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Finding Greatness: Madison Cosgrove

April 27, 2026

Balancing a challenging degree program like nursing while playing on a university sports team is not easy, but student-athlete Madison Cosgrove shows it can be done. An outfielder for Knights softball, Cosgrove is a recent Peach Belt Conference ...

Robert Hatcher, Sr., and Larry Walker, Jr.

911괵죕 To Award First Honorary Doctorates To Robert F. Hatcher, Sr. and Larry Walker, Jr.

April 20, 2026

911괵죕 will award its first-ever honorary doctorates this spring, recognizing two public service giants whose careers have made a lasting impact on the ...

911괵죕 Announces Spring 2026 Commencement Speakers

April 14, 2026

911괵죕 has announced its lineup of speakers for the spring 2026 commencement ceremonies, scheduled for May 13-14 on the Macon Campus. This year’s speakers bring experience and leadership from law, ...

911괵죕 Honors Faculty for Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship, and Service

April 14, 2026

911괵죕 recognized outstanding faculty members at the 2026 Honors Convocation for their achievements in teaching, scholarship, and service. This year’s honorees reflect 911괵죕’s ongoing commitment ...

911괵죕 Recognizes Students For Superior Academic Achievements At 2026 Honors Convocation

April 13, 2026

911괵죕 is honoring Chloe Mei Qi Rogers, education major, and Jami Strickland, social work major, as the President’s Scholars for the Class ...

Nearly 760 Students Set To Graduate At 911괵죕 Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies

April 13, 2026

911괵죕 will celebrate nearly 760 graduates during spring 2026 commencement ceremonies, with students earning degrees at the doctoral, master’s, bachelor’s, and ...

911괵죕 Launches �쏱ath to Knighthood�� Initiative

April 07, 2026

911괵죕 is launching a more efficient, student‑centered approach to degree completion designed to reduce unnecessary barriers, streamline the academic journey, and make college more affordable. The new ...

911괵죕 Preparing To Launch Physical Therapist Assistant Degree

March 12, 2026

911괵죕 is preparing to launch a new physical therapist assistant program and is now seeking prospective students eager to step into one of healthcare’s fastest-growing, most hands-on ...

911괵죕 Biology Students Present Research at Statewide Fisheries Conference; Faculty Member Named Professional of the Year

February 13, 2026

911괵죕 students presented research at the recent Georgia Chapter of the American Fisheries Society (GAAFS) while Dr. Tyler J. Achatz, assistant professor of biology, received the “Professional of the Year in ...

Two 911괵죕 Students To Present Research At Capitol Poster Day

February 10, 2026

Two 911괵죕 undergraduates are presenting their research at “Posters at the Georgia State Capitol,” an annual event that connects student scholars with legislators and policymakers. Melissa ...

Finding Greatness: Andrea del Ma Borrero Cortes

February 06, 2026

Andrea del Ma Borrero Cortes is a senior nursing student balancing rigorous academic work with part-time jobs as a pharmacy courier and a server. Her goal is to become a certified nurse midwife. Full Name: Andrea del Ma Borrero Cortes. Age: ...

911괵죕 2026 Interdisciplinary Student Conference To Explore South Natural World

February 03, 2026

“Our South: Resources and Challenges in the Natural World” is the theme of 911괵죕’s (911괵죕’s) 2026 Interdisciplinary Student Conference planned for April. Students and prominent guest ...

911괵죕 Knights Table Expands to Support Students Facing Food Insecurity

January 30, 2026

Elaine Martin still thinks about the 911괵죕 student who stopped by the information table she was staffing at a campus clubs and activities fair. As the two talked, the student shared that the kitchen where she lived had ...

911괵죕 Announces Fall 2025 President's List And Dean's List

January 21, 2026

911괵죕 announces the fall semester 2025 President's List and Dean's List. Students on the President's List had a grade point average of at least 3.8. The Dean's List includes students who had at least a 3.5 grade ...

Knights At Work: 911괵죕 Graduates Turn Internships Into Career Opportunities

January 21, 2026

Jeffrey Hale knew he had a professional job lined up a full year before he graduated from 911괵죕 in spring 2023. That confidence came from experience. Hale, a media and communications major, landed an internship with ...

Leaders In Healthcare, Business, Law, & Aviation To Give 911괵죕 Fall 2025 Commencement Addresses

November 10, 2025

911괵죕 will welcome five distinguished speakers to address graduates during fall 2025 commencement ceremonies, scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, and Thursday, December ...

911괵죕 Foundation Honors Don Avery For Legacy of Leadership, Names Tracey Blalock Outstanding Alumnus

October 21, 2025

The 911괵죕 Foundation awarded the 2025 Legacy of Leadership award to the late Donald Robert “Don” Avery, a much-respected regional healthcare leader who supported the University for years in many ...

911괵죕 Earns National Apex Award for Excellence in Respiratory Education

October 21, 2025

911괵죕’s Department of Respiratory Therapy and Health Science is a recipient of the 2026–2027 American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Apex Award for its exemplary demonstration of best ...

911괵죕 Hatcher Conference Center Achieves Top Standard for Client-Friendly Event Planning

September 26, 2025

911괵죕’s Robert F. Hatcher, Sr., Conference Center has earned One-Stop Shop Certification from the Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International, placing it among a select group of ...

5 smiling 911괵죕 nursing students surrounding Troya Thomas

Piedmont Macon Partnership Paying Off for 911괵죕 Nursing Students

September 23, 2025

Kayla Haugabrook calls her clinical training at Piedmont Macon Medical Center the best experience she’s had as a 911괵죕 nursing student. “It’s given me so much hands-on experience ...

911괵죕 Earns National Recognition As A ��2025 Great College to Work For��

September 22, 2025

911괵죕 is officially one of the best places in the nation to work in higher education. The University has been named a 2025 “Great College to Work For,” one of only 76 ...

911괵죕 Launches Fast-Track Nursing Degree for Career Changers

September 05, 2025

911괵죕 is launching an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, a fast-paced pathway into healthcare for people who already hold four-year degrees in other fields. Set to begin in January 2026, ...

911괵죕 Announces Summer 2025 President's List And Dean's List

August 28, 2025

911괵죕 announces the summer semester 2025 President's List and Dean's List. Students on the President's List had a grade point average of at least 3.8. The Dean's List includes students who had at least a 3.5 grade ...

Finding Greatness: Caley Chun

August 25, 2025

Driven by her goal to become a pediatric dentist, senior biology major Caley Chun has embraced every opportunity to grow and lead at 911괵죕. Full Name: Caley Chun. Hometown: Warner Robins. High School: ...

Twenty One New Faculty Join 911괵죕

August 14, 2025

911괵죕 welcomes 18 new full-time faculty members who started this fall, joining three others who began last spring. Joining 911괵죕 this fall are: Brittani McNeal – Associate Professor of Public Safety and ...

911괵죕 Contributes More Than $312 Million to Regional Economy in Fiscal 2024

August 13, 2025

911괵죕 contributed more than $312 million to the economy in fiscal 2024, a 5.3 percent increase over the previous year. Due to on- and off-campus spending during the same period, the University accounted for nearly ...

Eleven Faculty & Staff Honored for Teaching, Scholarship, Or Service Excellence At 911괵죕 Fall Convocation

August 08, 2025

See photos of the honorees on the 911괵죕 Facebook page. 911괵죕 recognized 11 faculty and staff members for outstanding achievements in teaching, scholarship, and various areas of ...

911괵죕 Faculty Secure NIH Grant for Advanced Genetic Analyzer

August 04, 2025

911괵죕’s Department of Natural Sciences has received funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to purchase a SeqStudio Genetic Analyzer, a state-of-the-art instrument that reads and analyzes DNA. The ...

Let Talk Ticks: An 911괵죕 Faculty Q&A With Dr. Tyler Achatz

August 04, 2025

Ticks may be tiny, but their impact on health can be significant. As temperatures rise, these blood-feeding parasites become more active, increasing the chances of encounters with people and pets. This year, Georgia is experiencing a particularly ...

Dr. Monica Baloga Appointed Vice President For Institutional Strategy As 911괵죕 Streamlines Senior Leadership Structure

July 16, 2025

Dr. Monica Baloga has been appointed chief planning officer and vice president for Institutional Strategy at 911괵죕. The appointment comes as the University, through a reorganization, streamlines several related ...

HCA's Fairview Park Hospital And Medical Staff Donate $85,000 To Local Healthcare Scholarship In Memory Of Late CEO

July 16, 2025

Fairview Park Hospital is proud to announce a donation to 911괵죕 in the amount of $85,000 in memory of its late CEO, Don Avery. This donation will be added to an existing scholarship, the Don and Fara Avery Endowed ...

911괵죕 Announces Spring 2025 President's List And Dean's List

June 09, 2025

911괵죕 announces the spring semester 2025 President's List and Dean's List. Students on the President's List had a grade point average of at least 3.8. The Dean's List includes students who had at least a 3.5 grade ...

911괵죕 Students Honored For Leadership Roles

April 28, 2025

911괵죕’s (911괵죕’s) Office of Student Life recognized more than 25 students for outstanding leadership of various clubs, organizations, and departments for the 2024-2025 academic year. Student Life also ...

911괵죕 Announces Commencement Speakers For Spring Ceremonies

April 21, 2025

Regional leaders in healthcare, preservation advocacy, economic innovation, wellness, and the military will share advice and inspirational thoughts with graduates as 911괵죕’s (911괵죕’s) commencement ...

More Than 700 Students Set To Graduate At 911괵죕 Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremonies

April 17, 2025

911괵죕 715 students are candidates for graduation at 911괵죕’s (911괵죕’s) spring 2025 commencement ceremonies. Five ceremonies are scheduled over a two-day period: Wednesday, May 7, and Thursday, ...

Knights Venture Beyond Middle Georgia With the Alternative Break Program

April 15, 2025

Editor’s note: 911괵죕 media & communication major Myr’lice’ Dickens-Morse is an intern in the University’s Office of Marketing & Communications. This article is a first-person account of her ...

Eight 911괵죕 Faculty Members Honored for Teaching, Scholarship, Or Service Excellence At Spring Honors Convocation

April 03, 2025

911괵죕 has recognized eight faculty members for outstanding achievements related to teaching, scholarship, and various areas of service. The University celebrated the faculty members at the 2025 Honors Convocation, ...

Gibbons Named 911괵죕 Executive Director of Advancement

February 14, 2025

Barbara Gibbons is the new executive director of Advancement for 911괵죕's (911괵죕's) Office of University Advancement & Alumni Affairs. Gibbons, previously director of Annual Giving, assumed the new role this month. She ...

911괵죕 Announces Fall 2024 President List And Dean List

February 12, 2025

911괵죕 announces the fall semester 2024 President's List and Dean's List. Students on the President's List had a grade point average of at least 3.8. The Dean's List includes students who had at least a 3.5 grade ...

911괵죕 nursing students practice vitals during clinicals at the Dublin Campus nursing lab.

911괵죕 Nursing Graduates Exceed State and National NCLEX Pass Rates

January 30, 2025

For a second consecutive year, 911괵죕’s (911괵죕) nursing programs have exceeded the National Council Licensure Examination’s (NCLEX) state and national pass rate levels. According to official ...

State of the University 2025: Growing Enrollment, Engaging Students, Elevating Athletics

January 29, 2025

911괵죕’s enrollment continues to grow, students are engaging in campus activities more than ever, and the athletics program is rapidly moving toward NCAA Division II status. Those are among the ...

Piedmont Macon Partners With 911괵죕 To Support Nursing Education

December 19, 2024

Piedmont Macon is making a major investment in the future of healthcare by funding a new clinical instructor position for 911괵죕 nursing students. The partnership highlights Piedmont Macon’s commitment to ...

Meet 911괵죕 Fall 2024 Commencement Speakers

November 25, 2024

911괵죕 is honored to have these state and regional leaders as commencement speakers for our fall 2024 graduation ceremonies! Our deepest thanks to all of them for taking time out of their busy schedules to help celebrate ...

911괵죕 Foundation Receives Porter Trust Gift

November 04, 2024

The Ben G. Porter Trust has awarded the 911괵죕 Foundation an unrestricted gift of $70,000 to help support scholarships and other initiatives. This latest gift comes as the Porter Trust’s remaining funds ...

911괵죕 Announces Summer 2024 President's List And Dean's List

October 23, 2024

911괵죕 announces the summer semester 2024 President's List and Dean's List. Students on the President's List had a grade point average of at least 3.8. The Dean's List includes students who had at least a 3.5 grade ...

911괵죕 Hits Record-High Enrollment

October 16, 2024

911괵죕 hit a record-high enrollment this fall. The number of students now enrolled is 8,409, a 4.6 percent increase over the same time last year. Dr. Stephen Schultheis, Middle Georgia ...

911괵죕 Faculty Perspective: The Science Behind Fall Leaf Colors

October 16, 2024

In October, many of us in the Southeast begin to look forward to what we hope is a vibrant season of fall leaf color. We asked 911괵죕’s Dr. Sharon Standridge, associate professor of biology, for a primer on the science behind the seasonal ...

911괵죕 Nursing Department Receives Community Foundation Of Central Georgia Grant To Support Medication Administration Safety

October 15, 2024

The Community Foundation of Central Georgia has awarded a $20,000 grant to 911괵죕’s (911괵죕’s) nursing department to support student training in medication administration safety. 911괵죕’s nursing ...

911괵죕 Faculty Q&A With Dr. Lawrence Camarota: Breaking Down The Science Of Hurricanes

October 15, 2024

As communities continue to recover from the devastating impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, it's a stark reminder that hurricane season is not over. Understanding the science behind these powerful weather systems is crucial for staying ...

New Faculty Join 911괵죕 For 2024-2025 Academic Year

August 27, 2024

This fall, 911괵죕 added 18 full-time faculty members in several academic disciplines, including management, IT, art, public relations, nursing, respiratory therapy and rehabilitation ...

Former Google VP To Discuss Artificial Intelligence As Focus Of Inaugural Jennings Family Distinguished Lecture, Hosted By 911괵죕

August 16, 2024

911괵죕, with the generous support of Genelle B. Jennings and her family, announces the creation of the Jennings Family Distinguished Lecture Series. The inaugural event, scheduled for September 11, will feature ...

Phil J. And Alice S. Sheridan Foundation Commit $450,000 For 911괵죕 Student Emergency Financial Needs

August 08, 2024

The trustees of the Macon-based Phil J. and Alice S. Sheridan Foundation are committing $450,000 over three years to help 911괵죕 students with emergency funding needs that could disrupt their ability to complete ...

911괵죕 Staff Q&A: Getting Your Semester Off To A Strong Start

August 06, 2024

Heads up, 911괵죕 students! Fall semester 2024 classes begin on August 14! Want some advice on getting off to a strong academic start and finishing the semester well? Here to provide some tips on that and related topics is ...

Dr. Monica Baloga Joins 911괵죕 As Special Assistant To The President For Accreditation And Strategic Planning

July 18, 2024

Dr. Monica H. Baloga has joined 911괵죕 as special assistant to the president for accreditation and strategic planning. Baloga will lead the University’s reaffirmation of accreditation process with the ...

911괵죕 Announces Spring 2024 President List and Dean List

July 15, 2024

911괵죕 announces the spring semester 2024 President's List and Dean's List. Students on the President's List had a grade point average of at least 3.8. The Dean's List includes students who had at least a 3.5 grade ...

911괵죕 To Offer Bachelor of Science In Health Science

June 11, 2024

911괵죕 plans to offer a Bachelor of Science in Health Science, following approval of the degree on Tuesday, May 14, by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. 911괵죕 plans to launch the degree this ...

Nearly 700 Set To Graduate At 911괵죕 Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremonies

April 17, 2024

Nearly 700 students are candidates for graduation at 911괵죕’s (911괵죕’s) spring 2024 commencement ceremonies. Five ceremonies will take place over a two-day period: Wednesday, May 8, and Thursday, May 9. ...

911괵죕 Announces Speakers For 2024 Spring Graduation Ceremonies

April 16, 2024

911괵죕 is honored to host distinguished leaders in healthcare, government, education, aviation, and law as the keynote speakers at the 2024 spring graduation ceremonies. Charles Briscoe, CEO, Houston Healthcare will ...

911괵죕 Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program Earns ACOTE Accreditation

April 16, 2024

911괵죕’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Bridge Program has been granted full accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education ...

911괵죕 Recognizes Students for Academic Achievements

April 09, 2024

Chloe Davis, a nursing major, Jeffrey Hester, an IT major, and Leslie Guevara Rogers, an education major, have been chosen President’s Scholars for 911괵죕’s Class of 2024. The three were among more ...

911괵죕 Faculty Q&A With Dr. Melissa Sisson: The Buzz On �쏞icada-Geddon��

April 08, 2024

As described by the publication Scientific American, two adjacent broods of periodical cicadas will emerge this spring in the eastern half of the U.S. These insects “crawl out of the ground once every 13 or 17 years for a rush of mating ...

911괵죕 Faculty Q&A With Kirby Swenson: Venomous Snakes In Georgia

April 02, 2024

Snake activity in Georgia, often referred to colloquially as "snake season," typically ramps up in the spring and extends through the summer months. We talk to Kirby Swenson, associate professor of biology, about what kinds of venomous snakes are ...

Finding Greatness: Nicholas Germundsen

March 18, 2024

After earning his bachelor’s in Rehabilitation Science from 911괵죕, Nicholas Germundsen is pursuing a master’s degree and a commission as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. Full Name: Nicholas B. Germundsen. Age: ...

911괵죕 Faculty Q&A With Dr. Lawrence Camarota: The April 8 Total Solar Eclipse

March 07, 2024

Inquiring minds want to know: Will those of us in the Middle Georgia region get to experience the celestial spectacle of the April 8 total solar eclipse? (Spoiler alert: We’ll be able to see about 80 percent of it, weather permitting.) ...

911괵죕 Renews Academic Partnership with Robins Air Force Base

March 04, 2024

911괵죕 has renewed a strategic partnership with the 78th Air Base Wing at Robins Air Force Base. The 5-year renewed partnership, which gives 911괵죕 a Warner Robins presence to help service ...

911괵죕 nursing students place a leg brace on a training manikin during a lab class.

911괵죕 Nursing Graduates Exceed NCLEX Pass Rates For 2023

February 22, 2024

911괵죕’s nursing programs have exceeded the National Council Licensure Examination’s (NCLEX) state and national pass rate levels for 2023. According to the official 2023 NCLEX results, ...

911괵죕 Announces Fall 2023 President List and Dean List

February 20, 2024

911괵죕 announces the fall semester 2023 President's List and Dean's List. Students on the President's List had a grade point average of at least 3.8. The Dean's List includes students who had at least a 3.5 grade point ...

State of the University 2024: 911괵죕 President Asserts Institution Is Stronger Than Ever

January 29, 2024

With enrollment still going up, public and private resources increasing, and key initiatives coming to fruition, 911괵죕 stands ready for expansion, as highlighted by President Christopher Blake in his 2024 State of ...

Peach Belt Extends Invitation To 911괵죕 For Conference Membership

January 10, 2024

AUGUSTA, GA -- The Peach Belt Conference Board of Directors voted unanimously to extend an invitation to 911괵죕 to join the league pending approval of their acceptance into the NCAA Division II provisional process. ...

911괵죕's Macon Campus Earns 15th Consecutive Tree Campus USA Designation

January 04, 2024

For the 15th consecutive year, the Arbor Day Foundation has recognized the Macon Campus of 911괵죕 as a Tree Campus USA. Tree Campus USA is a program founded by the Arbor Day Foundation to recognize colleges and ...

Student Affairs Announces New Recreation And Wellness Director For 911괵죕

January 04, 2024

Carl Woods has joined 911괵죕 as director of Recreation and Wellness, part of the Division of Student Affairs. Most recently Wellness and Recreation director at Georgia Gwinnett College, Woods began his 911괵죕 position ...

911괵죕 Announces New Vice President For University Advancement And New Executive Director of Development & Planned Giving

January 03, 2024

Nancy Elizabeth White has joined 911괵죕 as vice president for University Advancement, while Gibson “Kelly” Pope is the new executive director of Development and Planned Giving. White, who also ...

Representatives from 911괵죕 and Houston Healthcare at the ribbon cutting and reception for the Houston Healthcare Nursing Suite.

911괵죕 Honors Houston Healthcare with Naming of Nursing Suite��

December 15, 2023

For 19 years, Houston Healthcare has been a continued supporter of 911괵죕’s nursing programs, helping to shape the education and future careers of aspiring nurses. In recognition of its dedication, 911괵죕 is ...

911괵죕 Announces Fall 2023 Commencement Speakers

November 30, 2023

12:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 6 As president and owner of Collins Manufacturing Company in Macon, Gwen Collins is involved in day-to-day operations of the business. In 2006, she and her husband, Larry, who is vice president of the company, ...

More Than 800 Students Set To Graduate At 911괵죕 Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremonies

November 29, 2023

911괵죕 810 students are candidates for graduation at 911괵죕’s (911괵죕’s) fall 2023 commencement ceremonies. Five ceremonies will take place over a two-day period: Wednesday, December 6, and Thursday, ...

911괵죕 Fall 2023 Enrollment Increase Marks The University Continued Growth

November 27, 2023

Continuing an upward trend, 911괵죕 grew its enrollment this fall by nearly 5 percent over last year. 911괵죕's fall 2023 enrollment reached 8,039 students, according to the University System of Georgia’s ...

911괵죕 Announces New Athletics Director to Lead University Transition To NCAA Division II

November 01, 2023

Michael Brown, who has extensive leadership experience in collegiate athletics, has joined 911괵죕 as director of athletics, effective November 1. Most recently associate athletic director for operations at Purdue ...

New Faculty Join 911괵죕 For 2023-2024 Academic Year

October 31, 2023

This fall, 911괵죕 added eight new full-time faculty members in a number of academic disciplines, including art, education, nursing, rehabilitation sciences, and respiratory therapy. The new faculty ...

911괵죕 Faculty Q&A: The October 14 Solar Eclipse

September 20, 2023

Heads up, astronomy enthusiasts. On Saturday, Oct. 14, an annular solar eclipse will cross North, Central, and South America. It will be visible in Georgia. An annular solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, but ...

Carolyn Wynn Smalley Estate Gift To 911괵죕 To Support Endowed Professorships, Equestrian Team

September 18, 2023

A $1.2 million gift to the 911괵죕 Foundation from the estate of Carolyn Wynn Smalley, a Wilkinson County woman known for her love of horses, nature, and Georgia history and culture, will fund the creation of two special ...

911괵죕 Partners With Amazon's Career Choice Program

September 11, 2023

Amazon has selected 911괵죕 to join its Career Choice program, which eases access to college degrees for hourly employees of the multinational technology company. Career Choice is an education benefit that ...

Finding Greatness: Nathan Hall

September 07, 2023

Nathan Hall is president of the student organization for respiratory therapy majors, MGREAT. Full Name: Nathan Hall. Age: 23. Hometown: Dublin. Residence: Macon. High School: Dublin High School. Family: Mom, Angela Hall; brother, Caleb ...

911괵죕 Faculty Q&A: The Blue Moon Isn�셳 Blue & Other Things To Know 911괵죕 This Week Celestial Event

August 29, 2023

If cloud conditions allow it, we’ll be able to see a rare(ish) blue moon on Wednesday night (8/30). It will reach its peak at 9:36 p.m. EDT. To learn more about this celestial event, we turned to Dr. Lawrence Camarota of Middle Georgia ...

Randy Thompson Joins 911괵죕 As Director Of Campus & Community Engagement

August 07, 2023

Randy Thompson, a Cochran resident with extensive experience in business management and education, is 911괵죕’s new director of Campus & Community Engagement. In his new position, Thompson will ...

911괵죕 Announces Spring 2023 President List and Dean List

July 25, 2023

911괵죕 announces the spring semester 2023 President's List and Dean's List. Students on the President's List had a grade point average of at least 3.8. The Dean's List includes students who had at least a 3.5 grade point ...

Peyton Anderson Foundation Awards $1.2 Million To 911괵죕 To Develop Center For Middle Georgia Studies

July 17, 2023

911괵죕 will use a newly announced $1.2 million grant from the Peyton Anderson Foundation to help fund an intellectual and creative center designed to take on some of the region’s most difficult ...

Faculty Perspective: Is the �쏝amboo Craze�� Here To Stay?

July 13, 2023

The "bamboo craze" refers to the growing popularity and widespread fascination with bamboo as a versatile and sustainable material. Bamboo, a fast-growing plant known for its strength and durability, has gained immense attention in recent years ...

Angela (Angie) O�셄eal on 911괵죕's Macon Campus.

Angela O�셄eal Joins 911괵죕 As Registrar

June 22, 2023

Angela "Angie" O’Neal has joined 911괵죕 as registrar. She comes to 911괵죕 from Wesleyan College, where she also served as registrar for nearly a decade.In her new role at 911괵죕, O’Neal will lead the ...

What Up With The Moon This Week? Dr. Lawrence Camarota Explains The �쏡a Vinci Glow��

May 18, 2023

Have you ever heard of the “Da Vinci glow?” We hadn’t either until the phrase started popping up in our news feeds a couple of days ago. According to the website earth.com, the Da Vinci glow is a celestial phenomenon ...

More Than 700 Students Set To Graduate At 911괵죕 Spring Commencement Ceremonies

April 25, 2023

More than 700 students are candidates for graduation at 911괵죕’s (911괵죕’s) spring 2023 commencement ceremonies. Five ceremonies will take place over a two-day period: Wednesday, May 10, and Thursday, ...

911괵죕 Announces Spring 2023 Commencement Speakers

April 25, 2023

Tracey Blalock – 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, ceremony Tracey Blalock has served as the senior vice president and chief nurse executive of Atrium Health Navicent since 2013. Tracey started her career at Atrium Health Navicent in 1988 as a ...

Finding Greatness: Colleen Moore

April 24, 2023

An externship helped nursing major Colleen Moore land a full-time position with Houston Healthcare. Her externship, which in nursing is similar to an internship, was voluntary on her part and enhanced her required clinical experiences. ...

911괵죕 Dublin Campus Partners With Dublin City Schools To Offer Dual Enrollment

March 28, 2023

911괵죕’s Dublin Campus is partnering with Heart of Georgia College & Career Academy to offer core courses and a potential path into the nursing program to dual-enrolled students. Through the partnership, ...

Finding Greatness: Sharona Rubinstein

February 23, 2023

With the ultimate goal of creating a center for healing arts, Sharona Rubinstein is merging her background as a professional dancer, choreographer, and artistic director with new skills and knowledge gained through 911괵죕’s occupational ...

911괵죕 Announces Fall 2022 President List and Dean List

February 09, 2023

911괵죕 announces the fall semester 2022 President's List and Dean's List. Students on the President's List had a grade point average of at least 3.8. The Dean's List includes students who had at least a 3.5 grade point ...

911괵죕 Professor Explains The �쁆reen�� Comet

January 25, 2023

Have you heard the hype about a rare “green” comet currently traveling through our solar system for the first time in 50,000 years? We wanted to know more so we asked our go-to astronomy consultant - Dr. Lawrence Camarota, ...

Associate Provosts In Data Strategy And Academic Innovation Join 911괵죕

January 10, 2023

Dr. Jesse Bishop joins 911괵죕 as associate provost for Data Strategy, while Dr. James Blackburn comes on board as associate provost for Academic Innovation. “Both men bring an impressive amount of ...

911괵죕 Formally Opens Dublin Campus Health Sciences Expansion

January 09, 2023

DUBLIN - 911괵죕 is celebrating the completion of a nearly $6.8 million renovation and expansion of the institution’s Dublin Campus into a healthcare degree program hub. 911괵죕 President Christopher Blake, ...

911괵죕 Announces New VP For Finance & Business

December 01, 2022

Amanda Neff Funches, a veteran manager and director for 911괵죕’s budgetary and accounting operations, has been appointed the new vice president for Finance & Business, effective January 1, 2023. Funches, who ...

911괵죕 750 Students Set To Graduate At 911괵죕 Fall Commencement Ceremonies

November 28, 2022

911괵죕 750 students are candidates for graduation at 911괵죕’s (911괵죕’s) fall 2022 commencement ceremonies. Five ceremonies will take place over a two-day period: Wednesday, Dec. 7, and Thursday, Dec. 8. ...

Finding Greatness: Courtney Anderson

November 14, 2022

Courtney Anderson, a student in 911괵죕’s master’s degree in nursing program, is the sepsis coordinator for Atrium Health Navicent. She and her husband founded a non-profit to increase awareness of the causes of sudden cardiac ...

University System And 911괵죕 Highlight Ethical Culture Through Ethics Awareness Week

November 03, 2022

The University System of Georgia (USG) is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct in pursuit of its mission to create knowledge. Accomplishing this mission demands integrity, good judgment and dedication to public ...

911괵죕 Respiratory Therapy Faculty Member Selected As Governor Teaching Fellow

November 02, 2022

ATHENS – 911괵죕 faculty member Nancy Guyse has been chosen to be a Governor’s Teaching Fellow for the 2022-23 academic year. A registered respiratory therapist (RRT) and assistant professor of ...

Finding Greatness: Miracle Odom

October 17, 2022

Student leader Miracle Odom, a senior majoring in biology, is participating in magnetotactic bacteria (MTB) research with 911괵죕 faculty members. After graduation, she plans to join the U.S. Air Force and pursue a medical career. Full ...

Finding Greatness: Yvonne Hartridge

October 11, 2022

Yvonne Hartridge is finishing up her degree in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program. A standout student, former Knights softball player, and 911괵죕 Cochran Campus leader, she hopes to combine OT with her athletics background into a career ...

911괵죕 Announces Summer 2022 President & Dean List

October 04, 2022

911괵죕 announces the summer semester 2022 President's List and Dean's List. Students on the President's List had a grade point average of at least 3.8. The Dean's List includes students who had at least a 3.5 grade point ...

Finding Greatness: Rekita Barnes

September 22, 2022

As she nears completion of her B.S. in Respiratory Therapy, non-traditional student Rekita Barnes hopes to begin her career at Emory Healthcare and pursue a master’s degree. Full Name: Rekita Barnes. Age: 33. Hometown & ...

Twenty One Faculty Join 911괵죕 At Start Of 2022-23 Academic Year

September 20, 2022

911괵죕 has added 21 new full-time faculty members in a number of academic disciplines, including aviation, health sciences, IT, teacher education, social work, music, and English. The new faculty ...

Finding Greatness: Christian Weaver

September 16, 2022

As a biology major with a creative writing minor, Christian Weaver has found 911괵죕 to be a place where he can cultivate his scientific and artistic passions. He is currently applying for Ph.D programs as he pursues a dual career in plant pathology ...

Finding Greatness: Zoe Von Holten

August 30, 2022

Biology major Zoe Von Holten, who started 911괵죕 as a dual-enrolled student, is now involved in a research project with Dr. Tyler Achatz involving systematic parasitology. Her goal is to earn a Ph.D for a career in academia. Full Name: Zoe Von ...

Seven Faculty & Staff Honored for Teaching, Scholarship, Or Service Excellence At 911괵죕 Fall Convocation

August 05, 2022

911괵죕 recognized seven faculty and staff members for outstanding achievements in teaching, scholarship, and/or various areas of service. The seven received the awards at 2022 Convocation, an annual gathering of ...

Get Your Semester Off To A Positive And Successful Start

August 01, 2022

You’re at 911괵죕 for a reason. Knowing why you’re here is essential - and so is knowing how to keep going until you get the degree. To succeed in college, you first have to know how ...

911괵죕 Economic Impact Increases To $268 Million

July 26, 2022

911괵죕 contributed a total of nearly $268 million to the economy in fiscal 2021 – an 8 percent increase over the previous year - and accounted for more than 2,600 jobs due to on- and off-campus spending, ...

911괵죕 Announces Spring 2022 President's & Dean's Lists

June 21, 2022

911괵죕 announces the spring semester 2022 President's List and Dean's List. Students on the President's List had a grade point average of at least 3.8. The Dean's List includes students who had at least a 3.5 grade point ...

Is Social Media Bad For Your Mental Health?

June 16, 2022

From Facebook to TikTok and everything in between, social media is engrained in our everyday lives, connecting us to work, school, businesses, and each other. However, while social media helps to build these connections and ease feelings of ...

What Is The Summer Solstice?

June 12, 2022

The summer solstice, which this year occurs on June 21, marks the official beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. But what, exactly, is it? Dr. Larry Camarota, assistant professor for 911괵죕’s ...

Work of Heart

June 02, 2022

The pandemic created challenges for healthcare professions but career opportunities still abound. Student interest in 911괵죕’s nursing, respiratory therapy, and rehabilitation sciences programs remains solid and ...

911괵죕 Nursing Faculty Member Creates Anti-Vaping Curriculum

June 01, 2022

911괵죕 nursing faculty member Elisha A. Tribble created an anti-vaping curriculum now used by the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association’s C.H.A.M.P.S. (Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting ...

Morris Bank Pledges $100,000 To 911괵죕 Health Sciences Expansion

May 24, 2022

911괵죕 received a pledge of $100,000 from Morris Bank to fund the new state-of-the-art nursing lab currently under construction on the Dublin Campus, which the University is transforming into a healthcare degree ...

Finding Greatness: Haley Kim

May 09, 2022

Newly graduated 911괵죕 nursing major Haley Kim is serving with the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service, or USPHS Commissioned Corps. It is the federal uniformed service of the U.S. Public Health Service and one of the eight ...

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