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Recent News About Middle Georgia State University
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Associate Provosts In Data Strategy And Academic Innovation Join MGA
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.
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MGA Formally Opens Dublin Campus Health Sciences Expansion
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.
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Finding Greatness: Paige Boeke
After completing her Master of Arts in Technical and Professional Writing from MGA, Paige Boeke is now a senior technical editor at Savannah River Site.
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2023 College Town Film Series Explores “Brainwashed” Theme
"Brainwashed" is the theme of the 2023 College Town Film Series, which kicks off Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Douglass Theater in downtown Macon.
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MGA Announces New VP For Finance & Business
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.
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Finding Greatness: Elizabeth Eddins
Elizabeth “Beth” Eddins, a standout student and pitcher for the MGA Knights softball team, plans to enroll in the University’s new Master of Business in Professional Leadership after completing her undergraduate degree in business administration.
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Finding Greatness: Kimani Black
A recent graduate of MGA’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Kimani Black recently took a position as an assistant program coordinator for Emory University’s Advancement and Alumni Engagement Division.
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Finding Greatness: Taylor Toellner
Taylor Toellner is an example of the ‘professional pivot’ that MGA’s interdisciplinary graduate programs facilitate. With an undergraduate degree in IT, she is now pursuing the Master of Arts in Technical and Professional Writing and supports the School of Arts & Letters as a graduate assistant.
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Albany Tech, MGA Sign Transfer Agreement
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.
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University System And MGA Highlight Ethical Culture Through Ethics Awareness Week
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.
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MGA Waives Application Fee For ‘Apply To College’ Month
Middle Georgia State University (MGA), already the most affordable public state university in Georgia, is even more of a bargain for anyone who applies for admission this month.
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Finding Greatness: Davlin Wilson
Coming from a family of educators, #MGA education major Davlin Wilson plans to continue the tradition by starting his career as a kindergarten teacher.
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Finding Greatness: Miracle Odom
Student leader Miracle Odom, a senior majoring in biology, is participating in magnetotactic bacteria (MTB) research with MGA faculty members.
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Finding Greatness: Nettie Conner
Seeking a fourth career, non-traditional student Nettie Conner is enrolled in MGA’s social work degree program. An officer for Horizons, a student club for social work majors, Conner hopes to work for a non-profit that helps people living in marginalized communities.
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Finding Greatness: Yvonne Hartridge
Yvonne Hartridge is finishing up her degree in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program. A standout student, former Knights softball player, and MGA Cochran Campus leader, she hopes to combine OT with her athletics background into a career working with kids.
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Finding Greatness: Modupe Oyewole
IT major Modupe Oyewole, who plans for a career in cybersecurity, is an MGA student leader, serving as president of the Student Government Association and Macon Campus Activities Board.
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MGA Political Science Professor Helps Lead Public Lands Stewardship Project
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.
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Twenty One Faculty Join MGA At Start Of 2022-23 Academic Year
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.
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Finding Greatness: Vickia Johnson
Vickia Johnson has worked multiple internships as part of her Media and Communication major, including two that are sports oriented, and she is a student leadership program standout.
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Fact, Fiction, Or Fake News: How Can You Be More Responsible For The Information You Consume?
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 misinformation? We spoke to Dr. Andre Nicholson, an #MGA associate professor of media and communication, about being responsible news consumers.