University System of Georgia

🤖 Curious what a robotics degree is really worth? Graduates in Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering at Kennesaw State University earn a median $82,000 just one year after graduation. Now, thanks to Georgia Degrees Pay’s new future earnings data, you can explore the same data for graduates across all USG programs and institutions.
See the numbers here: www.usg.edu/your-future-earnings

Under President Ángel Cabrera’s leadership, Georgia Tech’s economic impact on Georgia grew to $5.8 billion while federal research expenditures climbed to more than $1.2 billion, but his impact goes well beyond the numbers. Read Chancellor Perdue’s full statement on President Cabrera’s departure here.

USG’s Board of Regents today named the members of the Fort Valley State University Presidential Search Committee, launching the national search for its next leader. The new president will build on the legacy of Dr. Paul Jones, whose decade of leadership helped make FVSU into one of the South’s best public HBCUs.

Read more here: tinyurl.com/FVSU-search

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Chancellor Perdue’s longtime colleague and friend, former Regent and Georgia House Majority Leader Larry Walker Jr. A fellow Houston County native, Walker served alongside Chancellor Perdue for many years at the Capitol and in advancing higher education across Georgia. He was deeply devoted to the state and its future. Read Chancellor Perdue’s full statement here.

It was a privilege to meet our new SGA presidents from USG institutions across Georgia yesterday at their Student Advisory Council meeting. Many thanks to Georgia Tech and President Cabrera for hosting us. The future of student leadership is bright. 💡 Here’s to a great academic year ahead!

The Board of Regents has appointed three new presidents to institutions across the University System of Georgia, marking an exciting next chapter for each campus. Dr. Greg Tanner has been named permanent president of South Georgia State College; Dr. Russell Crutchfield will lead Gordon State College, and Dr. Kerry J. Palmer will join Georgia Southwestern State University.

Read more about each new president and the institutions they will lead here: usg.edu/news/

Welcome to Valdosta State University, President Green!

USG’s Board of Regents has named Dr. Donald J. Green the next president of Valdosta State University. A proven leader who delivers results, Dr. Green most recently served at Gordon State College, where his focus on the student experience catalyzed enrollment growth and helped the college surpass many strategic objectives a year ahead of schedule. We’re excited to see him build on VSU’s momentum as South Georgia’s main economic engine. 🎉

Read more: tinyurl.com/VSU-president

Proud to announce that Georgia Southern University and Kennesaw State University are joining the Georgia Research Alliance - GRA 🚀 This move raises USG’s research profile, and the flywheel effect will drive innovation, economic growth and prosperity for Georgians. A big win for our entire state!

Read more: https://gra.org/blog/232

🏥 Nursing degrees pay off! Over 80% of graduates from Gordon State College's nursing programs earn over $60K just one year after graduation. Using USG’s Your Future Earnings tool, you can see the distribution of earnings among graduates one, five and 10 years after graduation, at all USG institutions.

Explore now: www.usg.edu/your-future-earnings