University System News USG NEWS: www.atlanta.citybizlist.com http://atlanta.citybizlist.com/article/222675/sachin-shailendra-named-one-of-atlanta-business-chronicles-40-under-40 Sachin Shailendra Named One of Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “40 Under 40” Sachin Shailendra, president of SG Contracting, an Atlanta-based general contracting and construction management company, has been named one of the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “40 Under 40.” “I am honored to have been selected as part of this […]

USG NEWS: www.ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-education/student-fees-waived-for-military-members-at-georgi/nh5sX/ Student fees waived for military members at Georgia’s public colleges Janel Davis Current military members attending Georgia’s public colleges and universities will not have to pay mandatory student fees under a waiver approved Wednesday by the state’s Board of Regents. The waiver applies to active duty service members using military tuition […]

USG NEWS: www.gwinnettdailypost.com http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/news/2014/nov/10/georgia-gwinnett-college-leads-state-in/ Georgia Gwinnett College leads state in enrollment growth By Keith Farner Growth continues at Georgia Gwinnett College, and the Lawrenceville school leads the state in enrollment increase from last fall. GGC recorded an 11.4 percent enrollment spike this fall compared to fall 2013 as 10,828 students were enrolled. For full-time enrollment, […]

USG NEWS: www.myajc.com http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/investigator-sought-to-examine-ex-university-syste/nh33C/?icmp=ajc_internallink_invitationbox_apr2013_ajcstubtomyajcpremium Investigator sought to examine ex-University System employees’ cases By Janel Davis – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution An Athens attorney has asked Gov. Nathan Deal to appoint a special attorney general to investigate allegations of criminal activity within the state’s public college system. Stephen Humphreys made the request to Deal in a recent […]

USG NEWS: www.ledger-enquirer.com http://www.myfoxal.com/story/27317500/csu-names-tom-hackett-as-interim-president CSU names Tom Hackett as interim president BY MARK RICE COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – Dr. Tom Hackett has been named the interim president of Columbus State University on Thursday. University System of Georgia Chancellor Hank Huckaby confirmed the announcement in a media release. Hackett is currently serving as the university’s provost […]

USG NEWS: www.myajc.com http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/income-tax-cap-drew-voter-support/nhzbY/#0422b780.3566685.735542 Income tax cap drew voter support By Janel Davis – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia voters appeared to have approved three statewide ballot issues on Tuesday, including a measure to cap the state’s income tax. …Voters also favored a property tax exemption to private businesses that manage and build student housing and […]

USG NEWS: www.ledger-enquirer.com http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2014/11/06/3399314_interim-president-for-columbus.html?sp=/99/100/&rh=1 Interim president for Columbus State announced BY MARK RICE Tom Hackett, the provost and vice president for academic affairs at Columbus State University, will be CSU’s interim president after Tim Mescon retires Dec. 31. … “Tom has clearly demonstrated his leadership capabilities and readiness to take on this responsibility,” Huckaby said […]

USG NEWS: www.chronicle.augusta.com http://chronicle.augusta.com/latest-news/2014-11-03/huckaby-azziz-parting-would-not-be-acrimonious?v=1415052111 Huckaby: Azziz parting would not be ‘acrimonious’ By Tom Corwin Staff Writer Should Georgia Regents University President Ricardo Azziz decide to leave for another position, it will not be an “acrimonious” process to negotiate the end of his contract, University System of Georgia Chancellor Hank Huckaby said. Speaking Monday to the […]

USG NEWS: www.ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/students-to-hold-sleep-out-for-homeless/nhyZ4/ Students to hold sleep out for homeless By Tucker McQueen For the AJC Kennesaw State University students will sleep outside on campus grounds this week to raise awareness on homeless issues. www.rawstory.com http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/11/richard-dawkins-calls-out-georgia-southern-history-professor-for-pushing-creationism/ Richard Dawkins calls out Georgia Southern history professor for pushing creationism Scott Kaufman The man comedian Russell Brand […]

USG NEWS: www.redandblack.com http://www.redandblack.com/uganews/uga-loan-default-rate-rises-remains-far-below-national-average/article_362bb3d0-5fb1-11e4-bb31-0017a43b2370.html UGA loan default rate rises, remains far below national average Mollie Simon For those that started school in the United States in 2011 and took out a loan, there is approximately a 1 in 7 chance they have been unable to meet those financial obligations. According to the U.S. Department of […]