University System News: www.ajc.com UGA officials say effort key to record four-year graduation rate http://www.ajc.com/news/local-education/uga-officials-say-effort-key-record-four-year-graduation-rate/7F1yfGb43oAWJGuD4b6nvJ/?utm_source=eGaMorning&utm_campaign=a119b588b6-11_1_16&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_54a77f93dd-a119b588b6-86731974 Marlon A. Walker  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Sixty-six percent of the University of Georgia’s fall 2012 incoming freshmen graduated within four years, a record for the Athens university. That rate was up 3 percentage points over the previous year’s rate. “This […]

University System News: www.npr.org How One University Used Big Data To Boost Graduation Rates http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2016/10/30/499200614/how-one-university-used-big-data-to-boost-graduation-rates Whenever you surf the web, sophisticated algorithms are tracking where you go, comparing you with millions of other people. They’re trying to predict what you’ll do next: Apply for a credit card? Book a family vacation? At least 40 percent […]

University System News: www.albanyherald.com House study committee pushes for diversity in state’s film industry http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/house-study-committee-pushes-for-diversity-in-state-s-film/article_6012b227-6f64-581e-a111-1fc64afdf152.html By Terry Lewis ALBANY — State Representative Mable Thomas, D-Atlanta, chairwoman of the House Study Committee on Georgia Minority Participation in the Film and Television Production Industry, conducted a meeting at Albany State University on Tuesday. The meeting centered around […]

University System News: www.savannahnow.com Armstrong State University president to retire next year http://savannahnow.com/news/2016-10-27/armstrong-state-university-president-retire-next-year?utm_source=WhatCountsEmail&utm_medium=Daily%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=Armstrong%20Retirement By Savannah Morning News Armstrong State University President Linda Bleicken has announced she will retire next year. Bleicken has led Armstrong since 2009, coming to the southside Savannah college from Georgia Southern University, where she was a vice president. She is Armstrong’s […]

University System News: www.onlineathens.com UGA’s College of Environment and Design ranked in top 10 nationally http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2016-10-27/uga-s-college-environment-and-design-ranked-top-10-nationally?utm_source=WhatCountsEmail&utm_medium=Active%20Master%20List%20&utm_campaign=Email%20newsletter%20prmo By UGA News Service The University of Georgia College of Environment and Design earned top 10 rankings in four categories in DesignIntelligence magazine’s 2016-17 edition of America’s Best Architecture and Design Schools. “These latest rankings reaffirm the quality our […]

University System News: www.myajc.com Georgia universities request $265 million for construction, repair http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/georgia-universities-request-265-million-for-const/nsYFc/ By James Salzer – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution With Georgia colleges continuing to see climbing enrollment, the University System on Wednesday asked for a boost in state funding as well as $265 million more for construction and renovation projects. The request, approved by […]

University System News: www.ajc.com Faculty file complaint against Sam Olens becoming KSU president http://www.ajc.com/news/local-education/faculty-file-complaint-against-sam-olens-becoming-ksu-president/AcV3grzIDYtrbET6Bx3alO/ Eric Stirgus  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Some Kennesaw State University faculty filed a federal complaint Monday against Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens becoming the school’s next president, saying the state Board of Regents’ selection process was discriminatory and unfair. The complaint was […]

University System News: www.myajc.com One of Olens’ goals for KSU: Restore trust http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local-education/one-of-olens-goals-for-ksu-restore-trust/nss7P/ By Eric Stirgus – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Saying politics is now in his rearview mirror, outgoing Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens said Wednesday he will work as the incoming president of Kennesaw State University to restore trust in the school’s administration amid […]

University System News: www.thegeorgeanne.com Hebert addressed concerns and announced search for new provost at town hall http://www.thegeorgeanne.com/news/article_5d73ad82-0c12-527a-918a-a8720204e9ad.html Blakeley Bartee The George-Anne staff Jaimie Hebert spoke and answered questions at a town hall event Monday at the Nessmith-Lane Center to mark his first 100 days as president of Georgia Southern University. After congratulating Jean Bartels, provost […]

University System News: www.gcsunade.com 20 years of liberal arts http://gcsunade.com/2016/10/15/20-years-of-liberal-arts/ Written by: Lexi Garofalo This year, Georgia College celebrates its 20th Anniversary of being Georgia’s designated liberal arts university. “This school teaches me a multitude of skills and knowledge to help me critically evaluate the world around me,” said Casey Hendrix, sophomore, who is excited […]