University System News USG VALUE: www.accessnorthgeorgia.com http://www.accessnorthgeorgia.com/detail.php?n=269193 Students in medical partnership training in the area By Derreck Booth Editor ATHENS – A partnership between Georgia Regents University and the University of Georgia has sent 12 medical students through the Gainesville area for training rotations. Partnership spokeswoman Alison Bracewell McCullick said the effort was launched in […]

University System News CONSOLIDATION: www.mdjonline.com http://mdjonline.com/view/full_story/24305671/article-Merger-plans-come-together–Papp-says-KSU–SPSU-students-will-be-included?instance=lead_story_left_column Merger plans come together; Papp says KSU, SPSU students will be included by Hannah Morgan MARIETTA — With the new year quickly approaching, plans are coming together for the consolidation of Kennesaw State University and Southern Polytechnic University. KSU President Dan Papp said students at both schools will be […]

University System News GOOD NEWS: www.georgiatrend.com http://www.georgiatrend.com/January-2014/100-Most-Influential-Georgians/ 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL GEORGIANS Georgia Trend’s annual listing of the state’s most powerful and influential citizens who affect the lives and livelihoods of all Georgians. Plus, a roster of Notable Georgians. Edited By Jerry Grillo Ricardo Azziz, President, Georgia Regents University; Mark Becker, President, Georgia State University; Henry […]

University System News USG VALUE: www.wsav.com http://www.wsav.com/story/24236214/ga-tech-savannah-helps-unemployed-veterans GA Tech Savannah Helps Unemployed Veterans By Raquel Rodriguez, Reporter SAVANNAH, GA – After serving our country, the next mission veterans face is finding a job. The Georgia Tech campus in Savannah is trying to make the hunt for employment easier. The program is called VET2 which stands […]

University System News USG VALUE: www.forest-blade.com http://www.forest-blade.com/news/education/article_6f572b40-673b-11e3-9d91-0019bb2963f4.html EGSC to open Military Student Resource Center East Georgia State College is opening a new Military Student Resource Center in January. The center is dedicated to providing active duty, reserve service members, veterans and dependents of service members with convenient high quality services. The center also features a […]

University System News USG NEWS: www.onlineathens.com http://onlineathens.com/breaking-news/2013-12-20/uga-forms-academic-advisory-board UGA forms Academic Advisory Board By ASSOCIATED PRESS ATHENS, Ga.— The University of Georgia has announced the formation of a board meant to encourage and support student success. …The school says vice president for student affairs Victor K. Wilson created the board with the goal of enhancing the […]

University System News USG VALUE: www.wsav.com http://www.wsav.com/story/24236214/ga-tech-savannah-helps-unemployed-veterans GA Tech Savannah Helps Unemployed Veterans By Raquel Rodriguez, Reporter SAVANNAH, GA – After serving our country, the next mission veterans face is finding a job. The Georgia Tech campus in Savannah is trying to make the hunt for employment easier. The program is called VET2 which stands […]

University System News USG NEWS: www.myfoxatlanta.com http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/24222859/chinese-delegation-visits-clayton-state#ixzz2nduoYvrj Chinese delegation visits Clayton State By ASSOCIATED PRESS MORROW, Ga. (AP) – A Chinese delegation has visited Clayton State University, touring the campus and learning about its various programs. University officials say this week’s visit included 10 higher education officials from China and was part of the National […]

University System News USG NEWS: www.albanyherald.com http://www.albanyherald.com/news/2013/dec/12/albany-state-university-graduation-scheduled/ Albany State University graduation scheduled Saturday morning Retired General Larry R. ellis, a member of the Board of Regents, will speak at the graduation Staff Reports ALBANY — A four-star Army general will deliver the keynote address at Albany State University’s fall commencement Saturday morning. Regent Larry R. […]

University System News USG VALUE: www.ledger-enquirer.com http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/12/11/2850262/5-georgia-alabama-public-colleges.html 5 Georgia, Alabama public colleges rank on list of ‘100 Best Values’ BY ADAM CARLSON Five Georgia and Alabama schools are included on Kiplinger’s annual list of 100 “Best Values in Public Colleges” in 2014.. The University of Georgia (No. 13 for in-state value), Georgia Institute of Technology […]