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04.16.2026
UWG Wins Regents Cup; Valdosta State Student Named Individual Debate Champion
04.15.2026
Sonny Perdue to Retire as Chancellor of the University System of Georgia
04.08.2026
Georgia Tech Wins USG’s Inaugural Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition
11.19.2025
Valdosta State University Presidential Search Committee Named
10.14.2025
Dr. William R. Crowe Named Interim President of Valdosta State University
08.25.2025
USG Foundation Raises $4.5 Million, Honors Don Waters & Launches the DREAMS Scholarship for Georgia
06.26.2025
Six Public University Systems Establish First-in-Kind Accreditor — The Commission for Public Higher Education
04.08.2025
Chancellor Sonny Perdue Proposes Consolidation of Georgia Southern University, East Georgia State College
01.14.2025
Dr. Johnny L. Evans Jr. Named President of the College of Coastal Georgia
09.16.2024
USG Foundation Raises $1.85 Million, Honors Chick-fil-A’s Dan Cathy and Reveals $10 Million Partnership for Foster Youth
09.12.2024
University System of Georgia in FY2024 Awarded an All-Time High of 76,571 Degrees
08.14.2024
University System of Georgia’s Economic Impact Grows to $21.9 Billion as Graduates Earn $1.4 Million More with Their College Degrees
07.23.2024
Dr. Ashwani Monga Named Interim President of the University of West Georgia
06.10.2024
Dr. Lawrence M. Drake II Named Interim President of Albany State University
05.30.2024
2023-24 Executive Leadership Institute Class Graduates from the University System of Georgia
05.14.2024
Dr. Johnny L. Evans Jr. Named Interim President of the College of Coastal Georgia
05.14.2024
M. Scott Bryant Named University System of Georgia’s Vice Chancellor for Development
04.18.2024
Teresa MacCartney Named Interim President of Georgia Southwestern State University
04.16.2024
University System of Georgia Approves Tuition for 2024-2025 Academic Year
04.15.2024
Valdosta State University Wins Inaugural Regents Cup Debate Series
11.14.2023
University System of Georgia Enrollment Hits Record High of 344,392
10.04.2023
Dr. John Fuchko III Named President of Dalton State College
09.15.2023
USG Foundation Raises $827,000 for Need-Based Student Scholarships
05.03.2023
Dr. John Fuchko III Named Interim President at Dalton State College
03.30.2023
Additional State Budget Decrease of $66 Million Will Hurt University System of Georgia Institutions
02.09.2023
University System of Georgia Announces New Career Planning Tool for Student Success Before and After Graduation
11.08.2022
University System of Georgia enrollment at 334,459 for Fall 2022
09.27.2022
University System of Georgia awards record number of degrees in FY2022
09.15.2022
USG Foundation raises more than $600,000 for need-based scholarships
08.23.2022
University System of Georgia statement on passing of former First Lady Mrs. Sandra Deal
03.01.2022
Sonny Perdue Named Chancellor of the University System of Georgia
02.15.2022
Board of Regents Announces Sole Finalist for University System of Georgia Chancellor
06.23.2021
Teresa MacCartney Named Acting Chancellor of the University System of Georgia
04.14.2021
Board of Regents Chairman Shailendra, Chancellor Wrigley offer statements on passing of former Chancellor Hank Huckaby
02.26.2021
Listening Sessions Scheduled for Chancellor Search
01.25.2021
Board of Regents announces national search for next Chancellor
01.22.2021
Statement from Chancellor Steve Wrigley on GCSU President Steve Dorman
01.12.2021
Dr. Steve Wrigley Announces Plan to Retire as Chancellor of the University System of Georgia
10.23.2020
EGSC President Robert G. Boehmer to retire; Dr. Dawn Cartee named interim
10.15.2020
Savannah State Presidential Search Committee Named
09.15.2020
Statement from Chancellor Steve Wrigley on Georgia State President Mark Becker
09.08.2020
University System of Georgia Announces Post-Tenure Review Working Group
06.17.2020
Advisory Group To Review Names Used On University System of Georgia Campuses
04.14.2020
Board of Regents approves no tuition increase for 2020-2021 academic year
04.07.2020
Chancellor’s statement on the passing of Georgia Senator Jack Hill
02.26.2020
Governor and First Lady help USG Foundation raise more than $908,000 for need-based scholarships
02.11.2020
Regents honor scholars from each institution during Academic Recognition Day
01.07.2020
Veteran Broadcast Journalist Aaron Diamant Named USG Vice Chancellor for Communications
11.20.2019
University of West Georgia Interim President to Resign After Fall 2019 Semester
10.16.2019
University System of Georgia Launches Mental Health Task Force
05.22.2018
Michelle Johnston Named President of the College of Coastal Georgia
04.18.2017
Tristan Denley Named New Chief Academic Officer of the University System of Georgia
04.18.2017
University System Launches Comprehensive Administrative Review
01.26.2017
ABAC/Bainbridge State Consolidation Implementation Committee Appointed
01.26.2017
Armstrong State/Georgia Southern Consolidation Implementation Committee Appointed
11.10.2016
Board of Regents Announces National Search for President of Georgia Southwestern
10.12.2016
Steve Wrigley Named Chancellor of the University System of Georgia
08.10.2016
Hank Huckaby Announces Plans to Retire as University System Head
08.10.2016
Steve Wrigley Named Interim Chancellor of the University System of Georgia
11.06.2015
Huckaby Recommending Consolidation of Albany State University and Darton State College
05.19.2015
Chancellor Hank Huckaby Announces Alcohol and Substance Abuse Task Force
05.19.2015
University System of Georgia Implements System-wide Campus Safety Initiative
09.09.2014
Chancellor Huckaby Announces Campus Safety and Security Committee
01.15.2014
Huckaby: “We are making the right decisions for students and the state”
06.28.2013
USG Statement on Lawsuit Settlement of Georgia Regents University Name
05.17.2013
Statement by Chancellor Huckaby on Review at GRU
04.29.2013
Statement on $66 Million Gift to MCG Foundation
11.09.2011
Huckaby: “We must be Georgia’s most powerful economic asset”
11.07.2011
Investiture of Chancellor Henry M. “Hank” Huckaby Scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 9
09.14.2011
USG Chancellor Launches Three Efforts to Change Higher Education in Georgia
08.09.2011
New Chancellor Promises To Focus On Performance, Partnerships And Value
05.06.2011
Regents Name Henry Huckaby Chancellor-Designate for University System
04.22.2011
Regents Name Henry Huckaby as Finalist for University System Chancellor
03.22.2011
March Chancellor Search Update
02.09.2011
Chancellor Davis: University System Will Meet Its Mission in Tough Budget Year
11.09.2010
Georgia High School Seniors Get a Jump Start on a Degree with Georgia Apply to College Week
11.04.2010
USG Chancellor Search Committee Named
10.07.2010
Erroll B. Davis Jr. Announces Plans to Retire as University System Head
03.10.2010
Regents Approve New Principles To Guide Campus-Level Innovation
01.12.2010
Chancellor Davis: University System Cannot Continue Business As Usual
06.15.2009
Statement from Chancellor Davis on LCME Letter to Medical College
01.13.2009
Chancellor Davis: State of University System Strong but Challenged
01.16.2008
Annual “State of the System” Address
05.17.2007
QLTE Survey Shows Improvement in Teacher Working Conditions
04.16.2007
Statement by University System of Georgia Chancellor Erroll B. Davis on Virginia Tech Shootings
01.16.2007
Chancellor Erroll Davis Focuses on Goals and Challenges
09.13.2006
Erroll B. Davis Jr. Inaugurated as USG’s 11th Chancellor
09.06.2006
USG Chancellor Comments On “Measuring Up” Report
08.29.2006
Chancellor Davis Applauds Georgia’s 2006 SAT Rankings
08.23.2006
Chancellor Davis Announces Staff Changes
07.07.2006
Reorganization Announced By USG Chancellor
06.20.2006
Davis Ends Statewide Tour of University System of Georgia
02.08.2006
Davis Shares Immediate Priorities with Regents in First Formal Remarks as Chancellor
01.11.2006
New Chancellor and New College Top List of University System’s 2005 Accomplishments
12.08.2005
Regents Name Davis as Chancellor-Designate of the University System of Georgia
12.07.2005
Media Advisory: Time Change for University System of Georgia Chancellor Appointment
12.06.2005
Media Advisory: Regents to Meet Dec. 8 to Name New Chancellor
12.05.2005
Media Advisory: Regents To Meet Dec. 6 To Address Chancellor’s Search
11.21.2005
Regents Announce Finalists for University System of Georgia Chancellor
09.08.2005
Update on USG’s Chancellor Search
09.02.2005
Advisory Committee Named for USG Chancellor’s Search
08.11.2005
Regents Appoint Interim Chancellor
08.03.2005
Board of Regents to Name Interim Chancellor After Special Meeting Set for August 11
08.03.2005
Regents Approve Schedule for Chancellor Search
07.26.2005
Board of Regents to Name Interim Chancellor at August Board Meeting
07.21.2005
Meredith To Accept New Higher Education Post In Mississippi
05.18.2005
Board of Regents Reappoints Chancellor Meredith
04.22.2005
Board of Regents Responds to Article Regarding Chancellor
02.02.2005
Meredith Delivers State of the System Address
11.30.2004
Medical Update on the Merediths
08.25.2004
Chancellor’s Response To Reports of Proposed Mid-Year Tuition Increase
04.12.2004
Statement From Chancellor Regarding University of Tennessee Presidency
04.05.2004
Statement From Board of Regents Chairman Harris Regarding Chancellor Thomas C. Meredith
02.13.2004
Chancellor’s Statement Regarding Resolution From UGA Foundation on Supplemental Compensation
01.21.2004
University System Chancellor Launches Graduation Task Force
01.14.2004
Meredith Cites Progress, Challenges for University System
01.13.2004
Statement From Chancellor Thomas Meredith Regarding University System of Georgia’s Tuition
11.25.2003
USG Chancellor Tapped To Lead National Higher Education Association
08.05.2003
Chancellor Delivers Remarks on Proposed Budget Cuts
03.19.2003
Statements From USG Chancellor Meredith and Board of Regents Chair Regarding Regent John Hunt’s Pass
01.08.2003
Chancellor Meredith Delivers First State-Of-The-System Address
12.09.2002
USG Chancellor Thomas Meredith Named AASCU Chair-Elect
06.12.2002
Dr. Thomas C. Meredith Inaugurated as USG’s 10th Chancellor
10.25.2001
Regents Name Chancellor-Designate For University System of Georgia
10.25.2001
Remarks of Chancellor-designate Dr. Thomas Carter Meredith
10.10.2001
Regents Announce Finalists For Chancellor’s Search
08.06.2001
Advisory Committee Assists Board in Search for New Chancellor
05.17.2001
Board of Regents Chairman Announces Formation of Advisory Committee to Assist Chancellor Search
05.10.2001
Regents To Pursue Aggressive, National Search For New Chancellor
05.09.2001
Portch To Step Down From University System Chancellor’s Post
01.19.1999
Portch Presents FY 2000 Budget to Joint Appropriations Committee
07.08.1998
Regents Hear Update on Need for Engineers in Georgia
05.17.1998
Chancellor Responds to Maria Saporta
06.19.1997
Statement From Chancellor Stephen Portch Regarding the Passing of Regent Joseph E. Kennedy
02.19.1997
Chancellor Responds to Charges of Alleged Medical Research Abuse at MCG