University System News Athens Banner-Herald http://onlineathens.com/uga/2014-06-02/new-uga-research-engineers-microbes-direct-conversion-biomass-fuel New UGA research engineers microbes for the direct conversion of biomass to fuel The promise of affordable transportation fuels from biomass—a sustainable, carbon neutral route to American energy independence—has been left perpetually on hold by the economics of the conversion process. New research from the University of Georgia has […]
USG e-Clips from June 2, 2014
UNIVERSITY SYSTEM NEWS CSU on list for potential state-funded renovations http://www.wtvm.com/story/25645652/potential-funding-for-csu-to-add-new-facilities-for-science-majors WTVM-9 Posted May 29, 2014 If approved by Georgia Legislature, Columbus State University could soon see a multi-million dollar expansion adding new facilities onto the science building, Lenoir Hall, as well as a new learning commons area onto the library on the main campus. […]
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USG e-clips for May 30, 2014
University System News Atlanta Journal-Constitution Still no campus carry in Georgia, state attorney general says http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/still-no-campus-carry-in-georgia-state-attorney-ge/nf9K5/?icmp=ajc_internallink_invitationbox_apr2013_ajcstub1#be13a6af.3458083.735383 By Kristina Torres Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens confirmed Thursday that an obscure bill passed earlier this year by the state Legislature did not legalize so-called “campus carry,” despite assertions by some gun rights supporters that it did. The […]
USG e-Clips from May 29, 2014
USG NEWS: www.gpb.org http://www.gpb.org/news/2014/05/28/guns-on-georgia-campuses-could-be-allowed-july-1 Guns On Georgia Campuses Could Be Allowed July 1 By Claire Simms Starting July 1, licensed gun owners may be able to bring their firearms onto school and college campuses in Georgia, even though the “campus carry” provision was stripped from a controversial bill that will allow guns in many churches, […]
USG e-Clips from May 28, 2014
University System News USG NEWS: www.onlineathens.com http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2014-05-26/university-system-georgia-announces-new-vice-chancellor-extended-education University System of Georgia announces new vice chancellor for extended education By ASSOCIATED PRESS ATLANTA | The University System of Georgia has named a new vice chancellor for extended education. Officials said in a statement that Cecil Staton will begin serving as vice chancellor for extended education June […]
USG e-Clips from May 27, 2014
University System News USG NEWS: www.gwinnettmagazine.com http://www.gwinnettmagazine.com/content.cfm?StoryID=5689 Georgia Gwinnett College names president The University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents has appointed Stanley “Stas” Preczewski, Ph.D., as president of Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC). Preczewski has served as interim president for the last year. www.onlineathens.com http://onlineathens.com/breaking-news/2014-05-24/many-uga-majors-graduate-programs-low-producing-study-says Many UGA majors, graduate programs “low-producing,” study says By […]
USG E-clips for May 23, 2014
University System News USG NEWS: www.macon.com http://www.macon.com/2014/05/22/3111187/staton-resigns-from-senate-accepts.html?sp=/99/100/&ihp=1 Staton resigns from Senate, accepts job with University System of Georgia BY LINDA S. MORRIS Sen. Cecil Staton announced Thursday his resignation from the Georgia Senate, effective May 31. Staton’s resignation is prompted by his acceptance of the position of vice chancellor for extended education with the University […]
USG E-clips for May 22, 2014
University System News USG NEWS: www.ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-education/interim-president-appointed-for-southern-poly/nf5jX/ Interim president appointed for Southern Poly By Janel Davis The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Southern Polytechnic State University will get a short-term president to lead the school until its consolidation with Kennesaw State University is completed in January 2015. Ron Koger, currently SPSU’s vice president for student enrollment services, will […]