University System News USG NEWS: www.times-georgian.com http://www.times-georgian.com/news/article_8f4ac03e-11d1-11e3-a8e7-001a4bcf6878.html New UWG president outlines long-term plans Colton Campbell/Times-Georgian The seventh president of the University of West Georgia laid out parts of his long-term plan for the institution for more than 150 business leaders Thursday . Dr. Kyle Marrero, having spent just more than eight weeks in the office […]

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM NEWS Www.AtlantaIntownPaper.com AT&T Foundry innovation center opens in Midtown http://www.atlantaintownpaper.com/2013/08/att-foundry-innovation-center-opens-in-midtown/ The new AT&T Foundry innovation center adjacent to Georgia Tech opened this week in Midtown. The center will speed up the company’s development of the latest technologies, applications and platforms. The opening marks Atlanta as one of only four global locations chosen for […]

University System News USG VALUE: AJC http://www.myajc.com/news/business/att-opens-innovation-hub-at-georgia-tech/nZdr9/?icmp=ajc_internallink_invitationbox_apr2013_ajcstubtomyajcpremium AT&T opens innovation hub at Georgia Tech By KRISTI E. SWARTZ AT&T officially opened its high-tech innovation center at Georgia Tech on Tuesday, a collaboration that will put engineers and executives together to dream up and market new technology. This is AT&T’s fourth Foundry. The center, at Georgia […]

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM – NEWS New UGA president pledges to focus on core academic mission http://savannahnow.com/news/2013-08-27/new-uga-president-pledges-focus-core-academic-mission#.Uh40cxYqagF Savannah Morning News Aug. 27, 2013 Jere W. Morehead, who was named president of the University of Georgia in February, promised members of the Savannah Rotary Club on Monday he will focus on the university’s core academic mission. …Morehead said […]

University System News USG VALUE: www.macon.com http://www.macon.com/2013/08/25/2627765/middle-georgia-states-online-it.html Education notebook: Middle Georgia State’s online IT program dubbed most affordable By Telegraph staff Middle Georgia State College’s online bachelor’s degree in information technology has been ranked the nation’s most affordable by the consumer information website GetEducated.com, according to a news release. Get Educated’s rankings show the 34 […]

University System News USG NEWS: www.romenews-tribune.com http://romenews-tribune.com/view/full_story/23429793/article-Confluence-steering-committee-announced?instance=home_news Confluence steering committee announced by Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce reports Confluence, the innovation conference and program of the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce, announced on Thursday the steering committee for the February 20-21, 2014 event. Willis Potts, retired industry executive and former chair of the University System […]

University System News USG NEWS: www.gpb.org http://www.gpb.org/news/2013/08/22/sectors-outline-college-missions-focus# ‘Sectors’ Outline College Missions, Focus By Joshua Stewart ATLANTA — Georgia’s state colleges and universities are now sub-divided into four different classes – “sectors,” as the University System of Georgia calls them. The Board of Regents approved the new policy last week. The categories – research university, comprehensive […]

University System News USG NEWS: www.insidehighered.com http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2013/08/21/georgia-tech-sophomore-gives-amazing-welcome-new-students#ixzz2cbPhU4KW A Welcome to Remember By Scott Jaschik Like many colleges and universities, the Georgia Institute of Technology has a welcoming convocation. One of the traditions at Georgia Tech is that a second-year student is selected by a faculty-staff committee to give “the sophomore welcome.” This year’s welcome — […]

University System News USG NEWS: www.daltondailycitizen.com http://daltondailycitizen.com/local/x250194595/The-state-of-Dalton-State The state of Dalton State Despite tight funding, president hopes to grow college By Christopher Smith Many people seem to know what’s best for Dalton State College. Some say more parking is needed; others say more dorm rooms or more student activity options are a must. Getting to […]

University System News USG NEWS: www.coosavalleynews.com http://www.coosavalleynews.com/np103694.htm Ga Regents Adopt Bold Strategic Plan for Future Tony Potts The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia adopted a bold Strategic Plan for the System that acknowledges a new environment for public higher education and positions the state’s 31 public colleges and universities to meet […]