University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Chancellor reflects on Georgia university system as he prepares for retirement By Eric Stirgus Steve Wrigley has been involved in some of the most important decisions concerning higher education in Georgia over the last few decades. He was part of then-Gov. Zell Miller’s team about a quarter-century ago that […]

University System News: Growing Georgia ABAC President Receives Honorary Agricultural Education Pin Dr. David Bridges, president of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, received an honorary agricultural education pin at the recent pinning ceremony for graduates of the agricultural education program at ABAC. “That was a real honor for me,” Bridges said.  “The agricultural education program continues […]

University System News Capitol Beat Longtime state agency manager named acting University System of Georgia chancellor By Dave Williams The University System of Georgia Board of Regents Wednesday named state government veteran Teresa MacCartney acting chancellor of the system while the board continues its search for a permanent successor to the retiring Steve Wrigley. MacCartney, […]

University System News University Business Now is the time to totally transform remedial education By Yolanda Watson Spiva and Maxine Roberts  It’s widely understood that the pandemic has intensified racial disparities across many dimensions of our society, including employment, health and education. Public universities and community colleges—which serve a large share of racially minoritized and […]

University System News: Marietta Daily Journal Kennesaw State professor encourages women to pursue construction management By Staff Reports As a student, it wasn’t uncommon for Irish Horsey to look around and find herself as the only woman in a classroom full of construction management majors. Now an assistant professor and interim chair of KSU’s Department […]

University System News: Savannah Morning News Savannah native named president of Georgia State University Associated Press Georgia’s largest public university will be led by a Savannah native.  The Georgia Board of Regents on Thursday named M. Brian Blake the newest president of Georgia State University. Blake is a 1989 graduate of Benedictine Military School.  The […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Federal hearings seek to reverse Trump-era student loan rules By Eric Stirgus U.S. Department of Education officials are holding three days of virtual public hearings starting today that will focus on potential changes to Trump-era guidelines critics believe have made it more difficult to repay student loans. The revisions […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 5 things to know about Georgia State University’s new president By Eric Stirgus The Georgia Board of Regents on Thursday selected M. Brian Blake to become Georgia State University’s next president. Blake, previously the provost at George Washington University, will be Georgia State’s first Black president. Here are five […]

University System News: Valdosta Daily Times Atlanta Gas Light backs VSU initiative Valdosta State University has partnered with the Atlanta Gas Light Foundation to help encourage more Black males to pursue higher education and earn a college degree. The Atlanta Gas Light Foundation presented a $12,500 check to the university, university officials said in a […]

University System News: Albany Herald Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College faculty member uses language skills to assist judicial system From staff reports A few college professors will spend the summer taking a break from their regular duties, maybe relaxing with family and friends, or reading books that are not required for their classes. Rob Carpenter is […]