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News Articles: University System of Georgia

A student walks past the campus green at Kennesaw State University. Lawmakers hope to lower the costs of attending Georgia’s public universities, but the cost of living remains high as inflation rises.

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  • Education

Georgia college students learning hard economics lessons as cost of living rises

College students across Georgia are dealing with plenty of stress from academics, relationships, family issues, and, increasingly, from finances. Until now, Georgia has been one of only two states with no state-funded needs-based aid program, but a bill awaiting Gov. Brian Kemp’s signature could change that.

April 28, 2022
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By:
  • Ross Williams
University of Georgia freshmen eat lunch behind one of the main dining halls.

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  • Education

Public college costs to fall in Georgia as fee goes away

Prices are going down for almost all of Georgia's 340,000 public university and college students. University System regents voted Tuesday to eliminate a fee in exchange for a big boost in state funding.

April 13, 2022
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  • Associated Press
Qwaunzee Jones, an admissions counselor at Georgia Highlands College, helps high school students with college admissions. He says he understands firsthand the difficulties in accessing college entrance exams.

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  • Education

Accessing SAT and ACT exams presents challenges for Georgia high school students

Some low-income and rural high school students in Georgia face challenges related to cost and distance when it comes to taking the SAT or the ACT exams to get into college. The University System of Georgia has historically required at least one test score for admission.

April 13, 2022
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By:
  • Taylor Reimann
Valdosta State University leads a list of University System of Georgia institutions that are waiving the usual test score requirement for fall 2022 admissions.

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  • Education

Some Georgia universities drop test requirements for 2022's fall admissions

Prospective freshmen at several University System of Georgia schools this fall may not be required to submit SAT and ACT test scores if they meet the minimum GPA requirements.

March 24, 2022
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By:
  • Amanda Andrews
University System of Georgia chancellor Teresa McCartney (left) sits with chairmen Sen. Lindsey Tippins in Atlanta on September 15, 2021

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  • Education

High university fees concern lawmakers

A Georgia Senate study committee is looking into the high costs of schools in the University System of Georgia, particularly their ongoing fees introduced after the 2008 recession that were supposed to be a temporary measure.

November 04, 2021
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By:
  • Neby Moges
The Georgia Board of Regents voted today.Wednesday to make sweeping changes to the state’s rules surrounding tenure for academic staff, and now some professors are crying foul. 

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  • Education

Board Of Regents makes sweeping changes to tenure in Georgia. Professors aren't happy about it

The Georgia Board of Regents voted Wednesday to make sweeping changes to the state’s rules surrounding tenure for academic staff, and now some professors are crying foul. 

October 14, 2021
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  • Sarah Rose
UGA campus

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  • Education

Faculty job security is new fight on Georgia campuses after months of mask dustups

Next Tuesday and Wednesday, the Georgia Board of Regents is set to consider changes to professor tenure at the 26 public institutions the state manages. Supporters say the changes streamline the post-tenure review process for Georgia professors and codify when professors who do not meet expectations can face punishments. 

October 06, 2021
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  • Ross Williams
Students at Georgia State University

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  • Education

Professors Start Week Of Campus Protests Against Statewide Classroom Mandatory Mask Ban

 

College professors across Georgia took up signs and bullhorns Monday to protest statewide policies barring university leadership from requiring COVID-19 safety precautions like mandatory masks inside campus buildings.

September 14, 2021
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  • Ross Williams
Dennis Loubiere in a black face mask while receiving an infusion of monoclonal antibodies

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  • Health

After Contracting COVID-19, Professor Joins Protests Against Georgia Regents' Relaxed Precautions

One professor at Kennesaw State University says he was not allowed to switch to online classes after the majority of students chose not to wear masks despite rising cases of COVID-19. 

September 08, 2021
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  • Ellen Eldridge
Protesters at Georgia State demand a mask mandate on campus to stop COVID-19 spread on campus.

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  • News

Faculty At Georgia State, Other Colleges And Universities Protest COVID-19 Policy

This year’s statewide campaign phrase for the United Campus Workers of Georgia is “Stop the Spread.” It’s part of the group's mission to address the University System of Georgia’s relaxed COVID-19 policies — and members at Georgia State University held a protest Monday.

August 31, 2021
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  • Amanda Andrews
Pro mask vaccine sign at UGA

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  • Education

Georgia College Professors Back To Campus Lecturing On COVID Delta 101

College students across Georgia are back to hitting the books and tablets as a new semester began this month on campuses across the state. But this fall semester, many professors say they have more than grading and lecturing to worry about.

August 30, 2021
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  • Ross Williams
UGA students in 2020

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  • Health

Mask Anxiety Returning To Georgia College Campuses, Now With Vaccine Controversy

When Georgia college students return to their classrooms this month, masks and vaccines will be encouraged, but not required, according to guidance from the University System of Georgia posted on the University of Georgia’s COVID-19 response website Monday.

August 03, 2021
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  • Ross Williams
An illustration of a photo of books being torn.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Education, Race And Academic Freedom As Ga. Seeks Chancellor, Hannah-Jones Tenured

Thursday on Political Rewind: As the Peach State seeks a new permanent chancellor for its public universities and colleges, leaders of North Carolina's public university system found themselves embroiled in a national debate over race, journalism and academic freedom. In Georgia, former Gov. Sonny Perdue seeks the top position in the state's university system.

July 01, 2021
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
Grant Image

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  • Education

Debate Rages On Georgia Campuses Over Vaccine Mandates

As thousands of students plan to return this fall, the debate over vaccine mandates rages across Georgia campuses.

June 23, 2021
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  • Kyra Posey
Dr. Brian Blake

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  • Education

Georgia State Names First Black President In School History

Dr. M. Brian Blake will become Georgia State University’s first Black president in the school’s 100-year history. Announced as the sole finalist last week, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia will have a chance to take action on the appointment at their meeting Friday.

June 17, 2021
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  • Madeline Thigpen
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