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ICE, a federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security, has issued guidelines preventing newly enrolled international students from studying in the U.S. if their colleges are operating only online this fall.

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  • National

ICE Confirms New Foreign Students Can't Take Online-Only Course Loads In The U.S.

The agency says Friday that guidance granting visa flexibility to international students only applies to those who were actively enrolled at a U.S. school on March 9.

July 24, 2020
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By:
  • Rachel Treisman
Mikki and Allen Griffin stand behind the counter of Perpetual Motion Bicycles in Carrollton. A pandemic rush on bikes has left them with few new bikes to sell, but plenty of demand for repairs.

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  • Economy

Georgia College Towns Brace For Return Of In-person Classes

Business owners in Georgia college towns are hoping a new semester will revive stagnant sales.

July 22, 2020
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By:
  • Ross Williams
Dr. Michael Drake was named the President of the University of California system on Tuesday. He takes over a sprawling system that includes 10 campuses and more than 280,000 students.

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  • Education

Michael Drake Will Be The 1st Black President In U.C. System's 152-Year History

Michael Drake, a physician, previously served as the president of The Ohio State University. He was unanimously approved by the University of California Board of Regents on Tuesday.

July 09, 2020
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  • Brakkton Booker
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced a new set of rules for foreign students in light of the coronavirus pandemic. International students cannot enter or stay in the U.S. if their college offers courses only online in the fall semester.

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  • National

ICE: Foreign Students Must Leave The U.S. If Their Colleges Go Online-Only This Fall

New federal rules will prohibit international students from completing fully online courses of study while in the U.S. Monday's announcement comes as more colleges release their plans for the fall.

July 06, 2020
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By:
  • Rachel Treisman
Volunteers from Mercer University assemble Bears Care kits to hand out to students attending summer classes. Students returning in the fall will also receive the kits.

Mercer Handing Out COVID-19 Safety Kits To Returning Students

Mercer University is rolling out a new care package program to provide students, faculty, and staff the resources they need in order to help minimize...

July 02, 2020
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  • Jenna Sanders
As Georgia students head back to college, many will take on loans to cover costs. Student loan debt in Georgia totals $58.7 billion.

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  • Your Money

The Hidden Price Of Higher Ed In Georgia

As students head back to college this month, a large portion will be taking on loans to help cover costs. At least 1.5 million Georgians — approximately...

August 13, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Jake Troyer

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  • Your Money

How The University Of Tennessee Plans To Make College Tuition-Free For Low-Income Students

The University of Tennessee is making a big promise: Starting in 2020, the system will offer free tuition to qualifying low-income students enrolling at...

April 09, 2019
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By:
  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott
The Lucy Cobb Institute in Athens facilitated women's education before University of Georgia accepted female students.

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  • Education

Lucy Cobb Institute Highlights History Of Women's Education In Athens

Women's educational opportunities in the 19th Century were few and far between. Finishing schools focused on women's socialization and skills like art,...

March 06, 2019
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  • Elena Rivera and
  • Virginia Prescott
Educators from all over the country and as far away as South Africa have looked to Georgia State as a model for keeping students in school.

How Georgia State University Became A Beacon Of Change For Higher Education Everywhere

For the last five years, Georgia State University has awarded more bachelor's degrees to African-Americans than any other nonprofit college or...

June 27, 2018
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By:
  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott

First Generation: Navigating College In Georgia When You're The First In Your Family To Attend

One-third of today's college students are the first in their families to enroll in college , according to the U.S. Department of Education. But first...

June 26, 2018
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By:
  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott
Thousands of students from metro Atlanta attend the University of Georgia, but few students go from Georgia's small towns to its flagship university.

Why Don't More Students From Rural Georgia Attend Top State Universities?

Georgia has the nation’s third largest rural school population, but less than 30 percent of those students attend a big college or university. Part of...

June 22, 2018
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By:
  • Summer Evans and
  • Virginia Prescott
The cost of a college education rises every year.

How To Manage Your Student Loans

As students prepare for college, they have a big concern: the cost. The Institute for Higher Education Policy finds 70 percent of colleges unaffordable...

May 16, 2018
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By:
  • Fenly Foxen and
  • Leah Fleming

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