University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Regents picks finalist for Georgia State’s next president By Eric Stirgus Candidate Brian Blake is in line to become its first Black president A higher education leader with administrative experience at several top universities is in line to become the president of the state’s largest public university and the […]

University System News: AP News Regents tap new leaders for Georgia State, Clayton State By Jeff Amy Georgia’s largest public university is likely to be led by an academic from George Washington University, while a leader from a Georgia public university is being promoted to lead Clayton State University. Regents voted Tuesday to name M. […]

University System News: Athens CEO UGA Plays Pivotal Role in Food Safety Jennifer Reynolds World Food Safety Day is celebrated annually on June 7. Established in 2018 through a U.N. General Assembly resolution, the day seeks to bring awareness to foodborne risks and “to celebrate the myriad benefits of safe food,” according to the U.N. […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia chancellor search process slowed by confusion, split over Perdue By Eric Stirgus, Greg Bluestein Georgia officials this week began Act II of their quest to find the next leader of the state’s public university system when they hired their second firm to lead the search. Records show the […]

University System News: AllOnGeorgia Civil Engineering Graduate at GSU Thrived Through Engagement For as long as she can remember, Myla Kelly has been enthralled by architecture. It was this fascination which led her to pursue a degree in civil engineering. With support from her instructors in the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, […]

University System News: WGAU Radio UGA Academic Year in Review University touts success in pandemic year By James Hataway, Rebecca Vander Plaats, UGA Today The University of Georgia celebrated a number of important accomplishments during the 2020-2021 academic year despite the unique challenges posed by the COVID-19 global pandemic. “I am deeply grateful to our […]

University System News: Albany Herald Winners named in Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College STEPS symposium From staff reports Daniel Stout from Suwanee and Lawrence Langston III, from Beech Island, S.C., have been selected as the overall winners among students participating in the 2021 Student Engagement Programs (STEPS) Symposium representing undergraduate research at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. […]

University System News: Athens CEO Former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson Launches Isakson Initiative to Raise Awareness, Funding for Neurocognitive Diseases Former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson has officially launched the Isakson Initiative, a not-for-profit organization, to raise awareness and funding for neurocognitive diseases, including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and related dementia. Isakson announced his definitive diagnosis with Parkinson’s […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia to borrow $1.1 billion for construction, retains low interest rating By James Salzer The state plans to sell $1.1 billion in construction bonds in a few weeks — much of it for schools and college buildings — and a key service said Georgia has again retained its AAA […]