University System News: www.ajc.com Zell Miller funeral: Jimmy Carter arrives at church https://www.ajc.com/news/traffic/zell-miller-funeral-delays-build-400-due-procession/iktsqCLguRyjmLEaRAC5cP/ Lauren Foreman The Atlanta Journal-Constitution A funeral service today for former Georgia Gov. Zell Miller, the father of the HOPE scholarship who died Friday at the age of 86, is expected to bring heavy traffic to Atlanta. Three former U.S. presidents — […]

University System News: www.ajc.com Former governor, senator Zell Miller has died https://www.ajc.com/news/education/former-governor-senator-zell-miller-has-died/aIyOTF6XFbJIGFR3fvFTBK/ Jill Vejnoska Former governor and senator, Zell Miller, died at 86 after suffering from failing health for several years, according to his grandson, Bryan Miller. He was a keynote speaker at a Democratic National Convention — and a Republican National Convention. A United […]

University System News: www.gwinnettdailypost.com Georgia Gwinnett College professor Bagie George receives prestigious USG faculty award http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/local/georgia-gwinnett-college-professor-bagie-george-receives-prestigious-usg-faculty/article_9dac469e-1800-5434-8ccb-686ffae90765.html From Staff Reports Dr. Bagie George, associate professor of biology and assistant dean in Georgia Gwinnett College’s School of Science and Technology, was announced as the recipient of the 2018 Felton Jenkins Jr. Hall of Fame Faculty Award on […]

University System News: www.usnews.com Computer Science Grads Can Earn More Than MBAs Computer-related jobs that fetch more than $100,000 include data scientist and software architect. https://www.usnews.com/education/best-graduate-schools/articles/2018-03-20/computer-science-grads-can-earn-more-than-mbas By Farran Powell , Reporter When it came to choosing a graduate program, 36-year-old Babak Keyvani wanted a degree that would lead to a high salary and good career […]

University System News: www.ajc.com Georgia colleges make U.S. News grad school rankings https://www.ajc.com/news/local-education/georgia-colleges-make-news-grad-school-rankings/Mi2QLU5YglBYXc8w2HI7IJ/ Eric Stirgus Several Georgia colleges and universities made the cut Tuesday for a different kind of March Madness – a coveted slot on U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of America’s best graduate school programs. Here’s where their programs ranked among […]

University System News: www.dailycitizen.news Margaret Venable: Dalton State prepares for ‘Momentum Year’ http://www.dailycitizen.news/opinion/columns/margaret-venable-dalton-state-prepares-for-momentum-year/article_7620f1b0-70b2-5157-bf9b-168b85ef7708.html While this academic year has been a momentous one for Dalton State — we celebrated our 50th anniversary and finally crossed the threshold qualifying us for Hispanic Serving Institution status — it is also the time we have begun planning for the […]

University System News: www.walb.com GSW introduces one-of-a-kind undergraduate program http://www.walb.com/story/37683209/gsw-introduces-one-of-a-kind-undergraduate-program By Bradford Ambrose, Reporter Georgia Southwestern University is making history with a new program that will train students to become top caregivers for those dealing with developmental disabilities and long-term diseases, like Alzheimer’s. The new program is the Bachelor of Science in Long-Term Care and […]

University System News: www.walb.com Fight Albany Blight and ASU partner to reduce litter http://www.walb.com/story/37728763/fight-albany-blight-and-asu-partner-to-reduce-litter By Whitney Shelton, Reporter ALBANY, GA (WALB) – If you drove along Radium Springs road near Albany State University Wednesday afternoon you probably noticed litter pickup efforts. This is all part of a brand new partnership between the city and ASU […]

University System News: www.wrganews.com GHC saves students more than $6 million with free textbooks http://wrganews.com/common/page.php?feed=1&id=120831&is_corp=1 Georgia Highlands College has saved students over $6 million by eliminating textbook costs and providing free digital options. GHC’s faculty have been working since fall 2015 to expand Open Education Resources (OER) courses each semester. OER course conversions are aided […]

University System News: www.myajc.com Georgia Tech sees largest applicant pool in its history https://www.myajc.com/blog/get-schooled/georgia-tech-sees-largest-applicant-pool-its-history/mhPQD8MJ9MQV0JG2TSMQnK/ By Maureen Downey The Georgia Institute of Techology notified high school seniors this weekend whether they made the cut for regular decision admission. Georgia Tech notified early decision applicants in January. Between early and regular decision, nearly 8,000 students were admitted […]