2018
Middle Georgia State's Cyber Knights Excel in National Cybersecurity Competition
December 10, 2018
Three Middle Georgia State University (MGA) students finished in the top 25 of a recent online national cybersecurity competition. All seven students participating placed in the top 10 percent. Out of 3,334 participants from various ...
Read More600+ Students Set to Receive Degrees at Middle Georgia State University’s Fall Graduation
December 06, 2018
Nearly 630 students are eligible to collect their diplomas from Middle Georgia State University 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 ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Dr. Keith Moffett
December 04, 2018
Dr. Keith Moffett, who in 2011 was named a distinguished alumnus of what is now MGA, has gone on to become county manager for Macon-Bibb. Full Name: Dr. Keith Moffett. Age: 47. Hometown: Macon. Residence: Lizella. Family: Wife, Dr. Melinda ...
Read MoreMGA's Carty Wins Marketing Achievement Award
November 28, 2018
The Georgia Education Advancement Council (GEAC) has recognized Cheryl Carty, Middle Georgia State University's chief marketing officer and assistant vice president, for individual achievement in marketing and communications. GEAC is a statewide ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Zakeyia Westberry
November 26, 2018
Zakeyia Westberry, an education major and member of the Cochran Campus Activities Board, recently published a book of her poetry. Full Name: Zakeyia Yakirria Westberry. Age: 20. Hometown: Macon/Warner Robins. Residence: Cochran. High School: ...
Read MoreLiterary Dissection Gets Real in MGA English Prof's Unique Course
November 26, 2018
When Jahi Mendes registered for Dr. Karmen Lenz’s early British literature course, the last thing he expected to see on the syllabus was a heart dissection. “I was extremely curious regarding how heart dissection had any ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Dr. Monica Miller
November 19, 2018
Dr. Monica Miller is one of 18 faculty members from institutions of higher education across Georgia selected as a 2018 Governor's Teaching Fellow. Full Name: Dr. Monica Carol Miller. Title: Assistant Professor of English. Degrees: ...
Read MoreMGA Students Bring New Life to Old Computers for Museum Project
November 16, 2018
The five Middle Georgia State University students who signed up for Tina Ashford's new "IT Museum" class this fall just wanted to tinker with vintage computers that are, in most cases, considerably older than them. They ended up becoming de ...
Read MoreCareer Development Course Strengthens Partnership Between MGA and Robins AFB
November 13, 2018
Keyona Reed jumped at it when her supervisor at Robins Air Force Base offered her a chance to take a short-term career development course at Middle Georgia State University. "Eventually, I hope to get into a supervisory position myself," Reed, ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Kiwaukee Thomas
November 12, 2018
Former NFL player Kiwaukee Thomas, who grew up in Warner Robins and graduated from Ashford University, has ushered in a greater level of professionalism and competitiveness for MGA's football club team. He played college football at Georgia ...
Read MoreMGA Posts Second-Highest Percentage Enrollment Increase in University System
November 09, 2018
Continuing an upward trend, Middle Georgia State University (MGA) this fall posted the second-highest percentage increase in enrollment in the University System of Georgia. MGA's fall 2018 enrollment reached 7,802 students, according to the ...
Read MoreMiddle Georgia State to Join USG in "Celebrating Our Ethical Culture"
November 08, 2018
Faculty and staff at Middle Georgia State University (MGA) will join colleagues across the University System of Georgia in celebrating Ethics Awareness Week with a series of events and fun reminders. The theme for the annual observance in 2018 is ...
Read MoreMGA Student Success Center Coordinator's Hobby is for the Birds
November 08, 2018
At age 7, Paul Johnson mimicked bird paintings while taking art lessons. Now, he’s channeled his creativity into publishing books about them. Johnson, Student Success Center coordinator at Middle Georgia State University's Macon ...
Read MoreMGA Recognized by Washington Monthly for Student Voting Efforts
November 06, 2018
Washington Monthly recently included Middle Georgia State University (MGA) in its 2018 America’s Best Colleges for Student Voting guide. A part of The College Guide and Rankings – which rates colleges and universities on their ...
Read MoreMiddle Georgia State University commemorates Veterans Day with a wide variety of events
November 05, 2018
A choral concert, volunteer service at the Dublin VA hospital, participation in a nationwide tolling of commemorative bells, and a unique early-morning event are just some of the programs Middle Georgia State University (MGA) has planned for its ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Luke Ross
November 05, 2018
Luke Ross, one of MGA's first students to pursue the new Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary Musicianship, is already an accomplished percussionist. Full Name: Jonathan “Luke” Ross. Age: 22. Hometown and Residence: ...
Read MoreNew Agreement with Delta-owned Endeavor Air Opens Another Pathway for MGA Aviators
November 02, 2018
A new agreement between Endeavor Air, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, and Middle Georgia State University (MGA) will be providing students with yet another pathway to a career in the pilot’s seat. MGA has become the newest ...
Read MoreMiddle Georgia State University Hosts “Color Run” to Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters
November 02, 2018
Middle Georgia State University's Schools of Information Technology, Education and Behavioral Sciences, and the Experiential Learning office are hosting the 2018 Big Fun Color Run, a 5K where runners get blasted with colored powder along the ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Matt Noble
October 08, 2018
Dr. Matt Noble, assistant professor of math, is the 2018 recipient of the faculty award for Outstanding Scholarship. Full name: Dr. Matt Noble. Title: Assistant professor of mathematics. Degrees: Bachelor of Science, Master of Applied ...
Read MoreMGA Foundation Honors Barrs and Lukemire
October 08, 2018
Wanda Barrs, co-owner of Gully Branch Tree Farm in Bleckley County, is the 2018 recipient of the Legacy of Leadership honor, while Edward D. Lukemire, chief judge with the Superior Court of Houston Judicial Circuit, is this year's Outstanding ...
Read MoreBeing BOLD
October 04, 2018
As a freshman, Trevone Sullivan knew he needed to do more than attend classes and study if he wanted to make the most of his time at Middle Georgia State University. So he wandered over to the Cochran Campus club rush that fall hoping to find an ...
Read MoreMGA Announces Summer 2018 President's and Dean's Lists
October 03, 2018
Middle Georgia State University announces the 2018 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 ...
Read MoreMGA Education Major Successfully Mixes Her Studies with Entrepreneurship
October 02, 2018
Once she became a junior at Middle Georgia State University, Allie Keel made the same discovery many students make when they begin taking upper-level courses: balancing a job with a full college workload is a challenge. But Keel had loved ...
Read MoreFinding 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 ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Hunter Holland
September 24, 2018
History major Hunter Holland, who is aiming for graduate school and a career in sports journalism, is captain of the Middle Georgia State equestrian team and a member of the President’s Torch Society. Full Name: Hunter Ray ...
Read MoreMGA's Dr. Monica Miller Named a 2018 Governor's Teaching Fellow
September 20, 2018
ATHENS – Dr. Monica Miller, assistant professor of English at Middle Georgia State University, has been selected as a 2018 Governor’s Teaching Fellow for the academic year symposium program. As one of 18 faculty members from ...
Read MoreA Banner Semester - MGA earns recognition from US News & World Report, sees enrollment climb 6%
September 10, 2018
Middle Georgia State University's (MGA) enrollment is growing at the fastest rate in four years just as the institution lands on a U.S. News & World Report best college rankings list for the first time. As of September 10, Middle Georgia ...
Read MorePeach County's Dr. Vernard Hodges to Kick Off Middle Georgia State's Voices of Impact Series
September 06, 2018
Middle Georgia State University’s Voices of Impact Lecture Series premiers at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, with guest speaker Dr. Vernard Hodges, veterinarian, entrepreneur and author.Presented by the University’s Office of ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Jessica Ramsay
September 04, 2018
Middle Georgia State University education graduate Jessica Ramsay now works with children with special needs.Full Name: Jessica M. Ramsay. Age: 31. Hometown: Macon. Residence: Lizella. Family: Husband, Akeem Ramsay; children, daughter ...
Read MoreMiddle Georgia State Staffer's Horror Writing Career Takes Off
September 04, 2018
UPDATE: Davidson’s latest novel, “The Boatman’s Daughter: A Novel,” was released on February 11, 2020, to rave reviews. Davidson is now a full-time lecturer in English at ...
Read MoreMacon Woman Will Celebrate Her 70th Birthday by Graduating from MGA
August 28, 2018
As a practical matter, Margaret Wallace didn't "need" a college degree. Better known around these parts as Margaret Snow, her name adorned many a real-estate sign during a successful, decades-long career as an agent and broker. About 10 years ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Amani Baker
August 27, 2018
Amani Baker, majoring in air traffic management, works in MGA's Career Services office and is active in student government and with the Campus Activities Board. Full Name: Amani Love Baker. Age: 19. Hometown: Covington. High School: Newton ...
Read MoreEmber Bishop Bentley, Former Georgia First Lady Chief of Staff, Joins MGA as Chief of Staff and Government Relations Officer
August 23, 2018
Ember Bishop Bentley, currently executive director of the Georgia Forestry Foundation and former chief of staff for Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal, is joining Middle Georgia State University as chief of staff and government relations officer. ...
Read MoreMiddle Georgia State University's New Strategic Plan Targets Purpose-Driven Enrollment Growth, Greater Student Success, and More
August 22, 2018
Growing enrollment, enriching student experiences, and expanding online degree programs into new markets are among the top goals as Middle Georgia State University plans for the next five years. The University just released "Elevating Middle ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Michael Koohang
August 20, 2018
Michael Koohang recently completed an undergraduate internship at Georgia Tech that focused on civic data research. Thanks in large part to dual enrollment, Koohang will complete his B.S. in Information Technology by the time he is 18 years old. ...
Read MoreMGA Professor Promotes Norman Mailer Society Conference Scheduled for Macon
August 20, 2018
Macon, Ga., is hosting the 2018 conference of the Norman Mailer Society from Thursday, Oct. 25, through Saturday, Oct. 27. Dr. Gerald Lucas, English professor at Middle Georgia State University, is vice president of the Norman Mailer Society and ...
Read MoreDelta Propel Liftoff Event on Eastman Campus
August 10, 2018
To celebrate the launch the Delta Propel Pilot Career Path Program, Middle Georgia State University and Delta Air Lines will be hosting a Liftoff event on the University's Eastman campus on Thursday, August 16. The event will provide ...
Read MoreMarc Martel, Voice of Freddie Mercury in Upcoming Queen Biopic, to Appear in Concert At MGA
August 07, 2018
Marc Martel, who helped voice the role of Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury in an upcoming film, will perform in concert at Middle Georgia State University at 7 p.m. Friday, August 17, at the Macon Campus of Middle Georgia State University ...
Read MoreStenander Joins Middle Georgia State as Vice President for Enrollment Management
August 07, 2018
Jennifer Stenander is the new vice president for Enrollment Management at Middle Georgia State University. Stenander, 44, originally from Monticello, Ga., joined Middle Georgia State on August 1, 2018. Most recently the founder and president of ...
Read MoreMGA Faculty, Staff Recognized for Outstanding Achievements
August 07, 2018
Six Middle Georgia State University (MGA) faculty and staff members were recognized at the annual Fall Convocation for outstanding achievements. Dr. Matthew Noble, assistant professor of math, won the Outstanding Scholarship award. In four years ...
Read MoreMGA English Professors Publish "Monsters of Film, Fiction, and Fable"
July 26, 2018
A newly published book by three members of Middle Georgia State University's English department is pretty monstrous. And that's exactly how they intended it to be. Cambridge Scholars Publishing just released "Monsters of Film, ...
Read MoreMGA receives $1.5M from Peyton Anderson Foundation for Macon enrollment services center
July 17, 2018
On July 16, 2018, the Peyton Anderson Foundation (http://www.peytonanderson.org/) announced a gift of $1.5 million to Middle Georgia State University, payable over two years, to help fund the construction of a new enrollment services center. The ...
Read MoreMGA School of Aviation works with Delta Air Lines to offer innovative career paths for pilots
July 17, 2018
Middle Georgia State University is one of only eight universities in the nation that have been selected to participate in a new program that will put new pilots into sought-after jobs in the cockpits of Delta Air Lines jets. The Delta ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Betsy McDaniel
July 16, 2018
Betsy McDaniel is a graduate of MGA'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 ...
Read MoreMiddle Georgia State Lowers Tuition for Online Courses
July 11, 2018
Beginning fall 2018, Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is lowering tuition for online courses by about 11 percent. For a single 3-credit-hour course, the decrease translates into nearly $60 in savings for students. For a number of years, ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Col. Thomas Grabowski
July 09, 2018
A graduate of what is now Middle Georgia State University, Col. Thomas Grabowski is the commander of the 116th Air Control Wing, Robins Air Force Base. Full Name: Thomas F. Grabowski. Age: 53. Hometown: Chicago. Residence: Warner ...
Read MoreMGA Announces Spring 2018 President's & Dean's Lists
July 05, 2018
Middle Georgia State University announces the 2018 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 point ...
Read MoreSchool of Aviation Partners with Delta Air Lines TechOps to Develop Aircraft Maintenance Technicians
June 20, 2018
The pathway to a high-paying job in aviation is becoming a lot more navigable, thanks to a partnership between Middle Georgia State University’s (MGA) School of Aviation and Delta Air Lines. Delta’s partnership with MGA ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Brooke Jordan
June 19, 2018
Recent MGA graduate Brooke Jordan, the first in her family to finish college, will begin a teaching career this fall. One of her inspirations was her 7th grade teacher who became a Middle Georgia State faculty member the same year ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Jasmine Brown
June 11, 2018
Jasmine Brown, director of Clinical Education for MGA'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 ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Dr. Rebecca Nees
June 04, 2018
Dr. Rebecca Nees played a key role in the development of MGA's new sociology minor and is teaching in the University's inaugural Summer Scholars program. Full Name: Dr. Rebecca Nees. Full Title: Associate Professor of Sociology. Degree: Doctor ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Devereaux Lindsey
May 29, 2018
As a campus coordinator for student services, Devereaux Lindsey helps MGA students have rich experiences outside of the classroom. Full Name: Devereaux Amber Lindsey. Title: Student Services Coordinator, Macon Campus. Degrees: • ...
Read MoreMiddle Georgia State Adds Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science & Minors in Business and Sociology
May 29, 2018
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is adding a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, as well as minors in business and sociology, to its academic offerings this fall. The Bachelor of Science in Political Science will be based on MGA's ...
Read MoreMGA Hosts First Data Summit
May 25, 2018
On Thursday, May 24, more than 60 members of the Middle Georgia State University (MGA) faculty and staff convened on the Macon Campus for the first MGA Data Summit. The day-long event, organized by the Office of the Provost, was ...
Read MoreMGA Creates a Trendsetter Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy
May 24, 2018
The respiratory therapy program at Middle Georgia State University is taking an innovative leap forward. Beginning fall 2018, Middle Georgia State (MGA) will offer respiratory therapy as a bachelor's degree only. Students currently in the ...
Read MoreNew Building Wing Enhances STEM Instruction on Middle Georgia State University’s Warner Robins Campus
May 23, 2018
If she had to, Emily White of Warner Robins was willing to drive to Middle Georgia State University's Macon Campus to take the chemistry class she needed. But she wasn't thrilled about it. "I would have had to leave earlier to get to class and ...
Read MoreMaking New Music
May 22, 2018
A new MGA bachelor's degree rethinks what music majors should learn to thrive in the cultural economy. For Tyler Rogers, pursuing a dream of becoming a church music director means getting down to business. "I want to know how to ...
Read MoreSpring Issue of MGA Today Published
May 22, 2018
The spring 2018 issue of MGA Today magazine is now available online. Read about Middle Georgia State's School of Aviation (the only one based at a public institution in the state), new bachelor's degrees in Contemporary Musicianship and ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Dr. Lorraine Dubuisson
May 21, 2018
Dr. Lorraine Dubuisson is president of the Georgia Philological Association and organizer of the recent Knight Writers camp, designed to connect MGA's Cochran Campus with the local school system. Full Name: Dr. Lorraine Dubuisson. Title: ...
Read MoreMiddle Georgia State Graduates First Class of Master of Arts in Teaching Program
May 17, 2018
In early May, five students became the first graduates of Middle Georgia State University's Master of Arts in Teaching. Middle Georgia State (MGA) launched the graduate degree in summer 2017. The first graduates, most of whom participated in the ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Rachel Maddox
May 16, 2018
A new graduate of Middle Georgia State, Rachel Maddox is headed to Mercer Law School and a career advocating for civil rights. Full Name: Rachel Maddox. Age: 21. Hometown: Jackson. Residence: Macon. High School: "I was homeschooled and got ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Trenten Williams
May 07, 2018
Trenten Williams, who graduates May 8 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, is the President's Scholar for the Class of 2018. Each year, a graduating senior is chosen by MGA's Honors, Awards and Graduation Committee, with the approval of the ...
Read MoreMGA Cyber Knights Shine In National Cyber League Competitions
May 01, 2018
The Cyber Knights, a Middle Georgia State University (MGA) student club that competes in events to demonstrate cybersecurity skills and knowledge, placed in top tiers of recent National Cyber League competitions. Middle Georgia State students, ...
Read MoreMGA Professor Organizes Georgia Council of Graduate Schools Conference in Macon
April 30, 2018
The Georgia Council of Graduate Schools (GCGS) held its fifth annual conference at the Marriott City Center Hotel in Macon on April 19-20. As the current GCGS president, Dr. Loretta Clayton, director of Graduate Student Policy and Support at ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Jordan Rigdon
April 30, 2018
Jordan Rigdon, who is graduating with a B.S. in early childhood special education, is MGA's 2018 Academic Recognition Day Scholar. Full Name: Jordan Rigdon. Age: 24. Hometown & Residence: Byron. High School: Peach County High School, ...
Read MoreMGA to Graduate Nearly 600 Students at Spring Commencement
April 30, 2018
Nearly 600 students are candidates for graduation at Middle Georgia State University's 2018 spring commencement ceremonies, scheduled for Tuesday, May 8. Dr. Joyce A. Jones, the University System of Georgia's vice chancellor for Student Affairs, ...
Read MoreMGA Students Recognized for Leadership
April 26, 2018
Nearly 30 Middle Georgia State University students received awards for their leadership in clubs, organizations, and other extracurricular activities during the 2017-2018 academic year. The recent awards ceremony took place on the University's ...
Read MoreMGA Grad Students Awarded Dixie Crow Scholarships
April 26, 2018
Kelsey Wade and Jerrie Schack, who are pursuing Master of Science degrees in Management at Middle Georgia State University (MGA), were recently awarded Dixie Crow Scholarships from the Dixie Crow Chapter of the Association of Old Crows ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Anthony Cleator
April 23, 2018
With two of his #MGA professors, senior psychology major Anthony Cleator has co-authored several scholarly articles that will be published in research journals. Full Name: Anthony Cleator. Age: 28. Hometown: Andrews AFB, Md. Residence: Warner ...
Read MoreMGA Recognizes Students for Academic Achievements
April 18, 2018
Trenten Williams of Bonaire, a Middle Georgia State University (MGA) senior graduating with a bachelor's degree in Biology, has been chosen the President's Scholar for the Class of 2018. He was one of more than 30 MGA students recognized at the ...
Read MoreKnight Writers Camp Connects MGA to Bleckley County High
April 17, 2018
There might be more pleasant ways to while away a mild, sunny school day than sitting outside and writing about anything you see around you. But based on the intensity of their concentration, some 30 Bleckley County High School freshmen seemed ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Katie Cart
April 16, 2018
Business major Katie Cart, who began Middle Georgia State as a dual-enrollment student, turned a gap year of traveling into a popular blog from which she hopes to create income in the near future. Full Name: Katie Cart. Age: 21. Hometown & ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Christopher Price
April 10, 2018
A student leader on MGA's Cochran Campus, Christopher Price is completing a business degree and working toward a corporate career. Full Name: Christopher Price. Age: 22. Hometown & Residence: Covington. High School: Eastside High School, ...
Read MoreMGA Student Organization Hosts Voter Registration Drive
April 05, 2018
A Middle Georgia State University (MGA) student organization is hosting a voter registration drive on the Macon Campus from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 18. MGA students, employees, and members of the community are welcome to register to vote ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Sandra Mejia
April 02, 2018
A business major with plans for entrepreneurship, Sandra Mejia is a shining example of how non-traditional students can take leadership roles at Middle Georgia State. Full Name: Sandra Milena Mejia. Age: 38. Hometown: Barranquilla, ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Natalie Esparza
March 26, 2018
Natalie Esparza, a highly engaged senior majoring in New Media and Communications, plans a career working for organizations that promote human rights. Full Name: Natalie Marie Esparza. Age: 21. Hometown: Tucson, Ariz. Residence: Macon. High ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Kianna Delas
March 19, 2018
Business major Kianna Delas, who moved to Georgia from Canada to play guard for the Knights women's basketball team, is aiming for a career in the corporate world. Full Name: Kianna Delas. Age: 20. Hometown: Toronto, Ontario, ...
Read MoreFounder of Forbes-Recognized Chocolate Company Is MGA's First "Good Business" Lecture Series Speaker
March 07, 2018
Shawn Askinosie, founder of Forbes-recognized Askinosie Chocolate company, is the keynote speaker for the first "Doing Good Business" dinner hosted by Middle Georgia State University's School of Business. The event - sponsored by Christy Capital ...
Read MoreKnightly News - March 5, 2018
March 05, 2018
STUDENT LIFE EVENTS WEEK OF MAR 5 - 10 MAR 6 W: Giant Jenga Challenge, Student Lounge Thomas Hall @ 12 – 1 pm E: Think Tank Mobile Escape @ 6 – 8 pm MAR 7 W: Giant Connect 4 Challenge, Student ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Markel Greene
March 05, 2018
At MGA, Business major and student organization leader Markel Greene discovered academic talent he didn't know he had. Full Name: Markel Greene. Age: 20. Hometown: Plantersville, S.C. Residence: Hampton, Ga. High School: Luella High School, ...
Read MoreMiddle Georgia State's School of IT Hosts First Capture the Flag Competition
February 27, 2018
Roger Rambo, a Middle Georgia State junior majoring in Information Technology, is the winner of the University's first "capture the flag" (CTF) competition, called the Cyber Knights Banner Challenge, held in February 2018. Several other IT ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Lizzie Mathias
February 26, 2018
One of MGA's most active and accomplished students, graduating senior Lizzie Mathias plans to begin her career as a social worker helping children. Full Name: Susan Elizabeth "Lizzie" Mathias. Age: 21 Hometown: Pooler. Residence: ...
Read MoreKnightly News - February 27, 2018
February 26, 2018
STUDENT LIFE EVENTS WEEK OF FEB 26 – MAR 3 FEB 26 C: Black History Month Jeopardy, GA Hall President’s Dining Room @ 6 – 7:30 pm FEB 27 M: Midterm Relaxation Station, SLC Lobby @ 12 – 1 ...
Read MoreMGA Grad Receives Special Education Impact Award
February 22, 2018
Eric Miller, a recent graduate of Middle Georgia State University, is the 2018 recipient of the Georgia Learning Resource System's Special Education Impact Award. The award seeks to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions ...
Read MoreMGA's Macon Campus Earns 10th Consecutive Tree Campus USA Designation
February 21, 2018
For the 10th consecutive year, the Arbor Day Foundation recognizes the Macon Campus of Middle Georgia State University as a Tree Campus USA. Tree Campus USA is a program founded by the Arbor Day Foundation to recognize colleges and universities ...
Read MoreFaculty Members from Ireland Visit MGA to Plan Study Abroad for Health Sciences Students
February 21, 2018
Two faculty members from Waterford Institute of Technology in Waterford, Ireland, visited Middle Georgia State University (MGA) on Tuesday, February 20, to meet with administrators, faculty, and students. Their visit was to help MGA students in ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Madison Watson
February 19, 2018
Madison Watson works two jobs and serves as president of the Campus Activities Board on MGA's Warner Robins Campus while pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Full Name: Madison Kylie Watson. Age: 20. Hometown & Residence: Fort ...
Read MoreMGA’s New Summer Scholars Program Gives Incoming Freshmen an Early Start
February 15, 2018
This summer, Middle Georgia State University gets surreal. Thanks to a new Summer Scholars program, entering freshmen and dual enrolled students can earn six hours of college core course credit through a high-impact experience that includes ...
Read MoreMGA Receives Bronze Seal for Excellence in Student Voter Engagement
February 13, 2018
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) received a bronze seal at the first-ever ALL IN Challenge Awards Ceremony that recognized colleges and universities committed to increasing student voting rates. At the ceremony, held late last fall, ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Heather McIntosh
February 12, 2018
A graduate of Middle Georgia State, Heather McIntosh now works with current students as they prepare for careers after graduation. Full Name: Heather Dyanne McIntosh. Full Title: Career Services Advisor. Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in English ...
Read MoreMGA President Releases Strategic Planning White Paper
February 07, 2018
As the momentum of a new calendar year builds, bringing with it several changes for Middle Georgia State University (MGA), the institution’s leadership is looking to the future. On February 2, University President Dr. Christopher Blake ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Michael Dyess
February 05, 2018
Flight major Michael Dyess is an Eastman Campus leader and member of the MGA President's Torch Society for top scholars. Full Name: Michael N. Dyess. Age: 28. Hometown: Savannah. Residence: Eastman. High School: Moanalua High School, where ...
Read MoreKnightly News - January 29, 2018
January 29, 2018
Your MGA Knightly News! NOTE: Click on event links for details. EVENTS WEEK OF JAN 29 – FEB 3 JAN 29 C: Goal-Setting Vision Board Party, Sanford Hall 112 @ 11:30 – 1 pm C: Baseball vs. Thomas ...
Read MoreMGA Students Learn from Visiting Scholar from Warsaw, Poland
January 24, 2018
Thanks to Middle Georgia State's growing involvement in international exchange programs, an economics sciences professor from Poland recently spent a week at the University sharing her research in knowledge and trust management and in social ...
Read MoreMGA's Spring Garden Symposium Focuses on "Georgia's Beauty: Past, Present and Future"
January 24, 2018
"Georgia's Beauty: Past, Present and Future" is the theme of the 2018 Spring Garden Symposium, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 24, hosted by the Waddell Barnes Botanical Gardens at Middle Georgia State University (MGA).The event begins at 8:30 a.m. ...
Read MoreMGA New Media Students and Faculty Take on Live News
January 23, 2018
Middle Georgia State University's KnighTVision is getting into the news business. The student video production office recently launched KnighTVision News as its first news broadcasting project. Several MGA students majoring in New Media and ...
Read MoreKnightly News - January 22, 2018
January 22, 2018
Your MGA Knightly News! EVENTS WEEK OF JAN 22 – 27 JAN 23 W: Pop Culture Trivia, Student Lounge Thomas Hall @ 12 – 1 pm E: Club Rush, Eastman Campus @ 2 – 4 pm M: Spring Kick-Off: The ...
Read MoreKeeping Up with the Knights
January 18, 2018
As Middle Georgia State continues to evolve as a University, so does the Knights athletics program. Three years ago this fall, Middle Georgia State accepted an invitation to join the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. While the ...
Read MoreFirst Graduates of MGA'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 ...
Read MoreMGA Announces Fall 2017 President's & Dean's Lists
January 09, 2018
Middle Georgia State University announces the 2017 fall 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 ...
Read MoreFinding 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 ...
Read MoreKnightly News - Jan. 8, 2018
January 08, 2018
Your MGA Knightly News! EVENTS WEEK OF JAN 8 - 13 JAN 8 E: Coffee, Donuts, & Directions, Flight Entrance Lobby @ 8 – 10 am M: Welcome Back Donuts & Directions, SLC @ 9 – 11 am M: Welcome Back Donuts ...
Read MoreMGA Early Childhood Major Teaches in Haiti
January 08, 2018
Heather Sumner, a senior majoring in Education at Middle Georgia State University, got more than she bargained for late last year when she, along with recent MGA grad Meagan Pittman, and a few others visited friends in Gonaives, Haiti. And she ...
Read MoreMGA A Top Choice For High School Students Starting College Early
January 03, 2018
It's not as though Desmond Talton didn't have enough to keep him busy. In addition to his classes at Macon's Westside High School, where he is a senior, Talton participates in the Beta Club and Technology Student Association. He also plays right ...
Read MoreCollege Town Film Series to Screen 'Women of the Night: A Film Noir Exploration'
January 02, 2018
Macon’s film community kicks off 2018 with the 20th annual College Town Film Series, opening Jan. 25 at the historic Douglass Theatre in downtown Macon. The three-film series, sponsored by Wesleyan College, Mercer University, and Middle ...
Read MoreTaking Flight
January 01, 2018
Middle Georgia State University's Growing School of Aviation Prepares Students for Careers in All Areas of Georgia's Fastest-Growing Industry After Brittni Giddens earned her bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, she had a ...
Read MoreNew Provost Sees MGA as 'Hidden Gem' Poised for Growth
January 01, 2018
In January 2018, Dr. Jonathan R. Anderson became provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Middle Georgia State University. The provost is the University's chief academic officer and serves as the chief executive in the absence of the ...
Read MoreSchool of IT Hosts Cybersecurity Seminar
April 26, 2017
“Critical Infrastructure” will be the topic of the second annual Academic Cybersecurity Seminar (ACS) on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Middle Georgia State University (MGA). The one-day conference is designed to bring ...
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