If there is one word that sums up Georgia’s higher education world in 2024, it’s partnership. From a statewide transfer agreement between the University System of Georgia (USG) and the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) to boost Georgia’s cybersecurity…
The MBA programs at Georgia’s public and private business schools are doing an impressive job of keeping up with the times. Companies are rethinking how they work and who they hire, as advanced technology drastically changes how businesses operate. [caption…
Catherine Budzynski has always enjoyed expanding her knowledge and skill set. As an ambitious leader who seeks out challenges, she saw getting her MBA as a great way…
In December 2023, Catherine Higgins fulfilled her longtime goal of earning a college degree. At 75 years old, the former judicial assistant graduated from West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) in Carrollton with an associate degree in General Studies with a…
During tough times, Georgia schools have had to adjust to such issues as digital learning, teacher shortages and budget cuts. And while the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted many school districts, the state emerged from it with economic strength and a…
If you think of research as something that happens in an ivory tower in Athens (or Augusta, or on Atlanta’s North Avenue…
“A stitch in time saves nine,” goes the old saying. For a company in Georgia, that adage became very real when damage to a key piece of machinery threatened its operation. The group stepping…
The University System of Georgia boasts large schools known for research, engineering and business. Then there are those smaller gems, the liberal arts schools that focus on producing successful, well-rounded students. The state’s only public liberal arts school, Georgia College…
For years, Georgia has touted its “Best Place to Do Business” crown, a ranking bestowed by media outlets based on metrics like the number of projects and jobs attracted, taxes and incentives, and the strength of the post-secondary education system.…
Now that the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided, Georgia’s colleges and universities are looking ahead to a return to normal. One lasting change to come out of the pandemic, however, is less reliance on test scores for admission. A lot of colleges…
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