University System News: Middle Georgia CEO Fort Valley State University Renews Academic Partnership with Robins Air Force Base The Office of Strategic Academic Partnerships and Student Engagement within Academic Affairs began spring semester 2024 with a renewed partnership with the Department of the Air Force, represented by Robins Air Force Base (RAFB). This educational partnership […]

University System News: GPB Georgia Match direct college admissions program seeing positive results By: Dave Williams The University System of Georgia’s new direct admissions program is off to a strong start, despite not getting off the ground until well after classes began last fall, system Chancellor Sonny Perdue said Wednesday. Nearly 12,000 high school seniors […]

University System News: Savannah CEO GEORGIA MATCH Direct College Admissions Program Seeing Positive Results Capitol Beat is a nonprofit news service operated by the Georgia Press Educational Foundation that provides coverage of state government to newspapers throughout Georgia. For more information visit capitol-beat.org. The University System of Georgia’s new direct admissions program is off to […]

University System News: Capitol Beat Kemp urges lawmakers to stay cautious with state spending by Dave Williams Gov. Brian Kemp and the General Assembly’s budget writers vowed Tuesday to continue a cautious approach toward spending, despite the huge surplus the state has built up during the last several years. Kemp kicked off three days of […]

University System News: Capitol Beat GEORGIA MATCH direct college admissions program seeing positive results by Dave Williams The University System of Georgia’s new direct admissions program is off to a strong start, despite not getting off the ground until well after classes began last fall, system Chancellor Sonny Perdue said Wednesday. Nearly 12,000 high school […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kemp names new member to Georgia Board of Regents By Vanessa McCray Gov. Brian Kemp appointed a retired Columbus real estate developer to the Georgia Board of Regents, which oversees the 26 public schools within the University System of Georgia. Mat Swift, 76, will represent the 3rd Congressional District […]

University System News:   The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kemp proposes pay hikes for 300,000 Georgia teachers, state employees Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday made it clear the state won’t be hitting the brakes on its recent record spending, promising 4% raises for many state workers, more money for law enforcement, education and mental health programs, and […]

University System News:   WRBL Retired Columbus real estate executive appointed to Georgia Board of Regents A retired Columbus real estate executive has been appointed by the governor to the Georgia Board of Regents. Mat Swift will sit on the board that governs the 26 Georgia public colleges and universities. It has been more than […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kemp unveils $2B in new spending for roads, sewers, new schools By Greg Bluestein Gov. Brian Kemp is dipping deeper into Georgia’s state coffers for a range of major infrastructure and education projects that include a new medical school, a new dental school, more money for sewer improvements and […]

University System News: SaportaReport Pedro Cherry, 2024 chair of Georgia Chamber, to focus on economic opportunity by Maria Saporta As the Georgia Chamber of Commerce enters a new year, one theme is on its mind – how to make sure Georgia maintains its standing (10 years running) as the best state for business.  In 2024, […]