University System News: Marietta Daily Journal Schwaig: KSU must be ‘razor-focused on what matters most’ By Chart Riggall Newly sworn in Kennesaw State University President Kathy “Kat” Schwaig said Monday her line of work is facing a three-pronged crisis. Belief in the value and worth of higher education is on the downturn. Enrollment figures are […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution AJC On Campus: Regents pick chair, safer bike paths for Kennesaw State By Vanessa McCray A biweekly roundup of news and happenings from Georgia colleges and universities. There’s something about fall on a college campus: Falling leaves, football rivalries and final exams still weeks away. For the Georgia Board […]

University System News: Dalton Daily Citizen Perdue to give keynote address at Dalton chamber banquet Submitted by the Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce Sonny Perdue, chancellor of the University System of Georgia, will deliver the keynote address at this year’s Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce banquet on Tuesday, Nov. 29. The evening will begin at […]

University System News: WSB-TV Enrollment at Georgia’s public universities declines for second year in a row By WSBTV.com News Staff Enrollment at public universities declined slightly for the second consecutive year, according to a release from the University System of Georgia. Total enrollment of the state’s 26 public colleges and universities for this fall semester […]

University System News: U.S. News Enrollment Dips for Second Year at Georgia Universities The number of students has fallen for a second straight year at Georgia’s public colleges and universities, even as the state’s most prestigious universities have kept growing. By JEFF AMY, Associated Press The number of students fell for a second straight year […]

University System News: Athens CEO UGA Provides Tools for Rural Community Engagement and Economic Success Margaret Blanchard In rural areas of Georgia, like Grady County, losing young adults to schools and jobs in other cities and states can break the succession of community leaders, which are vital to future success. As an initial PROPEL (Planning […]

University System News: Grice Connect Georgia Southern food pantries serve students experiencing food insecurity A wishlist is available for those wanting to donate towards the efforts to serve these students. by John Caesar College is already expensive enough to attend. But, add in living expenses, textbooks, and other surprise payments, and students may find themselves […]

University System News: Albany Herald Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College students pursue homelessness project From staff reports Gradual at first. Then, oh so obvious. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College senior Skyla Turner began noticing people apparently living on the streets of Tifton, an issue that she also saw in her hometown of Blakely and in Dothan, Ala., […]

University System News: 11Alive Georgia high school seniors can apply to these colleges, universities in the state for free Around 40 colleges and universities are waiving application fees for Georgia high school seniors. Author: Gabriella Nunez Georgia high school seniors will be able to apply to dozens of colleges and universities in the state for […]

University System News: WGAC Usry Family Gives $100,000 to Support Scholarships at Hull College of Business Mary Liz Nolan Local entrepreneurs Brad and Paige Usry have given $100,000 to Augusta University to fund scholarships for students attending the James M. Hull College of Business. Usry is a graduate of Augusta College, having earned a business […]