University System News: www.myajc.com New laws that go into effect July 1 in Georgia http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/new-laws-that-go-into-effect-july-1-in-georgia/nrpMM/ By Kristina Torres – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Legal use of stun guns on Georgia’s college campuses, unlimited daily bingo prizes and state licenses for “lactation consultants” — all are among scores of new state laws going into effect Friday, the […]

University System News: www.statesboroherald.com With Marsh, Statesboro keeps voice on Regents UGA Law alumna has close Georgia Southern ties http://www.statesboroherald.com/section/1/article/74934/ BY Al Hackle Gov. Nathan Deal’s appointment Friday of lawyer Laura Taulbee Marsh to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia means that the 12th District seat on the board will continue […]

University System News: www.augustaceo.com Chancellor Hank Huckaby on Preparing a Qualified Workforce & Complete College Georgia (video) http://augustaceo.com/video/2016/06/hank-huckaby-preparing-qualified-workforce-georgia-complete-college-georgia/ Chancellor of the University System of Georgia Hank Huckaby talks about the importance of meeting workforce needs for the state of Georgia. USG Institutions: www.wtoc.com University of Georgia Marine hosts forum on black gill http://www.wtoc.com/story/32284411/university-of-georgia-marine-hosts-forum-on-black-gill By WTOC […]

University System News: www.statesboroherald.com Marsh to join Georgia Board of Regents Local attorney to fill position vacated by Lori Durden http://www.statesboroherald.com/section/1/article/74924/ From staff reports A source close to the Georgia Board of Regents has confirmed that Statesboro attorney Laura Taulbee Marsh will be appointed to the board. That announcement is expected from Gov. Nathan Deal’s […]

University System News: www.augustaceo.com Charlie Harper: Georgia Workers Thriving in Film Industry http://augustaceo.com/news/2016/06/charlie-harper-georgia-workers-thriving-film-industry/ …Last week it was revealed that Georgia has moved to third position in the number of full length movies produced worldwide.  FilmL.A. noted that of 119 feature films produced world wide in 2015, 12 were produced in Georgia.  Only California (19) and […]

University System News: www.gwinnettforum.com FOCUS: Older GGC student overcomes obstacles and returns to college http://www.gwinnettforum.com/2016/06/focus-older-ggc-student-overcomes-obstacles-and-returns-to-college/ By Cody Nichelson  |  Here’s a story about Max Doster, a 49-year old U.S. Navy veteran and Georgia Gwinnett College student from Lawrenceville, who overcame time and obstacles to return to college. …In 2013, after making advances in health, Max […]

University System News: www.gwinnettdailypost.com State official to chamber: Georgia needs work force development http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/local/business/state-official-to-chamber-georgia-needs-work-force-development/article_c3263569-57d2-5567-aac7-c6b3993857a8.html By Curt Yeomans Georgia should be doing more to make sure it has a workforce that is qualified to fill jobs that are coming to the state, an official with the Georgia Department of Economic Development told the Gwinnett Chamber on […]

University System News: www.savannahnow.com Savannah transformed into the 1920s for Amazon TV series with Christina Ricci http://savannahnow.com/news/2016-06-16/savannah-transformed-1920s-amazon-tv-series-christina-ricci By Eric Curl and Kelly Quimby Savannah’s growing attraction as a filming destination was again evident on Thursday as local efforts to accommodate that increased demand continue. Throughout the day, a section of West Jones Street from Tattnall […]

USG Institutions: www.valdostadailytimes.com Brown ready to lead VSU http://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/local_news/brown-ready-to-lead-vsu/article_0eb1dd6c-e67c-52b1-a1c6-d017758e248b.html By Gabe Burns VALDOSTA — Dr. Kelli Brown has only been at Valdosta State University for two weeks, but she said she’s already loving it. Brown is the recently named VSU interim president. Previously the provost and vice president for academic affairs at Georgia College and […]

University System News: www.valdostatoday.com VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH COMMITTEE NAMED http://valdostatoday.com/2016/06/valdosta-state-university-presidential-search-committee-named/ VALDOSTA – Board of Regents Chairman Kessel Stelling and Chancellor Hank Huckaby have announced the formation of the two committees required by Regents’ policy to conduct a national search for the next president of Valdosta State University (VSU). “I am grateful for the […]