2016
MGA Announces Winter Break Dates
December 19, 2016
Middle Georgia State University will be closed for winter break from Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, through Monday, Jan. 2. All campuses will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017. The academic calendar contains important dates for spring semester, ...
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MGA Continues Crafting Master's Degrees
December 12, 2016
Earlier this year, after completing her bachelor's in English from Middle Georgia State, Terrie Lewis got an email asking if she would be interested in the University's forthcoming Master of Arts in Teaching degree. "I was like, 'Yes, yes, yes, ...
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History Made Comes Second to Knowledge Gained for MGA’s First Master’s Degree Grads
December 08, 2016
Benjamin Brantley wasn’t looking to make history when he joined Middle Georgia State University’s charter class of graduate students. Even now, after learning that by luck of alphabetical order he will be the first student ...
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MGA's First Master’s Degree Students Among Fall Graduates
December 08, 2016
Middle Georgia State University's first master's degree students were among those to receive diplomas at fall 2016 graduation on Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Recreation and Wellness Center on the Macon Campus. Nearly 500 total candidates for ...
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Graduate Nursing Students Participate in White Coat Ceremony
December 06, 2016
Four students pursuing MGA'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 ...
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Finding Greatness: George Davis
December 06, 2016
Wrapping up a successful internship with the Bibb County Department of Family and Children Services, MGA soon-to-be graduate George Davis prepares for a career protecting children and helping them thrive. Full Name: George Dontanec Davis. ...
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MGA Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications
December 02, 2016
The Middle Georgia State University Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the Fall 2017/Spring 2018 academic year! As it has the past two years, the Foundation uses the online application software provided by STARS Online. ...
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MGA Students Place Second in IT Hackathon
December 01, 2016
A Middle Georgia State University team placed second in the Technology Association of Georgia's recent Hackathon 2.0 held at Georgia State University. Team “Hackers” was led by Dr.Myungjae Kwak and consisted of IT majors Rashid Ibrahim, Jimmy ...
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MGA Breaks Ground on Warner Robins Campus STEM Building
November 30, 2016
Middle Georgia State University hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking on November 30 for a $5 million STEM academic building going up on the Warner Robins Campus. The state-funded building will add much-needed labs, technology based classrooms ...
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Knightly News: November 28 Edition
November 28, 2016
M: Macon Campus C: Cochran Campus D: Dublin Campus E: Eastman Campus W: Warner Robins Campus A: All campuses THIS WEEK’S EVENTS NOV 29 W: Study Abroad & S’mores Info Session, WRACC @ 11 ...
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Finding Greatness: Heather Johnson
November 28, 2016
MGA senior Heather Johnson is interning with NewTown Macon to help preserve local history. Full Name: Heather Nicole Johnson. Age: 26 Hometown and Residence: Forsyth. High School: “I graduated from Mary Persons High School in 2009. ...
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MGA Accounting Majors Place First, Third in Statewide Competition
November 14, 2016
Teams of Middle Georgia State University students majoring in Accounting took first and third places in the recent statewide Internal Auditing Case competition. Members of the first place team won $1,000 each for their analysis of Whole Foods. ...
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Knightly News: November 14 Edition
November 14, 2016
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS NOV 14 M: International Scholarly Experiences panel, Math Aud @ 3:30 pm C: Ceramics Art Exhibit Opening/Reception, Peacock Gallery @ 6 pm C: Study Abroad Alumni Photo Exhibition, Roberts Library ...
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Finding Greatness: Alfreda T. Lockett
November 14, 2016
Locally renowned restaurant owner and chef Alfreda Lockett has returned to MGA four decades after first pursuing a college degree so she could complete a bachelor's and serve as a role model for her grandchildren. Full Name: Alfreda T. ...
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MGA History Faculty Members Receive State Award for Archives Work
November 09, 2016
Two Middle Georgia State University faculty members, Dr. Buckner F. Melton Jr. and Dr. Carol Willcox Melton, received the 2016 Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council Award for Excellence in Documenting Georgia’s History during a ...
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MGA, Macon-Bibb County to Observe Veterans Day at Coleman Hill
November 09, 2016
Middle Georgia State University and the Macon-Bibb County government will jointly observe Veterans Day at a ceremony in downtown Macon on Friday, November 11. Mayor Robert Reichert and other leaders will join Middle Georgia State President ...
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MGA's Peacock Gallery Features Ceramics Work
November 09, 2016
Middle Georgia State University's Peacock Gallery will feature the work of Sandra Trujillo, artist and associate professor of Art in Ceramics at Georgia College, and Curtis Stewardson, studio artist from Milledgeville from Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, ...
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Knightly News: November 7 Edition
November 07, 2016
M: Macon Campus C: Cochran Campus D: Dublin Campus E: Eastman Campus W: Warner Robins Campus THIS WEEK’S EVENTS NOV 7 C: Thank a Veteran: Make thank you cards for veterans, GH Dining Hall @ 11 am – ...
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MGA Supports Georgia’s ‘Apply to College’ Month
November 07, 2016
Middle Georgia State University, already the most affordable public state university in Georgia, is even more of a bargain for anyone who applies for admission in November. Gov. Nathan Deal has proclaimed November "Georgia Apply to College ...
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Finding Greatness: Kasey Barker
November 07, 2016
Kasey Barker is working full-time as a Certified Flight Instructor for MGA while finishing up his bachelor's degree. Full Name: Kasey Barker. Age: 21. Hometown: Dacula. Residence: Eastman. High School: Dacula High ...
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MGA President’s Annual Report Showcases Growth, Impact
November 03, 2016
Middle Georgia State University President Christopher Blake released his 2015-16 Annual Report, “Greatness in the Making, publicly this week. The report showcases advances made by the University related to its four core values: ...
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MGA Designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education
November 03, 2016
Faculty members from Middle Georgia State University's School of Information Technology traveled to Kansas City this week to receive official recognition as one of eight new National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CDE). ...
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The Knightly News October 31 Edition
October 31, 2016
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS OCT 31 C: Movie Knight -Don’t Breathe, Walker Aud @ 9 pm NOV 1 M: Student Success Series Lunch & Learn: Stress Management, SLC 254 @ 12 – 1 pm W: Stress Management Workshop, ...
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Middle Georgia State University named USG Service Excellence Gold Institution of the Year
October 26, 2016
Middle Georgia State University and University president Christopher Blake were named Gold Institution and President of the Year at the University System of Georgia Chancellor’s Service Excellence Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 25. The award ...
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MGA Grad Studies to host drop-in info session
October 25, 2016
Middle Georgia State University’s Office of Graduate Studies will host a drop-in information session and mixer for prospective students interested in its new master’s degrees. MGA is accepting applications for its currently ...
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The Knightly News October 24 Edition
October 24, 2016
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS OCT 24 C: Powder Puff Football Game Draft (Game on 11/1), Sign up @ GA Hall @ 6 – 8 pm C: Women’s Soccer vs U of Mobile, NeSmith field @ 5 pm C: Men’s Soccer vs U of Mobile, NeSmith field @ 7:30 pm OCT 25 C: Breast ...
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MGA Graduate IT Students Present Publication-Accepted Research at International Conference
October 20, 2016
Benjamin Brantley, Misty Kiernan and Douglas Smalley, all students in Middle Georgia State University's graduate program in Information Technology, presented their research of hot-button digital issues at the recent International Association for ...
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Finding Greatness: Shanya Kadian
October 20, 2016
Finding Greatness: A strong interest in a law-enforcement career and community service led Shanya Kadian to MGA's bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. Full Name: Shanya Kadian Age: 24. Hometown and Residence: Macon. Family: ...
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Dysphoria: MGA Involvement Drives Unique October-Themed Art Exhibit
October 20, 2016
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 The influence of Middle Georgia State University students, alumni and faculty is all ...
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The Knightly News: October 17 Edition
October 17, 2016
M: Macon Campus C: Cochran Campus D: Dublin Campus E: Eastman Campus W: Warner Robins Campus THIS WEEK’S EVENTS OCT 18 C: Spades Tournament, GA Hall President’s Dining Room @ 6:30 pm M: Grad ...
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Finding Greatness: Dr. Andrew Reeves
October 17, 2016
Finding Greatness: Dr. Andrew Reeves, assistant professor of History, is a medieval studies specialist and active supporter of Cochran Campus student life. Full Name: Dr. Andrew Buchanan Reeves. Title: Assistant Professor of History. ...
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MGA President Joins Georgia World War I Centennial Commission Advisory Board
October 13, 2016
Dr. Christopher Blake, Middle Georgia State University president, has joined the advisory board of the Georgia World War I Centennial Commission, which is tasked with helping to prepare high-profile commemoration events in 2017 and 2018. In ...
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The Knightly News: October 10 Edition
October 10, 2016
M: Macon Campus C: Cochran Campus D: Dublin Campus E: Eastman Campus W: Warner Robins Campus THIS WEEK’S EVENTS OCT 10 C: Reception/Gallery Talk, Elsie Hill Exhibit, RH Peacock Gallery @ 6 pm C: Study Abroad ...
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Finding Greatness: Dani Grisamore
October 07, 2016
MGA English grad Dani Grisamore is a co-founder of Macon's Lost Keys Literary Festival. Full Name: Jamie Danielle Grisamore. Age: 29. Hometown: Milledgeville. Residence: Macon. Family: "I'm married to Joel Ed Grisamore and we ...
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KnightFest Showcases All Things Medieval
October 04, 2016
Middle Georgia State University presents “KnightFest," a collaboration of the library, faculty members and local organizations to showcase and discuss all things medieval. All events, scheduled for October 17-20, are free and open to ...
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Air Show, Concert, Football Among MGA's 2016 Homecoming Events
October 04, 2016
Among the many activities planned for Middle Georgia State University's 2016 Homecoming are an air show in Eastman, oyster roast in Macon, football and an international festival in Cochran, live music in Dublin and craft brew time in Warner ...
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MGA Students Can File FAFSA Now
October 04, 2016
Students are now able to file FAFSA earlier! The 2017-18 FAFSA opens Oct. 1, 2016. You don't have to wait until January 2017! To help Middle Georgia State University students complete their FAFSA files, the Office of Financial Aid is hosting ...
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Peacock Gallery Displays Work of Elsie Hill
October 04, 2016
Middle Georgia State University's Peacock Gallery will display the work of artist Elsie Hill, assistant professor of Foundations, Painting and Drawing at Georgia Southern University, from October 10 through November 4. An opening reception ...
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The Knightly News: October 3 Edition
October 03, 2016
M: Macon Campus C: Cochran Campus D: Dublin Campus E: Eastman Campus W: Warner Robins Campus THIS WEEK’S EVENTS OCT 3 W: Dr. Daisy Century as Sojourner Truth, Walker Auditorium @ 7 pm OCT ...
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Finding Greatness: DeMarcus Beckham
October 03, 2016
A Student Life leader, DeMarcus Beckham is committed to public service and activism. Full Name: DeMarcus Shyheim Beckham. Hometown: Zebulon. Residence: Macon. High School: At Pike County High School, I was president of the Y-Club ...
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The Knightly News: September 26 Edition
September 26, 2016
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS SEPT 26 C: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity info session, GA Hall President’s Dining Room @ 6 pm SEPT 27 C: Mid-term Coffee and Snacks, Library 2 nd floor @ 10 am C: “Act Like a Woman, Think ...
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Finding Greatness: Dr. Myungjae Kwak
September 26, 2016
Finding Greatness: Popular IT professor Dr. Myungjae Kwak’s research interests focus on data analytics, information retrieval/data mining, business simulation and educational game design and development. Name: Dr. Myungjae Kwak Full ...
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Finding Greatness: Grant Fordham
September 20, 2016
Grant Fordham finished MGA's flight training program in record time, going from private pilot to flight instructor with six licenses/ratings in a little more than a year. Full Name: Grant Fordham. Age: 22. Hometown: Dublin. ...
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Dr. Daisy Century Brings History to Life
September 20, 2016
Dr. Daisy Century, an actor who portrays African American women who changed history, will perform October 3-6 at all five campuses of Middle Georgia State University. All performances are open to the public. Tickets are $5. Admission is free to ...
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Middle Georgia State Hosts “The Ability Exhibit”
September 19, 2016
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 In observance of Disability Employment Awareness Month, Middle Georgia State ...
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Knightly News: September 19 Edition
September 19, 2016
M: Macon Campus C: Cochran Campus D: Dublin Campus E: Eastman Campus W: Warner Robins Campus THIS WEEK’S EVENTS SEPT 19 W: Game Knight: Taboo, Uno, Spades & free snacks, WRACC @ 5-8 pm ...
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Finding Greatness: Khayla Stingley
September 19, 2016
Criminal Justice major Khayla Stingley, a member of MGA's Orientation Team, is targeting a career in tactical law enforcement. Full Name: Khayla Aline Stingley. Age: 20. Hometown: St. Louis, Mo. Residence: Stockbridge. High ...
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School of Health Sciences Hosts Nursing Program Info Sessions
September 12, 2016
Interested in becoming an RN? Middle Georgia State University 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 ...
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Knightly News: September 12 Edition
September 12, 2016
M: Macon C: Cochran D: Dublin E: Eastman W: Warner Robins THIS WEEK’S EVENTS SEPT 12 M: Voter Registration Event, SLC Lobby @ 11am – 3pm - Contact: niels.eichhorn@mga.edu . SEPT 13 D: Major Career ...
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Finding Greatness: Victoria Monetta
September 12, 2016
Victoria Monetta, a senior Aviation major, is aiming for a career with Delta Airlines. Full Name: Victoria Monetta. Age: 22. Hometown: Marietta. Residence: Eastman. High School: Pope High School, where she was varsity baseball ...
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MGA Math Professor Spends Summer at Federal Research Facility
September 08, 2016
Dr. David Vogel, associate professor of Math at Middle Georgia State University, spent summer 2016 as a faculty scholar at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a federal research facility in Livermore, Calif., founded by the University of ...
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MGA History Student Organization and Gay-Straight Alliance Host Political Discussion with State Representatives
September 06, 2016
The Middle Georgia State University History Student Organization and the Gay-Straight Alliance, both student organizations, are hosting area members of the Georgia House of Representatives for a panel discussion of current political events, ...
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Knightly News: September 6 Edition
September 06, 2016
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS M: Macon Campus C: Cochran Campus D: Dublin Campus E: Eastman Campus W: Warner Robins Campus SEPT 6 D: Club Rush in Main Lobby @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm M: Goal ...
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Finding Greatness: Dr. Kendra Russell
September 06, 2016
Dr. Kendra Russell, whose research focus is on improving the healthcare of premature infants, recently represented MGA at the International Conference on Pediatric Nursing & Healthcare. Full Name: Dr. Kendra Russell. Title: Professor of ...
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Hawkinsville High Students Bus Their Way to MGA – And Into a Bright Future
September 01, 2016
She dreams of one day enrolling at Stanford University in California's Silicon Valley. Eventually, she’d like to learn sign language and become a lawyer who specializes in working with hearing-impaired clients. But at the moment, 16-year-old ...
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Black Lives Matter Panel Discussion Set for September 22
September 01, 2016
The Middle Georgia State University Library and the Department of Media, Culture and the Arts are hosting a panel discussion on the Black Lives Matter movement from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, in the Arts Complex Theater on the Macon ...
Read MoreKnightly News: August 29 Edition
August 29, 2016
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS AUG 29 C: Luke Buffenmyer Opening Reception/Gallery Talk, Peacock Gallery @ 6 pm AUG 30 C: Men’s Soccer vs Reinhardt University, NeSmith Field @ 7 pm AUG 31 C: Club Rush ...
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Finding Greatness: John Legg
August 29, 2016
Combining his love of history and photography, senior John Legg is collaborating on a book with an MGA professor. Full Name: John Robert Legg. Age: 25. Hometown: Hartland, Mich., 30 minutes south of Flint. Residence: Macon. ...
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Knightly News: August 22 Edition
August 22, 2016
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS AUG 23 W: Club Rush, Oak Hall Atrium @ 10 am (Clubs sign up at http://tinyurl.com/Fall2016ClubVendorRush) E: Club Rush, City of Eastman Room @ 3-5 pm (Clubs sign up at ...
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MGA's Peacock Gallery Features Work of Luke Buffenmyer
August 22, 2016
Middle Georgia State University's Peacock Gallery will feature work of Luke Buffenmyer, assistant professor of Art at Mercer University, from August 29 to September 30. An opening reception/gallery talk, free and open to the public, will take ...
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Finding Greatness: Madeline Starr
August 22, 2016
Aspiring airline captain Madeline Starr found her flight plan at MGA. Full Name: Madeline S. Starr. Age: 19. Hometown & Residence: McDonough. High School: "I attended Woodland High School in Stockbridge. I participated in ...
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MGA Announces Summer 2016 President's and Dean's Lists
August 17, 2016
Middle Georgia State University announces the 2016 summer semester 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 ...
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Voice Instructor’s Time at MGA Was Short, But Legacy Endured
August 17, 2016
Over the course of a life spanning a century, Katherine Liggett could have easily dismissed her time at Middle Georgia College as a brief layover on her way to more adventurous pursuits. Yet among the mementos she held onto for decades ...
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MGA Preparing to Launch New Master's Degrees in Business and Education
August 16, 2016
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is rolling out two new graduate programs – a Master of Arts in Teaching and a Master of Science in Management – in 2017, pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and ...
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Knightly News: August 15 Edition
August 15, 2016
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS M: Macon C: Cochran D: Dublin E: Eastman W: Warner Robins AUG 15 C: Freshman Convocation – Mandatory for Incoming Freshmen - Check-in at Georgia Hall @ 3 pm AUG 16 M: Freshman Convocation – Mandatory for ...
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Finding Greatness: Chris Nylund
August 15, 2016
Trust us, Chris Nylund is one of the coolest academic librarians you will ever meet. Full Name: Chris Nylund Title: Graduate Studies Librarian Degrees: Master of Library and Information Science, Valdosta State University Master of ...
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Biology Prof to Study Binge Drinking Effect on Fetal Development
August 01, 2016
Dr. Laura Dyer, assistant professor of Biology at Middle Georgia State University, has received a short-term visiting scholarship from the American Association of Anatomists (AAA) to study how a single episode of binge drinking in the first ...
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No Strings Attached: MGA Part-Time Music Instructor Gives Donated Guitars, Lessons to Macon Kids
July 19, 2016
Just a few weeks after getting their first guitar lessons, about a dozen Macon kids gave an impromptu performance of "Ode to Joy" to a couple of surprise guests at their summer camp. The visitors? Laraine Potter and Surelle Pinkston of the ...
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MGA's Dublin Campus to Introduce Bachelor's Degrees
July 18, 2016
Bachelor's degree programs are coming to Middle Georgia State University's Dublin Campus. Dr. Christopher Blake, MGA's president, announced the programs - Health Services Administration and Interdisciplinary Studies - during a recent reception ...
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Finding Greatness: Ben Mullis
July 18, 2016
Ben Mullis of the University's library digs into #MGA's history. Full Name: Benjamin Mullis. Full Title: Reference and Instruction Librarian. Degrees: Master of Library and Information Science from Valdosta State University, Bachelor ...
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Finding Greatness: Rhonda Crombie
July 11, 2016
Popular and "nerdy" English prof Rhonda Crombie is based on the Dublin Campus, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Full Name: Rhonda Davis Crombie. Title: Associate Professor of English. Degrees: Master of Arts in English, Valdosta ...
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Public Invited to Dublin Campus Anniversary Event
July 06, 2016
Middle Georgia State invites the public to attend a 30th-anniverary celebration of the University's Dublin Campus, which opened at its current location in 1986. The celebration begins at 4 p.m. Monday, July 11, at the Dublin Campus, located at ...
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Morehouse Enrichment Program Students Discover Flight at MGA
July 05, 2016
One of many things 16-year-old Shantica Kincaide finds intriguing about aviation is that it isn’t nursing. She means no offense. “It’s like some people suggest nursing as a career just because I’m female,” said Kincaide, expressing a ...
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New Downtown Macon Gallery Featuring MGA Art Prof's Work
June 22, 2016
Ampersand Guild, a new artist-run space and cafe in downtown Macon, will feature some of the work of D.L. Simmons, Middle Georgia State University assistant professor of art, at its grand opening from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 25. ...
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MGA Expands Bachelor’s Degree in History to Cochran Campus
June 20, 2016
Middle Georgia State University will soon make all courses required to earn a Bachelor of Arts in History available at the Cochran Campus. Dr. Matthew Zimmerman, chair of the Department of History and Political Science, said that beginning ...
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Finding Greatness: Dr. Javan Frazier
June 20, 2016
Full Name: Javan David Frazier. Title: Associate Professor of History. Degrees: Doctor of Philosophy, History, Auburn University. Doctoral Dissertation: "Atomic Apartheid: U.S.-South African Nuclear Relations from Truman to ...
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MGA Professor’s Adventure Takes Him Near the Top of the World
June 16, 2016
For the record, Dr. Greg George did not climb Mount Everest. The headline of an online story posted on a Macon TV station’s website claimed the Middle Georgia State University professor did just that, but it was an understandable ...
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MGA’s Clayton Chosen as VP/President-Elect of Georgia Council of Graduate Schools
June 15, 2016
Dr. Loretta Clayton, Middle Georgia State University’s interim dean of Graduate Studies, is the new vice president/president-elect of the Georgia Council of Graduate Schools (GCGS). She was elected during the spring 2016 GCGS conference in ...
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MGA Earns State Charitable Campaign Honors
June 14, 2016
Middle Georgia State University earned the 2016 Commissioner's Award in recognition of employee donations through the State Charitable Contributions Program. The Commissioner’s Award is runner-up to the Governor’s Cup, the highest award given. ...
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Middle Georgia State Announces Spring 2016 President's and Dean's Lists
June 14, 2016
Middle Georgia State University announces the 2016 spring semester 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 ...
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Finding Greatness: Tara Tourville
June 13, 2016
MGA English grad Tara Tourville just completed Mercer University law school. Full Name: Tara Danielle Tourville. Age: 26. Hometown and Residence: Warner Robins. Family: "My immediate family consists of my husband, Alex Tourville; mother, ...
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MGA Greek Life Takes Root with Kappa Sigma Colony
June 09, 2016
A bit of serendipity gave Tanner Lords the chance to continue a tradition the men in his family prize. His grandfather, father and uncle all pledged Kappa Sigma Fraternity while students at the University of Utah in their hometown of Salt ...
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Finding Greatness: Cliff Appleman
June 09, 2016
MGA grad Cliff Appleman is now a student Naval Aviator. Full Name: Cliff Appleman. Age: 23. Hometown: Albany, Ga. Residence: Corpus Christi, Texas. What he’s doing now: “I am an ensign in the U.S. Navy stationed at Corpus ...
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IT Grad Degree Continues a Middle Georgia State Legacy
June 06, 2016
One of the first four-year degrees launched by what is now Middle Georgia State University was a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. Nearly two decades later, IT makes history again as one of Middle Georgia State’s first graduate ...
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MGA Faculty Member Named a 2016 Governor’s Teaching Fellow
May 27, 2016
ATHENS, Ga. – Dr. Emmie Cochran-Jackson, assistant professor Psychology at Middle Georgia State University, was selected as a 2016 Governor’s Teaching Fellow. As one of 15 faculty members from institutions of higher education across the state, ...
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New Director Energizes MGA's Career Services Office
May 26, 2016
After 20 years in the Air Force, Maurice Hill looked forward to transitioning to a civilian career. Settling in Warner Robins with his wife, Twila, who works in finance at Robins Air Force Base, Hill enrolled at Middle Georgia State University ...
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Ebenezer Hall: Digging Into One of MGA's Historical Treasures
May 25, 2016
If anyone had any doubt as to the truth of the old saying, “It’s a small world,” Cochran resident and Middle Georgia State University alumnus Barney Hendricks could lay that doubt to rest. When World War II began, Hendricks – 18 years old at ...
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MGA's Innovative Nursing Grad Degree Meets Critical Need
May 24, 2016
Russell Dunn knew he’d go for a graduate degree someday. But he hadn’t put much thought into it since 2011, when he graduated as a charter class member of what is now Middle Georgia State University’s pre-licensure bachelor’s program in ...
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Middle Georgia State Today: Spring 2016
May 23, 2016
Check out the Spring 2016 issue of Middle Georgia State Today! Read about #MGA's new graduate degrees, the renovation of the University's oldest building, Kappa Sigma fraternity, the resurgent Career Services office & ...
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Penn State DuBois Chancellor Joins Middle Georgia State as Provost
May 18, 2016
Melanie Hatch, Ph.D., will be Middle Georgia State University’s new provost and vice president for academic affairs, President Dr.Christopher Blake announced today. Hatch, currently chancellor and chief academic officer for Penn State ...
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Middle Georgia State Launching Education Degree Evening Track
May 18, 2016
Middle Georgia State University is clearing a path for prospective students who work full-time to be able to complete their bachelor's degrees in Education. The University's School of Education is launching an Evening Track in fall 2016, ...
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Finding Greatness: Alex Jordan
May 17, 2016
Criminal Justice major Alex Jordan is a student leader on the Cochran Campus. Full Name: Alexander Jordan. Age: 19. Hometown: Atlanta. Residence: Jonesboro. High School: “I attended Jonesboro High School, where I was a part of ...
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Finding Greatness: Ashleigh Knight
May 11, 2016
Ashleigh Knight, who will begin a teaching career in Houston County this fall, is MGA's 2016 Academic Recognition Day Scholar. Full Name: Ashleigh Rebekah Knight. Age: 22. Hometown and Residence: Macon. High School: Central Fellowship ...
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State Investments to Solidify MGA's Eastman Campus as Georgia's Aerospace Education Hub
May 10, 2016
Middle Georgia State University announced May 10 that its Eastman Campus, located at the Heart of Georgia Regional Airport and home of the institution's School of Aviation, would remain the hub at the center of a three-phase, $13.1 million ...
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University Adds Software Development to Graduate IT Degree
May 09, 2016
Middle Georgia State University is adding a third concentration, Software Development, to its master's degree in Information Technology. The graduate program, which the University launched in January 2016, already offers concentrations in ...
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Finding Greatness: Calabria Turner
May 09, 2016
Grad-school bound honors student Calabria Turner is a member of the President’s Torch Society. Full Name: Calabria Denise Turner. Age: 22. Hometown: Macon. Residence: Lizella. High School: She participated in Marine Corps Junior ...
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MGA English Majors Present Major Research Projects
May 06, 2016
With topics ranging from “Neo-Victorian Fiction and the Female Criminal” to “The Automated American Gothic,” 14 graduating Middle Georgia State University seniors finishing up their bachelor's degrees in English made their capstone ...
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Finding Greatness: Joshua Dean
May 05, 2016
Study abroad participant Joshua Dean will begin a career this fall teaching French at Central High School. Full Name: Joshua Jacques Dean. Age: 22. Hometown: Macon. Residence: Lizella. High School: "I served as the president of our DECA ...
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Knightly News: May 2 Edition
May 02, 2016
M: Macon; C: Cochran; D: Dublin; E: Eastman; W: Warner Robins THIS WEEK’S EVENTS MAY 2 M: Stress Recess Chair Massage, SLC Lobby @ 1:30 – 4:30 pm E: Fuel for Finals, Free pancake bar & ...
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The Next Big Thing? MGA Students Steer Healthcare Startup
May 02, 2016
Big ideas often begin in the small dorm rooms of college and university campuses. Everyone knows about Facebook, Harvard University student Mark Zuckerberg’s brainchild. Stanford University’s Larry Page and Sergey Brin launched Google. Babson ...
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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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Finding Greatness: Cyrus Allen
April 28, 2016
Recently accepted to graduate school, Cyrus Allen plans to become a counselor to help people with gender and sexual issues. Full Name: Charles Jeffery "Cyrus" Allen Jr. Age: 27. Hometown: Marshalville. Residence: Byron. Family: "Martha ...
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Students Honored for Organization Leadership
April 27, 2016
Middle Georgia State University honored nearly 50 students for their outstanding leadership in clubs and organizations during an April 26 ceremony on the Warner Robins Campus. Students recognized were: WilliamMickalonisof Bonaire, ...
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Middle Georgia State's Graduate Nursing Program to Hold Inaugural White Coat Ceremony
April 27, 2016
Students enrolled in Middle Georgia State University's new master's degree in Nursing will hold the program's first "White Coat Ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, May 6, in the Arts Complex Theatre on the Macon Campus. This is the first such ceremony ...
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Middle Georgia State Announces Spring 2016 Commencement Speakers
April 27, 2016
Nearly 1,100 students earned their post-secondary credential from the state’s newest public University in 2015-16, and about 520 of them will walk across the stage at Middle Georgia State University's three spring commencement ...
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Spring Digital Video Fest Scheduled for May 2
April 26, 2016
Middle Georgia State University's 2016 Spring Digital Video Festival takes place at 7 p.m. Monday, May 2, in the Arts Complex Theatre on the Macon Campus. This event is free and open to the public. The festival features students’ final video ...
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MGA’s Impromptu Players Founder Makes Her Exit
April 26, 2016
For Amy Ferrell of Warner Robins, the theatre program at what is now Middle Georgia State University was a lifesaver. A self-described shy loner with just a few friends in high school, she enrolled at the former Macon College in the mid-1990s ...
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School of Education Dean Attends White House Conference
April 25, 2016
Dr. David Fuller, dean of Middle Georgia State University's School of Education, was among the educators invited to the White House on April 13 to hear Dr. Jill Biden discuss an initiative called Operation Educate the Educators. Operation ...
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The Knightly News: April 25 Edition
April 25, 2016
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS APRIL 25 C:Hang out with Pet Therapy Dogs for final exam stress, Roberts Library, @ 10 am– 12 noon C: Career Services Info Table, GA Hall, 11:30am – 1pm C: Peer Financial Aid Counseling, Dillard Hall 112, pizza @ 5:30 ...
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MGA Students Raise Money for Cystic Fibrosis Research
April 25, 2016
A crowd of smiling Middle Georgia State University students surrounds 16-year old Logan Price, most of them clad in grey t-shirts bearing an image of boxing gloves and the slogan “Knock out Cystic Fibrosis” on the front, and ...
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Finding Greatness: Brandon Poulton
April 25, 2016
Brandon Poulton, a Middle Georgia State Foundation scholarship recipient, wants to help make the world a better place through an engineering career. Full Name: Brandon George Poulton. Age: 19. Hometown and Residence: Dublin. High School: ...
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Middle Georgia State Hosts Money Management Sessions
April 22, 2016
Need money management advice? Middle Georgia State University is hosting several "Money Smart Week" events on the Cochran and Macon campuses. The sessions are free and open to all students. Members of the public are also welcome. Here is ...
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Knightly News: April 18 Edition
April 18, 2016
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS APRIL 18 C: Peer Financial Aid Counseling, Dillard Hall 112, pizza @ 5:30 pm, program @ 6 pm M: Peer Financial Aid Counseling, SLC Room 151, pizza @ 5:30 pm, program 6 pm ...
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Finding Greatness: Tanner Lords
April 18, 2016
Business major Tanner Lords is the president of the first social fraternity to establish a colony at Middle Georgia State University. Full Name: Tanner J. Lords. Age: 23. Hometown: Dublin. Residence: Macon. High School: Dublin ...
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Middle Georgia State Longtime Theatre Director Hosts Reunion
April 14, 2016
Sydney Chalfa, longtime play director at what is now Middle Georgia State University, is hosting a reunion of the casts and crews of the institution’s productions dating back 26 years. Chalfa, who is retiring this year as associate professor ...
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Students to Pay Same Tuition for 2016-2017 Academic Year
April 13, 2016
Atlanta — All University System of Georgia (USG) students will pay the same tuition for the 2016-2017 academic year as the current 2015-2016 academic year tuition rates for each USG institution. Today, the Board of Regents approved plans ...
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Dublin Campus Hosts Volleyball Tournament for Students and Industry Guests
April 13, 2016
As part of Spring Fling, Middle Georgia State University's Dublin Campus is hosting a volleyball tournament for students and for employees of AWEBA Group and Erdrich, two German-based companies with operations in Laurens County. The tournament ...
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Faculty Members Recognized for Excellence
April 12, 2016
Middle Georgia State University recognized four faculty members for excellence at the 2016 Honors Convocation. Dr. John Girard received the Excellence in Scholarship award. Girard is internationally recognized for his academic and applied ...
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Middle Georgia State University Hosts Summer IT Camp
April 12, 2016
Rising 9th- through 12th-graders will get a chance to explore robotics, mobile app development, digital video production and more at the 2016 IT Summer Camp, hosted by Middle Georgia State University's School of Information Technology. The ...
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Finding Greatness: Nick Cuneo
April 12, 2016
Move On When Ready student Nick Cuneo is an intern for MGA's Institute of Applied Aerospace Research. Full Name: Nicholas Cuneo. Age: 18. Hometown: Marietta. Residence: Cochran. High School: Bleckley County High School, where ...
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