By Adrian Greer, GHSU communications coordinator, contributing writer The votes have been tallied and the final results are in for the soon-to-be Georgia Regents University’s primary logo mark, branded seal and primary colors. The results were across all groups surveyed, with the preferred primary logo mark, seal, and primary color palette receiving 44 percent (2,495 votes), …
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Woodruff to speak at Fall Commencement Comments Off
Augusta State University will hold a fall commencement ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 20, at 2 p.m. in the Christenberry Field House. This will be the final commencement to be held by Augusta State before it consolidates with Georgia Health Sciences University in January 2013. More than 400 candidates for graduation may participate in the ceremony. …
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Hendee receives Lifetime Achievement award Comments Off
Helen Hendee, vice president for development and alumni relations, received the Georgia Education Advancement Council (GEAC) 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award at the organization’s annual conference, which was held on St. Simons Island, Ga., Nov. 14-16. “It is truly an honor to be recognized for this award. This award is not just about me. None of …
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Wright caught in the act Comments Off
Stephanie Wright, instructor of nursing, was Caught in the Act of Great Teaching on Nov. 14. Deborah S. Richardson, director of the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), and Robert S. Bledsoe, CTL advisory committee member, presented the award to Wright in front of her Nursing and Spirituality class. “I’m very humbled and grateful for …
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Consolidation Update Comments Off
The following names have been approved for the various sites/locations of Georgia Regents University Augusta: ■Summerville ■Laney Walker ■Forest Hills ■Riverfront ■Gracewood For more information about other actions, decisions, and milestones, visit www.asughsu.org. Printer-Friendly Page
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Argo elected president of GACRAO Comments Off
Scott Argo, assistant director of admissions, has been elected president of the Georgia Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (GACRAO) for 2012-2013. Argo was chosen at the Association’s 59th annual meeting held at the Savannah Riverfront Marriott, Oct. 6–9. Argo has held various positions on the executive committee since 2008. He also was the 2007 …
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Complete College Georgia initiative Comments Off
Gov. Nathan Deal’s initiative, Complete College Georgia (CCG), calls on each public college in Georgia to submit a plan to increase the number of Georgians earning a degree. Today, the governor released a report that specifies how institutions plan to add 250,000 postsecondary graduates to the state’s rolls by the year 2020. “The CCG plan …
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Golf 9/12 tournament to support first responders Comments Off
GOLF 9/12, an annual event to rekindle the spirit of unity that prevailed the day after the 9/11 terrorists attacks, is being held at golf courses throughout the world on Wednesday, Sept. 12. Forest Hills Golf Course will host the local event, with proceeds benefiting the First Responders of communities in the CSRA. Co-chairing the …
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New Name For New You: The Facts 1
In a vote of 17 for and 1 against the University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents (BOR) voted overwhelmingly to name the State’s new comprehensive university, arising from the consolidation of Augusta State University (ASU) and Georgia Health Sciences University (GHSU), as the Georgia Regents University (GRU). Fact #1. With a strong show …
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Fall Convocation and A Day kick-off Comments Off
Interim president Shirley Strum Kenny will deliver the annual State of the University address at the Fall Convocation being held Tuesday, Aug. 14, at 8:15 a.m. in the Maxwell Theatre. The event also serves as the first faculty meeting of the semester. The address marks the final convocation for Augusta State since ASU will consolidate …
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