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Truth, Justice, and the Power of Kindness: Dr. Heather Ness-Maddox Talks Superman’s Enduring Appeal
July 21, 2025
More than eight decades after his debut, Superman remains a cultural powerhouse. But what makes the Man of Steel so enduring, even in an era of cinematic antiheroes and moral ambiguity? In this MGA faculty Q&A, Dr. Heather Ness-Maddox, a ...
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Middle Georgia State University, College Of Coastal Georgia Sign Agreement To Expand Graduate Opportunities In Cybersecurity And IT
July 17, 2025
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) and the College of Coastal Georgia (CCGA) have signed a new articulation agreement that guarantees qualified CCGA undergraduates streamlined admission into MGA’s fully online Master of Science in ...
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Dr. Monica Baloga Appointed Vice President For Institutional Strategy As MGA Streamlines Senior Leadership Structure
July 16, 2025
Dr. Monica Baloga has been appointed chief planning officer and vice president for Institutional Strategy at Middle Georgia State University (MGA). The appointment comes as the University, through a reorganization, streamlines several related ...
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HCA's Fairview Park Hospital And Medical Staff Donate $85,000 To Local Healthcare Scholarship In Memory Of Late CEO
July 16, 2025
Fairview Park Hospital is proud to announce a donation to Middle Georgia State University in the amount of $85,000 in memory of its late CEO, Don Avery. This donation will be added to an existing scholarship, the Don and Fara Avery Endowed ...
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MGA Knights Begin Official Journey to NCAA Division II
July 10, 2025
In a defining moment for Middle Georgia State University (MGA), the NCAA has officially accepted the institution for provisional Division II membership. The transition process begins this fall, marking a major step forward for Knights ...
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Dr. Doug Rizer Joins MGA As Director Of Campus And Community Engagement
July 09, 2025
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) has appointed Dr. Doug Rizer as director of Campus and Community Engagement. In this new role, based on the Warner Robins Campus, Rizer will support student success initiatives and help strengthen the ...
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FAA Grants Enhanced CTI Status To MGA’s Air Traffic Management Program
July 07, 2025
Middle Georgia State University’s air traffic management program is the first in the state to earn a significant recognition from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - participation in the Enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training ...
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Middle Georgia State University and Museum of Aviation Foundation Announce Partnership Focused on Education and Community Engagement
June 30, 2025
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) and the Museum of Aviation Foundation are launching a new partnership designed to strengthen educational outreach, community engagement, and innovation throughout the region. Leaders from both ...
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MGA Student Places 4th in National Air Race Classic
June 26, 2025
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) aviation management major Annabelle Kellogg finished strong in the 2025 Air Race Classic, placing fourth in the competition class alongside her co-pilot Gretchen Jahn. The duo, racing under the team name ...
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Drink Up! Summer Hydration Tips From Student Health Services Director Autumn Lucas
June 24, 2025
As temperatures climb during the summer months, drinking water and staying hydrated is essential. We caught up with Autumn Lucas, director of Student Health Services at Middle Georgia State University, to talk about why drinking water matters ...
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Vision, Culture, & Knight Pride: 3 Quick Questions With New Women’s Basketball Coach Steven Rhodes
June 09, 2025
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) welcomes the new head coach of the Knights women’s basketball program, Steven Rhodes! In this edition of 3 Quick Questions, we get to know what drew Rhodes to MGA, what fans can expect from the team ...
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MGA Announces Spring 2025 President's List And Dean's List
June 09, 2025
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) announces the spring semester 2025 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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Wing Woman: MGA Student To Compete In 2025 Air Race Classic
May 09, 2025
About three years ago, hoping to help her shake off lingering post-pandemic cabin fever, Trish Kellogg bought her 17-year-old daughter, Annabelle, a ticket on a helicopter discovery flight. That ticket ended up costing Trish and her husband, ...
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MGA Grant-Writing Class Pays Off For New Jersey High School’s Special Project
April 28, 2025
A grant-writing class paid off in a big way for Middle Georgia State University grad student Ali Gely and a Holocaust education project at the New Jersey High School where she teaches. While working full-time at Kittatinny Regional High School ...
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MGA Students Honored For Leadership Roles
April 28, 2025
Middle Georgia State University’s (MGA’s) Office of Student Life recognized more than 25 students for outstanding leadership of various clubs, organizations, and departments for the 2024-2025 academic year. Student Life also ...
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Finding Greatness: Matthew Swanson
April 23, 2025
A senior flight major, Matthew Swanson is president of MGA’s Student Government Association. His goals include becoming a flight instructor at MGA and, eventually, a Delta Air Lines pilot. Full Name: Matthew Swanson. Hometown: ...
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Lights Out: Three Quick Questions For MGA Softball’s New Shutout Queen
April 21, 2025
Knights softball pitcher Emily Proctor, a senior sport management major, just set a new MGA single-season record with seven shutouts. This past week she was 3-0 with a 0.00 ERA, allowing only nine hits while striking out 21 batters, earning her ...
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Middle Georgia State University Announces Commencement Speakers For Spring Ceremonies
April 21, 2025
Regional leaders in healthcare, preservation advocacy, economic innovation, wellness, and the military will share advice and inspirational thoughts with graduates as Middle Georgia State University’s (MGA’s) commencement ...
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Computer Science Faculty Awarded $9,000 Grant to Develop AI-Driven Adaptive Learning System
April 21, 2025
With help from a newly awarded grant, Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is leading an innovative artificial intelligence-related (AI) research project to create even better learning experiences for computer science students. Dr. Myungjae ...
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More Than 700 Students Set To Graduate At MGA’s Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremonies
April 17, 2025
About 715 students are candidates for graduation at Middle Georgia State University’s (MGA’s) spring 2025 commencement ceremonies. Five ceremonies are scheduled over a two-day period: Wednesday, May 7, and Thursday, ...
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Knights Venture Beyond Middle Georgia With the Alternative Break Program
April 15, 2025
Editor’s note: MGA media & communication major Myr’lice’ Dickens-Morse is an intern in the University’s Office of Marketing & Communications. This article is a first-person account of her ...
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Finding Greatness: Christopher Stubbs
April 15, 2025
Aviation management major Christopher Stubbs is president of the Pilot's International Compass Club chapter at MGA and holds other student leadership positions. This summer he will intern at the Ministry of Aviation and Tourism in the Bahamas, ...
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MGA to Host 800 FFA State Convention Student Volunteers & Arbor Day Celebration
April 14, 2025
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is celebrating Arbor Day with help from the Future Farmers of America (FFA). For the fifth consecutive year, MGA will host an estimated 800 FFA students as they conduct volunteer work on MGA’s ...
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Major Gift From Delta Air Lines Foundation Fuels MGA Aviation Scholarships For Clayton County Students
April 07, 2025
Middle Georgia State University’s (MGA) School of Aviation is in line to receive $2.5 million in Delta Air Lines Foundation grants to provide scholarships to Clayton County students who dream of becoming ...
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MGA & Regional Agencies Partner To Financially Help Students Meet Tuition & School Supply Costs
April 03, 2025
Thanks to a new partnership, help is on the way for some Middle Georgia State University (MGA) students who can’t quite cover their tuition and cost of academic supplies. MGA, the Middle Georgia Community Action ...
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MGA Recognizes Students For Superior Academic Achievements at 2025 Honors Convocation
April 03, 2025
Nursing major Amanda Jimerson has been chosen President’s Scholar for Middle Georgia State University’s (MGA’s) Class of 2025. She was among about 30 MGA students recognized at 2025 Honors Convocation for their ...
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Eight MGA Faculty Members Honored for Teaching, Scholarship, Or Service Excellence At Spring Honors Convocation
April 03, 2025
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) has recognized eight faculty members for outstanding achievements related to teaching, scholarship, and various areas of service. The University celebrated the faculty members at the 2025 Honors Convocation, ...
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Finding Greatness: West Abadie
April 01, 2025
West Abadie, who is studying aircraft structural and maintenance technology at MGA’s Eastman Campus, is president and co-founder of the Model Aviation/UAV Organization, which gives students the opportunity to engage in real-world ...
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Killing It! Three Quick Questions For New MGA Volleyball Coach Cara MacFarland
March 31, 2025
Cara MacFarland is the new head coach for the Middle Georgia State University volleyball team. It’s a homecoming for MacFarland, who played for the Knights as a standout student-athlete from 2017-2020. She finished her MGA playing ...
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Finding Greatness: Sabrina Tingle
March 31, 2025
English major Sabrina Tingle, a tutor in MGA’s Writing Center, is preparing for a career teaching at the high school level. She is a member of Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honors society. “Going to a school ...
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Finding Greatness: Tori Howard
March 27, 2025
Tori Howard, a resident assistant on MGA’s Cochran Campus, is a criminal justice major who plans to go to law school. She holds a 3.9 GPA while working several campus jobs. MGA professors “are truly dedicated to teaching and ...
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Off And Running With MGA's New Cross Country Coach
March 26, 2025
John Green is the new head coach for Middle Georgia State University's (MGA's) women's cross country program and the newly formed distance track team. He joins the University at an exciting time for athletics as the Knights get ready to ...
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Finding Greatness: Myr’lice’ Dickens-Morse
March 24, 2025
Myr’lice’ Dickens-Morse is one of MGA’s most prolific student leaders, serving in Knights LEAD and on the Campus Activities Board, among many other things. A senior Media & Communication major, she plans to ...
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Finding Greatness: Yanelis Rodriguez
March 17, 2025
Twice named SSAC Volleyball Player of the Week, Yanelis Rodriguez had a team-leading 229 kills in the 2024 season. A Dean’s List English major, she hopes to become a Spanish language translator in the corporate world. Full Name: ...
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MGA’s 2025 Arts Festival Focuses On “The Arts & Social Change”
March 13, 2025
Developed around the theme of “The Arts & Social Change,” the 2025 Arts Festival hosted by Middle Georgia State University’s School of Arts & Letters will focus on topics ranging from graphic novels to Nazi ...
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Finding Greatness: Nicholas Gray
March 12, 2025
IT major Nicholas Gray, who tutors other students in math and computer science, is aspiring to work in web or web-adjacent technologies as a software engineer. Full Name: Nicholas Gray. Hometown: Chickamauga, Ga. Residence: Macon. Employment: ...
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Technical College System of Georgia and Middle Georgia State University Sign Articulation Agreement to Expand Transfer Pathways in Information Technology
March 06, 2025
The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and Middle Georgia State University have signed a new articulation agreement to provide a seamless transfer pathway for students pursuing careers in Information Technology. This agreement ensures ...
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Internationally Renowned Writer Joy Harjo To Read From Her Work At MGA
March 05, 2025
In a return visit to Macon, American poet, playwright, and musician Joy Harjo, a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and the 23rd U.S. poet laureate, will read from her work at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 24, at Middle Georgia State University ...
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MGA Plans Events To Mark 100th Birthday Of Flannery O’Connor
February 26, 2025
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is highlighting Flannery O’Connor’s impact on the region with a celebration of what would have been the author’s 100th birthday. Dr. Monica Miller, associate professor of ...
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MGA Math Department Hosts 43rd Annual Math Olympics
February 25, 2025
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Middle Georgia State University hosted the 43rd annual Math Olympics on Friday, Feb. 21. A total of 197 high school students from 17 Georgia schools competed in the all-day event, with Killian Hill ...
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MGA’s Dr. Susan Asbury Named Governor’s Teaching Fellow
February 19, 2025
Dr. Susan Asbury, an assistant professor of history at Middle Georgia State University, has been selected as a Governor’s Teaching Fellow for the May symposium program, which will focus on “Artificial Intelligence in the ...
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Gibbons Named MGA’s Executive Director of Advancement
February 14, 2025
Barbara Gibbons is the new executive director of Advancement for Middle Georgia State University's (MGA's) Office of University Advancement & Alumni Affairs. Gibbons, previously director of Annual Giving, assumed the new role this month. She ...
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MGA’s Heather Ness-Maddox Selected as Governor’s Teaching Fellow
February 13, 2025
Middle Georgia State University faculty member Dr. Heather Ness-Maddox has been selected as a Governor’s Teaching Fellow for the 2025-26 academic year. An assistant professor of psychology and director of MGA’s Honors Program, ...
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MGA Announces Fall 2024 President’s List And Dean’s List
February 12, 2025
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) announces the fall semester 2024 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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MGA To Offer University System’s First B.S. In Applied Artificial Intelligence
February 12, 2025
Middle Georgia State University is set to become the University System of Georgia’s first institution to offer a Bachelor of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI), designed to prepare students for careers in a fast-moving ...
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Middle Georgia State University Nursing Graduates Exceed State and National NCLEX Pass Rates
January 30, 2025
For a second consecutive year, Middle Georgia State University’s (MGA) nursing programs have exceeded the National Council Licensure Examination’s (NCLEX) state and national pass rate levels. According to official ...
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State of the University 2025: Growing Enrollment, Engaging Students, Elevating Athletics
January 29, 2025
Middle Georgia State University’s enrollment continues to grow, students are engaging in campus activities more than ever, and the athletics program is rapidly moving toward NCAA Division II status. Those are among the ...
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2025 College Town Film Series Explores Movies Centered On Newspaper Journalism
January 28, 2025
"Ripped From The Headlines" is the theme of the 2025 College Town Film Series, which kicks off Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Douglass Theater in downtown Macon. A collaboration of Middle Georgia State University (MGA), Wesleyan College, and Mercer ...
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Piedmont Macon Partners With Middle Georgia State University To Support Nursing Education
December 19, 2024
Piedmont Macon is making a major investment in the future of healthcare by funding a new clinical instructor position for Middle Georgia State University (MGA) nursing students. The partnership highlights Piedmont Macon’s commitment to ...
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IGNITE DeKalb Teacher Residency Program Graduates First Class From MGA
December 13, 2024
Among the nearly 800 students who graduated this fall from Middle Georgia State University (MGA) are about 40 members of the charter class of the IGNITE Teacher Residency Program, a grow-your-own classroom teachers initiative of the DeKalb County ...
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Meet MGA’s Fall 2024 Commencement Speakers
November 25, 2024
Middle Georgia State University is honored to have these state and regional leaders as commencement speakers for our fall 2024 graduation ceremonies! Our deepest thanks to all of them for taking time out of their busy schedules to help celebrate ...
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Finding Greatness: Ransford Williams
November 25, 2024
Aviation management and business major Ransford Williams, a senior, recently took first place in the Knights Business Battle entrepreneurial competition. He has taken on many student leadership roles during his time at MGA. Full Name: Ransford ...
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Nearly 800 Students Set To Graduate At MGA’s Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremonies
November 21, 2024
About 785 students are candidates for graduation at Middle Georgia State University’s (MGA’s) fall 2024 commencement ceremonies. Four ceremonies will take place over a two-day period: Wednesday, December 11, and Thursday, ...
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Finding Greatness: Channing Gray
November 20, 2024
MGA alumni Channing Gray is now at Johns Hopkins University working on a graduate degree in finance. His career goal is to enter the hedge fund industry as an analyst and eventually become a portfolio manager. Full Name: Channing Gray. Age: ...
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MGA Foundation Receives Porter Trust Gift
November 04, 2024
The Ben G. Porter Trust has awarded the Middle Georgia State University (MGA) Foundation an unrestricted gift of $70,000 to help support scholarships and other initiatives. This latest gift comes as the Porter Trust’s remaining funds ...
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MGA Foundation Presents Legacy Of Leadership Award to Karen Lambert, Names Sigismund Tetteh As Outstanding Alumnus
November 04, 2024
Karen Lambert, president and CEO of The Peyton Anderson Foundation, is the Middle Georgia State University (MGA) Foundation’s 2024 Legacy of Leadership recipient, while Sigismund (Siggy) Tetteh, vice president and chief information ...
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MGA Faculty Q&A: Exploring The Scary Movie Genre With Dr. Patrick Brennan
October 28, 2024
Why do scary movies have such enduring appeal with movie audiences? Just in time for Halloween, we explore that question and others with Dr. Patrick Brennan, film scholar and MGA professor of English. After reading this, you might want to ...
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MGA Announces Summer 2024 President's List And Dean's List
October 23, 2024
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) announces the summer semester 2024 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: Cameron Rogers
October 23, 2024
As part of an internship at Gresco UAS, information technology major Cameron Rogers is flying, servicing, and programming drones. His career goal is to specialize in drone programming and automation and enhance drone capabilities in areas such as ...
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MGA Faculty Q&A With Dr. Christopher Lawrence: Understanding The Electoral College
October 22, 2024
The Electoral College is a group of representatives, called electors, who are chosen by each U.S. state to formally cast votes for the president and vice president of the United States. The number of electors a state has is based on its total ...
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MGA Hits Record-High Enrollment
October 16, 2024
Middle Georgia State University hit a record-high enrollment this fall. The number of students now enrolled is 8,409, a 4.6 percent increase over the same time last year. Dr. Stephen Schultheis, Middle Georgia ...
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MGA Faculty Perspective: The Science Behind Fall Leaf Colors
October 16, 2024
In October, many of us in the Southeast begin to look forward to what we hope is a vibrant season of fall leaf color. We asked MGA’s Dr. Sharon Standridge, associate professor of biology, for a primer on the science behind the seasonal ...
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MGA Nursing Department Receives Community Foundation Of Central Georgia Grant To Support Medication Administration Safety
October 15, 2024
The Community Foundation of Central Georgia has awarded a $20,000 grant to Middle Georgia State University’s (MGA’s) nursing department to support student training in medication administration safety. MGA’s nursing ...
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MGA Faculty Q&A With Dr. Lawrence Camarota: Breaking Down The Science Of Hurricanes
October 15, 2024
As communities continue to recover from the devastating impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, it's a stark reminder that hurricane season is not over. Understanding the science behind these powerful weather systems is crucial for staying ...
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MGA Partners With OneGoal To Support Path To College For Atlanta Area High School Students
October 10, 2024
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) and OneGoal have partnered to provide more metro-Atlanta high school students with high-quality postsecondary pathways and help them succeed after they enroll. “OneGoal has demonstrated success ...
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Finding Greatness: Ben Fincher
October 10, 2024
After earning his bachelor’s in History and master’s in Technical & Professional Writing from MGA, Ben Fincher went on to graduate from law school and become a research scientist at the University of Virginia School of ...
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MGA Joins Other University System of Georgia Institutions Offering Hurricane Recovery Support
October 09, 2024
Hosting students from a sister university, serving as a staging area for vehicles used in relief efforts, and offering a place for community members to charge their tech devices are among the ways Middle Georgia State University (MGA) campuses ...
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MGA Students Launch Postcard Project To Raise Awareness Of Domestic Violence
October 03, 2024
Students in a Middle Georgia State University (MGA) sociology class are launching the “Postcard Project,” a creative way of bringing attention to the often-hidden issues of domestic violence and sexual assault. In partnership ...
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Finding Greatness: Beth Kennedy
September 30, 2024
A recent graduate of MGA’s online Master of Arts in Technical & Professional Writing, Beth Kennedy used some of what she learned in the program to create a training module for a food bank in her community. Name: Beth ...
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Dr. Sabrina Wengier Wins Felton Jenkins Jr. Hall Of Fame Faculty Award
September 13, 2024
Congratulations to Dr. Sabrina Wengier, who formally received the Felton Jenkins Jr. Hall of Fame Faculty award for the state university sector during the University System of Georgia's annual gala on September 12. The award was initially ...
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MGA Earns ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge Gold Campus Seal For Student Voter Participation
September 10, 2024
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge awarded Middle Georgia State University (MGA) a Gold Campus seal for achieving between a 40 percent and 49 percent voting rate among students in 2022.On Tuesday, September 10, ALL IN announced the awards received ...
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MGA Faculty Q&A With Dr. Billy Wooten: The Enduring Legacy Of 9/11
September 05, 2024
As we approach the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the reverberations of that day continue to influence global politics, national security, and American society. The events of 9/11 not only redefined American’s role on the ...
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MGA History Professor Prepares To Travel To Germany For Holocaust Education
September 05, 2024
As a professor specializing in modern German history and the two world wars, Dr. Tracie Provost is no stranger to studying and teaching about the horrors of the Holocaust. But this past June the longtime Middle Georgia State University faculty ...
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National Science Foundation Grants Major Award to MGA For STEM Workforce Development Initiatives
September 03, 2024
With a newly announced $375,000 grant from the National Science Foundation, Middle Georgia State University (MGA) will join forces with three other institutions to more strongly align classroom teaching and learning with professional workforce ...
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Finding Greatness: Adon Jerald
August 30, 2024
The Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins recently honored Adon Jerald, who is working on his degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology, with a “Volunteer of the Year” award for his work helping restore a World War II-era ...
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New Faculty Join MGA For 2024-2025 Academic Year
August 27, 2024
This fall, Middle Georgia State University (MGA) added 18 full-time faculty members in several academic disciplines, including management, IT, art, public relations, nursing, respiratory therapy and rehabilitation ...
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MGA’s Center for Middle Georgia Studies & Middle Georgia Regional Library Host Author of New Biography Of Georgia Founder James Oglethorpe
August 27, 2024
James Oglethorpe, the British Army officer and politician best known for founding the colony of what became the U.S. state of Georgia, also left a less-familiar legacy: he was among the first white men in North America to stand against chattel ...
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Former Google VP To Discuss Artificial Intelligence As Focus Of Inaugural Jennings Family Distinguished Lecture, Hosted By Middle Georgia State University
August 16, 2024
Middle Georgia State University (MGA), with the generous support of Genelle B. Jennings and her family, announces the creation of the Jennings Family Distinguished Lecture Series. The inaugural event, scheduled for September 11, will feature ...
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MGA To Celebrate Center For Middle Georgia Studies Grand Opening
August 14, 2024
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is formally launching the Center for Middle Georgia Studies, an intellectual and creative enterprise designed to take on some of the region’s most difficult challenges, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony ...
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MGA’s Economic Impact Increases To $296 Million
August 14, 2024
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) contributed more than $296 million to the economy in fiscal 2023 – a nearly 3 percent increase over the previous year. Due to on- and off-campus spending during the same period, the University ...
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Phil J. And Alice S. Sheridan Foundation Commit $450,000 For MGA Student Emergency Financial Needs
August 08, 2024
The trustees of the Macon-based Phil J. and Alice S. Sheridan Foundation are committing $450,000 over three years to help Middle Georgia State University (MGA) students with emergency funding needs that could disrupt their ability to complete ...
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MGA Staff Q&A: Getting Your Semester Off To A Strong Start
August 06, 2024
Heads up, Middle Georgia State University students! Fall semester 2024 classes begin on August 14! Want some advice on getting off to a strong academic start and finishing the semester well? Here to provide some tips on that and related topics is ...
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Dr. Billy Wooten Joins MGA As Dean Of School Of Arts & Letters
August 06, 2024
Dr. Billy Wooten is the new dean of the School of Arts & Letters at Middle Georgia State University (MGA). Most recently dean of Engaged Learning at Averett University, Wooten has also served as that institution’s ...
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Dr. Monica Baloga Joins MGA As Special Assistant To The President For Accreditation And Strategic Planning
July 18, 2024
Dr. Monica H. Baloga has joined Middle Georgia State University (MGA) as special assistant to the president for accreditation and strategic planning. Baloga will lead the University’s reaffirmation of accreditation process with the ...
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MGA Foundation Awarded $50,000 Grant to Strengthen Alumni Initiatives
July 18, 2024
The Middle Georgia State University (MGA) Foundation has been selected to receive a $50,000 grant to strengthen alumni and fundraising initiatives. Awarded by the University System of Georgia (USG) Foundation, the ...
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MGA Faculty Q&A With Music Prof Dr. Rebecca Lanning: About That Rendition Of The Star-Spangled Banner
July 16, 2024
Country music star Ingrid Andress’s recent rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner at Major League Baseball’s Home Run Derby has sparked widespread debate. Her unique interpretation of the national anthem raised questions about ...
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MGA Announces Spring 2024 President’s List and Dean’s List
July 15, 2024
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) announces the spring semester 2024 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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MGA’s Warner Robins Campus Houses New Department of Computer Science
July 02, 2024
The School of Computing at Middle Georgia State University (MGA) has launched the Department of Computer Science, housed at the institution’s Warner Robins Campus near Robins Air Force Base. By spinning off computer science degree ...
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MGA Receives Grant To Grow Student Leadership And Character Development
June 20, 2024
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) will use a new grant to initiate a comprehensive program aimed at helping students develop greater leadership and character skills. The $50,000 Capacity-Building grant, awarded through Wake Forest ...
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MGA’s Graduate Studies Librarian Named 2024 GALILEO Ambassador
June 12, 2024
Dana Casper, graduate studies librarian at Middle Georgia State University (MGA), is the 2024 GALILEO Ambassador, an award that recognizes her achievements building dynamic educational lessons that incorporate and promote the online library ...
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MGA To Offer Bachelor of Science In Health Science
June 11, 2024
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) plans to offer a Bachelor of Science in Health Science, following approval of the degree on Tuesday, May 14, by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. MGA plans to launch the degree this ...
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MGA English Professor Granted Research Fellowship To Study Norman Mailer's Short Fiction
June 05, 2024
Dr. Gerald Lucas, English professor at Middle Georgia State University (MGA), has been granted a month-long research fellowship at the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas, Austin. His project is on Norman Mailer's short fiction ...
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In Want Of Jane Austen’s Roof Tile
May 28, 2024
Monica Miller was hooked from the first line of the English writer Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice – “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want ...
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MGA Faculty Q&A With Dr. Simone Phipps: Why Women's Share Of Executive Jobs Is Falling
May 28, 2024
For the first time in nearly two decades, women's share of executive roles in the workplace dropped in 2023. The Washington Post recently quoted Dr. Simone Phipps, a management professor at MGA, in an article about this topic, and she breaks it ...
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MGA’s Dr. Scott Hinze Chosen As Governor’s Teaching Fellow
May 22, 2024
ATHENS – Middle Georgia State University faculty member Dr. Scott Hinze has been chosen to be a 2024 Governor’s Teaching Fellow. An associate professor of psychology. Hinze was among the faculty chosen for the highly ...
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Middle Georgia State University Partners with Fayette County Public Schools Center of Innovation to Offer Dual Enrollment Aviation Courses
May 08, 2024
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is partnering with Fayette County Public Schools Center of Innovation (COI) to offer aviation courses as dual enrollment options, catering to Fayette County's growing aviation community. Students enrolled in ...
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MGA To Host Foster Care Youth At Daylong Event To Explore University Life
May 07, 2024
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is hosting a daylong summer camp for youth in foster care to help them meet new people, get a taste for college life, and learn leadership skills. About 25 campers will spend June 11 on MGA’s Macon ...
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Finding Greatness: Kara Ussery
May 07, 2024
Kara Ussery brings an eclectic background to MGA, including time spent working in housing management at Yellowstone National Park. She is pursuing the Master of Arts in Technical and Professional Writing at MGA and just completed an internship ...
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Finding Greatness: Tally Gunter
May 07, 2024
Tally Gunter, psychology major, plans to go to graduate school and pursue a career in family and marriage counseling. She is an award-winning competitive bodybuilder. Full Name: Tally Joelle Gunter. Age: 19. Hometown & ...
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How to Build a Strong LinkedIn Profile: MGA Staff Q&A with Dr. Mary Roberts
May 06, 2024
In today's digital age, LinkedIn has become more than just a platform for networking online; it's a powerful tool for personal branding and career advancement. Whether you're an industry veteran or a new graduate just starting your career, ...
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Dr. Kristie Roberts-Lewis Joins MGA as First Executive Director of Center for Middle Georgia Studies
May 01, 2024
Dr. Kristie Roberts-Lewis, most recently senior program manager at the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Institute for Capacity Building, has joined Middle Georgia State University (MGA) as the first executive director of the Center for Middle ...
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MGA Students Receive 2024 Leadership Awards
April 30, 2024
The Middle Georgia State University Office of Student Affairs has presented leadership awards to about 40 students who were involved in various campus organizations during the 2023-2024 academic year. Here are the students recognized for their ...
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Finding Greatness: Dr. Sabrina Wengier
April 30, 2024
Dr. Sabrina Wengier is the 2024 recipient of the Regents’ Felton Jenkins Jr. Hall of Fame Faculty award for the state university sector. The Hall of Fame award is given in recognition of individual faculty for a strong commitment to ...
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MGA Historic Preservation Class Research May Boost Payne City’s Possible National Register Bid
April 29, 2024
Despite living in Macon for more than two decades, Christina Spradlin knew next to nothing about Payne City, a former mill village off Vineville Avenue that dates to the late 19th century. “I’d heard of it, but I ...
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Finding Greatness: Dr. Monica Miller
April 29, 2024
Dr. Monica Miller is the 2024 recipient of the Excellence in Scholarship faculty award. Full Name: Dr. Monica Carol Miller Title: Associate Professor and Coordinator of Graduate Writing Programs Degrees: Doctor of Philosophy, English and ...
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MGA Student Provides Critical Training for 911 Operators
April 26, 2024
Psychology and criminal justice student Shaynee Hogges, 35, recently instructed a class on Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training, a special course designed to enhance 911 operators’ knowledge and abilities to assist in critical ...
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MGA to Host Arbor Day Celebration and FFA State Convention Student Volunteers
April 23, 2024
In celebration of Arbor Day and in collaboration with the Future Farmers of America (FFA) State Convention, Middle Georgia State University (MGA) will host two special campus beautification events on the Macon Campus. On April 24 and 25, MGA ...
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Finding Greatness: Leslie Guevara Rogers
April 22, 2024
Leslie Guevara Rogers, who is graduating this spring with her education degree, is a President’s Scholar for the Class of 2024 and will serve as the student speaker at MGA’s spring graduation ceremonies. Full Name: Leslie ...
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Finding Greatness: Dr. Lorraine Dubuisson
April 22, 2024
Dr. Lorraine Dubuisson of MGA’s English faculty is the recipient of the inaugural Provost’s Award. The award recognizes a faculty member’s significant contributions in teaching, scholarship, and service. Full ...
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Finding Greatness: Haley Troup
April 18, 2024
Haley Troup, who earned her bachelor’s degree from Middle Georgia State, is now enrolled in Mercer University School of Medicine’s Master of Family Therapy program. She was named recently to a cohort of Children’s ...
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Nearly 700 Set To Graduate At MGA’s Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremonies
April 17, 2024
Nearly 700 students are candidates for graduation at Middle Georgia State University’s (MGA’s) spring 2024 commencement ceremonies. Five ceremonies will take place over a two-day period: Wednesday, May 8, and Thursday, May 9. ...
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MGA Announces Speakers For 2024 Spring Graduation Ceremonies
April 16, 2024
Middle Georgia State University is honored to host distinguished leaders in healthcare, government, education, aviation, and law as the keynote speakers at the 2024 spring graduation ceremonies. Charles Briscoe, CEO, Houston Healthcare will ...
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MGA Recognizes Faculty Members for Various Teaching And Service Awards
April 16, 2024
At the 2024 Honors Convocation, Middle Georgia State University (MGA) honored six faculty members with awards for excellence in scholarship, teaching, service, and championing culture and community. Edwynn Wallace of the Department of Natural ...
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MGA’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program Earns ACOTE Accreditation
April 16, 2024
Middle Georgia State University’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Bridge Program has been granted full accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education ...
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MGA Recognizes Students for Academic Achievements
April 09, 2024
Chloe Davis, a nursing major, Jeffrey Hester, an IT major, and Leslie Guevara Rogers, an education major, have been chosen President’s Scholars for Middle Georgia State University’s Class of 2024. The three were among more ...
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MGA Faculty Q&A With Dr. Melissa Sisson: The Buzz On “Cicada-Geddon”
April 08, 2024
As described by the publication Scientific American, two adjacent broods of periodical cicadas will emerge this spring in the eastern half of the U.S. These insects “crawl out of the ground once every 13 or 17 years for a rush of mating ...
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MGA Faculty Q&A With Kirby Swenson: Venomous Snakes In Georgia
April 02, 2024
Snake activity in Georgia, often referred to colloquially as "snake season," typically ramps up in the spring and extends through the summer months. We talk to Kirby Swenson, associate professor of biology, about what kinds of venomous snakes are ...
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MGA Faculty Member Among Participants Of AASCU Partnership with Glacier National Park
March 27, 2024
WASHINGTON – More than a dozen members of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) have been selected to participate in the association’s Stewardship of Public Lands program, an initiative of ...
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MGA Faculty Q&A With Dr. Laurie Walters: Unraveling Work-Life Balance
March 25, 2024
In modern American society, life seems to be getting busier and more demanding. Between work, studying, family, and other duties, it feels like there's never a moment to breathe. Especially in the wake of the COVID pandemic, more of us are trying ...
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Finding Greatness: Nicholas Germundsen
March 18, 2024
After earning his bachelor’s in Rehabilitation Science from MGA, Nicholas Germundsen is pursuing a master’s degree and a commission as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. Full Name: Nicholas B. Germundsen. Age: ...
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