University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution State lawmakers pass college student aid, campus speech zone bills By Eric Stirgus Georgia is one of just two states that lacks broad need-based financial aid, they say Georgia lawmakers passed two bills on the last day of the legislative session that could have longstanding impact for students in […]

University System News: Gwinnett Daily Post Jann Joseph invested as third president of Georgia Gwinnett College From staff reports Jann L. Joseph was invested as the third president of Georgia Gwinnett College at a formal ceremony Friday on the college’s campus…One of the oldest traditions in academia, an investiture is a formal ceremony that “confers […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Sonny Perdue takes the helm as University System of Georgia chancellor By Eric Stirgus Former two-term Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue on Friday spent his first day as chancellor of the University System of Georgia — a position he’s called a “capstone to a career of public service.” Perdue visited […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Bill to improve mental health care services in Georgia wins final approval By Maya T. Prabhu House Speaker David Ralston set out this year to pass legislation that would make it significantly easier for Georgians to access mental health services. On Wednesday, that goal was achieved. The Georgia House […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution After weeks of debate, mental health bill clears Georgia Senate panel By Maya T. Prabhu After two weeks of emotional hearings, a Senate panel on Monday passed its version of legislation that aims to expand the way mental health is covered in Georgia. The new version of House Bill […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia lawmakers reach compromise on mental health bill, set for floor debate By Maya T. Prabhu Georgia state lawmakers in each chamber reached an agreement on legislation that aims to require insurance companies cover mental health care the same way physical care is covered. It will be debated on […]

University System News: The Brunswick News Health system, college partnership to expand nursing program By Lauren McDonald College of Coastal Georgia and Southeast Georgia Health System announced Friday a partnership to expand the college’s registered nursing program and address hospital staffing shortages. The health system has committed to a $2 million expansion partnership with the […]

University System News: Capitol Beat State Senate budget writers OK fiscal 2023 state budget by Dave Williams Gov. Brian Kemp’s $30.2 billion fiscal 2023 state budget is another step closer to passage. The Georgia Senate Appropriations Committee approved the spending plan Wednesday, sending it to the Senate floor for action as soon as Friday. The […]

University System News: The Augusta Chronicle Could $2,500 help more college students graduate? Senate weighs need-based grant bill Margarita Cambest When Tiara Dugger decided she was going to college there was no stopping her. The 19-year-old John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet school graduate saved what she could from her part-time job, but said she […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia system waives ACT, SAT requirements for most universities By Eric Stirgus Students interested in applying to take undergraduate courses at most public universities in Georgia this fall won’t need to submit an ACT or SAT score to enroll. The University System of Georgia announced this week it will […]