USG NEWS: www.bizjournals.com http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/print-edition/2014/09/26/state-eyes-launch-of-georgia-film-academy.html?ana=sm_atl_ucp56&b=1411656559^15536321 State eyes launch of ‘Georgia Film Academy’ Ellie Hensley Staff Writer- Atlanta Business Chronicle The University System of Georgia is considering the launch of a Georgia Film Academy to educate workers for the state’s booming movie business. The Georgia Film Academy would unite film-related programs at the University System’s schools with […]

USG NEWS: www.onlineathens.com http://onlineathens.com/breaking-news/2014-09-24/uga-replace-its-coal-boiler-electric-option UGA to replace its coal boiler with an electric option By LEE SHEARER The University of Georgia plans to replace its controversial coal-fired steam boiler with a more efficient electric one, UGA officials announced Wednesday. “We won’t be taking deliveries of coal in the future,” said Ryan Nesbit, UGA vice president […]

USG NEWS: www.myajc.com http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/pentagon-sends-weapons-other-materials-to-georgia-/nhSb4/?icmp=ajc_internallink_invitationbox_apr2013_ajcstub1#8350fe9b.3566685.735500 Pentagon gives schools military surplus By Janel Davis and Eric Stirgus – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Scenes this summer of police in armored vehicles and riot gear launching tear gas on protesters in Ferguson, Mo., have brought increased scrutiny of a federal program that transfers surplus military supplies to local law enforcement […]

USG NEWS: www.gwinnettdailypost.com http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/news/2014/sep/22/new-georgia-gwinnett-college-facility-technology/ New Georgia Gwinnett College facility, technology praised during opening By Joshua Sharpe LAWRENCEVILLE — When Georgia Gwinnett College was in the making a decade ago, those at the drawing board dreamed of an advanced nursing program that would employ the best technology and faculty available. To make it happen, there needed […]

USG NEWS: www.times-herald.com http://www.times-herald.com/local/20140920-Marrero-UWG- Marrero Inaugurated As UWG President by CLAY NEELY Hundreds of students, staff, local leaders and alumni were on hand Friday to witness the official inauguration of Dr. Kyle Marrero at the University of West Georgia Coliseum. Marrero is the seventh president of the Carrollton-based University of West Georgia since its founding […]

USG NEWS: www.macon.com http://www.macon.com/2014/09/18/3314621_colleges-snuffing-out-smoking.html?sp=/99/148/198/&rh=1 Colleges snuffing out smoking on campus BY MARK VANDERHOEK Nicotine is out at Georgia’s public universities this fall. In a far-reaching ban, the University System of Georgia is barring the use of all forms of tobacco — from cigarettes to smokeless, hookahs to e-cigarettes — starting Oct. 1. The Board of […]

USG NEWS: www.ledger-enquirer.com http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2014/09/16/3305261_richard-hyatt-csu-needs-to-find.html?sp=/99/100/&rh=1 Richard Hyatt: Columbus State needs to find new leader quickly BY RICHARD HYATT Special to the Ledger-Enquirer When the University System of Georgia is looking for a new president at one of its colleges or universities it often moves with the speed of a 300-pound sprinter on a muddy track. Frank […]

University System News USG NEWS: www.coosvalleynews.com http://www.coosavalleynews.com/np108455.htm Former Governor Zell Miller Visits UWG for Signing CVN News The University of West Georgia recently welcomed former Governor Zell Miller and his wife Shirley. Governor and Mrs. Miller were joined by Judge Mike and Carol Murphy, Regent Larry Walker and his wife Janice, Mayor Wayne Garner and […]

University System News Atlanta Business Chronicle Atlanta offers testing ground for new, local products http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/print-edition/2014/09/12/atlanta-offers-testing-ground-for-new-local.html?s=print Sep 12, 2014, 6:00am EDT Dave Williams A turbine able to generate hydropower in slow-moving water could be the first invention tested on city of Atlanta property under a program encouraging entrepreneurs to keep their business startups local. With a […]

University System News USG NEWS: www.johndruckenmiller.com http://johndruckenmiller.com/dr-donald-green-the-new-president-of-georgia-highlands-college-targets-growth-outreach/ Dr. Donald Green, the new president of Georgia Highlands College, targets growth, outreach By Natalie Simms A new era begins today at Georgia Highlands College as Dr. Donald Green begins his presidency at the institution. He’s ready to continue the work of growing the college to meet the […]