University System News: Inside Higher Ed ‘Ethics and Best Practice’ As the pandemic sapped dormitory projects of their financial reserves, a contractor told the University System of Georgia it had a “win-win” financial proposal, according to newly available documents. The system said no, and soon, the contractor allegedly said it would not be cleaning enough […]

University System News: People 12-Year-Old Boy in His Sophomore Year of College Gets Accepted to His Dream Engineering School Caleb Anderson plans to attend the Georgia Institute of Technology in the fall, where he will study aerospace engineering By Joelle Goldstein Caleb Anderson is continuing his educational journey — and leaving his mark along the […]

University System News: accessWDUN Georgia public universities promise fall will be “normal” By The Associated Press Classrooms, dorms, cafeterias and stadiums are likely to be full again this fall at Georgia’s public universities. The University System of Georgia on Wednesday announced that it has asked all campuses to plan for normal operations during the fall […]

University System News: Albany Herald ASU President Marion Fedrick named to statewide COVID-19 board From staff reports Albany State University President Marion Fedrick has been appointed to Georgia’s COVID-19 Health Equity Council. The Georgia Department of Public Health created this council to help DPH increase the effectiveness of its public health programs statewide, ensure equity […]

University System News: WGAU Radio USG schedules listening sessions in search for next Chancellor Steve Wrigley is retiring By Tim Bryant The first of five “listening sessions” organized by the state Board of Regents will take place this week. Three of the five sessions will be open to the public. The virtual public meetings set […]

University System News: WGAU Radio Former UGA administrator, legislator Louise McBee dies at 96 “Dr. McBee was an extraordinary person and exceptional UGA leader.” Mary Louise “Louise” McBee, a principled, respected, and effective University of Georgia administrator and state legislator, died on Tuesday, March 2 at the age of 96. Widely admired, McBee was one […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia universities preparing for full operations this fall By Eric Stirgus Several public universities in Georgia are discussing plans for a full return to classes and campus living for the fall semester, anticipating their campuses will be safer for students and employees because of expanded availability to the COVID-19 […]

University System News: Albany Herald COVID-19 cases drop significantly at UGA By Uga News Service Cases of COVID-19 at the University of Georgia have dropped significantly, falling 35 percent from the previous week among faculty, staff and students. Overall, 68 individuals reported positive tests through the DawgCheck system for February 15 – 21. Of those, […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Solutions sought to ease student loan debt burden on Georgians By Eric Stirgus Atlanta native Jason Butler graduated with a marketing degree from Savannah State University in May 2008 with dreams of returning to his hometown and getting a good job. The job search was difficult because of the […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution AJC On Campus: Colleges want change to LGBTQ bill; hazing bill advances By Eric Stirgus UGA releases commencement schedule Federal and state lawmakers pushed ahead on bills last week that could significantly impact the operations of several Georgia colleges and universities. One could change an act that has had […]