Faculty/Staff

Finding Greatness: Coby Roye
September 27, 2023
IT major Coby Roye is a cybersecurity intern for the Georgia Tech Research Institute, president of the Cyber Knights student organization, and a leadership program participant through the MGA Center for Career & Leadership Development. Full ...
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Finding Greatness: Frieda Wilson
September 25, 2023
Frieda Wilson is active in MGA’s Cyber Knights student organization and helped a University team place third in a Women in Technology (WiT) competition last year. She is finishing up her bachelor’s degree in IT. Full Name: ...
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MGA Faculty Q&A: The October 14 Solar Eclipse
September 20, 2023
Heads up, astronomy enthusiasts. On Saturday, Oct. 14, an annular solar eclipse will cross North, Central, and South America. It will be visible in Georgia. An annular solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, but ...
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Finding Greatness: Anna Schumaker
September 20, 2023
An IT major aiming for a career in software engineering or cybersecurity, Anna Schumaker is president of the Association of Information Technology Students, Cochran Campus chapter. Full Name: Anna Schumaker. Age: 19. Hometown: Gig Harbor, ...
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Carolyn Wynn Smalley Estate Gift To MGA To Support Endowed Professorships, Equestrian Team
September 18, 2023
A $1.2 million gift to the Middle Georgia State University Foundation from the estate of Carolyn Wynn Smalley, a Wilkinson County woman known for her love of horses, nature, and Georgia history and culture, will fund the creation of two special ...
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Middle Georgia State University Partners With Amazon's Career Choice Program
September 11, 2023
Amazon has selected Middle Georgia State University (MGA) to join its Career Choice program, which eases access to college degrees for hourly employees of the multinational technology company. Career Choice is an education benefit that ...
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MGA Faculty Q&A: The Blue Moon Isn’t Blue & Other Things To Know About This Week’s Celestial Event
August 29, 2023
If cloud conditions allow it, we’ll be able to see a rare(ish) blue moon on Wednesday night (8/30). It will reach its peak at 9:36 p.m. EDT. To learn more about this celestial event, we turned to Dr. Lawrence Camarota of Middle Georgia ...
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Finding Greatness: Jackson Griffith
August 28, 2023
Musician, artist, and graphic designer Jackson Griffith, who is finishing up his MGA degree this fall, will work full-time with the Otis Redding Foundation after graduation, doing graphic design and helping with education programming. He is ...
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Middle Georgia State University Hosting Visiting Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence From Ukraine
August 16, 2023
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) has been selected to host a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence from Ukraine during the 2023-2024 academic year. Dr. Yuriy Loboda, associate professor at the National Defense University of Ukraine, was selected ...
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Randy Thompson Joins MGA As Director Of Campus & Community Engagement
August 07, 2023
Randy Thompson, a Cochran resident with extensive experience in business management and education, is Middle Georgia State University’s new director of Campus & Community Engagement. In his new position, Thompson will ...
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Faculty Q&A: Why Is “Barbie” Such A Cultural Phenomenon?
July 27, 2023
Barbie is having a moment. A movie based on the iconic doll raked in $337 million its opening weekend. We asked #MGA’s Dr. Susan Asbury, an assistant professor of history who was once, believe it or not, associate curator of Modern ...
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Faculty Q&A: Who Was J. Robert Oppenheimer?
July 25, 2023
The newly released film Oppenheimer, along with its star-studded cast, has taken social media by storm. Who is J. Robert Oppenheimer, the historical figure at the center of the film? We asked Dr. Javan Frazier, #MGA history professor, for an ...
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Threads Vs. Twitter: Comparing Two Social Media Rivals
July 17, 2023
On July 5, Meta Platforms launched the social networking service Threads in direct competition to Twitter. Threads gained 100 million users within its first five days, surpassing the record previously set by ChatGPT. Here is Tina Ashford, #MGA ...
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Peyton Anderson Foundation Awards $1.2 Million To MGA To Develop Center For Middle Georgia Studies
July 17, 2023
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) will use a newly announced $1.2 million grant from the Peyton Anderson Foundation to help fund an intellectual and creative center designed to take on some of the region’s most difficult ...
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Faculty Perspective: Is the “Bamboo Craze” Here To Stay?
July 13, 2023
The "bamboo craze" refers to the growing popularity and widespread fascination with bamboo as a versatile and sustainable material. Bamboo, a fast-growing plant known for its strength and durability, has gained immense attention in recent years ...
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MGA’s Bachelor of Science In Social Work Earns CSWE Accreditation
July 11, 2023
Middle Georgia State’s University’s Bachelor of Science in Social Work has been granted full accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). This prestigious recognition reaffirms the program's commitment to ...
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Faculty Q&A: 24 Hours Of Chaos In Russia
July 06, 2023
In late June the Wagner group, a private military army that’s been fighting alongside Russia’s regular army in Ukraine, initiated an uprising – a so-called attempted coup - against the government. According to a CNBC ...
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Digital Twins: What Are They And Why Should We Care?
June 26, 2023
Recent advancements in technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and data analytics have made it easier and more cost effective to collect, process, and analyze large amounts of real-time ...
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Angela O’Neal Joins MGA As Registrar
June 22, 2023
Angela "Angie" O’Neal has joined Middle Georgia State University (MGA) as registrar. She comes to MGA from Wesleyan College, where she also served as registrar for nearly a decade.In her new role at MGA, O’Neal will lead the ...
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Gulfstream Awards Grant To Support MGA’s Aircraft Maintenance & Structural Technology Programs
June 14, 2023
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation has awarded $50,000 to the Middle Georgia State University Foundation, to support technologically advanced training in composites and composite repair at the School of Aviation. The ...
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What’s Up With The Moon This Week? Dr. Lawrence Camarota Explains The “Da Vinci Glow”
May 18, 2023
Have you ever heard of the “Da Vinci glow?” We hadn’t either until the phrase started popping up in our news feeds a couple of days ago. According to the website earth.com, the Da Vinci glow is a celestial phenomenon ...
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Board of Regents Approves Doctor of Science In Public Safety For Middle Georgia State University
May 16, 2023
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) will launch a Doctor of Science in Public Safety to help prepare leaders for crucial roles in public safety agencies across the state. MGA anticipates launching this new program in January 2024, following ...
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Finding Greatness: Robert Asher
May 08, 2023
Robert Asher, who is about to graduate from MGA with a B.A. in Media and Communications, has been accepted to New York University (and offered a scholarship) to pursue the Master of Arts in Cinema Studies. He is interested in either a career in ...
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The Second Amendment: A Q&A With MGA’s Dr. Chris Lawrence
April 20, 2023
Ratified in 1791 along with nine other articles of the Bill of Rights, the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is a controversial topic for millions of Americans. The Second Amendment is brief – one sentence with only 27 ...
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Gaslighting: What Is It And How Do We Fight Back?
April 17, 2023
In the U.S., social media, the #MeToo movement, the political climate, and, in general, increased awareness have led to more conversations about gaslighting and its effects. But what exactly is gaslighting and why is it so harmful? We asked Dr. ...
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Finding Greatness: Christina Spradlin
April 12, 2023
As a CNA, Christina Spradlin enjoyed learning the histories and background stories of her patients. She returned to school at MGA to complete a history degree, with the goal of working in an archive or museum. Full Name: Christina D. ...
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The Loneliness Epidemic: A Q&A With Dr. James Collins
April 11, 2023
Americans are lonely. That’s the finding of a number of recent studies. Loneliness among Americans was prevalent even before the COVID pandemic, which only increased isolation among many people. A pre-pandemic report from the National ...
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MGA’s Dublin Campus Partners With Dublin City Schools To Offer Dual Enrollment
March 28, 2023
Middle Georgia State University’s Dublin Campus is partnering with Heart of Georgia College & Career Academy to offer core courses and a potential path into the nursing program to dual-enrolled students. Through the partnership, ...
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MGA To Launch Graduate Certificates In Creative Writing & Teaching College Writing
March 22, 2023
New graduate certificates in creative writing and teaching college writing are coming to Middle Georgia State University (MGA) this fall. Housed in MGA’s School of Arts & Letters, the certificates are primarily geared toward ...
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City of Warner Robins & MGA Join Forces To Help Residents Start Small Businesses
March 15, 2023
Reviving the city’s traditional central business district by helping residents become entrepreneurs is among the main goals of a new collaboration between Warner Robins and Middle Georgia State University (MGA). Beginning April 4, MGA ...
Read MoreMGA Faculty Release Issa Rae Book
March 14, 2023
Two Middle Georgia State University (MGA) faculty, Dr. Andre Nicholson and Dr. LaRonda Sanders-Senu, are among the co-editors of a new book, Insecure, Awkward, and #Winning: Intersectionality of Race, Gender, and Sexuality in the Works of Issa ...
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Finding Greatness: Audrey Barr
March 06, 2023
One of MGA’s top accounting majors, Audrey Barr plans to build a career as a CPA working with small businesses. Full Name: Audrey Barr. Age: 22. Hometown & Residence: Forsyth. High School: Mary ...
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With The Theme “Reclaiming The Native South,” MGA’s 2023 Arts Festival Features Native American Writers & Scholars
February 23, 2023
Built around the theme “Reclaiming the Native South,” the 2023 Arts Festival hosted by Middle Georgia State University's School of Arts & Letters features a reading and book talk with author Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle ...
Read MoreThe Side Hustle Craze: A Q&A With MGA’s Dr. Greg George
February 08, 2023
Let’s talk side hustles. According to a recent survey, two in five Americans created or maintained at least one additional source of income in 2022. That represents an increase from late 2020, mostly driven by members of the millennial ...
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MGA Music Professor To Perform At College Music Society’s International Conference This Summer
February 06, 2023
Pianist and educator Giuliano Graniti, a Middle Georgia State University assistant professor of music, is embarking on a concert tour of Europe this summer, including performing at the College Music Society’s international conference in ...
Read MoreMGA To Host National History Day Regional Contest
February 02, 2023
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) will host the 2023 National History Day regional contest on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Macon Campus. This year’s theme is Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas. MGA is also a sponsor of the ...
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MGA Professor Explains The ‘Green’ Comet
January 25, 2023
Have you heard the hype about a rare “green” comet currently traveling through our solar system for the first time in 50,000 years? We wanted to know more so we asked our go-to astronomy consultant - Dr. Lawrence Camarota, ...
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MGA’s Museum Of Technology Launches Monthly RetroTech Series
January 23, 2023
The Museum of Technology at Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is launching a series of “RetroTech” seminars – including one featuring a rare, working ALTAIR 8800 - to highlight the gallery’s collection ...
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MGA To Offer Bachelor’s & Associate’s Degrees In Computer Science On Warner Robins Campus
January 18, 2023
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) will launch both bachelor’s and associate’s degrees in computer science in fall 2023. The University will base the programs, which the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia ...
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Associate Provosts In Data Strategy And Academic Innovation Join MGA
January 10, 2023
Dr. Jesse Bishop joins Middle Georgia State University (MGA) as associate provost for Data Strategy, while Dr. James Blackburn comes on board as associate provost for Academic Innovation. “Both men bring an impressive amount of ...
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MGA Formally Opens Dublin Campus Health Sciences Expansion
January 09, 2023
DUBLIN - Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is celebrating the completion of a nearly $6.8 million renovation and expansion of the institution’s Dublin Campus into a healthcare degree program hub. MGA President Christopher Blake, ...
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2023 College Town Film Series Explores “Brainwashed” Theme
January 04, 2023
"Brainwashed" is the theme of the 2023 College Town Film Series, which kicks off Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Douglass Theater in downtown Macon. A collaboration of Middle Georgia State University, Wesleyan College, and Mercer University, the ...
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MGA Announces New VP For Finance & Business
December 01, 2022
Amanda Neff Funches, a veteran manager and director for Middle Georgia State University’s budgetary and accounting operations, has been appointed the new vice president for Finance & Business, effective January 1, 2023. Funches, who ...
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About 750 Students Set To Graduate At MGA’s Fall Commencement Ceremonies
November 28, 2022
About 750 students are candidates for graduation at Middle Georgia State University’s (MGA’s) fall 2022 commencement ceremonies. Five ceremonies will take place over a two-day period: Wednesday, Dec. 7, and Thursday, Dec. 8. ...
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Albany Tech, MGA Sign Transfer Agreement
November 14, 2022
Officials from Albany Technical College (ATC) and Middle Georgia State University (MGA) signed a formal agreement on Monday, Nov. 14, that creates a seamless transition for ATC graduates to earn their bachelor's degrees at MGA. This agreement is ...
Read MoreMGA School of Education & Behavioral Sciences Gets Ready To Host 5th FIRST LEGO League Challenge
November 07, 2022
Dr. David Biek calls it “the most insane thing ever.” What else would you get when you turn loose more than 200 kids from area middle and elementary schools onto a robotics competition, LEGO building contest, and ...
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University System And MGA Highlight Ethical Culture Through Ethics Awareness Week
November 03, 2022
The University System of Georgia (USG) is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct in pursuit of its mission to create knowledge. Accomplishing this mission demands integrity, good judgment and dedication to public ...
Read MoreMGA Respiratory Therapy Faculty Member Selected As Governor’s Teaching Fellow
November 02, 2022
ATHENS – Middle Georgia State University faculty member Nancy Guyse has been chosen to be a Governor’s Teaching Fellow for the 2022-23 academic year. A registered respiratory therapist (RRT) and assistant professor of ...
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MGA’s Music Program Presents Series of Fall Concerts & Other Events
October 26, 2022
From senior recitals to the Guitar Ensemble to the Chamber Singers, Middle Georgia State University’s music program is rolling out a series of fall concerts and events throughout the month of November. All events are free and open to ...
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MGA, Macon-Bibb To Host Veterans Day Ceremony at Coleman Hill
October 25, 2022
MGA, Macon-Bibb To Host Veterans Day Ceremony at Coleman Hill For the seventh consecutive year, Middle Georgia State University (MGA) and Macon-Bibb are co-hosting a Veterans Day ceremony at Coleman Hill in downtown Macon. The event, which is ...
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Dr. Loretta Clayton Named Dean of Graduate Studies at MGA
October 05, 2022
Congratulations to Dr. Loretta Clayton, who has been named dean of Middle Georgia State University (MGA)'s Graduate Studies effective October 1. Clayton, who had been leading the office as interim dean, is charged with the ...
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MGA Political Science Professor Helps Lead Public Lands Stewardship Project
September 21, 2022
Dr. Julie Lester, Middle Georgia State University (MGA) political science professor, is working to re-establish the Stewardship of Public Lands program as a member of the Civic Fellows cohort of the American Democracy Project. The American ...
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Twenty One Faculty Join MGA At Start Of 2022-23 Academic Year
September 20, 2022
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) has added 21 new full-time faculty members in a number of academic disciplines, including aviation, health sciences, IT, teacher education, social work, music, and English. The new faculty ...
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Finding Greatness: Christian Weaver
September 16, 2022
As a biology major with a creative writing minor, Christian Weaver has found MGA to be a place where he can cultivate his scientific and artistic passions. He is currently applying for Ph.D programs as he pursues a dual career in plant pathology ...
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The Dissertation of Smaug: Talkin' Tolkien with Dr. Andrew Reeves
September 06, 2022
Unless you’ve been living under a rock (or barricaded yourself in your hobbit-hole), there’s a good chance you’ve heard the name “Tolkien”—or at least viewed The Lord of the Rings films. ...
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Fact, Fiction, or Fake News: How Can You Be More Responsible For The Information You Consume?
August 31, 2022
We are all quite familiar with the phrase “fake news” at this point. The catchphrase raises some questions. How can you tell if something being reported is fake? What can consumers do to protect themselves against ...
Read MoreFinding Greatness: Zoe Von Holten
August 30, 2022
Biology major Zoe Von Holten, who started MGA as a dual-enrolled student, is now involved in a research project with Dr. Tyler Achatz involving systematic parasitology. Her goal is to earn a Ph.D for a career in academia. Full Name: Zoe Von ...
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MGA Receives Georgia Council For The Arts Grant To Fund Native American-Themed Festival
August 25, 2022
The Georgia Council for the Arts awarded a $6,000 grant to Middle Georgia State University’s School of Arts & Letters to help organize and host a major festival celebrating Native American arts and culture, the organization ...
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MGA Grad Makes History As First Woman To Pilot Helicopters For Georgia State Patrol
August 22, 2022
The aviation bug bit Haley Jo Lucas at about age 14, when she toured a beach by helicopter during a family vacation. So she added “helicopter pilot” to her list of dream jobs, along with law enforcement officer and ...
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Talking Inflation With Dr. Marc Miller
August 17, 2022
Concerned about inflation? Who isn’t? We asked Dr. Marc Miller, MGA’s new dean of the School of Business, to answer a few questions about inflation, beginning with … what exactly is it? What exactly is inflation and ...
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MGA Partners With College AIM To Expand Access To Higher Education
August 17, 2022
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is partnering with an Atlanta-area nonprofit that works to ease the path to college for high school students. The nonprofit is called “College AIM.” The program’s purpose is to ...
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What Drives Gas Prices?
August 08, 2022
After hitting records highs earlier in the summer, U.S. gasoline prices have been declining in recent weeks. What causes gas price fluctuations? What should consumers know going forward? In this Q&A, Dr. William Carty, assistant professor of ...
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Seven Faculty & Staff Honored for Teaching, Scholarship, Or Service Excellence At MGA Fall Convocation
August 05, 2022
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) recognized seven faculty and staff members for outstanding achievements in teaching, scholarship, and/or various areas of service. The seven received the awards at 2022 Convocation, an annual gathering of ...
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Get Your Semester Off To A Positive And Successful Start
August 01, 2022
You’re at Middle Georgia State University for a reason. Knowing why you’re here is essential - and so is knowing how to keep going until you get the degree. To succeed in college, you first have to know how ...
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MGA’s Economic Impact Increases To $268 Million
July 26, 2022
Middle Georgia State University contributed a total of nearly $268 million to the economy in fiscal 2021 – an 8 percent increase over the previous year - and accounted for more than 2,600 jobs due to on- and off-campus spending, ...
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Dr. Marc Miller Joins MGA As School Of Business Dean
July 14, 2022
Dr. Marc D. Miller has joined Middle Georgia State University (MGA) as dean of the School of Business. He comes to MGA from Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Ark., where he was also School of Business dean. MGA represents a return for ...
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Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park: “A Site Of Utmost Significance”
July 05, 2022
Located on the east bank of the Ocmulgee River in Macon, Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park is one of the region’s greatest historical treasures - a Native ancestral land shaped by “17 millennia of continuous human ...
Read MoreMGA Receives Federal Grant To Build Pavilion At Cross-Country Course, Expand Recreation Tourism For Community
June 29, 2022
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is receiving $1.24 million in federal funding to build athletic facilities connected by a pavilion at its Georgia Premier cross-country course on the Macon Campus. The project will allow the University to ...
Read MoreOn Flannery O’Connor And The ‘Tackiness’ Of The South
June 21, 2022
This summer sees the release of two distinctly Southern-flavored books edited or co-edited by Dr. Monica Miller, Middle Georgia State University assistant professor of English. The Tacky South, released on June 15 by LSU Press, is a collection ...
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Is Social Media Bad For Your Mental Health?
June 16, 2022
From Facebook to TikTok and everything in between, social media is engrained in our everyday lives, connecting us to work, school, businesses, and each other. However, while social media helps to build these connections and ease feelings of ...
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What Is The Summer Solstice?
June 12, 2022
The summer solstice, which this year occurs on June 21, marks the official beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. But what, exactly, is it? Dr. Larry Camarota, assistant professor for Middle Georgia State University’s ...
Read MoreWork of Heart
June 02, 2022
The pandemic created challenges for healthcare professions but career opportunities still abound. Student interest in Middle Georgia State University’s nursing, respiratory therapy, and rehabilitation sciences programs remains solid and ...
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MGA Nursing Faculty Member Creates Anti-Vaping Curriculum
June 01, 2022
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) nursing faculty member Elisha A. Tribble created an anti-vaping curriculum now used by the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association’s C.H.A.M.P.S. (Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting ...
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MGA Graduate Student Forges Her Path in Public Relations
May 31, 2022
When Lynzee White discovered Middle Georgia State University’s public relations graduate program, she knew she had found the perfect fit — “keeping me close to home while receiving a quality education.” ...
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Finding Greatness: Breanna Law
May 23, 2022
Breanna Law, whose career goal is to become a psychotherapist, just graduated from MGA with her bachelor’s degree in psychology. She was an undergraduate research assistant for a study examining mental health stigma. Her next step is ...
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New State Funding To Help MGA Increase Pipeline of Pilots & Other Professionals Into Georgia’s Aviation Industry
May 12, 2022
Following an investment of resources from the state, Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is better able to implement plans to bolster Georgia’s flagship School of Aviation in ways that will begin to address the long waiting list of ...
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Business Master’s Degree In Professional Leadership Coming to MGA
May 10, 2022
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) will soon launch a fully online master’s degree designed for professionals who want to advance as leaders for various private- and public-sector employers. The University System of ...
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When It Comes To Your Career, Graduation Is Only The Beginning
May 03, 2022
Congratulations, Graduate! You have achieved another educational feat, and we celebrate your accomplishment. So what’s next? Here are some timely tips from Barneika Williams and Debra Mainor, both career advisors for Middle Georgia ...
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Number of Graduates To Set MGA Spring Record
April 26, 2022
Nearly 760 students are candidates for graduation at Middle Georgia State University’s spring 2022 commencement ceremonies. That is the highest number of prospective graduates for a spring commencement season in MGA’s ...
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What Exactly Is “The Great Resignation?”
April 21, 2022
You’ve probably heard the term “The Great Resignation” at some point over the past two years. But what does that term mean, what are the contributors to the phenomenon, and what are the impacts on our ...
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MGA Honors President’s Scholar, Academic Recognition Day Scholar, & Other Students For Academic Achievements
April 19, 2022
Rebecca Symone Caldwell, a senior finishing her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, is the President’s Scholar for the Middle Georgia State University (MGA) Class of 2022. Caldwell received the award at MGA Honors ...
Read MoreMGA’s First STEMposium To Highlight Undergraduate Students’ Research
April 14, 2022
Oyster spat settlement patterns on Jekyll Island and exploring Riemann’s rearrangement theorem are just two of the many research topics Middle Georgia State University (MGA) students will discuss at STEMposium, hosted by the departments ...
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MGA Baseball Hosts Second Annual Stuckey’s Day At Stuckey Field
April 12, 2022
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) Knights baseball will host the second annual “Stuckey’s Day” on Saturday, April 23. The Knights will take on the University of Mobile at 12:45 p.m. at Stuckey Field on the ...
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Dr. Stephen Schultheis Joins MGA As Vice President For Enrollment Management
April 04, 2022
Dr. Stephen P. Schultheis has joined Middle Georgia State University (MGA) as vice president for Enrollment Management. Among other things in his new role, Schultheis is developing the University’s short- and long-term strategies to ...
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MGA's School of Computing Hosts Cybersecurity Seminar
March 24, 2022
Representatives of the military, law enforcement, financial services, and other sectors are scheduled to speak at the 2022 Academic Cybersecurity Seminar hosted by Middle Georgia State University’s School of Computing. The seminar, ...
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Fighting The Pandemic Funk
March 22, 2022
Feeling “pandemic funk?” You’re not alone. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the rates of anxiety and depression have increased by 25 percent in the Covid-19 era. The organization attributed this ...
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SOAL Hosts 2nd Annual Virtual Interdisciplinary Faculty Conference
March 16, 2022
For the second consecutive year, Middle Georgia State University’s School of Arts and Letters (SOAL) hosted the Virtual Interdisciplinary Faculty Conference. This year’s theme was “Adapting to a New ...
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MGA Biology Professor Wins Major Award From American Society of Parasitologists
March 16, 2022
Dr. Tyler Achatz, Middle Georgia State University assistant professor of biology, is the 2022 recipient of the American Society of Parasitologists’ (ASP) Ashton Cuckler New Investigator Award. This award is given to the most outstanding ...
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Talking To Your Kids About Ukraine-Russia Conflict
March 02, 2022
Today, American children and teens have access to more news and information than ever. So when the headlines are scary, as they are with the Russia-Ukraine conflict, what should parents and caregivers do to help their kids? We asked Kelisa ...
Read MoreMGA Played A Small But Significant Part Of James Webb Space Telescope Development
February 24, 2022
In a way, Middle Georgia State University was along for the ride when NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope launched into the cosmos during the early morning hours of Christmas Day 2021. Years earlier, the University’s Institute ...
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Georgia House And Senate Honor MGA With Resolutions Marking Aerospace Day At State Capitol
February 23, 2022
Recognizing Middle Georgia State University (MGA) as the home to Georgia’s flagship aviation school, the Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia Senate approved formal resolutions honoring the University on Aerospace Day, which was ...
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MGA Professor Named Governor’s Teaching Fellow
February 17, 2022
Dr. Patsy Butts, associate professor of nursing and coordinator of the Pre-Licensure BSN degree program at Middle Georgia State University, is among the faculty from institutions of higher education across the state selected to be 2022 ...
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MGA Aviation featured in “The World According to Jeff Goldblum” on Disney+
January 19, 2022
Jeff Goldblum has a unique way of looking at the world. In his Disney+ streaming series, “The World According to Jeff Goldblum,” each episode features the actor and musician taking a deep dive into a particular subject, from ...
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Governor’s Funding Award Boosts MGA’s Dublin Campus Healthcare Program Expansion
January 11, 2022
Thanks to $900,000 in new funding the Georgia governor’s office has awarded, Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is substantially bolstering an expansion of the Dublin ...
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2022 College Town Film Series Explores “Revenge”
January 04, 2022
"Revenge" is the theme of the 2022 College Town Film Series, which kicks off Thursday, Jan. 27, at the Douglass Theater in Macon. A collaboration of Middle Georgia State University, Wesleyan College, and Mercer University, the annual College ...
Read MoreMGA To Graduate Record Number Of Students At Fall Commencement
December 03, 2021
The December 2021 ceremonies will again feature “pod” seating arrangements for graduates and their guests after proving popular during pandemic A record number of students are candidates for fall ...
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MGA Surpasses $11 Million Goal In University’s “Legacy Of Greatness” Fundraising Campaign
December 01, 2021
The Middle Georgia State University (MGA) Foundation’s “Building A Legacy of Greatness” private fundraising campaign – the most ambitious in the institution’s history – exceeded its $11 ...
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Longleaf Pine A Natural Treasure For MGA
November 22, 2021
Along outer edges of the Macon and Cochran campuses of Middle Georgia State University (MGA), the tree that once dominated the South is making a comeback. Stands of longleaf pine the University planted just over a decade ago tower above 40 acres ...
Read MoreMGA Earns ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge Silver Seal For Student Voter Participation
November 08, 2021
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge awarded Middle Georgia State University (MGA) a Silver Seal for achieving between a 60 percent and 69 percent voting rate among students in 2020. On Monday, Nov. 8, ALL IN announced the awards received by ...
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MGA’s Dr. Kevin Floyd Receives Ben Bauman Award For Excellence
October 19, 2021
Dr. Kevin Floyd, associate dean and professor of information technology at Middle Georgia State University, received the Ben Bauman Award for Excellence at the recently held 61st annual International Conference for the International Association ...
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Two MGA Faculty Accepted Into AASCU’s Global Civic Literacy Initiative
October 14, 2021
Dr. Laura Thomason, Middle Georgia State University’s provost fellow for international programs, and Dr. Julie Lester, political science professor, have applied and been accepted into the American Association of State Colleges and ...
Read MoreMGA’s Museum of Technology Joins Georgia Association of Museums
October 13, 2021
Middle Georgia State University’s Museum of Technology (MoT) is now a member of the Georgia Association of Museums (GAM). GAM is a statewide organization dedicated to serving a diverse membership in a way that establishes a ...
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MGA To Host Cyclocross Races On Georgia Premier Course
October 12, 2021
Trey Crisp calls cyclocross the “punk rock” of bike racing. “It’s such a fun style of racing,” said Crisp, who is Middle Georgia State University’s (MGA’s) facilities director ...
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MGA Cochran Campus Library to Showcase Archival Treasures at Open House
September 30, 2021
On March 13, 1926, the main classroom building of what is now Middle Georgia State University’s Cochran Campus caught fire. As people fled the premises, some managed to grab a few papers and a very small number of furnishings, ...
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MGA Makes U.S. News & World Report's “Best Regional Colleges South” List
September 13, 2021
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is ranked 10th among the best public regional institutions in the South, according to the latest rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. MGA made the rankings in the “Top Public Schools ...
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MGA To Participate In 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s Education Exhibition
September 07, 2021
The Middle Georgia State University Library is participating in September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World, an educational poster exhibition that presents the history of 9/11, its origins, and its ongoing implications. The 9/11 Memorial ...
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Mary McDonald Named VP For University Advancement & Executive Director Of Middle Georgia State University Foundation
September 03, 2021
Mary McDonald has joined Middle Georgia State University (MGA) as vice president for University Advancement. In that role she also serves as the executive director of the Middle Georgia State University Foundation. Most recently special ...
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Nearly Twenty New Faculty Join MGA At Start Of 2021-22 Academic Year
August 24, 2021
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) has added 19 new faculty members in a number of academic disciplines, including natural sciences, health sciences, education, business, art, IT, public relations, history, political science, aviation, and ...
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Study Abroad Is (Fingers Crossed) Back For MGA Students
August 17, 2021
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is among the many U.S. colleges and universities making plans to revive at least some study abroad opportunities for students during the 2021-2022 academic year. Things could change, of course, depending on ...
Read MoreMGA Recognizes Faculty and Staff Members for Various Teaching and Service Awards
August 09, 2021
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) honored five faculty members with awards for excellence in scholarship, teaching, service, and championing diversity. Also honored at the 2021 MGA Convocation kicking off a new academic year were three staff ...
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Dr. David Jenks Named MGA Provost
August 04, 2021
Dr. David Jenks, former vice provost at the University of West Georgia, has joined Middle Georgia State University (MGA) as provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. Jenks, who brings ...
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Finding Greatness: Rebecca Edwards
July 28, 2021
An MGA alumna who now teaches media and communication at the University, Rebecca Edwards has 22 years of experience in the film and TV industry. Full Name: Rebecca Edwards. Title: Senior Lecturer. Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Communication ...
Read MoreMGA & Waterford Institute In Ireland Formalize Partnership
July 21, 2021
A formal partnership between Middle Georgia State University and Waterford Institute of Technology in Ireland opens the door to student and faculty exchanges between the two institutions. In addition, the memorandum of understanding (MOU) that ...
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More Than A Game: MGA Media Majors Get Practical Experience As Macon Bacon Photographers/Videographers
July 19, 2021
Once he graduates from Middle Georgia State University (MGA) later this summer, Brant Daughtry is off to Auburn, Ala., to work for Tiger Communications as an entry level sports journalist. He’ll be part of a team covering Auburn ...
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MGA Announces Spring 2021 Dean's and President's Lists
June 22, 2021
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) announces the spring semester 2021 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 ...
Read MoreMGA Expands Diversity Programming And Conversations
June 08, 2021
In response to the wave of social movements and protests that followed the violent deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd in 2020, Middle Georgia State University (MGA) placed a renewed emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and ...
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Finding Greatness: Leonard Carolan
June 07, 2021
Leonard Carolan is among the MGA students majoring in Air Traffic Management, a vital program offered through the School of Aviation. His goal is to work for the Federal Aviation Administration. Full Name: Leonard Joseph Carolan ...
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MGA’s Capital Projects Carry On, Enhancing Campuses & Academic Programs
June 02, 2021
Even during the pandemic, Middle Georgia State University continued work on several capital projects that are either now completed or well underway. In addition, a generous donation from the Charles H. Jones Foundation allowed MGA to purchase new ...
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MGA’s First Doctorate Attracts Aspiring Technology Leaders and Educators
May 27, 2021
Jason Ellingson’s long career in information technology dates back to his Air Force service in the mid-1990s, where as a senior airman he served as a communications/computer systems operator. “A good search on the internet ...
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Persevering In A Pandemic
May 24, 2021
Adapting to unprecedented challenges, Middle Georgia State University finds ways to live up to its values and support students pursuing their degrees in an unsettling time. By March 2020, math major Kessiny Neal ...
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