University System News: Forbes Georgia Lawmakers Consider New Financial Aid Program For Struggling Students Edward Conroy, Contributor Georgia is considering state-funded completion grants for students near to finishing their degrees. More funding is good news for struggling students, even if it is only available to students who are close to the college finish line. A […]

University System News: WGAU Radio Federal funding will advance work of UGA’s Isakson Center $5 million from spending package approved by Congress By Tim Bryant The University of Georgia gets $5 million in federal funding for Parkinson’s research as part of the spending package passed by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden earlier this […]

University System News: Athens CEO UGA Partners With Fort Valley State University to Launch New Student Research Program Jordan Powers The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) is now accepting applications for a new internship program with Fort Valley State University (FVSU) slated for summer 2022. The Rising Scholars Internship is […]

University System News: CBS46 Metro Atlanta nonprofit plan to ‘Give the Gift of Warmth’ to those in need By Joyce Lupiani A local nonprofit is making a difference by teaming up with others for the Give the Gift of Warmth Project. Unity Network and Counseling Center partnered with members of the Gwinnett Grizzly Bear Association […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kemp signs midyear spending plan with raises, bonuses, tax refund By James Salzer State, university and k-12 school employees should see a bump in their paychecks next month after Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday signed a $30.2 billion midyear budget that includes raises and bonuses for workers and a […]

University System News: Marietta Daily Journal Kathy Schwaig named president of Kennesaw State University The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia today named Dr. Kathy “Kat” Schwaig president of Kennesaw State University, effective March 16. Schwaig currently serves as KSU’s interim president. “Kennesaw State has a strong advocate and leader in Dr. […]

University System News: Marietta Daily Journal GHC faculty-created textbook free to students, wins national award Staff reports A Georgia Highlands College faculty-created textbook called “Introduction to Nursing” is not only available to students for free – it has also been chosen for a national MERLOT Health Sciences Classics Award for 2022. The text – used […]

University System News: Savannah CEO Georgia Southern now one of Nation’s Top Ten Military Friendly Schools Georgia Southern University has now earned a 2022-2023 Top Ten Military Friendly® distinction by Viqtory. Georgia Southern ranked at number nine on the Top Ten list. Being named a Military Friendly School is nothing new for Georgia Southern University, […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia House panel backs budget for upcoming year with teacher raises By James Salzer Georgia House budget writers approved a spending plan for the coming year on Thursday that includes a $2,000 pay raise for teachers and continues attempts to slow state government turnover. …The midyear budget, which runs […]

University System News: Atlanta Business Chronicle USG names interim president finalist for top post at Kennesaw State University By Maegan Smith  –  Digital Editor The University System of Georgia has announced a finalist for president of Kennesaw State University. Kathy Schwaig, currently serving as the university’s interim president, has been named the sole finalist, USG […]