USG Institutions: www.tiftongazette.com Over 1,300 students will live on campus at ABAC for fall term http://www.tiftongazette.com/news/over-students-will-live-on-campus-at-abac-for-fall/article_1ddab1de-4dce-11e6-b5a3-53c05cf2034a.html TIFTON — An annual migration of students larger than the population of many small towns in Georgia is about to settle in on the campus of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Dr. Chris Kinsey, Director of Residence Life, says a […]

University System News: CNBC.com 5 ways states are luring small business http://www.cnbc.com/2016/07/15/5-ways-states-are-luring-small-business.html Elaine Pofeldt, special to CNBC.com When Marc Gorlin launched his firm Roadie, he knew Georgia was the ideal place to find the talent he needed to launch his on-demand app. Gorlin, who previously co-founded the financing company Kabbage, says the attractive cost of […]

University System News: www.ajc.com Kennesaw State to eliminate mandatory meal plans for commuter students http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-education/kennesaw-state-to-eliminate-mandatory-meal-plans-f/nrxms/ Janel Davis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kennesaw State University plans to end its requirement that commuter students purchase a meal plan. The decision is part of a response to an audit last month by the state’s University System that found several […]

USG Institutions: www.onlineathens.com UGA sets new fundraising record with total of $183.8 million http://onlineathens.com/breaking-news/2016-07-11/uga-sets-new-fundraising-record-total-1838-million By LEE SHEARER The University of Georgia has shattered its one-year fundraising record, thanks largely to $25 million that football boosters gave to help build a new indoor practice field. Overall, UGA announced a fundraising total of $183.8 million in gifts […]

USG Institutions: www.onlineathens.com UGA moves up to No. 17 on Forbes list of top 25 public U.S. http://onlineathens.com/mobile/2016-07-08/uga-moves-no-17-forbes-list-top-25-public-us?utm_source=eGaMorning&utm_campaign=af967c989f-7_11_16&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_54a77f93dd-af967c989f-86731974 By UGA NEWS SERVICENEWS The University of Georgia moved up one spot to rank No. 17 on the Forbes “Top 25 Public Colleges 2016” list released this week. Forbes ranked 660 public and private colleges and universities […]

USG Institutions: www.insidehighered.com An ‘Epidemic’ of Academic Fraud NCAA finds two staff members at Georgia Southern committed academic fraud, completing assignments for three football players. The university joins more than a dozen others that have also committed fraud in the last decade. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2016/07/08/more-dozen-athletic-programs-have-committed-academic-fraud-last-decade-more-likely By Jake New The National Collegiate Athletic Association announced Thursday that it […]

USG Institutions: www.ajc.com UGA to graduate first black female with physics Ph.D. http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/uga-graduates-first-black-female-with-physics-phd/nrsXZ/?utm_source=eGaMorning&utm_campaign=6dd1298847-7_6_16&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_54a77f93dd-6dd1298847-86731974 Raisa Habersham, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution When some 7-year-olds read about the sun potentially engulfing the Earth into a red ball and exploding into a supernova, they’re likely to have nightmares. Then again, not all 7-year-olds are like Whitney Ingram, who was reading […]

USG Institutions: www.ajc.com Georgia State’s success with minority students will be subject of book http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-education/georgia-states-success-with-minority-students-will/nrq8k/ Janel Davis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia State University has been acclaimed for its work with minority, first-generation and low-income students. Now that work is expected to be the subject of a book completed in conjunction with the Kresge Foundation. A […]

University System News: www.politics.blog.ajc.com Rule No. 2 for Tasers on campus: ‘Don’t be a jerk’ http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2016/07/01/rule-no-2-for-tasers-on-campus-dont-be-a-jerk/ Jim Galloway Numerous new state laws go into effect today, but none will get more attention than House Bill 792, which permits students to carry stun guns and electro-shock devices on public university campuses. From our AJC colleague Kristina […]

University System News: www.myajc.com Georgia’s record budget still lags population growth, inflation http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/georgias-record-budget-still-lags-population-growt/nrp3Q/ By James Salzer and Isaac Sabetai – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution A record state budget of $23.7 billion goes into effect Friday, bringing pay raises for thousands of teachers and an expansive road and bridge construction program. On the surface, it is seen […]