University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia college students want ‘temporary’ fee to go away By Eric Stirgus For students taking courses at any of Georgia’s 26 public universities, there’s one cost they can’t avoid that has long irritated them, parents and several elected officials. The “special institutional fee” — approved by the state’s Board […]

University System News: AP News University of Georgia asks to name buildings for Black grads By JEFF AMY The University of Georgia is asking regents to name two buildings for some of the university’s earliest Black graduates. This week’s proposal followed a decision by the University System of Georgia regents not to remove names of […]

University System News: 11 Alive UGA enrollment bounces back, surpasses 40,000 for first time As universities struggle to retain students, the University of Georgia is tallying is its highest enrollment yet. Author: Gabriella Nunez As college enrollment numbers take a hit during the coronavirus pandemic, the University of Georgia is bouncing back and chalking in […]

University System News: Middle Georgia CEO MGA Surpasses $11M Goal In University’s “Legacy Of Greatness” Fundraising Campaign Staff Report The Middle Georgia State University Foundation’s “Building A Legacy of Greatness” private fundraising campaign – the most ambitious in the institution’s history – exceeded its $11 million goal, coming in at $11.6 million, school officials announced […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution University of Georgia to name buildings after trailblazing Black graduates By Eric Stirgus University of Georgia administrators announced plans Wednesday to name two campus buildings after Black graduates who made history at the school. Officials want to name the science library in memory of Shirley Mathis McBay, the first […]

University System News: Marietta Daily Journal Kennesaw State research team looks to expand mushroom production range Demand for culinary mushrooms in Georgia and the wider region is far higher than supply, leaving both home cooks and chefs wanting. Mushroom-growing technology developed at Kennesaw State University could be poised to change that. “There is about an […]

University System News: The Chronicle of Higher Education Have We Gotten Student Success Completely Backward? By Aaron Basko Between 2003 and 2014, in collaboration with the consulting firm EAB, Georgia State University led a revolution in student success. Through a series of pilot programs that grew into a sweeping campus-culture shift, Georgia State raised its six-year graduation […]

University System News: Georgia Public BroadcastingBoard of Regents won’t change names of buildings, colleges with racist linksBy Dave WilliamsThe University System of Georgia has decided not to pursue plans to rename dozens of buildings and colleges named for historical figures associated with racism. The board voted Monday not to accept the recommendations of an advisory […]

University System News: The Red & Black USG will not rename buildings or colleges despite committee recommendationsJake Drukman The University System of Georgia Board of Regents announced Monday that it will not pursue name changes to buildings or colleges at its 26 institutions despite recommendations from an advisory group tasked with reviewing the names. The […]

University System News: Digital Journal EdRefomer Announces 2022 Best Online Universities Rankings By GetNews EdReformer latest edition includes new rankings of the best universities for online associates, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Designed for students looking to complete or further their education, the rankings evaluate over 40,000 college tuitions. These online programs offer an alternative […]