USG e-clips for August 31, 2022

University System News:   WRBL Ep. 64: Chancellor Sonny Perdue by: Chuck Williams The former governor and member of the Trump cabinet is now the chancellor of the University System of Georgia. In this wide-ranging conversation, Perdue talks about Columbus State University and its search for a new president, the West Point Kia plant he […]

USG e-clips for August 30, 2022

University System News: Gwinnett Daily Post Georgia Gwinnett College sees new student enrollment up 14% New international student enrollment doubles for fall semester. Georgia Gwinnett College bucked enrollment trends for the fall semester with new student enrollment up 14% from fall 2021 and up 15% from fall 2020. The college’s total enrollment – new, returning […]

USG e-clips for August 29, 2022

University System News:   The Brunswick News CCGA, Georgia College partner on new pathways By Lauren McDonald College of Coastal Georgia and Georgia College & University leaders signed two agreements Thursday that will offer students in Georgia a new pathway to future success. Representatives from both colleges met on CCGA’s Brunswick campus to sign memorandums […]

USG e-clips for August 25, 2022

University System News:   Emanuel County Live EGSC brings back Vision Series: University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue to headline East Georgia State College (EGSC) is excited to announce the return of the Vision Series in September. University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue will be the speaker for the event. EGSC faculty, staff, […]

USG e-clips for August 26, 2022

University System News:   WABE ‘People value what they pay for’: A conversation with Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue Martha Dalton Sonny Perdue has held many titles: state senator, Georgia governor, and U.S. agriculture secretary. Now he goes by “Chancellor Perdue” as chancellor of the state’s public college and university system. Perdue talked with WABE recently […]

USG e-clips for August 24, 2022

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Sandra Deal, Georgia’s former first lady, dies at 80 By Phil Kloer Tirelessly advocated for education Sandra Deal, a 15-year veteran of teaching language arts in Hall County, committed to touring Georgia’s classrooms and reading to students after her husband Nathan Deal was elected governor in 2011. …Sandra Deal, […]

USG e-clips for August 23, 2022

University System News: Capitol Beat New study shows financial value of University System of Georgia degrees Dave Williams University System of Georgia (USG) graduates from the Class of 2021 will earn more than $1 million more during their lifetimes than they would have without earning a bachelor’s degree, according to a new study. The study, […]

USG e-clips for August 19, 2022

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Construction begins on massive bio science park for Georgia Tech By Zachary Hansen The project is the university’s attempt to cultivate and support home-grown biology, medical and technology startups Georgia Tech’s vision of an 18-acre innovation district for medical and technology startups is beginning to become a reality. The […]

USG e-clips for August 22, 2022

University System News: WGXA Cathy Cox named 12th Georgia College & State University President by Brandon McGouirk “The academic ceremony, since the middle ages, has symbolized a commitment to the pursuit of knowledge. It allows us to welcome a new era of leadership and to celebrate as a community,” Chancellor and former Governor Sonny Perdue […]

USG e-clips for August 18, 2022

University System News: Macon Magazine A higher calling By Lisa Mayfield Spence A relatively “young” university by most standards, Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is leading the change and redefining the role of collegiate higher education. Blake, originally from Wimbledon, England, has been at the helm since 2014. Under his leadership, the university has expanded […]