<![CDATA[News Release]]> http://www.usg.edu/v4/ en erin.hughes@usg.edu Copyright 2024 2024-09-16T12:52:00+00:00 <![CDATA[USG Foundation Raises $1.85 Million, Honors Chick-fil-A’s Dan Cathy and Reveals $10 Million Partnership for Foster Youth]]> /news/release/usg_foundation_raises_1.85_million_honors_chick_fil_as_dan_cathy_and_reveals_10_million_partnership_for_foster_youth /news/release/usg_foundation_raises_1.85_million_honors_chick_fil_as_dan_cathy_and_reveals_10_million_partnership_for_foster_youth#When:12:52:00Z The 20th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala has raised $1.85 million from generous sponsors to support and provide need-based scholarships for University System of Georgia students across the state.]]> Awards, Chancellor, Philanthropy/fundraising, 2024-09-16T12:52:00+00:00 <![CDATA[University System of Georgia in FY2024 Awarded an All-Time High of 76,571 Degrees]]> /news/release/university_system_of_georgia_in_fy2024_awarded_an_all_time_high_of_76571_degrees /news/release/university_system_of_georgia_in_fy2024_awarded_an_all_time_high_of_76571_degrees#When:17:01:00Z The overall number of degrees awarded by University System of Georgia institutions in FY2024 increased by 1.8% over the previous fiscal year, reaching a new all-time high of 76,571 degrees conferred annually.]]> Academic Programs, Chancellor, Complete College Georgia, 2024-09-12T17:01:00+00:00 <![CDATA[University System of Georgia’s Economic Impact Grows to $21.9 Billion as Graduates Earn $1.4 Million More with Their College Degrees]]> /news/release/university_system_of_georgias_economic_impact_grows_to_21.9_billion_as_graduates_earn_1.4_million_more_with_their_college_degrees /news/release/university_system_of_georgias_economic_impact_grows_to_21.9_billion_as_graduates_earn_1.4_million_more_with_their_college_degrees#When:19:24:00Z The Â鶹ÊÓƵappÏÂÔØ contributed a total of $21.9 billion to Georgia’s economy between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023 Â鶹ÊÓƵappÏÂÔØ, a $1.8 billion or 9% increase over the previous year, a new study shows. ]]> Budget &amp; Tuition, Chancellor, Economic Development, Economic Impact, 2024-08-14T19:24:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Dr. Ashwani Monga Named Interim President of the University of West Georgia]]> /news/release/dr_ashwani_monga_named_interim_president_of_the_university_of_west_georgia /news/release/dr_ashwani_monga_named_interim_president_of_the_university_of_west_georgia#When:18:58:00Z University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue named USG’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Ashwani Monga, as interim president of the University of West Georgia, effective Aug. 19.]]> University of West Georgia, Administrative Announcements, Appointments &amp; Elections, Chancellor, Position Searches, 2024-07-23T18:58:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Dr. Russell T. Keen Named President of Augusta University]]> /news/release/dr_russell_t_keen_named_president_of_augusta_university /news/release/dr_russell_t_keen_named_president_of_augusta_university#When:13:31:00Z The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia has named Dr. Russell T. Keen president of Augusta University, effective July 1, 2024.]]> Augusta University, Administrative Announcements, Appointments &amp; Elections, Board of Regents Actions, Position Searches, 2024-06-14T13:31:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Albany State University Presidential Search Committee Named]]> /news/release/albany_state_university_presidential_search_committee_named /news/release/albany_state_university_presidential_search_committee_named#When:18:23:00Z The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia has named members of the Albany State University Presidential Search Committee.]]> Albany State University, Board of Regents Actions, Position Searches, 2024-06-13T18:23:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Savannah State University Presidential Search Committee Named]]> /news/release/savannah_state_university_presidential_search_committee_named /news/release/savannah_state_university_presidential_search_committee_named#When:17:55:00Z The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia has named members of the Savannah State University Presidential Search Committee.]]> Savannah State University, Board of Regents Actions, Position Searches, 2024-06-13T17:55:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Dr. Lawrence M. Drake II Named Interim President of Albany State University]]> /news/release/dr_lawrence_m_drake_ii_named_interim_president_of_albany_state_university /news/release/dr_lawrence_m_drake_ii_named_interim_president_of_albany_state_university#When:18:01:00Z University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue has named Dr. Lawrence M. Drake II interim president of Albany State University, effective July 1, 2024. ]]> Albany State University, Administrative Announcements, Appointments &amp; Elections, Chancellor, Position Searches, 2024-06-10T18:01:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Finalist Named for Augusta University Presidency]]> /news/release/finalist_named_for_augusta_university_presidency /news/release/finalist_named_for_augusta_university_presidency#When:14:18:00Z The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia has voted to name Dr. Russell T. Keen as the sole finalist for president of Augusta University. ]]> Augusta University, Administrative Announcements, Board of Regents Actions, Position Searches, 2024-06-06T14:18:00+00:00 <![CDATA[2023 Â鶹ÊÓƵappÏÂÔØ-24 Executive Leadership Institute Class Graduates from the University System of Georgia]]> /news/release/2023 Â鶹ÊÓƵappÏÂÔØ_24_executive_leadership_institute_class_graduates_from_the_university_system_of_georgia /news/release/2023 Â鶹ÊÓƵappÏÂÔØ_24_executive_leadership_institute_class_graduates_from_the_university_system_of_georgia#When:13:15:00Z The Â鶹ÊÓƵappÏÂÔØ has graduated its 2023 Â鶹ÊÓƵappÏÂÔØ-24 Executive Leadership Institute cohort, including 34 faculty and staff members from 23 USG institutions and the University System Office.]]> Administrative Announcements, Chancellor, 2024-05-30T13:15:00+00:00