University System News: www.walb.com Albany State University to be the first school to offer two new degree programs http://www.walb.com/story/38909714/albany-state-university-to-be-the-first-school-to-offer-two-new-degree-programs By Grason Passmore, Reporter ALBANY, GA (WALB) – Albany State University will be the first school to offer two new degree programs. ASU students have an exciting new program coming their way. “So the Nexus Degree […]

University System News: www.redandblack.com UGA to honor first African-American graduate with portrait https://www.redandblack.com/uganews/uga-to-honor-first-african-american-graduate-with-portrait/article_28c34a4c-a4f8-11e8-8ecd-f3265650f119.html?utm_source=eGaMorning&utm_campaign=074038638c-eGaMorning-8_21_18&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_54a77f93dd-074038638c-86731974&mc_cid=074038638c&mc_eid=32a9bd3c56 By Tessa Green The University of Georgia will honor the achievements of Mary Frances Early, the first African-American woman to earn a degree from UGA. According to a report by UGA Today, President Jere W. Morehead announced the university will unveil a […]

University System News: www.albanyherald.com ASU, Columbus State to offer nexus degrees New degrees focus on hands-on experiential learning http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/asu-columbus-state-to-offer-nexus-degrees/article_e24f9d61-6a4b-54f7-ba82-e511cca48bba.html By Jada Haynes The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia approved Albany State and Columbus State universities’ request Wednesday to become the first to offer the University System’s newest college education credential called […]

University System News: www.albanyherald.com It’s official: Regents name Fedrick ASU president Marion Fedrick has ‘interim’ removed from her Albany State title http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/fedrick-named-permanent-president-at-albany-state/article_f3528fef-ce98-5be2-a6a1-d5b5ad5d8f84.html From Staff Reports ATLANTA — The University System of Georgia Board of Regents named Marion Fedrick president of Albany State University Tuesday. Fedrick has been serving as the interim president of ASU since […]

University System News: www.albanyherald.com Officials, alumni react to Fedrick announcement Board of Regents officially appoints Fedrick ASU president http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/officials-alumni-react-to-fedrick-announcement/article_b626e71b-cff9-5925-befd-40224f128cc9.html#utm_source=albanyherald.com&utm_campaign=%2Fnewsletters%2Fheadlines%2F%3F-dc%3D1534327222&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline By Terry Lewis ALBANY — The University System of Georgia Board of Regents’ decision Tuesday to name Marion Fedrick the permanent president at Albany State University has been generally well-received by the community. Reaction from the […]

University System News: www.albanyherald.com ASU welcomes sea of students at induction ceremony Fedrick: Success is the only option you have http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/asu-welcomes-sea-of-students-at-induction-ceremony/article_ea1b2b07-1b73-5cf2-a7fa-d84a62ddb64c.html By Jada Haynes Albany State University welcomed a sea of freshmen into the institution Wednesday night. The occasion kicked off with a new student procession. The Class of 2022, dressed in white, filled the […]

University System News: www.myajc.com What’s new on Georgia’s college campuses? https://www.myajc.com/news/local-education/what-new-georgia-college-campuses/da7HAtXS8U235ek5mTVTuL/ By Eric Stirgus Several hundred thousand students will begin class at Georgia’s colleges and universities, some starting Monday. Here’s a look at some of the new things they’ll see once they arrive on some of metro Atlanta’s four-year campuses: … Atlanta Metropolitan State College […]

University System News: www.albanyherald.com Fedrick expected to be named full-time president at Albany State Interim president replaced former President Art Dunning, who stepped down late last year http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/fedrick-expected-to-be-named-full-time-president-at-albany/article_d4db161a-e1f4-5d21-9cd5-ec3766545644.html#utm_source=albanyherald.com&utm_campaign=%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Ffedrick-expected-to-be-named-full-time-president-at-albany%2Farticle-d4db161a-e1f4-5d21-9cd5-ec3766545644.html%3Fmode%3Demail%26-dc%3D1533768324&utm_medium=auto%20alert%20email&utm_content=headline By Terry Lewis The Albany Herald has learned that University System of Georgia Chancellor Steve Wrigley plans to recommend to the Board of Regents next week that […]

University System News: www.albanyherald.com Timeline shortens for Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College nursing graduates ABAC students entering associate’s nursing program can complete requirements in four consecutive terms http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/timeline-shortens-for-abraham-baldwin-agricultural-college-nursing-graduates/article_62ea6653-3f56-5bbc-aa23-d4659cced22f.html From Staff Reports Qualified nurses will be entering the workplace in record time, thanks to a change in scheduling classes at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. ABAC Provost and […]

University System News: www.albanyherald.com Day of service ties students to community ABAC plans day to give back to Tifton groups, individuals http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/day-of-service-ties-students-to-community/article_cdf4d342-1111-5bf1-a64d-9e7b01126a69.html By Rachel Lord Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College will host its first Day of Service, a day dedicated to ABAC students, staff and faculty volunteering in the community, on August 14 from 2 p.m. […]