University System News: Albany Herald Georgia Tech named tops in value among state universities By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service Georgia Tech provides the best value among the Peach State’s public and private universities, according to a new study by a New York-based financial technology company. WGAU Radio UGA pilot program to […]

University System News: The Tifton Gazette ABAC seeks more ag teachers Department of Agricultural Education and Communication at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College representatives say they are providing opportunities to combat the shortage of agricultural educators in Georgia. ABAC and the Georgia Professional Standards Commission have collaborated to provide a one-year teaching certification program for agricultural […]

University System News: Marietta Daily Journal NSF grant to help Kennesaw State address need for computer science teachers Kennesaw State University computer science professor Dan Lo and mathematics education associate professor Brian R. Lawler have been awarded a National Science Foundation grant to help meet the increasing demand for computer science teachers in grades 6-12. […]

University System News: WGXA Georgia College & State University to get new president in Fall by Haley Garrett Georgia College & State University President Steve Dorman will leave as president on September 1, 2021. “President Dorman’s strong leadership over the last nine years has set a path for Georgia College & State University to become […]

University System News: WGAU Radio UGA’s Morehead wins Chief Executive Leadership award Honor from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 Chief Executive Leadership Award by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education District III. […]

University System News: WGAU Radio Morehead, UGA COVID committee to meet today University plans normal operations By Tim Bryant More than a year into the coronavirus pandemic, a meeting is on tap for today with University of Georgia president Jere Morehead and UGA’s COVID Response Committee. The University is making plans for what president Morehead […]

University System News: Savannah Morning News Is there a doctor in the house? Physician shortage threatens future of rural Georgia Nine Georgia counties have no doctors while many others lack specialists and surgeons, prompting state and Medical College of Georgia officials to partner on program Dr. Brooks Keel This is an op-ed by Dr. Brooks […]

University System News: WALB VSU’s research team discovers effective treatment for COVID-19 By Jennifer Morejon While many felt like the world stopped last year, scientists began the race to find treatments and a cure for COVID-19. A Valdosta State University (VSU) team, initially working on a Tuberculosis treatment, switched gears when the pandemic hit. Long […]

University System News: Atlanta Journal-Constitution AJC On Campus: Vaccines for students; more colleges make fall return plans By Eric Stirgus A few things happened recently that may benefit Georgia’s college students. State leaders lowered the age requirements for COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, making it easier for students to get vaccinated. The federal government approved some changes […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia colleges to increase access to vaccine for students By Eric Stirgus, Many of the state’s largest public universities said they’re planning to increase access to the COVID-19 vaccines after Gov. Brian Kemp announced he’s directing the state to expand vaccine eligibility to all adult Georgians as of Thursday. […]