University System News: The George-Anne Georgia Southern officials announce 80 positive COVID-19 ahead of it’s fifth week Mitch Smith, Managing Editor for Print Georgia Southern officials reported a week of increased positive COVID-19 cases, reporting 80 cases during the fourth week of this spring semester. After completing the fourth full week of classes in the […]

University System News: Marietta Daily Journal University System of Georgia eyeing major studio complex in Savannah Dave Williams The Georgia Film Academy is working with Georgia Tech to redevelop the Atlanta-based university’s Savannah campus at Jimmy DeLoach Parkway and Interstate 95 into a film production studio, Sandra Neuse, the University System of Georgia’s vice chancellor […]

University System News: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Georgia leaders want to pay bonuses to many state workers By Jeff Amy Associated Press Georgia officials are proposing one-time bonuses of $1,000 to many state employees who make less than $80,000 a year. Gov. Brian Kemp, House Speaker David Ralston and Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, all Republicans, announced the […]

University System News: The Red & Black ANALYSIS: UGA reports 181 COVID-19 cases over past week Simran Kaur Malhotra | Health Data Reporter The University of Georgia reported 181 COVID-19 cases over the week of Jan. 25 to Jan. 31, a decrease from the 201 cases a week before. Since the start of 2021, the […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kennesaw State breaks ground on $37 million student dorm By Kristal Dixon Kennesaw State University is moving ahead with its plan to provide more housing for its growing student population. The university has broken ground on a $37 million residence hall on its Kennesaw campus. KSU hopes construction on […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia lawmakers propose changes to Regents selection process By Eric Stirgus A group of Georgia state senators wants to change the selection process for the influential group that approves tuition and the educational goals of its largest public universities. If Senate Resolution 36 is successful, 14 of the 19 […]

University System News: WTOC Small business development center groundbreaking held By Dal Cannady Hinesville, Liberty County, and Georgia Southern University are teaming to give future business owners a place to grow. The small business incubator in Hinesville will be Georgia Southern’s third location. Being here in Hinesville, part of their focus will be helping budding […]

University System News: Atlanta Business Chronicle Area’s 25 Largest Colleges and Universities Ranked by Enrollment 1.Georgia State University, 52,471; 2. Kennesaw State University, 41,000; 3. Georgia Institute of Technology, 39,772, 4. The University of Georgia, 38,920, 5. University of North Georgia, 20,077; 7. University of West Georgia, 13,370; 8. Georgia Gwinnett College, 11,627; 12. Clayton […]

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution UPDATE: Georgia Gwinnett College issues all-clear after nearby fatal shooting By Chelsea Prince UPDATE [11:30 A.M.]: Georgia Gwinnett College has issued an all-clear after a deadly shooting near its Lawrenceville campus prompted a manhunt and a lockdown Thursday morning. Students and faculty were cleared to resume normal operations at […]

University System News: The George-Anne Students enjoy the rise of in-person classes Eden Hodges, Managing Editor Despite a rise in COVID-19 cases across the state in the wake of colder months, Georgia Southern students don’t seem to mind the increased foot-traffic on campus as more classes begin to meet face-to-face this semester. “I feel like […]