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USG’s Board of Regents today named the FVSU Presidential Search Committee, launching a national search. The new leader will build on the legacy of Pres. Paul Jones, whose decade of leadership made FVSU into one of the South’s best public HBCUs. More: tinyurl.com/FVSU-search
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Chancellor Perdue’s longtime colleague and friend, former Regent and Georgia House Majority Leader Larry Walker Jr. Read Chancellor Perdue’s full statement here.
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Great to meet our new SGA presidents from across Georgia yesterday at their Student Advisory Council meeting. Thanks to Georgia Tech and President Cabrera for hosting. The future is bright. 💡 Here’s to a great year ahead! #StudentLeadership #HigherEd
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BOR has appointed three new presidents across the University System of Georgia: Dr. Greg Tanner at South Georgia State College, Dr. Russell Crutchfield at Gordon State College and Dr. Kerry J. Palmer at Georgia Southwestern State University. More: usg.edu/news/
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Welcome to Valdosta State University, President Green!
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USG’s Board of Regents has named Dr. Donald J. Green the next president of Valdosta State. A proven leader, he most recently served at Gordon State, where his work helped the college surpass strategic objectives a year ahead of schedule. 🎉#highered More: tinyurl.com/VSU-president
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Proud to announce that Georgia Southern and Kennesaw State are joining the Georgia Research Alliance! 🚀 This raises USG’s research profile, driving innovation, economic growth and prosperity for Georgians. A big win for our state! #GoodBetterBest More: gra.org/blog/232
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🏥 Nursing degrees pay off! Over 80% of @GordonState nursing grads earn $60K just one year after graduation. USG’s Your Future Earnings tool shows the distribution of earnings among graduates after graduation. #USGData #MillionDollarDeal Explore now: usg.edu/your-future-earnings
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ICYMI: We celebrated some of the brightest student talent across USG at Academic Recognition Day! 🎉One outstanding student from each institution was honored and recognized with a proclamation from the governor. The future is bright! 👏 #GoodBetterBest #HigherEd
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USG’s Board of Regents has named Dr. Donald J. Green the sole finalist for president of @valdostastate. Currently the president of Gordon State College, Green has nearly 36 years of higher education experience, 10 within the system. #highered See more: tinyurl.com/VSU-finalist
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🎉 Congrats to Jonathan Bing, recent @AlbanyStateUniv grad & winner of the 2026 Student Advisory Council Leadership award! And thank you to him & his SGA peers for sharing their inspiring student success stories at the final BOR meeting of the academic year. #StudentLeadership
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Georgia has lost a true statesman. U.S. Rep. David Scott was a giant in our state’s history, and though he and Chancellor Perdue sat on different sides of the aisle, they always stood together for Georgia. His full statement:
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Today we honor the life of former Chancellor Erroll B. Davis Jr. He was a man of immense integrity who combined corporate discipline with a heart for student success. We join his wife, Elaine, and their family in mourning their loss. Read more here: tinyurl.com/Remembering-Erro…
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Funeral Services for Erroll B. Davis Jr. will be held at: • Location: Georgia State University – Centennial Hall • Address: 100 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303 • Date: May 2, 2026 • Time: 12:00 pm
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🌱🚜 86% of Agricultural Engineering graduates earn more than the median wage for a high school graduate, and the earnings keep growing. See 5- & 10-year earnings too. #USGData #FutureEarnings 🔗: usg.edu/your-future-earnings
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ICYMI: Thanks to @ColumbusState and President Rayfield for hosting our April board meeting. We’re better together. 🐾 And a big congrats to our spring Chancellor’s Cup winners: @GaHighlands, @GaSouthwestern, @UnivWestGa & @AUG_University! #HigherEd #GoodBetterBest
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ICYMI: @UnivWestGa claimed the 2026 Regents Cup Debate Series trophy, and @valdostastate’s Cassandra Ayers earned individual champion honors. Congratulations to all our USG students who showcased thoughtful, respectful debate. 🏆🎉 More here: tinyurl.com/3rd-regents-cup
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USG Chancellor Sonny Perdue announced his retirement today after more than four decades in public service. Serving as chancellor was one of the most impactful roles of his career, and he leaves a legacy of expanding higher ed access in Georgia. More: tinyurl.com/Perdue-retiremen…
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