University System News: Athens CEO UGA Three-year Fundraising Average Hits Record $235.1 Million Donors have long been a powerful source of progress at the University of Georgia, and the past year was no exception. Private donations to UGA in fiscal year 2023 reached $242.8 million, the second-highest fundraising total in the university’s history. “I want […]

University System News: Atlanta Business Chronicle U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona praises Georgia’s career education system By Rebecca Grapevine  –  Staff Reporter U. S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said Monday afternoon he is impressed with Georgia’s approach to career education. “When you invest in education, it’s economic development — whether it’s K-12 or […]

University System News: Inside Higher Ed New Presidents and Provosts: Foothill–De Anza CC District, Judson U, Kentucky State U, Louisiana State U–Shreveport, Middlesex CC (Conn.), U of North Georgia, Wilfrid Laurier U By Doug Lederman …Michael P. Shannon, interim executive vice president for administration and finance and interim chief business officer at Georgia Institute of […]

University System News: InsiderAdvantage Georgia Southern University Addresses Teacher Shortage with Innovative Initiatives by Doy Cave In the face of a teacher shortage in Georgia, Georgia Southern University’s College of Education is emerging as a catalyst for innovation. According to the Professional Association of Georgia Educators, 82 percent of schools in the state report a […]

University System News: Inside Higher Ed Defense for DEI Initiatives, From a Former Trump Official Sonny Perdue was Trump’s agriculture secretary before becoming the University System of Georgia chancellor. He has provided a report on diversity, equity and inclusion—and defended it. By Ryan Quinn Sonny Perdue, the University System of Georgia chancellor, recently delivered a […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia lieutenant governor hits diversity spending, but gives to Black caucus By James Salzer Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has criticized the millions of dollars state universities are spending on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, saying he’s concerned such programs sometimes push “divisive concepts.” But the first-term Republican also knows […]

University System News: WTVM News Leader 9 talks with CSU first female president By Amaya Graham Barriers are being broken in the Fountain City, through one school’s search for a new leader. Columbus State University has its first ever female president. She will be the sixth person to lead the school that’s been offering four […]

University System News: 11Alive ‘We cannot learn from one another if we don’t listen to one another’ | USG chancellor responds to request for DEI spending outline Chancellor Sonny Perdue’s office provided Lt. Gov. Burt Jones with a nearly 200-page overview, as well as a written letter in response. Author: 11Alive Staff Following a request […]

University System News:   Albany Herald Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College completes facility transfer to Early County schools From staff reports A facility that formerly served as Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s campus in Blakely was officially transferred to the Early County School System in a ceremony held at the site located on Harold Ragan Drive. Officials […]