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 […]
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USG e-clips for November 17, 2021
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 […]
USG e-clips for November 18, 2021
University System News: Atlanta Business Chronicle Undergraduate research at Kennesaw State provides students with a career foundation Kennesaw State University centers itself on its nearly 43,000 students, prioritizing research opportunities and engaged learning that help students succeed and prepare them for day one of their careers. As an R2 research university, KSU’s commitment to offering […]
USG e-clips for November 19, 2021
University System News: The Brunswick News College unveils new Center for Entrepreneurship By Lauren McDonald College of Coastal Georgia announced the establishment of a new center that will support entrepreneurship in the Golden Isles. The college hosted an event Thursday to celebrate the unveiling of the new Art and Lindee Lucas Center for Entrepreneurship. “This […]
USG e-clips for November 16, 2021
University System News: Albany Herald Georgia Path2College among nation’s top-rated 529 plans From staff reports Morningstar Inc., a leading investment research firm, upgraded its rating of Georgia’s Path2College 529 Plan from Neutral to Silver, leapfrogging 18 other state 529 college savings plans. Georgia is the only state to receive a two-tier upgrade. Morningstar’s report stated […]
USG e-clips November 15, 2021
University System News: Savannah Morning News Savannah State formally welcomes 14th president during investiture ceremony Bianca Moorman Students, alumni and members of the community gathered at Tiger Arena in Savannah to welcome Kimberly Ballard-Washington as the 14th president of Savannah State University. She is the second female to hold the role permanently. Ballard-Washington was officially […]
USG e-clips for November 12, 2021
University System News: Savannah CEO The USG Board of Regents Elects Officers for 2022 The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) today elected Regent Harold Reynolds to a one-year term as the Board’s chair and Regent Erin Hames to a one-year term as the Board’s vice chair. Reynolds will serve as […]
USG e-clips for November 10, 2021
University System News: The Savannah Tribune Savannah State Hosts Presidential Investiture Honoring Kimberly Ballard-Washington The Presidential Investiture of Kimberly Ballard-Washington, J.D., the 14th President of Savannah State University, will be held on Friday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. in Tiger Arena, 3219 College St. Counted among the oldest of traditions in academia, an investiture ceremony […]
USG e-clips for November 11, 2021
University System News: Statesboro Herald East Georgia State names new president Dr. David Schecter, from USC-Spartanburg, to take over Jan. 3 From staff reports The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia named Dr. David Schecter president of East Georgia State College, effective Jan. 3, 2022. “Dr. David Schecter’s strong academic background and […]
USG e-clips for November 3, 2021
University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution AJC On Campus: Post-tenure review battle continues; Morehouse helps with police training tool By Eric Stirgus The dust has not settled in the battle between University System of Georgia faculty and administrators over recent changes to its post-tenure review process. In this edition of AJC On Campus, we have […]