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911괵죕 Names Dr. Ben Corpus Vice President for Enrollment Management

July 17, 2026

Dr. Ben Corpus has joined 911괵죕 as vice president for Enrollment Management, bringing more than 25 years of higher education leadership experience in institutional strategy, enrollment growth, academic ...

911괵죕 Foundation Awards Scholarships to 230 Students

April 29, 2019

The 911괵죕 Foundation has awarded more than $260,000 in scholarships to students for the 2019-2020 academic year – and there’s more to come. “One of the 911괵죕 Foundation’s top ...

911괵죕 Recognizes Students for Academic Achievements

April 26, 2019

Taylor Cravey of Dudley, Ga., a 911괵죕 senior graduating with a bachelor's degree in elementary special education, has been chosen the President's Scholar for the Class of 2019. Cravey was one of more than 50 911괵죕 students ...

911괵죕 to Graduate 630 at Spring Commencement Ceremonies; Life Balance Inc. President Is Commencement Speaker

April 24, 2019

Nearly 630 students are eligible to graduate from 911괵죕 at spring commencement ceremonies scheduled for Thursday, May 9. Mary LoVerde, president of Life Balance Inc., and a writer and speaker, will be the commencement ...

Board of Regents Approves New Occupational Therapy Graduate Degree at Middle Georgia State

April 19, 2019

A proposal to launch a new graduate program at 911괵죕 was approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia at its April meeting. The new degree, a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy ...

911괵죕 Students Present Scholarly Work at National Undergraduate Research Conference

April 17, 2019

Seven 911괵죕 students presented their work at the National Undergraduate Research Conference, which was held at Kennesaw State University April 11-13. Their proposals were selected from over 4,000 submissions because they demonstrated unique ...

2019 911괵죕 Undergraduate Conference Showcases Students�� Original Research

April 16, 2019

Students from several fields of study will present original research during the three days of 911괵죕’s (911괵죕) 2019 Undergraduate Conference. The conference, part of the University’s ...

Middle Georgia State Again Among Enrollment Growth Leaders in State System

April 15, 2019

For the second semester in a row, 911괵죕 posted the second-highest percentage enrollment increase in the University System of Georgia. 911괵죕's spring 2019 enrollment grew to 7,242 students, a four percent increase ...

New Agreement Gives 911괵죕 Students Early Access to Pharmacy School

April 09, 2019

Aspiring pharmacists who are students at 911괵죕 will be eligible to earn doctoral degrees a year early based on an articulation agreement recently signed by 911괵죕 and PCOM South Georgia. "The PharmD Early Assurance ...

At Retirement, Beth Brown Leaves a Legacy of Hundreds of Graduates And a Stronger Respiratory Therapy Profession

April 03, 2019

If not for Beth Brown, 911괵죕’s respiratory therapy degree might not exist today. Instead, a program that just hit the quarter century mark has produced more than 500 graduates and recently transitioned from an ...

911괵죕 President Blake: State of the University is Strong

January 28, 2019

With growing enrollment, an increasing number of graduates, and degree program expansion, 911괵죕 is stronger than ever just six years after the consolidation of two regional colleges created the five-campus ...

600+ Students Set to Receive Degrees at 911괵죕 Fall Graduation

December 06, 2018

Nearly 630 students are eligible to collect their diplomas from 911괵죕 at fall graduation ceremonies scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 13. Col. Lyle K. Drew, commander, 78th Air Base Wing, Robins Air Force Base, will be the ...

Finding Greatness: Shanquel Askew

October 01, 2018

Psychology major Shanquel Askew, president of Black Student Unification, is preparing for a career helping youth in the juvenile justice system. Full Name: Shanquel Askew. Age: 21. Hometown and Residence: Macon. High School: "I attended ...

Finding Greatness: Betsy McDaniel

July 16, 2018

Betsy McDaniel is a graduate of 911괵죕's Occupational Therapy Assistant degree program who went on to become its director. Full Name: Betsy McDaniel. Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant degree program director. Degrees: Associate of Science in ...

Finding Greatness: Jasmine Brown

June 11, 2018

Jasmine Brown, director of Clinical Education for 911괵죕's Department of Respiratory Therapy, develops Experiential Learning projects for RT students, and serves on the Faculty Senate. Full Name: Jasmine Brown. Full Title: Director of Clinical ...

911괵죕 Creates a Trendsetter Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

May 24, 2018

The respiratory therapy program at 911괵죕 is taking an innovative leap forward. Beginning fall 2018, Middle Georgia State (911괵죕) will offer respiratory therapy as a bachelor's degree only. Students currently in the ...

Faculty Members from Ireland Visit 911괵죕 to Plan Study Abroad for Health Sciences Students

February 21, 2018

Two faculty members from Waterford Institute of Technology in Waterford, Ireland, visited 911괵죕 on Tuesday, February 20, to meet with administrators, faculty, and students. Their visit was to help 911괵죕 students in ...

Finding Greatness: Madison Watson

February 19, 2018

Madison Watson works two jobs and serves as president of the Campus Activities Board on 911괵죕's Warner Robins Campus while pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Full Name: Madison Kylie Watson. Age: 20. Hometown & Residence: Fort ...

First Graduates of 911괵죕's Master's Degree in Nursing Look Forward to Expanding Careers

January 09, 2018

After working as an RN for nearly a dozen years, Darquita Loyd was ready for her career to take a new direction as she eased into her mid-30s. "In order to move beyond being a bedside nurse I had to obtain a higher degree," said Loyd, who works ...

Finding Greatness: Courtney Poole

January 08, 2018

Courtney Poole did not let her visual impairment stop her from realizing her dream of becoming an RN. Full Name: Courtney Elizabeth Poole. Age: 23. Hometown: Warner Robins. Residence: Bonaire. High School: Warner Robins High School, Class of ...

Finding Greatness: Rojean Sanders

October 16, 2017

Health Services Administration major Rojean Sanders, Army veteran, is president of the 911괵죕 chapter of Association of Healthcare Executive Students. Full Name: Rojean Vernita Sanders. Hometown & Residence: Macon. Employment: Work study ...

911괵죕's OTA Program Organizes Support Group for Parents of Special-Needs Children

September 20, 2017

Faculty and students of 911괵죕's Occupational Therapy Assistant degree program are organizing a support group for parents of special-needs children in the Cochran area. The first meeting is scheduled for 5:30 to 6:30 ...

Finding Greatness: Edson Silva

September 05, 2017

Edson Silva, Honors Program student and Health Services Administration major, plans a career as a nursing home administrator. Full Name: Edson Silva. Age: 48. Hometown: Born in Queens N.Y, raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil, until the age of 16 and ...

911괵죕's Master's Program in Nursing Earns Specialized Accreditation

August 24, 2017

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing recently granted initial accreditation to 911괵죕's Master of Science in Nursing Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program. As is standard practice, ...

Finding Greatness: Kim Johnson

August 21, 2017

Kim K. Johnson, a member of 911괵죕's Nursing faculty, was just awarded a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Fellowship through the University System of Georgia. Full Name: Kim K. Johnson. Title: Assistant Professor of Nursing. Degrees: ...

Spring 2017 911괵죕 Today Highlights Faculty Research and More

May 15, 2017

Dr. Matt Jennings explores the secrets of Macon's greatest historic treasure. Read the story - and others - in the spring 2017 issue of 911괵죕 Today!! Table of Contents: Mounds, Monuments and Mysteries 911괵죕 Faculty Produce Array of Professional ...

911괵죕 Names New Deans for Schools of Business and Health Sciences

May 09, 2017

Academic leaders with extensive experience in their fields are joining Middle Georgia State as deans of the two of the University's largest schools. Dr. Michael Kenneth Holt, most recently of Austin Peay University, is joining Middle Georgia ...

Coliseum CEO, "Remember the Titans" Coach to Speak at 911괵죕's Spring Graduations

April 26, 2017

Steve J. Daugherty, CEO of Coliseum Northside Hospital, and Herman Boone, the legendary high school football coach portrayed in the movie “Remember the Titans,” are the commencement speakers for Middle Georgia State ...

Faculty Members Receive Service, Teaching and Scholarship Awards

April 13, 2017

911괵죕 honored three faculty members with awards for excellence in scholarship, teaching and service for the 2016-2017 academic year. Dr. Paul Gladden, associate professor of Psychology, received the Excellence in ...

Nursing Students on the Warner Robins campus

Virtual Interest Session for Nursing Master's Degree Set for April 3

March 29, 2017

Are you interested in becoming a nurse practitioner? On April 3, 911괵죕 will be hosting aQ&A about the new online Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program at 911괵죕. You will meet the Coordinator, ...

Finding Greatness: Tina Scott

March 20, 2017

Transitioning from her Army career, Tina Scott enrolled at 911괵죕 to pursue her bachelor's degree in Nursing. Full Name: Tina K. Scott. Hometown: Oklahoma City, Okla. Residence: Kathleen. Family: “I have a blended family, which ...

911괵죕 Launches First Grad Student Advisory Council

February 23, 2017

Darquita Loyd is proud to be among the first students who will graduate from 911괵죕 with a master's degree in Nursing. While she's pleased with the quality of the program, she wants to make it even better. That's why ...

911괵죕 Hosts Nursing Degree Info Sessions

January 30, 2017

911괵죕 is hosting info sessions about bachelor's and associate's degree programs in Nursing on its campuses in Cochran, Macon, Warner Robins and Dublin. Faculty with 911괵죕's Department of Nursing will discuss things ...

Graduate Nursing Students Participate in White Coat Ceremony

December 06, 2016

Four students pursuing 911괵죕's graduate degree in Nursing donned their professional white coats at a recent ceremony, symbolizing their transition from a foundational to an advanced scientific clinical level of knowledge. Lorin Butler, Melissa ...

911괵죕 Grad Studies to host drop-in info session

October 25, 2016

911괵죕’s Office of Graduate Studies will host a drop-in information session and mixer for prospective students interested in its new master’s degrees. 911괵죕 is accepting applications for its currently ...

School of Health Sciences Hosts Nursing Program Info Sessions

September 12, 2016

Interested in becoming an RN? 911괵죕 is hosting info sessions on four campuses about bachelor's and associate's degrees in Nursing. Nursing faculty will discuss pre-nursing coursework, associate's vs. pre-licensure ...

Finding Greatness: Dr. Kendra Russell

September 06, 2016

Dr. Kendra Russell, whose research focus is on improving the healthcare of premature infants, recently represented 911괵죕 at the International Conference on Pediatric Nursing & Healthcare. Full Name: Dr. Kendra Russell. Title: Professor of ...

911괵죕's Dublin Campus to Introduce Bachelor's Degrees

July 18, 2016

Bachelor's degree programs are coming to 911괵죕's Dublin Campus. Dr. Christopher Blake, 911괵죕's president, announced the programs - Health Services Administration and Interdisciplinary Studies - during a recent reception ...

911괵죕's Innovative Nursing Grad Degree Meets Critical Need

May 24, 2016

Russell Dunn knew he�셝 go for a graduate degree someday. But he hadn�셳 put much thought into it since 2011, when he graduated as a charter class member of what is now 911괵죕 pre-licensure bachelor program in ...

Finding Greatness: Alexis Jackson

May 02, 2016

Health Services Administration major Alexis Jackson is a vice president of the Campus Activities Board. Full Name: Alexis S. Jackson. Age: 19. Hometown and Residence: Cairo. High School: "I went to Cairo High School, where I was active in the ...

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On July 1, 2019 a new academic structure went into effect at 911괵죕 and many academic departments were moved into new schools. For current releases, please see the category page for the specific department’s new school:

For releases about the Department of Health Services, click here for the School of Business.
For new releases about the School of Health Sciences, click here for the School of Health and Natural Sciences.

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