USG e-clips for May 3, 2023

University System News:   Augusta Chronicle Wellstar agrees to spending nearly $800 million over next decade in AU Health merger By Abraham Kenmore The agreement on the merger between Augusta University Health System and Wellstar Health System into Wellstar MCG Health is finally public. The office of Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr received the notice […]

USG e-clips for May 4, 2023

University System News: Ledger-Enquirer Columbus State’s interim president has a new role in the University System of Georgia By Mark Rice The next step in the career of Columbus State University’s interim president has been decided. John Fuchko III, who has led CSU since Chris Markwood retired last summer, will be interim president of Dalton […]

Diversity in History: Dr. David Da-i Ho (1952 – )

May is Asian American and South Pacific Islander Heritage Month, so this month we look to honor the men and women with such heritage who have made an impact on history. This week we look to Dr. David Da-I Ho, a Taiwanese American scientist who helped made great advances in the treatment of HIV and […]

2023 COMMENCEMENT: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED & OTHER INFO

Volunteers for any and all commencement ceremonies are encouraged to email Brad Gilmore at bgilmore@highlands.edu with time availability and preferences. Thursday, May 11th Floyd Campus Gymnasium, Rome Lead by Macebearer Associate Professor Steve Stuglin *** 11:00 a.m. Commencement with guest speaker Regent Cade Joiner and presentation of the Walraven Award to Professor Robert Adams *** […]

USG e-clips for May 2, 2023

University System News:   Associated Press Savannah State leader resigning amid declining enrollment By Jeff Amy The president of Georgia’s oldest historically Black public university is resigning amid employee layoffs sparked by declining enrollment and a faculty revolt against a top administrator. Savannah State University President Kimberly Ballard-Washington announced Thursday that she would step down […]

2023 COMMENCEMENT: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED & OTHER INFO

Volunteers for any and all commencement ceremonies are encouraged to email Brad Gilmore at bgilmore@highlands.edu with time availability and preferences. Thursday, May 11th Floyd Campus Gymnasium, Rome Lead by Macebearer Associate Professor Steve Stuglin *** 11:00 a.m. Commencement with guest speaker Regent Cade Joiner and presentation of the Walraven Award to Professor Robert Adams *** […]