University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Judge: Ga. law barring contracts by groups boycotting Israel unconstitutional By Eric Stirgus A federal judge ruled against a Georgia law passed in 2016 that limits business with individuals or companies engaging in boycotts against Israel. U.S. District Court Judge Mark H. Cohen on Friday issued his findings about […]

University System News: Georgia Recorder Attempts to ban teaching on ‘critical race theory’ multiply across the U.S. By Daniel C. Vock| Ross Williams From statehouses to Congress, Republicans have launched into a fight against the teaching of “critical race theory,” which just a year ago was a niche academic term. Experts in critical race theory […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Stellar Georgia college graduates eager to achieve new goals By Eric Stirgus The graduating class of 2021 has had to adapt more so than any group of students in recent memory. For more than a year, they’ve taken some or all of their classes online due to the coronavirus […]

University System News: 13WMAZ MGSU graduate leaves home country to pursue nursing career Gabriella Taunton-Carcamo left Honduras at 17-years-old speaking little to no English and worked her way to graduating with a nursing degree at Middle Georgia State. Author: Pepper Baker Graduate nurse Gabriella Taunton-Carcamo came a long way to Central Georgia so she could […]

University System News: Savannah Morning News Kimberly Ballard-Washington outlines goals, next steps as Savannah State’s new president Barbara Augsdorfer Kimberly Ballard-Washington was officially announced as Savannah State University president on Thursday, a week after being named the sole finalist for the post by the Georgia Board of Regents. Ballard-Washington had served as the school’s interim […]

University System News: Columbus CEO Columbus State Confers 958 Degrees During Spring Commencement Ceremonies Columbus State University celebrated its spring 2021 graduates and newest alumni in three drive-in ceremonies at the Columbus Civic Center on Saturday, May 15. With the safety and health of its graduates and guests in mind, the three ceremonies honored graduates […]

University System News: WSAV Kimberly Ballard-Washington named new Savannah State president Kimberly Ballard-Washington, who has served as the interim president of Savannah State University for nearly two years, is taking over the role permanently, effective immediately. Article also appeared in: U.S. New & World Report Interim Savannah State Leader Named Permanent President Georgia’s Board of […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia public campuses will require ACT/SAT next year Get Schooled with Maureen Downey University System also says campus will resume normal operations in fall The University System of Georgia notified the presidents of state public colleges and universities today that 2022 applicants will have to submit ACT or SAT […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia Board of Regents to restart chancellor search process By Eric Stirgus The state Board of Regents said Tuesday it will begin the process of finding a new firm to conduct its search for the next University System of Georgia chancellor after the company previously hired decided last week […]

University System News: MSN Here are the details on Augusta University’s commencement this week Staff Augusta University will hold its spring commencement Thursday to celebrate more than 1,200 graduates from 10 colleges. …There will be two sessions to accommodate social distancing. The Augusta Chronicle Students sign to become future educators Enoch Autry May 4 served […]