USG VALUE: www.beta.effinghamherald.net http://beta.effinghamherald.net/section/22/article/22092/ GSU’s economic impact exceeds $500M Staff report STATESBORO — The annual survey on the economic impact of the University System of Georgia reveals Georgia Southern University had a $524 million economic impact on Statesboro and the Bulloch County area and accounted for more than 6,500 jobs in fiscal year 2012. www.americus.wtvm.com […]

University System News Newnan Times-Herald West Georgia’s regional economic impact growing http://www.times-herald.com/local/20130713-UWG-economic-impact-continues-to-grow by Celia Shortt July 13, 2013 According to the University System of Georgia’s annual study, the Carrollton-based University of West Georgia’s economic impact in the region for this last fiscal year was more than $442 million, marking the fifth year in a row […]

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM – GOOD NEWS Ga. college partners with Chinese University http://www.northjersey.com/news/education/215032031_Ga__college_partners_with_Chinese_University.html NorthJersey.com July 11, 2013 [from the Associated Press] AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Georgia Regents University has partnered with a Chinese university to create an institute focused on advancing Chinese language studies and enhancing multicultural awareness. Georgia Regents University officials said Wednesday that the […]

University System News USG VALUE: www.coosavalleynews.com http://www.coosavalleynews.com/np103225.htm Georgia Colleges Have $14.1B Economic Impact Tony Potts An annual study of the University System of Georgia’s economic impact on the State records a 7.4 percent increase from fiscal year 2011 to 2012. In cash, that is a jump of $980 million, from $13.2 billion to a new […]

USG NEWS: www.connectsavannah.com http://www.connectsavannah.com/NewsFeed/archives/2013/07/03/skio-now-part-of-uga SkIO now part of UGA The merger of the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography with the University of Georgia, effective July 1, was initiated by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia as part of efforts to streamline operations. Those involved expect the new alignment between the institute and […]

University System News USG VALUE: www.affordablecollegesonline.org http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/online-colleges/ 54 Most Affordable Online Colleges The following list of 54 affordable online colleges comprises some of the premier universities in the country, specializing in online education as a medium to deliver relevant coursework. Given today’s global economy, the importance of being able to work virtually is imperative, and […]

USG NEWS: www.tiftongazette.com http://tiftongazette.com/local/x1952116513/Bridges-begins-eighth-year-as-ABAC-president Bridges begins eighth year as ABAC president CNHI TIFTON — With seven years as president of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College under his belt, Dr. David Bridges is thinking about the future. But then again, the 10th president in the history of ABAC never stops thinking about days to come. “We’ve got […]

University System News USG NEWS: www.onlineathens.com http://onlineathens.com/2013-07-04/ocean-research-center-near-savannah-joins-uga Ocean research center near Savannah joins with UGA ASSOCIATED PRESS SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The state’s 46-year-old marine sciences research center near Savannah is now part of the University of Georgia. Campus officials say the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, founded in 1967, has completed a merger that places […]

University System News USG NEWS: www.redandblack.com http://www.redandblack.com/ugalife/jere-morehead-s-day-in-uga-welcomes-president-morehead/article_ec46cc10-e34b-11e2-a1f3-0019bb30f31a.html Jere Morehead’s day in: UGA welcomes President Morehead Brad Mannion After nearly 5 months since the announcement, the University of Georgia’s Jere Morehead assumed the role on July 1 that Michael Adams has left — president of UGA. To commence his presidency, President Morehead met with student leaders […]

University System News USG NEWS: www.henryherald.com http://www.henryherald.com/news/2013/jun/28/officials-preparing-state-archives-transfer/ Officials preparing for state archives transfer By Curt Yeomans MORROW — Christmas may not officially be in July, but Southern Crescent residents and history lovers everywhere will get a gift next month. In addition to moving to the University System of Georgia next month, the 95-year old Georgia […]