E-clips will resume on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Have a Happy July 4!   University System News: WRDW Student loan ruling sends shockwaves all the way to CSRA By Craig Allison Reaction is pouring in from across the two-state region after the Supreme Court ruled the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution How high court’s affirmative action ruling impacts Georgia’s colleges By Vanessa McCray Education leaders have been waiting for months for Thursday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision, which ruled race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina were unlawful. Experts believe the ruling could limit affirmative action enrollment […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Wellstar testifies why it should get Augusta hospitals; public responds By Ariel Hart, Vanessa McCray Hospital leaders with Wellstar Health System on Tuesday promised they will not close down the core services of the state-owned Augusta University Medical Center, such as its 24/7 emergency room, if they are allowed […]

University System News: The Augusta Chronicle Letter from AU President outlines changes to MCG faculty benefits Abraham Kenmore The future of a number of benefits currently enjoyed by physicians at the Augusta University Medical Associates is uncertain, following a letter from Augusta University President Brooks Keel sent earlier this month, and recently verified by The […]

University System News: WJCL The fight continues: Savannah State students continue to work for more funding The state cuts millions from schools budget across Georgia Kyron Neveaux, Reporter Nearly two months ago, students at Savannah State University began their fight to secure money for their school after close to $600,000 was cut from the university […]

University System News: InsiderAdvantage Two Democratic lawmakers ask AG to consider federal complaints against Wellstar by Cindy Morley Two Georgia Democratic lawmakers are asking Attorney General Chris Carr to address issues regarding the Board of Regents’ plan to turn over control of Augusta University Health System (AUHS) to Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. Rep. Kim Schofield, […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Public hearing set for proposed Wellstar, Augusta University Health merger By Vanessa McCray The public will get its chance next week to weigh in on the pending merger between Wellstar Health System and Augusta University’s hospitals. The Georgia attorney general’s office will hold a public hearing at 1 p.m. […]

University System News: WTOC Georgia Southern welcomes high school students for Governor’s Honors Program By Dal Cannady Hundreds of high school scholars from around Georgia will call Statesboro home for the next month. They’re studying at Georgia Southern through the Governors Honors Program. For Georgia Southern, it’s the chance to host roughly 700 potential students […]

University System News: CNN Exclusive: US government agencies hit in global cyberattack By Sean Lyngaas Several US federal government agencies have been hit in a global cyberattack by Russian cybercriminals that exploits a vulnerability in widely used software, according to a top US cybersecurity agency. …Aside from US government agencies, “several hundred” companies and organizations […]

University System News: The Augusta Chronicle USG Board of Regents finalizes $10.71 billion budget. See how much AU is getting. Abraham Kenmore The Board of Regents for the University System of Georgia on Wednesday approved a $10.71 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2024. This topline number includes funding from all sources, including $9.3 billion for […]