University System News: www.gainesvilletimes.com Eighth-graders can start college funds, get extra help in REACH program Both Gainesville, Hall systems start program to help families afford college http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/118643/ By Ron Bridgeman Ten Hall County and Gainesville eighth-graders could be selected to receive college scholarships that could be $20,000 or more by the time they graduate — […]

University System News: www.ajc.com Georgia State, partners reach deal to buy Turner Field for $30 million http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-govt-politics/georgia-state-partners-reach-deal-to-buy-turner-fi/nsHhr/ Janel Davis, Ernie Suggs and J. Scott Trubey, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia State University and its development partners have agreed to a deal to purchase Turner Field, the 20-year-old former Olympic stadium and soon-to-be former home of the […]

University System News: www.ledger-enquirer.com University System of Georgia chancellor lauds Columbus State http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/education/article96013942.html BY MARK RICE A week after announcing he will retire at the end of this year, University System of Georgia chancellor Hank Huckaby lauded Columbus State University and the support it receives from the community. Huckaby made his remarks during the “State […]

University System News: www.times-herald.com Huckaby has been a good chancellor http://times-herald.com/news/2016/08/huckaby-has-been-a-good-chancellor By THE NEWNAN TIMES-HERALD The University System of Georgia is essentially its own branch of government, with a budget of $8 billion that is larger than the entire spending of Oklahoma, Mississippi or six other states. It governs the future of 300,000 students, has […]

University System News: www.wrbl.com Georgia’s popularity as a movie and TV location benefits economy and students http://wrbl.com/2016/08/15/georgias-popularity-as-a-movie-and-tv-location-benefits-economy-and-students/ by Greg Loyd HARRIS COUNTY, Ga – Georgia has long been known as an agriculture producer. But now it’s gaining notoriety for another kind of cash crop: Movies! The state’s increasing popularity for entertainment is good news, not […]

University System News: www.ajc.com Georgia Regents name interim chief to lead state’s university system http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local-education/georgia-regents-name-interim-chief-to-lead-states-/nsDN2/?utm_source=eGaMorning&utm_campaign=082b240bb0-8_11_16&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_54a77f93dd-082b240bb0-86731974 By Janel Davis – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The state’s Board of Regents has named an interim leader to oversee Georgia’s public college and university system, following news that its chancellor will retire. Hank Huckaby announced Wednesday he will step down […]

University System News: www.myajc.com Chancellor Hank Huckaby retiring from University System of Georgia http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local-education/chancellor-hank-huckaby-retiring-from-university-s/nsC7n/ By Janel Davis – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution University System of Georgia Chancellor Hank Huckaby will step down in December after five years leading the state’s system of public colleges and universities. Huckaby announced his retirement Wednesday during the monthly meeting of […]

University System News: www.bizjournals.com Georgia Board of Regents set to consider significant business-related initiatives http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2016/08/07/georgia-board-of-regents-set-to-consider.html David Allison Editor, Atlanta Business Chronicle The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia is scheduled to consider a number of significant business-related initiatives at its meeting on Aug. 10. The Regents will vote on requests by a […]

University System News: www.myajc.com Mixed results for in-state tuition program aimed at border students http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local-education/mixed-results-for-in-state-tuition-program-aimed-a/nsBMm/ By Janel Davis – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution When a group of Georgia’s colleges reconvene this fall, they will do so with more out-of-state students paying in-state prices, thanks to an initiative aimed at boosting enrollment at some lagging institutions. The […]

USG Institutions: www.mdjonline.com KSU women’s softball coach fired for alleged misconduct involving female athletes http://www.mdjonline.com/news/ksu-women-s-softball-coach-fired-for-alleged-misconduct-involving/article_5aa1448a-59a8-11e6-829b-6f5816ea05a1.html Anthony White MARIETTA — Torrence “Tory” Acheson, Kennesaw State University women’s softball head coach, has been fired following an internal review of allegations of sexual harassment, the university announced Wednesday. Acheson came under investigation after the university’s athletic and human […]