USG e-clips for April 8, 2024

University System News: Athens CEO Embark Georgia Receives Additional $1.1 Million to Expand Efforts Charlie Bauder A statewide network led by the University of Georgia is receiving a boost of financial support to improve educational outcomes for youth who have experienced foster care and/or homelessness. Embark Georgia received $1.1 million from the Joseph B. Whitehead […]

USG e-clips for April 5, 2024

University System News: The City Menus UWG Program Honored with Prestigious Regents’ Award By Julie Lineback In a testament to the University of West Georgia’s contributions to student success, UWG’s Academic Transition Programs (ATP) were recently awarded the Regents’ Momentum Award for Excellence in Teaching and Curricular Innovation, a distinction presented by the University System […]

Tomorrow: National Employee Benefits Day!

Did you know that April 6th is National Employee Benefits Day? The USG offers its employees a well-balanced benefit program designed to provide protection against today’s financial hazards due to sickness or injury, as well as the opportunity to accumulate assets toward achieving tomorrow’s financial security. Who is eligible?   USG Total Rewards Statement The […]

USG e-clips for April 4, 2024

University System News: Diverse Issues in Higher Education ASU President Embarks on New Higher Ed Role Allison Joyner Dr. Marion Ross Fedrick likes to point out that she has “a very different background” than most college presidents. Having served in human resources leadership roles both for government and corporate industries, she was relatively new to […]

USG e-clips for March 29, 2024

University System News: Capitol Beat Lawmakers pass $36.1 billion state budget by Dave Williams The General Assembly gave final passage to a $36.1 billion fiscal 2025 state budget Thursday night, including raises for state employees and public school teachers as well as an 11th-hour influx of funding for Georgia’s Pre-Kindergarten program. The spending plan, which […]

USG e-clips for April 1, 2024

University System News: The Center Square Georgia lawmakers approve budget as session ends General Assembly rejects sports betting and Medicaid expansion bills By T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor Georgia lawmakers signed off on the fiscal year 2025 budget in the final hours of this year’s legislative session but did not pass a bill […]