Atlanta Journal-Constitution WEATHER ALERT: Schools, offices delay openings Tuesday due to possibility of black ice By Chelsea Prince Zachary Hansen, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Metro Atlanta is not quite done with the winter weather. According to Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Brad Nitz, a few snow flurries are possible overnight when temperatures dip into the low […]

University System News:     GrowingGeorgia President Bridges Announces Big Plans for ABAC By: Billy Ray Malone ABAC President David Bridges spoke at the Agriculture Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT) Tuesday Speaker Series. The ACT hosts different guest speakers throughout the semester to discuss with students different topics pertaining to agriculture. Bridges has been the president […]

University System News:   The Albany Herald Report: USG has $16.8 billion economic impact on state Report shows state university system created 163,754 jobs last year From Staff Reports The University System of Georgia had a $16.8 billion economic impact on the state of Georgia in 2017, according to an annual report released Monday. The […]

University System News:   Atlanta Daily World Georgia’s Colleges and Universities Have a $16.8 Billion Economic Impact By ADW Staff In 2017, the University System of Georgia had a $16.8 billion economic impact on the state of Georgia, according to an annual report available here. The report also found that the system created 163,754 jobs […]

University System News:   Statesboro Herald More than 500 high school students dual-enrolled at Georgia Southern Deadline Saturday for spring semester dual-enrollment Special to the Herald As a junior at Portal High School, Heidi Sawyer was looking for an opportunity to experience independence before beginning her college career. When she learned of the dual enrollment […]

University System News:   accessWDUN State Attorney General, Board of Regents member to speak at UNG commencement By AccessWDUN Staff Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr will be the keynote speaker for the 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, commencement at the University of North Georgia, while University System of Georgia Board of Regents member Erin Hames […]

University System News:   Inside Higher Ed Higher Education Needs New Models We must provide better and more affordable opportunities for more people, writes Matthew S. Holland, citing a “dual-mission” approach as one example. By Matthew S. Holland Over the last few years, we’ve heard much discussion about the disenfranchisement of the working class and […]

University System News:   The Atlanta Business Chronicle New state apprenticeship program aimed at cybersecurity By Dave Williams  – Staff Writer, Atlanta Business Chronicle The University System of Georgia (USG) and U.S. Department of Labor have entered into a partnership aimed at increasing the number of skilled workers who pursue a career in cybersecurity. The […]

University System News: AllOnGeorgia Board of Regents Elects New Officers By AllOnGeorgia The Board of Regents, the 19-member governing body for the University System of Georgia, today elected Regent Don L. Waters to a one-year term as the Board’s chair and Regent T. Rogers Wade to a one-year term as the Board’s vice chair.   […]

University System News:   Atlanta Journal-Constitution Election results will change Georgia education By Eric Stirgus Georgia voters made their choices at the polls this month and it could mean changes for higher education in the state. A new governor will take office in January, and there’ll be key changes in how higher education legislation is […]