University System News: www.myajc.com Bill aims to help more low-income Georgians pay for college https://www.myajc.com/news/local-education/bill-aims-help-more-low-income-georgians-pay-for-college/cOoGC0SBAUpcXuVj6XHywO/ By Eric Stirgus – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia lawmakers passed legislation in the final hours before they left the state Capitol for good this session that many say marks the state’s most expansive effort to help low-income public college students […]

University System News: www.ajc.com Three ex-governors to lead state funeral for Zell Miller https://www.ajc.com/news/state–regional-govt–politics/three-governors-lead-state-funeral-for-zell-miller/AzZK8ryAsQt8qftzJV3bYK/ Greg Bluestein A day after three former U.S. presidents paid tribute to Zell Miller, a trio of ex-governors will preside over an executive state funeral for the Georgia politician at the state Capitol. Gov. Nathan Deal will be joined Wednesday by […]

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 […]