University System News: Savannah CEO Economic Monitor Q4 Reports Trajectory of Slowing Regional Growth Continues; Savannah Metro Expected to Be Insulated Staff Report The Savannah metro economy’s path of slowing growth continued for the fifth consecutive quarter, according to Georgia Southern University’s latest Economic Monitor, which reflects Q4 2022. Yet, the outlook for the region […]

University System News: Savannah Morning News ‘There will be no merger.’ Officials challenge claims about Savannah State, Georgia Southern University System of Georgia voices support for Savannah State amidst enrollment declines and claims by a Savannah alderwoman that a merger with Georgia Southern is imminent. Will Peebles Savannah State University is not closing, nor being […]

University System News: AllOnGeorgia Dr. Donald J. Green Named Interim President at Gordon State College University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor Sonny Perdue today named Dr. Donald J. Green interim president of Gordon State College, effective May 20, 2023. Green, who most recently served as president of Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Pa., replaces outgoing […]

University System News: Athens CEO 10 Students, Alumni Win NSF Graduate Research Fellowships Alan Flurry Two current University of Georgia undergraduate students are among the 10 campus recipients of 2023 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships. The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program helps ensure the quality, vitality and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Sonny Perdue’s next test: Supporting Georgia’s public colleges By Vanessa McCray In his first year as chancellor, Sonny Perdue has served as the University System of Georgia’s lead salesman. His product? A college degree. After years of growth, the University System, which he’s overseen since his contentious appointment last […]

University System News: Augusta Chronicle AU Health, Wellstar merger hailed by some, dreaded by others Abraham Kenmore The merger of Augusta University Health with the Atlanta-based Wellstar Health System has drawn praise from Gov. Brian Kemp, University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue, and leaders of both Augusta University and Wellstar. Others, including state lawmakers […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Chancellor slams college budget cuts much smaller than he once proposed By James Salzer But times were different when he was governor, lawmakers say The irony wasn’t lost on some Capitol veterans that a University System of Georgia chancellor who presided over some of the deepest budget cuts in […]

University System News: Savannah Morning News ‘Incredible assets’: AU Health, Wellstar partner to expand health care Joe Hotchkiss, Augusta Chronicle With a new name and a shared mission, Georgia’s only public medical school on Friday announced an agreement with an Atlanta-based health care system that its partners say will improve healthcare statewide and the number […]

University System News: Dalton Daily Citizen State legislative budget could negatively impact Dalton State College students, faculty and staff The state legislature on Wednesday passed the state’s operating budget for the 2024 fiscal year. “We are grateful for and thank our elected officials, especially our local and regional delegations, for their hard work and service […]

University System News: Capitol News Beat Wellstar, Augusta University finalize partnership by Dave Williams The University System of Georgia Board of Regents voted unanimously Friday to approve a partnership between the Wellstar and Augusta University health systems. The partnership will expand the university’s health sciences training and research across the state and build a broader […]