University System News: Americus Times-Recorder Georgia Southwestern education program named among the best in the nation: Program earns national recognition for preparing future elementary education teachers to teach math By Ken Gustafson The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has been named among the best in the nation when it […]

University System News: Americus Times Recorder Georgia Southwestern celebrates nearly 300 graduates at 2022 Spring Commencement By Ken Gustafson Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) recognized approximately 293 graduates in the Spring Class of 2022 on Friday, May 16 inside the Convocation Hall of the Student Success Center. There were 231 graduates earning their bachelor’s degrees, […]

University System News: WJBF Inspiring Augusta University student graduates despite the odds Thursday night, the first of three graduation ceremonies for Augusta University Spring 2022 graduates will take place. They had multiple ceremonies the last couple of years because of the pandemic. Prior to that, there was just one. This year, the university decided on […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution KSU welcomes first cohort awarded honors nursing scholarship By Nancy Clanton ‘We’re all grateful beyond measure, and we promise to make you proud,’ one recipient said during reception Kennesaw State University recently welcomed the inaugural recipients of the Wellstar-Tom and Betty Phillips Elite Honors Nursing Endowed Scholarship. The $5 […]

Georgia Recorder Faculty at Georgia colleges facing diminished role in hiring university presidents By: Ross Williams The Georgia Board of Regents, which oversees the state’s public universities, is set to consider a rule change at Tuesday’s meeting to reduce the role of faculty members in selecting university presidents. Under the current rules, when a vacancy […]

University System News: WFXL Finalist named for Georgia Highlands College Presidency by Takyia Price The Board of Regents voted today, May 10, to name Dr. Mike Hobbs as the sole finalist for president of Georgia Highlands College (GHC). Hobbs currently is the vice president for student affairs and athletic director at Jefferson State Community College […]

University System News: WFXL USG Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs named by Takyia Price Today, May 11, University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor Sonny Perdue announced the appointment of Dr. Ashwani Monga as the system’s chief academic officer and executive vice chancellor of academic affairs, effective July 1, 2022. … In his role as […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kemp signs upcoming year’s budget with teacher pay raises By James Salzer Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday signed a $30.2 billion state spending plan for the coming year that includes a $2,000 pay raise for teachers and continues attempts to slow state government turnover. The budget for fiscal 2023, […]

University System News: Higher Ed Dive Georgia passes law banishing free speech zones Jeremy Bauer-Wolf, Senior Reporter UPDATE: May 4, 2022: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican, signed legislation Tuesday banning the state’s public colleges from creating free speech zones, areas on campus designated for protests and other forms of expression. “Freedom of expression is […]

University System News: Valdosta Daily Times Ga. university leaders visit: Chancellor Perdue tours VSU campus Chancellor Perdue tours VSU campus University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue, Board of Regents Chairman Harold Reynolds and Regent Tim Evans stopped by Valdosta State University recently to learn more about Blazer Nation’s unique strengths, opportunities and needs. “I […]