2014

Provost named as member of Ga. Professional Standards Commission

December 22, 2014

Dr. Martha Venn, provost of Middle Georgia State College, has been named by Gov. Nathan Deal as a member of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Deal made the announcement on Friday, Dec. 19. Venn assumes her appointment on Jan. ...

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Most college offices closed from Dec. 24 to Jan. 5.

December 22, 2014

The college's administrative offices and libraries will be closed for the holidays beginning Wednesday, Dec. 24, reopening on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015. The recreation and wellness center on the Macon Campus will be closed during this time as well, ...

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Colleges Agree to New Pathway for I.T. Students

December 18, 2014

Officials from Middle Georgia State College and Southern Crescent Technical College in Griffin signed an agreement today that will provide a pathway for SCTC students studying information technology to seamlessly continue their studies and obtain ...

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'Wild Places' Movies to be Featured in 2015 College Town Film Series

December 17, 2014

The 2015 College Town Film Series is pleased to announce its movie lineup for this year’s theme: Wild Places. Wildness is that part of our world — or of ourselves — which we have not yet conquered. We almost always define it against the ...

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15 Students Selected to be in First Class of President's Torch Society

December 17, 2014

Middle Georgia State College today announced the inaugural class of the President’s Torch Society, a new student organization where top scholars interested in leadership will serve the college and the community. Members receive a $300 ...

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Foundation purchases former Scottish Inn property near Macon Campus

December 10, 2014

The Real Estate Foundation of Middle Georgia State College has purchased the former Scottish Inn, a motel and restaurant property located at the southeast corner of the Macon Campus, from Frank Walthall for $950,000 in a brokered transaction. ...

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Controlled burn planned near Cochran Campus

December 10, 2014

The Georgia Forestry Commission will be conducting a controlled burn on the grounds of Middle Georgia State College Cochran Campus sometime in the next several weeks.The burn is being conducted to control the undergrowth and allow the pine trees ...

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College buys former Scottish Inn near the Macon Campus

December 10, 2014

Middle Georgia State College has purchased the former Scottish Inn, located near the southeast corner of the Macon Campus. Read more here

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GPB reports on "Cops vs. Community" forum

December 05, 2014

At a panel discussion titled Cops Versus Community, held in October at Middle Georgia State College in Macon, several prominent African Americans joined Bibb County Sheriff David Davis to talk about race ...

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MGA offers CGTC students new pathway to bachelor’s degree in criminal justice

November 18, 2014

Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) students who earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice and want to continue their education now have a clear pathway to the bachelor’s degree program at Middle Georgia State College ...

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MGA participating in USG’s drive to create a more ethical culture

November 17, 2014

Middle Georgia State College is participating this week in the University System of Georgia’s “SPIRIT of USG Week,” which is being conducted during International Fraud Awareness Week. The college will be hosting a presentation on Wednesday, ...

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Veterans honored at 7 events in all 5 MGA cities

November 12, 2014

Middle Georgia State College students, faculty and staff participated in seven Veterans Day activities on Tuesday, Nov. 11 that were aimed at honoring veterans who have served, or are currently serving, their country. Ceremonies or events ...

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National Planting Day program planned for Nov. 18

November 12, 2014

Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful andthe Waddell Barnes Botanical Gardens invite the public to attend the third annualNational Planting Day ceremony at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 in the MaconCampus Student Life Center Foundation Board ...

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MGA, Macon-Bibb hold ceremony to honor veterans

November 11, 2014

Christopher Blake, the president of Middle Georgia State College, helped organize an effort to restore the World War I memorial at Coleman Hill, and that memorial was the site for a Veterans Day ceremony.

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Middle Georgia State Hosting Veterans Day Events

November 07, 2014

Middle Georgia State College is observing Veterans Day on Tuesday, Nov. 11, with events on all five campuses. All events are free and open to the public. Downtown Macon President Christopher Blake will participate in a service with Macon-Bibb ...

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Panel discussion on how police handle race in America

November 05, 2014

High profile cases such as Trayvon Martin and the criminal justice system were discussed tonight during a panel discussion at Middle Georgia State College. The event was titled "Two Sides of the Same Issue: Cops Vs. Community" panel discussion.

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Blake Inaugurated As MGA's President

October 29, 2014

During the 90-minute investiture ceremony, officials both at the college and from across the state lauded Blake as the right person to lead Middle Georgia State forward from the merger between the former Macon State College and Middle Georgia ...

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Marine Davis Appointed Counsel to the President at MGA

October 28, 2014

Frances Marine Davis has been appointed Counsel to the President at Middle Georgia State College. Currently a member of the Pennsylvania Bar, she will be sworn into the Georgia Bar next month. Marine Davis joined Middle Georgia State in July as ...

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Middle Georgia State Hosts “Cops Vs. Community” Panel Discussion

October 27, 2014

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Poetry Runs Deep In Fabric Of Georgia City

October 27, 2014

Macon lost its elder statesman of poetry, Seaborn Jones, last month. The author of five books of poetry, who was also widely published in literary magazines, was 71. Macon had such a statesman in part because he was not alone in creating poetry ...

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Middle Georgia State Inaugurates New President

October 27, 2014

Christopher Blake is first permanent president of Middle Georgia State College. Blake says since he was selected for the position in January, he's been listening and connecting with faculty, staff and students. "It's helped me understand we ...

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Middle Georgia State MVP: Monika Evans

October 27, 2014

Nursing major Monika Evans is a Cochran Campus student leader. Full Name: Monika Evans. Age: 26. Hometown: Smyrna. Residence: Cochran. High School: “I graduated from George Walton Comprehensive High School in 2007. I was a member ...

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Sponsors Make Inauguration Gala a Success

October 20, 2014

Thanks to 13 generous corporate sponsors, Middle Georgia State College’s Inauguration Gala brought in more than $60,000 to help fund student scholarships, classroom and program enhancements and quality academics. The Middle Georgia ...

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Dr. Christopher Blake Installed As MGA President

October 17, 2014

Middle Georgia State College formally installed Dr. Christopher Blake as its first permanent president in a celebration that highlighted a bold vision to mold the institution into the newest state university. The theme for the October 17 ...

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School Of IT Among Digital Economy Summit Sponsors

October 16, 2014

The region's digital economy is the topic of an upcoming summit to be held on the Macon Campus of Middle Georgia State College. The Middle Georgia Digital Economy Summit is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, in the Professional ...

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MGA Nursing Students Discuss Ebola

October 16, 2014

Ebola has been the topic of conversation among nursing students and professors at Middle Georgia State College. Assistant Professor Nkechi Okonta said she talked to freshman students about the disease in Fundamentals of Nursing. "We're telling ...

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Macon’s YKK Celebrates Four Decades of Zippers

October 15, 2014

Greg George, associate professor of economics and director of the Center for Economic Analysis at Middle Georgia State College, said that in general, economic activity in this country is becoming increasingly concentrated. “The trend ...

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Middle Georgia State MVP: Marcel Graham

October 13, 2014

Student leader and flight management major Marcel Graham just obtained his multi-engine commercial pilot license. Full Name: Marcel Graham. Hometown: Lakeview, N.Y. Residence: Loganville, Ga. High School: South Gwinnett High ...

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Middle Georgia State Developing Unmanned Vehicle Program

October 13, 2014

Georgia hopes to be a big part of the growing unmanned aerial systems market, and Middle Georgia State College’s Eastman campus has become a big part of those efforts. “Now that the regulations are moving ...

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Middle Georgia State Dorm Leaders Learn Fire Safety

October 13, 2014

When John Benton beds down at night, he shares responsibility for 135 souls under the roof of the residence hall at the Middle Georgia State College campus in Eastman. Friday morning, Benton was one of two dozen resident assistants in the ...

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Barnes Leaves Long and Lasting Legacy with Middle Georgia State

October 10, 2014

Years ago, Dr. Waddell Barnes began noticing the unusual diversity of plant life on the Macon Campus of what is now Middle Georgia State College. The retired physician was volunteering his time with the college on several fronts, including ...

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Waddell Barnes, MGA Botanical Gardens Pioneer, Remembered

October 09, 2014

“Dr. Barnes’ legacy is one of his volunteer work, ... not only making the campus better but this region better,” said David Sims, assistant vice president of facilities at Middle Georgia State."

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MGA Students Featured In County Government Magazine

October 08, 2014

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Grant Will Help MGA Students Cut Textbook Costs

October 06, 2014

This spring, Middle Georgia State College students who take introductory courses in education and political science with certain faculty members won’t have to worry about buying books for those classes. Read more at ...

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MGA Receives Grants To Reduce Textbook Costs

October 03, 2014

Some Middle Georgia State College students won't have to worry about buying textbooks this coming Spring. That's because Affordable Learning Georgia awarded grants to Middle Georgia State to give the college affordable textbook alternatives, ...

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Middle Georgia State Receives Grants To Reduce Textbook Costs

October 02, 2014

The bane of college students everywhere is how much textbooks cost. Come spring, Middle Georgia State College students who take introductory courses in education and political science with certain faculty members won't have to worry about buying ...

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College Campuses Start Tobacco Ban

October 01, 2014

In Central Georgia, that ban applies to Middle Georgia State College, Georgia College and State University, and Fort Valley State University. "It's for faculty, staff, students, visitors, contractors," said Jennifer Brannon, vice president of ...

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University System Goes Tobacco-Free

October 01, 2014

Starting October 1, Middle Georgia State and all other University System institutions are tobacco-free.

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Peacock Gallery Features Work of Lee Simmons

October 01, 2014

Middle Georgia State College's Peacock Gallery will host a gallery talk and art opening featuring the work of Lee Simmons at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6. This event is free and open to the public. Peacock Gallery is located in Russell Hall on the ...

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Whitfield Joins MGA As Campus Director

September 30, 2014

Henry C. Whitfield has joined Middle Georgia State College as director for the Cochran and Eastman campuses. He is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of both campuses and serving as a liaison between the institution and the ...

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Middle Georgia State MVP: Tyler Lanciano

September 29, 2014

Tyler Lanciano’s passion for aviation is leading him to a career as a helicopter pilot. Full Name: Tyler Lanciano. Age: 19. Hometown and Residence: Newburgh, New York. High School: William Monroe High where he was active in doing ...

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Commercial UAVs Mean Big Business for Georgia

September 24, 2014

The center has been involved with The University of Georgia and Middle Georgia State College on a project testing camera-mounted UAVs to monitor the health of crops in farm fields.

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The Presidential Inauguration

September 22, 2014

The Presidential Inauguration United Possibilities: Mind, Heart and Community The inauguration of Dr. Christopher Blake as president of Middle Georgia State College will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17th. Learn more about the ...

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Middle Georgia State MVP: Briana O'Neal

September 22, 2014

Full Name: Briana Charmisse O’Neal. Age: 21. Hometown and Residence: Dublin. High School: “I graduated from West Laurens High School in 2011. I played on the Lady Raiders Basketball team for four years and ran Cross ...

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Eastman Campus Plays Key Role in Logistics Industry

September 22, 2014

Options for education are the School of Aviation at Middle Georgia State College in Eastman and Advanced ATC, an air traffic control academy at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College in Valdosta. The 12-month program offered by Advanced ATC combines ...

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Colleges Snuffing Out Smoking

September 19, 2014

In a far-reaching ban, the University System of Georgia is barring the use of all forms of tobacco -- from cigarettes to smokeless, hookahs to e-cigarettes -- starting Oct. 1. Read the complete story at ...

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Middle Georgia State Hosts PROBE Fair

September 18, 2014

Middle Georgia State College will host the Central Georgia PROBE College Fair from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, in the Community Education Center (the old gymnasium) on the Macon Campus.

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PROBE Fair Hosted By Macon Campus

September 17, 2014

Middle Georgia State College will host the Central Georgia PROBE College Fair from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, in the Community Education Center (the old gymnasium) on the Macon Campus. PROBE is an organized college fair tour that ...

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Engineering Faculty and Students to Study Rural Intersection Safety

September 17, 2014

Middle Georgia State College engineering faculty and students will help research the relationship between natural light at different times of day and accidents at rural intersections across the region. Money for the study comes via a $20,000 ...

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Professor Wins Accounting Association Award

September 16, 2014

Dr. Carol Sargent, associate professor of Accounting at Middle Georgia State College, has received the 2014 American Accounting Association’s Outstanding Research in Accounting Education Award, sponsored by Ernst & Young. She received this ...

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Georgia Humanities Council Symposia Part of Inauguration Week Events

September 16, 2014

Dr. Christopher Blake will be formally installed as the first permanent president of Middle Georgia State College on October 17. In the days leading up to the inauguration, there will be a variety of events taking place on Middle Georgia State’s ...

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School of Education Grad Makes Good Use of Technology

September 10, 2014

Instead of closing books at the end of class in Amber Morgan’s classroom at Henderson Middle School, students swipe applications closed on iPads. Read the complete article at ...

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Nursing Department Taking Applications For Cochran Campus Cohort

September 08, 2014

Middle Georgia State College's School of Health Sciences is accepting applications from prospective students interested in the associate of science in Nursing. This new cohort of students will begin taking classes in spring semester, which begins ...

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Colleges Rethink Remediation

September 05, 2014

Peter Gareis of Middle Georgia State's English department is quoted in this NPR piece

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French Film "La Haine" To Be Shown On Macon Campus

September 04, 2014

Middle Georgia State College will feature a screening of the French film "La Haine" (with subtitles) at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 18, in the Math Building auditorium on the Macon Campus. This event is free and open to the public. Jesse Klein, ...

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MGA School of Education Awarded $10K

September 04, 2014

Middle Georgia State College's School of Education was awarded $10,000 in federal planning funds to come up with ways to strengthen teacher preparation. Complete article in the Sept. 2 edition of The Cochran Journal. ...

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Carnley Joins MGA As University Advancement VP

September 03, 2014

Raymond E. Carnley has joined Middle Georgia State College as Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director of the Middle Georgia State College Foundation. He is overseeing development, alumni,marketing and communications ...

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History Prof Publishes Book About Neo-Confucian Philosopher

September 02, 2014

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Middle Georgia State MVP: Jessica Whitley

September 02, 2014

New Media major Jessica Whitley is one of the coordinators of KnighTVision, the college's video production club, and an aspiring pro photographer. Full Name: Jessica Whitley. Age: 25. Hometown: Conyers. Residence: Macon. High ...

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School of Education Gets $10,000 Award For Initiatives

September 02, 2014

The School of Education will use the award to flesh out ideas to improve teacher candidate preparation. Read more here

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Summer 2014 President's and Dean's Lists Released

September 02, 2014

Middle Georgia State College announces the 2014 summer semester President's and Dean's lists. 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 ...

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Improved Detection Leads to Fraud Investigations Increase

September 01, 2014

Dr. Greg George, director of Middle Georgia State's Center for Economic Analysis, discusses the increase in unemployment fraud case ...

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School of Education Gets $10,000 Award For Initiatives

August 28, 2014

Middle Georgia State College’s School of Education was awarded $10,000 in federal planning funds to come up with ways to strengthen teacher preparation. The award came in late August from the federal Transforming Educator Preparation ...

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Middle Georgia State Student Excels at Game Design

August 27, 2014

Middle Georgia State senior Sarah Hollifield is building a game to help students learn digital forensics. Read the article at http://hhjonline.com/hollifield-excels-in-digital-forensics-game-development-at-middle-ga-p5203-117.htm.

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Peacock Gallery to Show Work of Anthony Faris

August 26, 2014

Middle Georgia State College's Peacock Gallery will display the sculpture of artist Anthony Faris from Tuesday, Sept. 2, to Friday, Oct. 3, 2014. A gallery talk and art opening for the exhibit takes place from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8. These ...

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Middle Georgia State MVP: Ryan Niedermaier

August 25, 2014

Active in SGA and Residence Life, Business major Ryan Niedermaier plans a future in entrepreneurship and graduate education. Full Name: Ryan Niedermaier. Age: 21. Hometown: Dexter. Residence: Cochran. High School: West Laurens ...

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Managing Debt a Struggle for Some

August 25, 2014

Dr. Greg George, director of Middle Georgia State's Center for Economic Analysis, discusses consumer debt. 

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Work Begins On Training Center

August 25, 2014

Dr. Christopher Blake likened it to the aligning of Sparta and Athens – the Greek Republic – some 2,000 years ago. "(When) the strength of the ‘military’ and the strength of the ‘mind’ were aligned,” said Middle Georgia State College’s President. ...

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Officials Break Ground on Military Academic Training Center

August 20, 2014

Hank Huckaby, chancellor of the University System of Georgia, told a crowd that he’s looking forward to next fall. “Groundbreakings are fun,” he said, “but ribbon cuttings are much better.” Read the complete article at ...

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Construction Begins on Military Training Center

August 20, 2014

Gov. Nathan Deal and other state and local officials were on hand for the groundbreaking ceremony. Read the complete article at ...

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New Center to Serve Military Personnel and Veterans

August 20, 2014

For many men and women serving in the military, making that transition into the civilian workforce can be difficult. The University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia want to make that easier. Today was the ...

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Center to Offer Resources to Military Personnel

August 20, 2014

After several months of anticipation from officials, the dirt is starting to move at the site where the military academic training center will be in Warner Robins. Officials say the center is going to be a hub to help vets and their families ...

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Middle Georgia State Foundation Awards Scholarships

August 20, 2014

See the list of students at here.

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Macon Magazine Picks Tsavatewa One of “Five Under 40”

August 20, 2014

Nearly every community has what pundits call “engaged citizens.” Then there’s Chris Tsavatewa. Somehow, between teaching for and directing Middle Georgia State College’s health services degree program and rearing a family, Tsavatewa manages ...

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IT Major Excels at Digital Forensics Game Development

August 20, 2014

In high school, whenever she pondered what she might want to do for a living, Sarah Hollifield asked herself what she excelled at. “I’m good at video games,” she thought. “But where will that get me?” Impressively far, as it turned out. ...

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Education and Training Support for Military Veterans Coming to Middle Georgia

August 19, 2014

Gov. Nathan Deal and other state officials broke ground on Aug. 19 on a new $10 million education and training center that will serve as a “one-stop shop” for military veterans shifting to civilian careers. The Georgia Military Academic ...

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Shakespeare On Love: English Prof’s Book Explores Marriage Evolution

August 19, 2014

Dr. Nancy Bunker's new book is an exploration of early modern marriage-making as reflected in plays of William Shakespeare and Thomas Middleton. "Marriage and Land Law in Shakespeare and Middleton" examines the dynamics of early modern ...

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Governor to Attend Training Center Groundbreaking

August 19, 2014

Dr. Martha Venn, Middle Georgia State provost, talks about the training center's value in this article

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Groundbreaking Held for Military Training Center

August 19, 2014

Gov. Nathan Deal, Middle Georgia State President Christopher Blake and other officials were on hand for the groundbreaking ceremony. More at ...

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Midstate Colleges Ready for Fall

August 18, 2014

Middle Georgia State College continues to build toward university status and added four-year athletics through the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Before consolidation, Middle Georgia College in Cochran was a two-year college ...

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Middle Georgia State Students Awarded Scholarships

August 18, 2014

The Middle Georgia State College Foundation has awarded scholarships to more than 250 students for the 2014-2015 academic year. The students, listed by where they live, and the names of the scholarships they received are: Alamo Justin ...

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Middle Georgia State Kicks Off Academic Year with Eye on New Horizon

August 11, 2014

The coming academic year is extraordinarily important to Middle Georgia State as the institution moves briskly toward a dynamic future, Dr. Christopher Blake told faculty and staff on August 8 at fall convocation, the official kickoff of the ...

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Gudjonsson Named Men’s Soccer Coach

August 07, 2014

Middle Georgia State College is excited to announce the hiring of Elvar Gudjonsson as the new Head Men’s Soccer Coach. Gudjonsson brings NAIA experience to the program having spent four years as a player and two years as a Graduate Assistant ...

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Georgia Public Safety Training Center Opens on Macon Campus

August 06, 2014

"We are proud that they have made this their home, on our campus,” says Middle Georgia State College President, Christopher Blake. “We can provide a state of the art facility, where the cadets can learn about law enforcement ...

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GPSTC Opens Police Academy on Macon Campus

August 05, 2014

If it seems to Middle Georgia State College students, faculty and staff that a lot of men and women wearing identical white shirts and khaki pants are showing up on the Macon Campus, they aren't imagining things. The campus is now home to a ...

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Middle Georgia State, GPSTC Partner to Open Police Academy

August 05, 2014

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Export-Import Bank at Center of Economic Debate

August 02, 2014

A government bank that’s financed millions of dollars of exports from Georgia is under fire in the U.S. House of Representatives, where some high-ranking leaders say the bank amounts to a taxpayer subsidy for crony capitalism. ... Greg George, ...

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Midstate College Leaders Support Sexual Assault Bill

July 31, 2014

Like other institutions, officials at Middle Georgia State College are sifting through a growing number of federal mandates aimed at sexual assault on college campuses. Some requirements, including the new proposed legislation, remain unclear, ...

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Police Academy Up and Running at Middle Georgia State

July 30, 2014

A great partnership between Middle Georgia State and the Georgia Public Safety Training Center has resulted in the opening of a police academy on the Macon Campus. The full story is at ...

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Hall Joins MGA As Human Resources Executive Director

July 28, 2014

Diana Hall came to Middle Georgia State from Northeast Texas Community College. Read the Telegraph's Faces and Places section here.

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Hall Named As Middle Georgia State's Human Resources Leader

July 17, 2014

Diana Hall has joined Middle Georgia State College as executive director of human resources. Hall has 20 years of experience in human resources management. Most recently she was human resources director at Northeast Texas Community College. ...

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Middle Georgia State Collaborates With International Universities

July 17, 2014

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Pigskin Preview: Middle Georgia State Knights

July 16, 2014

The Middle Georgia State College football program is coming off another impressive season in their school's short history. The Knights marched to an 11-1 record while only losing the national championship game in 2013. But coming this fall, there ...

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School of IT to Collaborate with Universities in Poland

July 16, 2014

Middle Georgia State College's School of Information Technology and two universities in Poland will work together on research and also exchange students and faculty, thanks to new collaborative agreements. The agreements were signed recently ...

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Robins Reserve Cuts May Not Mean Pink Slips

July 16, 2014

Local economist from Middle Georgia State College, Greg George, says if the positions come from unfilled jobs, it will minimize the economic impact.

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Rural Population Declines

July 15, 2014

Dr. Greg George, Middle Georgia State business professor, weighs in on the midstate's rural population decline in this article. Read more here: ...

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History Prof Publishes Bartram Book

July 15, 2014

Dr. Matt Jennings' latest scholarly work examines the writings of naturalist William Bartram, who figures prominently in Middle Georgia history. Mercer University Press published "The Flower Hunter and the People: William Bartram in the Native ...

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Warner Robins Campus Hosts Summer Learning Fest

July 15, 2014

About 100 schoolchildren participated in this year's event. Read the complete story at http://hhjonline.com/keeping-it-real-mgsc-summer-learning-festival-brings-history-to-life-p4961-90.htm.

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"Knight QUESTions" Speeds Up Enrollment Services to Students

July 14, 2014

College students are full of questions long before they set foot in a classroom: “What’s the status of my application?” “What do I do once I’m admitted?” “How much financial aid am I getting?” Now, Middle Georgia State College is rolling out ...

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School of Ed Hosts Summer Learning Festival

July 14, 2014

The one-day festival enrolled nearly 100 students from across the midstate. Aimed at rising second- through sixth-graders, the festival focuses on several subjects, including history, social studies and fine arts. Read complete article at ...

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Reasons To Go Back To College After 50

July 14, 2014

A Middle Georgia State graduate was included in this article. Read it here.

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Middle Georgia State Student Wins PBL Competition

July 01, 2014

Kaleb Clark, a senior majoring in marketing at Middle Georgia State College, placed first nationally in a competitive event at the recent National Leadership Conference of Phi Beta Lambda in Nashville, Tenn. Clark, who is from Jasper, Ga., ...

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Middle Georgia State On Track to Become University

June 30, 2014

WMAZ covered the completion of the president's task force that crafted a new vision for Middle Georgia State.

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Middle Georgia State One Step Closer to Becoming University

June 30, 2014

As part of the requirements of the University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents, the college has outlined its official vision for getting there. A task force of faculty, staff and community members has established the goals and steps that will ...

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Eric Sun Receives Academic Society Award

June 30, 2014

Eric Sun, Middle Georgia State College’s interim associate vice president for academic affairs, was honored at the 28th annual conference of the Human-Anatomy & Physiology Society with the 2014 President’s Medal. His award was reported in ...

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Middle Georgia State Sets Vision to Become University

June 28, 2014

Middle Georgia State has crafted a bold vision to become a university. Read the complete article.

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Middle Georgia State Prepares to Become University

June 26, 2014

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Middle Georgia State Makes Bee Friendly Move

June 26, 2014

Derrick Catlett, arborist for the Middle Georgia State plant operations department, called a beekeeper when a large bee hive was discovered at a student housing complex. ...

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Middle Georgia State Outlines Vision for Becoming a State University

June 25, 2014

Middle Georgia State College has crafted a new, bold vision and embraced a set of core values to help reshape the institution into Georgia’s newest state university. Those important steps are among the results of several months of ...

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Knights Athletes Honored For Academic Achievements

June 24, 2014

The National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association (NJCAA) released its list of student-athletes across the nation who achieved a GPA of 3.60 or higher for their academic career while also competing in athletics. Five Middle Georgia State ...

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Midstate Colleges Conscious of Student Loan Crisis

June 23, 2014

Amanda Carroll has been able to work hard and pay for her college tuition at Middle Georgia State College without taking on any debt. Still, the 26-year-old from Macon knows there are graduates across the country worried about paying back tens ...

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Middle Georgia State Involved In Drone Research

June 23, 2014

Area-I is a 6-year-old company in Kennesaw that partners with Middle Georgia State College and uses its academic exemption to test composite materials and airframe designs for NASA and the Department of Defense.

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Middle Georgia State Recognized For Charitable Giving

June 23, 2014

Middle Georgia State College has received a Commissioner's Award for its success in the 2014 State Charitable Contributions Program. Recipients of Commissioner's Awards are runners up in the category of highest contribution per employee, ...

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Middle Georgia State Recognized For Charitable Giving

June 23, 2014

Middle Georgia State College has received a Commissioner's Award for its success in the 2014 State Charitable Contributions Program. Recipients of Commissioner's Awards are runners up in the category of highest contribution per employee, ...

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Business Prof Discusses Macon's Economic Growth

June 23, 2014

Through the end of this decade, metro Macon could have one of the slowest-growing economies in the nation, a report suggests. The report, released last week for the U.S. Conference of Mayors, puts Macon’s ...

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School of IT Partners With South Korean Universities

June 23, 2014

South Korean students will study information technology at Middle Georgia State College as soon as spring 2015. Read the full article here. (4th item.)

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Biology Prof Discusses Changes In Antibiotics World

June 19, 2014

Dr. Jeff Wiles, a member of the Middle Georgia State biology faculty, talks with 41 NBC about living in a "post-antibiotic" world.

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Biology Prof Explains Canada Geese Migration

June 18, 2014

Dr. Dawn Sherry, Middle Georgia State biology professor, was interviewed by WMAZ for a story on Canada geese.

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Faculty Member Chosen For Education Review Panel

June 18, 2014

Dr. Sumitra Himangshu of Middle Georgia State College has been selected to serve as a member of the Education Review Panel (ERP) for the Georgia Professional Standards Commission beginning August 2014. The ERP is a nine-member panel appointed ...

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Sun Awarded Science Society Medal

June 17, 2014

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Dr. Eric Sun, Middle Georgia State's interim associate vice president for ...

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