brian […]

University System News: WRBL First round of CSU graduates accept newly guaranteed MCSD teaching contracts By:  Mikhaela Singleton The school year is over for Columbus State University students, but a few of those who graduated Friday will soon walk right back into local schools. This time they’ll be using the education they received to give […]

University System News:   Douglas Now USG Chancellor Dr. Steve Wrigley visits Douglas Rotary University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor Dr. Steve Wrigley was the guest speaker at the Douglas Rotary Club on Thursday, May 2, 2019, sharing news and updates from the System Office. South Georgia State College (SGSC) is one of the 26 […]

Atlanta Journal-Constitution AJC On Campus: Regents plan core changes, Michelle Obama at Spelman By Eric Stirgus The Georgia Board of Regents held its last meeting of the school year (they aren’t scheduled to convene again until August) and they didn’t coast. They approved some policy changes, announced an upcoming initiative that may change how its […]

University System News:   Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia Board of Regents approves Dooley Field at UGA By Eric Stirgus Dooley Field is officially a done deal. The Georgia Board of Regents approved a proposal Tuesday to name the University of Georgia’s football field after former head coach and athletics director Vince Dooley. The board approved the […]

University System News:   ASBN University System of Georgia Rolls Out FinTech Academy to Meet Talent Demand in Tech Sector – Art Recesso, Chief Innovation Officer By Atlanta Small Business Network The ASBN team was recently on-location at the 2019 Fintech South Conference with Art Recesso, Chief Innovation Officer at Board of Regents of the […]

University System News:   Atlanta Journal-Constitution Gov. Kemp signs record budget with $3,000 raises for Georgia teachers By James Salzer The $3,000 pay raises that teachers were promised in January became official Friday, when Gov. Brian Kemp signed a record budget for the upcoming fiscal year in Camilla. Kemp approved the budget during a South […]

University System News:   Atlanta Journal-Constitution AJC On Campus: More money for HOPE students, busy days at UGA By Eric Stirgus Most Georgia colleges and universities have ended their classwork for the semester, a few have held commencement ceremonies, but there was still plenty of news in recent days. Students who receive the HOPE Scholarship […]

University System News:   11alive Gov. Kemp signs several bills into law | Here’s the breakdown He signed eight bills ranging from education to child abuse. Author: LaPorsche Thomas Gov. Brian Kemp signed eight bills into law Thursday morning at Wheeler High School in Marietta.  Let’s breakdown the bills …3. House Bill 218 will extend […]

University System News:   Columbus CEO CSU Student Named 2019 Barry Goldwater Scholar Staff Report From Columbus CEO Columbus State University student ZiJie “Jerry” Lin has been selected as a 2019 Barry Goldwater Scholar.  The prestigious award for students in the sciences funds up to $7,500 in educational expenses. Lin, CSU’s first ever Goldwater recipient, […]