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Releases filed under “Economic Development”

04.08.2026
Georgia Tech Wins USG’s Inaugural Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition
08.14.2024
University System of Georgia’s Economic Impact Grows to $21.9 Billion as Graduates Earn $1.4 Million More with Their College Degrees
08.24.2020
USG, GaDoE Partners with Payments Industry to Expand FinTech Curriculum into High Schools
10.24.2019
Marshall Named Executive Director of Georgia FinTech Academy
08.20.2019
University System of Georgia increases statewide economic impact to $17.7 billion
01.18.2019
University System of Georgia Joins Forces with US Army
12.03.2018
Report: Georgia’s Colleges and Universities Generate $16.8 billion Economic Impact
09.11.2018
University System of Georgia Announces Creation of Georgia FinTech Academy
08.21.2017
University System of Georgia’s Economic Impact on Georgia Totals $16.8 billion
05.10.2016
University System’s Economic Impact on Georgia more than $15 billion
04.26.2016
New Georgia Film Academy (GFA) Soundstage Opens at Pinewood Atlanta Studios
05.22.2014
Cecil Staton Named Vice Chancellor for Extended Education
07.10.2013
State’s 31 Public Colleges and Universities Have a $14.1 Billion Economic Impact
03.20.2013
Mark Lytle to Lead University System Economic Development Efforts
02.15.2013
MEDIA ADVISORY - College Completion Summit to Focus on Economic Development
11.29.2012
Media Advisory: Chancellor’s Economic Development Forum
07.10.2012
Economic Impact of University System Reaches $13.2 Billion
11.17.2011
USG Competition Lets College Students Solve Social Issues
09.30.2011
USG Economic Development Conference Features Nobel Prize Winner
06.07.2011
Economic Impact of University System Reaches $12.6 Billion
05.16.2011
Georgia’s Higher Education Systems Provide Programs Vital to Jobs of the Future
10.13.2010
University System Works to Prevent Childhood Obesity in Georgia
07.08.2010
Economic Impact of University System Reaches $12.7 Billion
04.01.2009
Economic Impact of University System Reaches $12.1 Billion
06.05.2008
Economic Impact of University System Reaches $11 Billion
08.07.2007
Regents Approve New Strategic Plan For University System
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
01.11.2006
State Reaps 15:1 Return On Investment In University System
09.28.2005
University System’s Health Professionals Program Earns National Award
08.02.2005
New Board of Regents Chair Sets 4-Point Plan For His Term
07.05.2005
University System Expands Efforts to Meet State’s Shortage of Health-Care Professionals
01.18.2005
Economic Impact of University System Grows to $9.7 Billion
08.03.2004
USG Distributes $2.05 Million To Keep Tackling Health-Care Shortage
01.28.2004
USG Officials Announce New ICAPP Bioscience Partnership
12.05.2003
Successful USG Health Professionals Initiative Expands Program
11.05.2003
New Study on Value of a College Degree in Georgia Shows Payoffs for Graduates, State
08.06.2003
Regents Chair Outlines Key Priorities For Coming Year
02.03.2003
DeVries Named Interim Executive Director of USG Office of Economic Development
10.16.2002
Governor Announces NCR Corp. Gifts to Create Software Enterprises at Two Rural Georgia Universities
10.09.2002
Regents Revise Public Service Policy Goal Is To Support State’s Economic Development
04.17.2002
University System Launches Statewide “Knowledge Is Power Tour”
04.08.2002
University System of Georgia Has $8 Billion Impact on the State
10.25.2000
ICAPP Surveys Business and Educational Climate for Georgia’s Technology Companies
09.27.2000
Governor Barnes Announces New ICAPP Partnership With Lockheed Martin AeroMarietta
06.09.1999
Board of Regents Address Educational and Economic Access of Georgia’s Growing Hispanic Population