USG e-clips for November 25, 2020

University System News WRDW How local universities are planning for COVID-19 as students head home for holidays By Kennedi Harris It’s a tale of two universities. While the University of South Carolina Aiken opts to continue learning virtually after Thanksgiving, Augusta University says is not changing its learning schedule. There’s been a big concern surrounding […]

USG e-clips for November 19, 2020

University System News: WGAU UGA study: college grads have big economic impact in Georgia By Tim Bryan A new study from the University of Georgia’s Selig Center for Economic Growth pegs the economic impact of having a college degree in Georgia: the UGA research says the lifetime earnings of each new four-year college graduate in […]

USG e-clips for November 18, 2020

University System News:   The Griffin Daily News Gordon State retention rate reflects increase For the past two years, Gordon State College has reported an increase in freshmen retention with a 3.3 percentage point increase for 2019 on top of 2018’s 10-point growth, according to a report released last week by The University System of […]

USG e-clips for November 13, 2020

University System News: Marietta Daily Journal University System of Georgia sets enrollment record despite pandemic By Dave Williams Capitol Beat News Service This week, the University System of Georgia reported record enrollment for the fall semester despite the coronavirus pandemic. The fall enrollment of 341,485 students was up 2.4% over the fall 2019 semester, marking […]

USG e-clips for November 16, 2020

University System News: University Business See which state is bucking COVID enrollment trends University System of Georgia reaches an all-time high of more than 340,000 students By Matt Zalaznick College enrollment is down nationally during COVID, but the same can’t be said for the fall 2020 semester at the University System of Georgia. Enrollment increased […]

USG e-clips for November 17, 2020

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia colleges work on plan to improve mental health on campuses By Eric Strigus The University System of Georgia is working on a plan to address mental health for students as many of them have limited access to such services during the coronavirus pandemic. System officials plan to expand […]

USG e-clips for November 9, 2020

University System News: The Brunswick News College to participate in Ethics Awareness Week By Lauren McDonald College of Coastal Georgia plans to participate this week in the University System of Georgia’s Ethics Awareness Week. USG will highlight from today through Sunday its commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct and remind the […]

USG e-clips for November 10, 2020

University System News: Patch Georgia Gwinnett College Revamps Program Online To Honor Veterans On Veterans Day Despite Pandemic Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) staff members, determined to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. military on Veterans Day (November 11) even during the COVID-19 pandemic, used creativity and the power of the […]

USG e-clips for November 11, 2020

University System News: The Red & Black UGA ROTC to hold Veteran’s Day event honoring past, current service members Kaylee Scott | Contributor Veterans Day is on Nov. 11, and the University of Georgia’s ROTC program will hold an event to honor past and present service members on the annual holiday at 6 a.m. at […]

USG e-clips for November 12, 2020

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution A glance at Georgia public college and university enrollment Officials announced that the University System of Georgia saw overall enrollment increase this fall compared to fall 2019 by 2.4%, reaching more than 341,000 students statewide and outstripping the trend among colleges nationwide Officials announced that the University System of […]