University System News: Savannah CEO University System of Georgia CFO Tracey Cook Receives National SHEEO Leadership Award Georgia (USG) Chief Fiscal Officer Tracey Cook has been named the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) David L. Wright Memorial Award winner, in recognition of her leadership and support of USG institutions and students. The award […]

University System News: Capitol Beat News Service What to do with another state budget surplus behind looming debate by Dave Williams Georgia taxpayers could be in for a third round of income tax rebates next year now that the state is reporting another hefty budget surplus. But a progressive-leaning think tank that keeps a close […]

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 […]