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Releases filed under “Board of Regents Actions”

04.14.2026
University System of Georgia Sets Tuition for 2026-2027 Academic Year
12.08.2025
Regents Give Final Approval for Georgia Southern University–East Georgia State College Consolidation
11.19.2025
Valdosta State University Presidential Search Committee Named
11.11.2025
Board of Regents Elects New Chair and Vice Chair for 2026
06.11.2025
Dr. Christopher “Mike” Johnson Named President of the University of West Georgia
05.28.2025
Finalist Named for University of West Georgia President
04.22.2025
UGA Wins 2nd Annual Regents Cup Debate Series; Dalton State Student Crowned Individual Debate Champion
04.15.2025
Board of Regents Approves Georgia Southern University, East Georgia State College Consolidation
04.15.2025
University System of Georgia Sets Tuition for 2025-2026 Academic Year
03.10.2025
Dr. Robert Scott Named President of Albany State University
02.11.2025
Dr. Jermaine Whirl Named President of Savannah State University
02.04.2025
Finalist Named for Savannah State University President
11.12.2024
Board of Regents Elects New Chair and Vice Chair for 2025
06.14.2024
Dr. Russell T. Keen Named President of Augusta University
06.13.2024
Savannah State University Presidential Search Committee Named
06.13.2024
Albany State University Presidential Search Committee Named
06.06.2024
Finalist Named for Augusta University Presidency
05.14.2024
Dr. Michelle R. Johnston Named President of Georgia Southwestern State University
04.16.2024
University System of Georgia Approves Tuition for 2024-2025 Academic Year
02.13.2024
University System of Georgia Working with Georgia State University’s National Institute for Student Success
11.14.2023
Board of Regents Elects Officers for 2024
11.14.2023
Dr. Donald J. Green Named President of Gordon State College
11.09.2023
Augusta University Presidential Search Committee Named
10.04.2023
Dr. John Fuchko III Named President of Dalton State College
09.27.2023
Finalist Named for Dalton State College Presidency
06.01.2023
Dr. Michael P. Shannon Named President of the University of North Georgia
05.24.2023
Finalist Named for University of North Georgia Presidency
05.16.2023
Board of Regents approves no tuition increase for the 2023-24 academic year, with one exception
04.20.2023
Board of Regents Approves Statement of Principles Regarding Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression
03.17.2023
Dalton State College Presidential Search Committee Named
03.09.2023
Dr. Stuart Rayfield Named President of Columbus State University
03.01.2023
Finalist Named for Columbus State University Presidency
01.18.2023
University System of Georgia Announces New Presidents at Clayton State University and Atlanta Metropolitan State College
12.20.2022
University of North Georgia Presidential Search Committee Named
11.08.2022
Board of Regents Elects Officers for 2023
06.30.2022
Statements from Chancellor Sonny Perdue and Board Chair Harold Reynolds on Regent Don Waters
05.18.2022
Dr. Mike Hobbs Named President of Georgia Highlands College
05.10.2022
Finalist Named for Georgia Highlands College Presidency
05.03.2022
Dr. Tracy L. Brundage Named President of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
04.26.2022
Finalist Named for Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Presidency
04.12.2022
Board of Regents approves no tuition increase for the 2022-23 academic year, with one exception
03.15.2022
Dr. Kathy “Kat” Schwaig Named President of Kennesaw State University
03.01.2022
Sonny Perdue Named Chancellor of the University System of Georgia
11.09.2021
Board of Regents Elects Officers for 2022
11.01.2021
Finalist Named for the East Georgia State College Presidency
08.19.2021
Cathy Cox Named President of Georgia College & State University
08.12.2021
Finalist Named for the Georgia College & State University Presidency
06.23.2021
Teresa MacCartney Named Acting Chancellor of the University System of Georgia
06.17.2021
Dr. M. Brian Blake Named President of Georgia State University
06.10.2021
Finalist Named for Georgia State University Presidency
06.10.2021
Dr. T. Ramon Stuart Named President of Clayton State University
06.03.2021
Finalist Named for the Clayton State University Presidency
05.13.2021
Kimberly Ballard-Washington Named President of Savannah State University
05.06.2021
Finalist Named for the Savannah State University Presidency
04.13.2021
Board of Regents approves no tuition increase for 2021-2022 academic year
01.25.2021
Board of Regents announces national search for next Chancellor
10.29.2020
Georgia State Presidential Search Committee Named
10.15.2020
Savannah State Presidential Search Committee Named
09.15.2020
Board of Regents Elects Officers for ‘21
06.17.2020
Advisory Group To Review Names Used On University System of Georgia Campuses
05.07.2020
Board of Regents Provides Authority for Potential Reductions Due to COVID-19
04.14.2020
Board of Regents approves no tuition increase for 2020-2021 academic year
02.11.2020
Regents honor scholars from each institution during Academic Recognition Day
12.23.2019
Brendan Kelly Named President of the University of West Georgia
11.13.2019
In Case You Missed It: University System of Georgia releases Strategic Plan 2024
11.12.2019
Georj Lewis named president of Atlanta Metropolitan State College
11.12.2019
Board of Regents Elects New Officers
06.13.2019
Cabrera named president of the Georgia Institute of Technology
04.05.2019
Jann Luciana Joseph Named President of Georgia Gwinnett College
08.14.2018
Board of Regents Approve First Nexus Degrees
08.14.2018
Marion Fedrick Named President of Albany State University
06.12.2018
Pamela Whitten Named President of Kennesaw State University
06.05.2018
Finalist Named for Kennesaw State University Presidency
05.22.2018
Michelle Johnston Named President of the College of Coastal Georgia
05.15.2018
Finalist Named for College of Coastal Georgia Presidency
04.17.2018
Students to Pay Same Tuition for the 2018-2019 Academic Year
02.13.2018
University System of Georgia Announces New Nexus Degree
02.13.2018
Kirk Nooks Named President of Gordon State College
12.12.2017
Board of Regents Finalizes Consolidations
11.15.2017
Board of Regents Elects New Officers
08.08.2017
University System of Georgia to Strengthen System-wide Student Conduct Policies
06.29.2017
Neal Weaver Named President of Georgia Southwestern State University
05.17.2017
Ingrid Thompson-Sellers Named Permanent President of South Georgia State College
04.18.2017
2017-2018 Academic Year Tuition Increase Limited to Two Percent
02.14.2017
Antidote for Opioid Overdose to be Available Systemwide for all USG Campus Law Enforcement Agencies
01.11.2017
Board of Regents Approves Proposals to Consolidate Institutions
12.09.2016
Board of Regents Finalizes Consolidation of Albany State University and Darton State College
12.09.2016
Dr. Richard Carvajal Named President of Valdosta State University
11.09.2016
Board of Regents Approves Georgia State’s Purchase of Turner Field
10.12.2016
Steve Wrigley Named Chancellor of the University System of Georgia
10.04.2016
Recommendation Made for Kennesaw State University Presidency
08.10.2016
Steve Wrigley Named Interim Chancellor of the University System of Georgia
05.10.2016
University System to Implement Alcohol and Substance Abuse Initiative
04.13.2016
Students to Pay Same Tuition for the 2016-2017 Academic Year with Zero Percent Increase
04.06.2016
Dr. Jaimie Hebert Named President of Georgia Southern University
03.09.2016
USG to Provide More Consistent and Clearer System-wide Practices Regarding Student Conduct
02.16.2016
University System of Georgia Announces No Tuition Increase for the 2016-2017 Academic Year
01.06.2016
Board of Regents Finalizes Consolidation of Georgia State University and Georgia Perimeter College
11.10.2015
Dr. Paul Jones Named President of Fort Valley State University
11.10.2015
Dr. Arthur Dunning Named President of Albany State University
11.10.2015
Albany State University and Darton State College to Consolidate to Serve Southwest Georgia
11.10.2015
Board of Regents Elects New Officers
09.15.2015
Board of Regents Approve Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2017
09.15.2015
Dr. Margaret Venable Named President of Dalton State College
09.15.2015
Board of Regents Names Augusta University
07.08.2015
Keel Named President of Georgia Regents University
05.19.2015
University System of Georgia Implements System-wide Campus Safety Initiative
04.14.2015
University System of Georgia Sets Tuition for 2015-16 Academic Year
02.10.2015
GRU Presidential Search Committee Named
01.23.2015
Statement from Board of Regents on Georgia Regents Health System
01.06.2015
Board of Regents Finalizes Consolidation of KSU and SPSU
01.06.2015
Regents Approve Proposal to Consolidate Georgia State University and Georgia Perimeter College
11.12.2014
University System of Georgia Selects Campus-Housing Partner
10.23.2014
Columbus State University Presidential Search Committees Named
09.09.2014
Students in University System To See Expansion of Online Education Offerings
09.09.2014
Regents Approve $1.99 Billion Budget Request to Support Students
06.06.2014
Green Named President of Georgia Highlands College
05.30.2014
Recommendations Received for Georgia Highlands College Presidency
05.20.2014
Stas Preczewski Named Georgia Gwinnett College President
04.15.2014
Regents Keep Tuition Increases to 2.5 Percent at 27 Institutions
03.19.2014
Board of Regents Adopts Tobacco and Smoke-Free Campus Policy
11.13.2013
Pruitt Named Vice Chair of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
11.13.2013
Wilheit Named Chair of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
11.12.2013
Regents Approve Kennesaw State, Southern Polytechnic Consolidation
10.30.2013
Middle Georgia State College Presidential Finalist Selected
10.30.2013
Kimberly Ballard-Washington to Serve as Albany State University Interim President
08.14.2013
Regents Policy Aligns Colleges and Universities Missions with System Goals
08.14.2013
Regents Adopt Bold Strategic Plan
06.21.2013
Board of Regents Names Ivelaw Griffith President of Fort Valley State University
06.14.2013
Fort Valley State University Presidential Finalist Selected
04.24.2013
Aloia Named President of the College of Coastal Georgia
04.17.2013
Recommendations Received for College of Coastal Georgia Presidency
04.16.2013
Tuition Up Just 2.5 Percent on Most University System Campuses
03.22.2013
Marrero Named President of University of West Georgia
03.15.2013
Finalist Named for University of West Georgia Presidency
03.12.2013
Regents Vote to Increase Oversight of College Athletic Programs
02.04.2013
Morehead named president of the University of Georgia
01.28.2013
Finalist named for UGA presidency
01.08.2013
Board of Regents finalizes consolidations, appoints presidents
01.08.2013
Regents Align Skidaway Institute of Oceanography with UGA
11.13.2012
Regents approve new oversight of building projects
08.08.2012
Gordon State College name approved by regents
08.07.2012
Regents approve new names for two remaining consolidating institutions
06.15.2012
University of Georgia Presidential Search Committee Named
06.15.2012
Finalist Named for Georgia College & State University Presidency
05.08.2012
Regents Approve Names for Two Institutions and Mission Statements for Four
05.01.2012
Georgia Tech Students Have New Option Paying for College
04.17.2012
Georgia Public College Tuition Increase the Lowest in a Decade
03.29.2012
Recommendation Received for Valdosta State University Presidency
03.14.2012
Regents Approve 17 General Education Courses for Transfer to Support Complete College Goals
01.10.2012
Regents Approve Termination of 253 Associate Degrees
01.10.2012
Regents Approve Campus Consolidation Plan
11.10.2011
NeSmith Named Vice Chair of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
11.10.2011
Tarbutton Named Chair of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
11.09.2011
Regents Approve College Completion Plan
10.19.2011
Burns Named President of Gordon College
08.10.2011
John Brown Named Treasurer for Board of Regents
06.07.2011
Regents Take Action To Help Students Transfer College Credits
06.07.2011
Regents Approve ‘State College’ Status for Two More USG Institutions
05.10.2011
Regents Approve ‘State College’ Status for Four USG Institutions
10.13.2010
Regents Adopt New Policies on Undocumented Students
09.15.2010
Georgia Health Sciences University Name Approved By Regents
08.11.2010
Campuses Complete New Student Residency Verification
08.11.2010
New Georgia Tech/Georgia State Collaboration Designed to Support Certified STEM Teachers
08.10.2010
Regents Approve $2.1 Billion Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Request
06.09.2010
Statement Regarding Regents’ Motions On Student Residency
06.08.2010
Willis J. Potts Jr. Elected Chair of Board of Regents
06.08.2010
Felton Jenkins Elected Vice Chair of Board of Regents
06.08.2010
Regents Revise Governance Among Medical College Of Georgia, Teaching Hospitals, Physicians Group
05.13.2010
Regents Facilitate Transfer Of State Museum Of Agriculture
03.10.2010
Regents Approve New Principles To Guide Campus-Level Innovation
01.12.2010
Regents Approve Changes To Student Fee Policy
01.12.2010
Board Approves Recommendations On Regents Testing Policy
10.20.2009
Board of Regents Files Lawsuit Against Medical College Foundation
06.10.2009
Robert F. Hatcher Elected Chair of Board of Regents
06.10.2009
Willis Potts Elected Vice-Chair of Board of Regents
11.10.2008
Board of Regents Approves Ethics Policy for the University System
10.14.2008
Board of Regents Approves Budget Reduction Plans for Campuses
06.11.2008
Richard L. Tucker Elected Chair of Board of Regents
06.11.2008
Robert F. Hatcher Elected Vice Chair of Board of Regents
11.14.2007
New Teacher-Education Degrees Approved by the Regents; Quick-Admit Process to Debut in November
08.08.2007
University System to Waive Student Fees for Combat Veterans
08.07.2007
Regents Approve New Strategic Plan For University System
06.13.2007
USG Working to Ramp Up Math/Science Education and Production of Math/Science Teachers
06.13.2007
Cleveland Elected to Second Term as Vice Chair of Board of Regents
06.13.2007
Vigil Elected to Second Term as Chair of Board of Regents
06.12.2007
Board Approves Recommendations on Regents Testing Policy
05.02.2007
Fixed for Four Continues: Regents Commit to Second Year of Guaranteed Tuition, Adopt Record Budget
03.21.2007
Regents Approve Merger of Aviation College with Middle Georgia College
11.09.2006
Regents Endorse New Strategic Model For Allocation of Capital Funds To Campuses
10.11.2006
New Policy To Recognize and Reward College Faculty For Working To Improve K-12 Schools
06.07.2006
Vigil Elected Chair of Board of Regents
04.18.2006
Regents Commit $5 Million to Address Statewide Nursing Shortage
02.08.2006
Regents Revise Principles Used to Evaluate, Prioritize Major USG Construction Projects
10.12.2005
Board Approves Name for New USG Institution in Gwinnett
09.07.2005
Displaced Katrina Students to Receive Out-of-State Tuition Waiver this Fall from USG
09.01.2005
University System of Georgia Responds to Hurricane Disaster
08.03.2005
Board of Regents to Name Interim Chancellor After Special Meeting Set for August 11
08.02.2005
New Board of Regents Chair Sets 4-Point Plan For His Term
06.08.2005
Shelnut Elected Chair of Board of Regents
06.08.2005
Pittard Elected Vice Chair of Board of Regents
06.08.2005
Regents Give Final Approval to University System’s 35th Campus
05.17.2005
Regents Committee Approves New Policy To Address Textbook Costs
04.20.2005
Board of Regents Takes New Action To Terminate Cooperative Agreement With UGA Foundation
03.17.2005
New USG Institution In Gwinnett Clears Legislative Hurdle
02.09.2005
Board of Regents to Hold Forum on Textbook Costs Feb. 14 at Georgia State University
02.09.2005
Board of Regents to Hold Three Statewide Forums on Textbook Costs – Feb. 14, 16, 17
02.09.2005
Board of Regents to Hold Forum on Textbook Costs Feb. 16 at Georgia Southern University
02.09.2005
Board of Regents to Hold Forum on Textbook Costs Feb. 17 at the University of Georgia
01.12.2005
Regents Adopt Ambitious Plan Tackling Teacher Shortage
11.16.2004
Board of Regents to Begin Review of Institutional Missions
10.13.2004
Regents Seek General Assembly Approval for New College in Gwinnett County
08.04.2004
Board of Regents Makes Final Decision Regarding UGA Foundation
08.03.2004
Regents Approve Policy Changes in Presidential Compensation
07.30.2004
Change to Monthly Board of Regents Meeting Format
06.09.2004
Wooten Named Chair of Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
06.08.2004
Board of Regents Updates Capital Priorities For Next Budget Cycle
05.25.2004
Board of Regents Instructs UGA President to Terminate Formal Recognition of UGA Foundation
05.18.2004
Regents Set University System Tuition for 2004-2005
08.05.2003
Chancellor Delivers Remarks on Proposed Budget Cuts
06.11.2003
Wooten Elected Regents Vice Chair
06.10.2003
Regents Approve Initiative To Improve School Counselor Training
05.21.2003
Board of Regents Adopts 15 Recommendations in Support of USG’s African-American Male Initiative
04.16.2003
Policy Changes Adopted on Regents’ Test
03.12.2003
Regents to Secure Truett-Mcconnell’s Watkinsville Campus
01.09.2002
Regents Closely Examining Retention/Graduation Issues
11.09.2001
Board of Regents, UGA Officials Will Not Appeal Admissions Decision To United States Supreme Court
10.10.2001
Access To Higher Education a Top Board Priority
10.10.2001
Regents Update Minimum Admissions Requirements
10.09.2001
Board of Regents To Refund Tuition/Fees For Military Personnel Called Away
10.01.1999
University System Chancellor Supports UGA’s Admissions Process