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Wednesday, March 13, 2013  An Associate Professor and Extension Landscape Specialist with the University System of Georgia will be presenting at the Wiregrass Valdosta campus on March 29th.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Georgia Southwestern has joined with other University System of Georgia Schools in finalizing plans to help Georgians earn more degrees.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  Updated with video; The University System of Georgia produces an annual report of the economic impact an institution has on an area.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Updated with video; A new study shows the economic impact of Georgia schools.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  Updated with video; A University System of Georgia budget allocation of $1 million will make it possible to increase the faculty pool at Albany State University by fall 2012, according to the ASU Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Abiodun Ojemakinde.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  Updated with video; Darton College gets a new designation from the University System of Georgia.

Monday, January 23, 2012  Updated with video; Albany State University is moving quickly to make changes to its admissions process and services.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011  Updated with video; ASU and Albany Tech partner up to provide housing for students.

Thursday, November 17, 2011  Updated with video; College students and professors say accreditation of colleges, low tuition rates and low cost of living attracts foreign students to the Peach State universities.

Friday, October 14, 2011  Dr. Anthony Parker gets a commission appointment.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  The state Board of Regents has approved a $1.85 billion budget proposal after about 20 students were ejected from the meeting for protesting additional planned cuts to the university system.

Monday, August 08, 2011  Updated with video; Albany Tech says goodbye to the quarter system.

Wednesday, August 03, 2011  The head of the state’s university system visited Albany Wednesday, addressing a crowd on the first of a three-day faculty and staff conference at Albany State University where he spoke about making education affordable and spiking enrollments.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  Henry “Hank” Huckaby, the new chancellor of the University System of Georgia, will visit Albany State University to discuss goals for the new academic year.

Saturday, February 26, 2011  Representative Ed Rynders of Leesburg has filed a resolution that would limit the Georgia Board of Regents' ability to raise college tuition.