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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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Atlanta Gas Light Company Presents MGA Foundation With $25,000 Check
March 18, 2024
The Atlanta Gas Light Company (AGL) recently presented the Middle Georgia State University (MGA) Foundation with a check for $25,000 for the Atlanta Gas Light Endowed Scholarship fund. Since 2018, the Atlanta Gas Light Company has been ...
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Counseling Services A Vital Part of Support System For MGA Students
March 18, 2024
Fear of academic failure. Relationship issues. Navigating young adulthood. And, for some, a tendency toward suicidal thoughts. Those are part of the mixed bag of emotional and mental health challenges that college students nationwide can ...
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MGA Math Department Hosts 42nd Annual Math Olympics
March 12, 2024
The 42nd annual Math Olympics was held by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Middle Georgia State University on Friday, March 8. More than 160 high school students from 16 high schools in Georgia competed in the all-day event, and ...
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MGA Staff Q&A With Dr. Mary Roberts: Unlocking The Power Of Resumes
March 11, 2024
Despite the digital age revolutionizing how job seekers connect with potential employers, the traditional resume remains a cornerstone of the application process. In this Q&A with Dr. Mary Roberts, executive director of Middle Georgia State ...
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Renowned Composer Jongnic Bontemps, Who Scored “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,” Headlines MGA’s 2024 Arts Festival
March 11, 2024
Modern film composer Jongnic Bontemps, also known as JB, headlines the 2024 Arts Festival, hosted by Middle Georgia State University’s School of Arts & Letters and scheduled for March 25-April 15. This year’s festival, the ...
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MGA Faculty Q&A With Dr. Lawrence Camarota: The April 8 Total Solar Eclipse
March 07, 2024
Inquiring minds want to know: Will those of us in the Middle Georgia region get to experience the celestial spectacle of the April 8 total solar eclipse? (Spoiler alert: We’ll be able to see about 80 percent of it, weather permitting.) ...
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Dr. Heather Ness-Maddox Assumes the Role of Honors Program Director at MGA
March 05, 2024
As of the spring 2024 semester, Dr. Heather Ness-Maddox, assistant professor of psychology, has assumed the role of director of the Honors Program at Middle Georgia State University (MGA). Despite being new to the role, Ness-Maddox is no ...
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MGA Renews Academic Partnership with Robins Air Force Base
March 04, 2024
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) has renewed a strategic partnership with the 78th Air Base Wing at Robins Air Force Base. The 5-year renewed partnership, which gives MGA a Warner Robins presence to help service ...
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Middle Georgia State University Nursing Graduates Exceed NCLEX Pass Rates For 2023
February 22, 2024
Middle Georgia State University’s nursing programs have exceeded the National Council Licensure Examination’s (NCLEX) state and national pass rate levels for 2023. According to the official 2023 NCLEX results, ...
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MGA Announces Fall 2023 President’s List and Dean’s List
February 20, 2024
Middle Georgia State University announces the fall semester 2023 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 point ...
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MGA Faculty Q&A With Liz Riley: The Rise of Pickleball
February 19, 2024
Pickleball, a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong, has been gaining traction across the globe in recent years. With its easy-to-learn rules, accessibility to players of all ages and skill levels, and a vibrant ...
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MGA Professor's Innovative Digital Technologies Textbook For Marketing & IT Students Published
February 14, 2024
A Middle Georgia State University (MGA) information technology professor is the leading author of a newly published second edition textbook focused on marketing and IT students navigating the dynamic nature of digital technologies.Routledge ...
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U.S. News Ranks MGA Online Graduate Education Program In Top 50
February 14, 2024
The latest U.S. News & World Report rankings place Middle Georgia State University’s online graduate program in education in the top 50 nationally. Middle Georgia State (MGA) tied for 45th in the ...
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Finding Greatness: Elaine Martin
February 13, 2024
Elaine Martin of MGA’s Student Affairs staff recently helped the University obtain a $6,000 grant to provide food and other resources to students in need through Knights’ Table. Full Name: Elaine K. Martin. Full Title: ...
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Board of Regents Approves MGA’s Master of Education In Curriculum & Instruction With Literacy Focus
February 13, 2024
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) plans to launch a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a literacy focus this fall. The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia approved the program at its Tuesday, February 13, ...
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Class Of 1930 Graduation Ring With MGA Ties A Priceless Heirloom For Cochran Family
January 29, 2024
From Sonja Curtis's earliest memories, the ring has loomed large in her life. It’s a 14-karat gold class ring, worn smooth with age, that her mother, Ruth Monteen Cook, received in 1930 when she graduated from what many in Cochran and ...
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State of the University 2024: MGA President Asserts Institution Is Stronger Than Ever
January 29, 2024
With enrollment still going up, public and private resources increasing, and key initiatives coming to fruition, Middle Georgia State University (MGA) stands ready for expansion, as highlighted by President Christopher Blake in his 2024 State of ...
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MGA Political Science Department To Host Youth Civic Summit
January 22, 2024
Motivated by a desire to help area high school students learn more about local government and community issues, the Middle Georgia State University (MGA) Department of Political Science is sponsoring its first Youth Civic Summit in early March. ...
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Peach Belt Extends Invitation To MGA For Conference Membership
January 10, 2024
AUGUSTA, GA -- The Peach Belt Conference Board of Directors voted unanimously to extend an invitation to Middle Georgia State University (MGA) to join the league pending approval of their acceptance into the NCAA Division II provisional process. ...
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Finding Greatness: Maurice Curry
January 09, 2024
MGA Media & Communication grad Maurice Curry is now a production assistant at ESPN. Full Name: Maurice Deontae Curry. Age: 29. Hometown: Macon. Residence: Bristol, Connecticut. Current Employment: Production Assistant at ESPN. Middle ...
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MGA's Macon Campus Earns 15th Consecutive Tree Campus USA Designation
January 04, 2024
For the 15th consecutive year, the Arbor Day Foundation has recognized the Macon Campus of Middle Georgia State University (MGA) as a Tree Campus USA. Tree Campus USA is a program founded by the Arbor Day Foundation to recognize colleges and ...
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Student Affairs Announces New Recreation And Wellness Director For MGA
January 04, 2024
Carl Woods has joined Middle Georgia State University (MGA) as director of Recreation and Wellness, part of the Division of Student Affairs. Most recently Wellness and Recreation director at Georgia Gwinnett College, Woods began his MGA position ...
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MGA Announces New Vice President For University Advancement And New Executive Director of Development & Planned Giving
January 03, 2024
Nancy Elizabeth White has joined Middle Georgia State University (MGA) as vice president for University Advancement, while Gibson “Kelly” Pope is the new executive director of Development and Planned Giving. White, who also ...
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Middle Georgia State University Honors Houston Healthcare with Naming of Nursing Suite
December 15, 2023
For 19 years, Houston Healthcare has been a continued supporter of Middle Georgia State University’s nursing programs, helping to shape the education and future careers of aspiring nurses. In recognition of its dedication, MGA is ...
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MGA Announces Fall 2023 Commencement Speakers
November 30, 2023
12:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 6 As president and owner of Collins Manufacturing Company in Macon, Gwen Collins is involved in day-to-day operations of the business. In 2006, she and her husband, Larry, who is vice president of the company, ...
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2024 College Town Film Series Explores Throwback Theme
November 30, 2023
"Throwback" is the theme of the 2024 College Town Film Series, which kicks off Thursday, Jan. 25, at the Douglass Theater in downtown Macon. The 2024 series will serve as the 25th anniversary of the popular event. A collaboration of Middle ...
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More Than 800 Students Set To Graduate At MGA’s Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremonies
November 29, 2023
About 810 students are candidates for graduation at Middle Georgia State University’s (MGA’s) fall 2023 commencement ceremonies. Five ceremonies will take place over a two-day period: Wednesday, December 6, and Thursday, ...
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MGA’s Fall 2023 Enrollment Increase Marks The University’s Continued Growth
November 27, 2023
Continuing an upward trend, Middle Georgia State University (MGA) grew its enrollment this fall by nearly 5 percent over last year. MGA's fall 2023 enrollment reached 8,039 students, according to the University System of Georgia’s ...
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MGA’s Knights’ Table Food Pantry Receives $6,000 Grant from Swipe Out Hunger
November 21, 2023
The Middle Georgia State University (MGA) food pantry, Knights’ Table, has received a $6,000 grant from Swipe Out Hunger and the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation to increase accessibility of the food pantry across all five ...
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Kruger Family, Keith Moffett Recognized As MGA Foundation’s 2023 Legacy of Leadership and Outstanding Alumnus Award Recipients
November 06, 2023
The Middle Georgia State University (MGA) Foundation has awarded the Kruger family, well-known in the region for business and philanthropic accomplishments, the 2023 Legacy of Leadership award, while Dr. Keith Moffett, the current Macon-Bibb ...
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MGA Waives Application Fee for “No Fee November”
November 01, 2023
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is making college even more accessible. During November, the Georgia Student Finance Commission and other state education agencies, including the University System of Georgia, partner to ...
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MGA Announces New Athletics Director to Lead University’s Transition To NCAA Division II
November 01, 2023
Michael Brown, who has extensive leadership experience in collegiate athletics, has joined Middle Georgia State University (MGA) as director of athletics, effective November 1. Most recently associate athletic director for operations at Purdue ...
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MGA, Macon-Bibb Co-Host Veterans Day Ceremony At Coleman Hill
November 01, 2023
For the eighth 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 open to the public, is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10. In ...
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New Faculty Join MGA For 2023-2024 Academic Year
October 31, 2023
This fall, Middle Georgia State University (MGA) added eight new full-time faculty members in a number of academic disciplines, including art, education, nursing, rehabilitation sciences, and respiratory therapy. The new faculty ...
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The Delta Air Lines Foundation Boosts Aviation Education in Georgia With $3 Million Grant To Middle Georgia State University
October 23, 2023
The Delta Air Lines Foundation has awarded a $3 million grant to Middle Georgia State University (MGA), marking a significant development in the institution's aviation programs. This substantial award, the largest single contribution in MGA's ...
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Faculty Q&A With Dr. Crystal O’Leary Davidson: Lock Your Doors, Bolt Your Windows, And Dive In To Some Halloween Literature
October 11, 2023
It's the spooky season! As the autumn leaves fall and the nights grow longer, our thoughts turn to Halloween, that enigmatic holiday filled with ghosts, ghouls, and jack-o'-lanterns. Yet, beyond the costumes and candy, Halloween carries a rich ...
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MGA School of Education & Behavioral Sciences Gets Ready To Host 6th FIRST LEGO League Challenge
October 04, 2023
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is gearing up to host, for the sixth time, the FIRST LEGO League Challenge on December 2 and 9. This international competition for “challenge teams” of elementary and middle-school ...
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School of Computing Receives Grant from the E.J. Grassman Trust To Support Cybersecurity Education
October 03, 2023
The Middle Georgia State University (MGA) School of Computing recently received a $15,000.00 grant from the E.J. Grassman Trust to purchase equipment for its Cyber Forensics lab. The lab was initially funded as part of the National Science ...
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MGA Re-designated as a National Center Of Academic Excellence In Cyber Defense Education
October 03, 2023
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) was formally re-designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) on September 19, 2023, during a ceremony at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, Ill. Dr. David ...
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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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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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Middle Georgia State University’s School of Aviation Partners with United Aviate to Offer Pilot Pathway Program
September 07, 2023
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) and United’s Aviate program announce a new partnership to provide a career pathway for MGA pilots. The pathway program will be provided through United Aviate, established by United ...
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Finding Greatness: Nathan Hall
September 07, 2023
Nathan Hall is president of the student organization for respiratory therapy majors, MGREAT. Full Name: Nathan Hall. Age: 23. Hometown: Dublin. Residence: Macon. High School: Dublin High School. Family: Mom, Angela Hall; brother, Caleb ...
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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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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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Aviation Maintenance Technician Program Now Offered at GRCCA Thanks to a New Partnership with Middle Georgia State University
August 15, 2023
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is partnering with the Griffin Region College and Career Academy (GRCCA) to offer Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) dual-enrollment classes to high school students. The Federal Aviation ...
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Middle Georgia State University's New Strategic Plan Champions Student Success, Innovation, Fiscal Resilience & More
August 07, 2023
Middle Georgia State University’s path to excellence continues with solid plans for championing student success, leading innovation and economic opportunity, building culture and identity, and sustaining fiscal resilience and brand ...
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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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MGA Announces Spring 2023 President’s List and Dean’s List
July 25, 2023
Middle Georgia State University announces the spring semester 2023 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 point ...
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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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