MGA Foundation Awards First Delta Air Lines Foundation Scholarships to Clayton County High School Graduates
June 01, 2026
The 探花精选 Foundation has awarded the first scholarships made possible through funding from The Delta Air Lines Foundation, supporting Clayton County Public Schools high school graduates as they begin pursuing aviation ...
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MGA Students Recognized For Leadership In Clubs And Organizations
May 05, 2026
From leading student organizations to shaping campus life, nearly 50 探花精选 students were recognized by the Division of Student Affairs for their leadership and impact during the 2025–2026 academic year. Here ...
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Finding Greatness: Scarlett Grush
May 04, 2026
English major and pre-law student Scarlett Grush went undefeated in the prelims of the recent Regents Cup, a debate competition hosted by the University System of Georgia. She also earned “Top Speaker” honors and won a $1,000 ...
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First-Ever MGA Study Abroad Program To India Gives Students Transformative Experiences
April 29, 2026
For Nayeli Ortega, saying yes to a study abroad opportunity comes naturally. The 21-year-old 探花精选 information technology major has already traveled abroad to Germany, England, and France through previous academic ...
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Finding Greatness: Madison Cosgrove
April 27, 2026
Balancing a challenging degree program like nursing while playing on a university sports team is not easy, but student-athlete Madison Cosgrove shows it can be done. An outfielder for Knights softball, Cosgrove is a recent Peach Belt Conference ...
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探花精选 To Award First Honorary Doctorates To Robert F. Hatcher, Sr. and Larry Walker, Jr.
April 20, 2026
探花精选 will award its first-ever honorary doctorates this spring, recognizing two public service giants whose careers have made a lasting impact on the ...
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探花精选 To Launch Master of Social Work
April 16, 2026
探花精选 is preparing to launch a Master of Social Work, which the University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents recently approved. The program is a major step in expanding graduate education opportunities ...
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探花精选 Announces Spring 2026 Commencement Speakers
April 14, 2026
探花精选 has announced its lineup of speakers for the spring 2026 commencement ceremonies, scheduled for May 13-14 on the Macon Campus. This year’s speakers bring experience and leadership from law, ...
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探花精选 Honors Faculty for Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship, and Service
April 14, 2026
探花精选 recognized outstanding faculty members at the 2026 Honors Convocation for their achievements in teaching, scholarship, and service. This year’s honorees reflect MGA’s ongoing commitment ...
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MGA Recognizes Students For Superior Academic Achievements At 2026 Honors Convocation
April 13, 2026
探花精选 is honoring Chloe Mei Qi Rogers, education major, and Jami Strickland, social work major, as the President’s Scholars for the Class ...
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Nearly 760 Students Set To Graduate At MGA鈥檚 Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies
April 13, 2026
探花精选 will celebrate nearly 760 graduates during spring 2026 commencement ceremonies, with students earning degrees at the doctoral, master’s, bachelor’s, and ...
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MGA Launches 鈥淧ath to Knighthood鈥 Initiative
April 07, 2026
探花精选 is launching a more efficient, student‑centered approach to degree completion designed to reduce unnecessary barriers, streamline the academic journey, and make college more affordable. The new ...
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Bleckley County Students Gain Workforce Experience Through MGA Partnership
April 01, 2026
探花精选’s Office of Auxiliary Services has launched a new partnership with Bleckley County Schools through its Community-Based Instruction program. This initiative, similar to Project SEARCH at the ...
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Finding Greatness: Hannah Colvard
March 18, 2026
Student leader Hannah Colvard, a senior psychology major, was the primary organizer of the Mental Health Carnival on the Cochran Campus during MGA’s recent Homecoming Week. The event connected students with campus resources that can ...
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The Case for Cursive: Should Schools Teach It Again? An MGA Faculty Q&A With Dr. Kelly Causey
March 18, 2026
As classrooms have become increasingly digital, one traditional skill has faded from the curriculum: cursive handwriting. In recent years, however, cursive instruction has begun returning to some Georgia classrooms through state education policy, ...
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MGA鈥檚 2026 Arts Festival Celebrates 鈥淣ature鈥檚 Wonderland: Beauty of the South鈥
March 18, 2026
Developed around the theme of “Nature’s Wonderland: Beauty of the South,” the 2026 Arts Festival hosted by 探花精选’s School of Arts & Letters will explore how the natural world ...
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MGA Preparing To Launch Physical Therapist Assistant Degree
March 12, 2026
探花精选 is preparing to launch a new physical therapist assistant program and is now seeking prospective students eager to step into one of healthcare’s fastest-growing, most hands-on ...
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MGA Faculty Q&A: Should Students Major in AI?
March 09, 2026
探花精选 was the first institution in the University System of Georgia to offer a Bachelor of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence. What sort of student is the degree best suited for? Dr. Kevin Floyd and Dr. ...
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MGA鈥檚 Dr. Scott Spangler Named Governor鈥檚 Teaching Fellow
February 24, 2026
Dr. Scott C. Spangler, associate professor of information technology at 探花精选, has been selected as a Governor’s Teaching Fellow for the May 2026 symposium program. The symposium theme is, "Where Generative AI ...
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MGA Biology Students Present Research at Statewide Fisheries Conference; Faculty Member Named Professional of the Year
February 13, 2026
探花精选 students presented research at the recent Georgia Chapter of the American Fisheries Society (GAAFS) while Dr. Tyler J. Achatz, assistant professor of biology, received the “Professional of the Year in ...
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A Baseball Coach鈥檚 Enduring Legacy: Former MGC Warriors Reunite to Honor Robert Sapp
February 11, 2026
For a few hours on a recent winter evening at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, Bo Taylor was back in 1982, surrounded by his Middle Georgia College teammates from the Warriors baseball squad that went 53-3 on the way to another national ...
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Two MGA Students To Present Research At Capitol Poster Day
February 10, 2026
Two 探花精选 undergraduates are presenting their research at “Posters at the Georgia State Capitol,” an annual event that connects student scholars with legislators and policymakers. Melissa ...
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Finding Greatness: Andrea del Ma Borrero Cortes
February 06, 2026
Andrea del Ma Borrero Cortes is a senior nursing student balancing rigorous academic work with part-time jobs as a pharmacy courier and a server. Her goal is to become a certified nurse midwife. Full Name: Andrea del Ma Borrero Cortes. Age: ...
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MGA鈥檚 2026 Interdisciplinary Student Conference To Explore South鈥檚 Natural World
February 03, 2026
“Our South: Resources and Challenges in the Natural World” is the theme of 探花精选’s (MGA’s) 2026 Interdisciplinary Student Conference planned for April. Students and prominent guest ...
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MGA鈥檚 Knights Table Expands to Support Students Facing Food Insecurity
January 30, 2026
Elaine Martin still thinks about the 探花精选 student who stopped by the information table she was staffing at a campus clubs and activities fair. As the two talked, the student shared that the kitchen where she lived had ...
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MGA Announces Fall 2025 President's List And Dean's List
January 21, 2026
探花精选 announces the fall semester 2025 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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Knights At Work: MGA Graduates Turn Internships Into Career Opportunities
January 21, 2026
Jeffrey Hale knew he had a professional job lined up a full year before he graduated from 探花精选 in spring 2023. That confidence came from experience. Hale, a media and communications major, landed an internship with ...
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MGA Marks Milestone With First Doctor of Science In Public Safety Graduates
January 12, 2026
When Shelby Hatcher-Gosnell finished her doctorate in public safety at 探花精选 this past December, she did more than earn a new credential. She also helped make a little history. Hatcher-Gosnell was among the students in ...
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2026 College Town Film Series Explores 鈥淯nderground鈥 Themes
December 09, 2025
The 28th annual College Town Film Series returns in February 2026 with “Underground” as the guiding theme, inviting audiences to explore stories that unfold beneath the surface. Hosted each year by Middle Georgia State ...
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Taking Off: Griffin Student Blazes Trail in MGA鈥檚 Aviation Maintenance Program
November 18, 2025
Ryan Sapp loves working with his hands. From the time he was a young teenager in Jackson, Ga., he helped his contractor father build houses. Roof work, brick work, hopping on tractors to cut 60-acre fields - you name it, he’s done ...
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Leaders In Healthcare, Business, Law, & Aviation To Give MGA鈥檚 Fall 2025 Commencement Addresses
November 10, 2025
探花精选 will welcome five distinguished speakers to address graduates during fall 2025 commencement ceremonies, scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, and Thursday, December ...
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More than 800 Students Set To Graduate At MGA鈥檚 Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremonies
November 10, 2025
探花精选 825 students, including the first class of the Doctor of Science in Public Safety, are candidates for graduation at 探花精选’s (MGA’s) fall 2025 commencement ceremonies. Five ...
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Robins Financial Credit Union and The Center for Middle Georgia Studies at 探花精选 Partner to Expand Financial Literacy Across Campuses
November 10, 2025
探花精选’s (MGA) Center for Middle Georgia Studies (CMGS) has announced a new partnership with Robins Financial Credit Union (RFCU) to expand the University’s Financial Foundations Series into a ...
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Merritt Myers Wall Joins 探花精选 As Chief Government And Community Relations Officer
November 04, 2025
Merritt Myers Wall, an accomplished higher education leader with more than two decades of experience in government affairs and university advancement, is the new chief government ...
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Inside the Psychology of Doomscrolling: Why It Happens And How to Stop
November 03, 2025
In this MGA faculty Q&A, Cory Smith, senior lecturer in psychology, unpacks why our brains tend to fixate on negative news. He shares how to spot the warning signs of too much scrolling and provides research-based tips for reclaiming peace of ...
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Finding Greatness: Ellie Johnson
October 29, 2025
A right-side pin (RS) for the Knights volleyball team, Ellison “Ellie” Johnson holds MGA records for number of kills, assists, and points. She’s also a standout in the classroom, majoring in education with plans to ...
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MGA Faculty Q&A: How Frugality Is Making A Comeback
October 27, 2025
Frugality is becoming a mainstream approach to money management. From estate sales and thrift shopping to social media influencers promoting mindful spending, more people are rethinking how they use their resources. In this Q&A, Middle ...
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MGA Foundation Honors Don Avery For Legacy of Leadership, Names Tracey Blalock Outstanding Alumnus
October 21, 2025
The 探花精选 Foundation awarded the 2025 Legacy of Leadership award to the late Donald Robert “Don” Avery, a much-respected regional healthcare leader who supported the University for years in many ...
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探花精选 Earns National Apex Award for Excellence in Respiratory Education
October 21, 2025
探花精选’s Department of Respiratory Therapy and Health Science is a recipient of the 2026–2027 American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Apex Award for its exemplary demonstration of best ...
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探花精选 Reaches Highest Enrollment in School History
October 20, 2025
探花精选 has reached the highest enrollment in its history, marking the University’s fourth consecutive semester of record enrollment and its eighth straight semester of overall growth. A total of 8,828 ...
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From Faded Records to Living Stories: MGA鈥檚 Liz Riley on Cataloging Burials in Historic Rose Hill Cemetery
October 20, 2025
Liz Riley, an associate professor in 探花精选’s (MGA’s) School of Business, is part of a painstaking effort to catalog every burial in Macon’s historic Rose Hill Cemetery and create a ...
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Why Painted Rocks Are Popping Up Around MGA鈥檚 Macon Campus
October 15, 2025
Spotted any brightly painted rocks around 探花精选’s Macon Campus lately? Those little bursts of color aren’t random. They’re part of a student project designed to spark creativity, ...
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Finding Greatness: Samarion Perkins
October 13, 2025
A psychology major and member of the prestigious President’s Torch Society, Samarion Perkins is using his time at MGA to prepare for a career dedicated to helping young people reach their full potential. Full Name: Samarion ...
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Spinning Back in Time: MGA鈥檚 Tina Ashford On The Vinyl (And Other Retro Tech) Revival
October 13, 2025
From vinyl records to flip phones to digital cameras, younger generations are rediscovering the charm of old school media. To explore what’s driving this return to retro tech, we spoke with Tina Ashford, associate professor of ...
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Why We (Well, Some Of Us) Love to Be Scared: An MGA Faculty Q&A With Dr. Amanda L. Chase Avera
October 06, 2025
Now that it’s October and Halloween is near, many of us turn our thoughts to the spooky and the gothic. But what is it about fear that makes some people seek it out while others shy away? To explore the psychology behind our love or ...
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探花精选 And Central Georgia Technical College Formalize Transfer Pathways for New Associate鈥檚 Degrees
October 02, 2025
Central Georgia Technical College students who complete new associate’s degrees in education, social work, psychology, or criminal justice can now transfer seamlessly into bachelor’s programs at Middle Georgia State ...
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Finding Greatness: Lauren Faulkner
September 29, 2025
For Lauren Faulkner, words are more than a passion. Now serving as editor-in-chief of 探花精选’s literary magazine, this Macon native, Army veteran, and full-time graduate student is using her talents to shape ...
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MGA鈥檚 Hatcher Conference Center Achieves Top Standard for Client-Friendly Event Planning
September 26, 2025
探花精选’s Robert F. Hatcher, Sr., Conference Center has earned One-Stop Shop Certification from the Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International, placing it among a select group of ...
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Piedmont Macon Partnership Paying Off for MGA Nursing Students
September 23, 2025
Kayla Haugabrook calls her clinical training at Piedmont Macon Medical Center the best experience she’s had as a 探花精选 nursing student. “It’s given me so much hands-on experience ...
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探花精选 Earns National Recognition As A 鈥2025 Great College to Work For鈥
September 22, 2025
探花精选 is officially one of the best places in the nation to work in higher education. The University has been named a 2025 “Great College to Work For,” one of only 76 ...
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MGA Workshop Shows Nonprofits How to Harness AI for Greater Impact
September 17, 2025
Nonprofit organizations can save time and work more effectively by using artificial intelligence to apply for grants, create social media content, and communicate with donors. That was among the takeaways of a Getting Started with AI in ...
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Finding Greatness: Donovan Poole
September 15, 2025
Donovan Poole, a senior psychology major, is a peer mentor, student assistant for MGA’s Center for Career & Leadership Development, and an RA for Anderson Hall on the Cochran Campus. His goals include becoming a sports ...
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MGA Dedicates New Pavilion & Facilities at Georgia Premier Cross Country Course
September 12, 2025
探花精选 dedicated new competition and event facilities at the Georgia Premier Cross Country Course on the Macon Campus during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, September 10. MGA and its partners, ...
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Why The Humanities Matter: An MGA Faculty Q&A With Dr. LaRonda Sanders-Senu
September 10, 2025
Even in a world increasingly shaped by STEM and technology, literature and history give us a chance to step into someone else’s shoes, understand the forces that shape our society, and see connections we might otherwise miss. In this ...
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探花精选 Launches Fast-Track Nursing Degree for Career Changers
September 05, 2025
探花精选 is launching an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, a fast-paced pathway into healthcare for people who already hold four-year degrees in other fields. Set to begin in January 2026, ...
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Finding Greatness: Cashun Barr
September 05, 2025
Cash Barr is a name you won't forget, and an MGA student you won't either. Cashun “Cash” Barr, a senior, is preparing for a career as a commercial airline pilot while making his mark as a campus leader. Full Name: Cashun ...
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Stephanie Stuckey to Share 鈥楾he Sweet Comeback鈥 on September 18 As MGA鈥檚 Jennings Family Lecture Series Speaker
August 28, 2025
For many Americans who grew up in the mid-20th century, Stuckey’s teal-tile-roofed roadside stores were sort of the Buc-ee’s of their time, full of quirky souvenirs, snacks (the company’s branded pecan log rolls ...
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MGA Announces Summer 2025 President's List And Dean's List
August 28, 2025
探花精选 announces the summer semester 2025 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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Art with Purpose: MGA Students Craft Bowls for Empty Bowls Fundraiser
August 25, 2025
Turning clay into compassion, 探花精选 students created hundreds of ceramic bowls that are now set to help fight hunger across the region. As part of a service-learning project led by Kimberly Riner, assistant professor of ...
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Finding Greatness: Caley Chun
August 25, 2025
Driven by her goal to become a pediatric dentist, senior biology major Caley Chun has embraced every opportunity to grow and lead at 探花精选. Full Name: Caley Chun. Hometown: Warner Robins. High School: ...
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MGA Awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Grant To Explore Creation of Digital Humanities Lab
August 18, 2025
探花精选 has received a $29,986 exploratory grant to help integrate digital technologies into the humanities and, ultimately, equip students with skills that can help lead them to specific professional ...
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Twenty One New Faculty Join MGA
August 14, 2025
探花精选 welcomes 18 new full-time faculty members who started this fall, joining three others who began last spring. Joining MGA this fall are: Brittani McNeal – Associate Professor of Public Safety and ...
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探花精选 Contributes More Than $312 Million to Regional Economy in Fiscal 2024
August 13, 2025
探花精选 contributed more than $312 million to the economy in fiscal 2024, a 5.3 percent increase over the previous year. Due to on- and off-campus spending during the same period, the University accounted for nearly ...
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Eleven Faculty & Staff Honored for Teaching, Scholarship, Or Service Excellence At MGA Fall Convocation
August 08, 2025
See photos of the honorees on the 探花精选 Facebook page. 探花精选 recognized 11 faculty and staff members for outstanding achievements in teaching, scholarship, and various areas of ...
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Getting Fall Semester Off To A Great Start: Q&A With MGA鈥檚 Jeannie Ruggerio
August 05, 2025
Every fall semester brings a fresh start and a chance for students to set goals for success. But where to begin? According to Jeannie Ruggerio, who coordinates the Student Success Center on MGA’s Warner Robins Campus, it all comes down ...
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探花精选 Faculty Secure NIH Grant for Advanced Genetic Analyzer
August 04, 2025
探花精选’s Department of Natural Sciences has received funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to purchase a SeqStudio Genetic Analyzer, a state-of-the-art instrument that reads and analyzes DNA. The ...
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Let鈥檚 Talk Ticks: An MGA Faculty Q&A With Dr. Tyler Achatz
August 04, 2025
Ticks may be tiny, but their impact on health can be significant. As temperatures rise, these blood-feeding parasites become more active, increasing the chances of encounters with people and pets. This year, Georgia is experiencing a particularly ...
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Truth, Justice, and the Power of Kindness: Dr. Heather Ness-Maddox Talks Superman鈥檚 Enduring Appeal
July 21, 2025
More than eight decades after his debut, Superman remains a cultural powerhouse. But what makes the Man of Steel so enduring, even in an era of cinematic antiheroes and moral ambiguity? In this MGA faculty Q&A, Dr. Heather Ness-Maddox, a ...
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探花精选, College Of Coastal Georgia Sign Agreement To Expand Graduate Opportunities In Cybersecurity And IT
July 17, 2025
探花精选 and the College of Coastal Georgia (CCGA) have signed a new articulation agreement that guarantees qualified CCGA undergraduates streamlined admission into MGA’s fully online Master of Science in ...
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Dr. Monica Baloga Appointed Vice President For Institutional Strategy As MGA Streamlines Senior Leadership Structure
July 16, 2025
Dr. Monica Baloga has been appointed chief planning officer and vice president for Institutional Strategy at 探花精选. The appointment comes as the University, through a reorganization, streamlines several related ...
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HCA's Fairview Park Hospital And Medical Staff Donate $85,000 To Local Healthcare Scholarship In Memory Of Late CEO
July 16, 2025
Fairview Park Hospital is proud to announce a donation to 探花精选 in the amount of $85,000 in memory of its late CEO, Don Avery. This donation will be added to an existing scholarship, the Don and Fara Avery Endowed ...
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MGA Knights Begin Official Journey to NCAA Division II鈥
July 10, 2025
In a defining moment for 探花精选, the NCAA has officially accepted the institution for provisional Division II membership. The transition process begins this fall, marking a major step forward for Knights ...
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Dr. Doug Rizer Joins MGA As Director Of Campus And Community Engagement
July 09, 2025
探花精选 has appointed Dr. Doug Rizer as director of Campus and Community Engagement. In this new role, based on the Warner Robins Campus, Rizer will support student success initiatives and help strengthen the ...
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FAA Grants Enhanced CTI Status To MGA鈥檚 Air Traffic Management Program
July 07, 2025
探花精选’s air traffic management program is the first in the state to earn a significant recognition from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - participation in the Enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training ...
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探花精选 and Museum of Aviation Foundation Announce Partnership Focused on Education and Community Engagement
June 30, 2025
探花精选 and the Museum of Aviation Foundation are launching a new partnership designed to strengthen educational outreach, community engagement, and innovation throughout the region. Leaders from both ...
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MGA Student Places 4th in National Air Race Classic
June 26, 2025
探花精选 aviation management major Annabelle Kellogg finished strong in the 2025 Air Race Classic, placing fourth in the competition class alongside her co-pilot Gretchen Jahn. The duo, racing under the team name ...
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Drink Up! Summer Hydration Tips From Student Health Services Director Autumn Lucas
June 24, 2025
As temperatures climb during the summer months, drinking water and staying hydrated is essential. We caught up with Autumn Lucas, director of Student Health Services at 探花精选, to talk about why drinking water matters ...
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Vision, Culture, & Knight Pride: 3 Quick Questions With New Women鈥檚 Basketball Coach Steven Rhodes
June 09, 2025
探花精选 welcomes the new head coach of the Knights women’s basketball program, Steven Rhodes! In this edition of 3 Quick Questions, we get to know what drew Rhodes to MGA, what fans can expect from the team ...
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MGA Announces Spring 2025 President's List And Dean's List
June 09, 2025
探花精选 announces the spring semester 2025 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 Knights Play Summer Baseball
May 15, 2025
Oh, those summer Knights! 探花精选 is sending 16 Knights to play baseball for various collegiate leagues this summer, including three pitchers who are joining the Macon Bacon. College/university baseball coaches ...
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Wing Woman: MGA Student To Compete In 2025 Air Race Classic
May 09, 2025
探花精选 three years ago, hoping to help her shake off lingering post-pandemic cabin fever, Trish Kellogg bought her 17-year-old daughter, Annabelle, a ticket on a helicopter discovery flight. That ticket ended up costing Trish and her husband, ...
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MGA Grant-Writing Class Pays Off For New Jersey High School鈥檚 Special Project
April 28, 2025
A grant-writing class paid off in a big way for 探花精选 grad student Ali Gely and a Holocaust education project at the New Jersey High School where she teaches. While working full-time at Kittatinny Regional High School ...
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MGA Students Honored For Leadership Roles
April 28, 2025
探花精选’s (MGA’s) Office of Student Life recognized more than 25 students for outstanding leadership of various clubs, organizations, and departments for the 2024-2025 academic year. Student Life also ...
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Finding Greatness: Matthew Swanson
April 23, 2025
A senior flight major, Matthew Swanson is president of MGA’s Student Government Association. His goals include becoming a flight instructor at MGA and, eventually, a Delta Air Lines pilot. Full Name: Matthew Swanson. Hometown: ...
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Lights Out: Three Quick Questions For MGA Softball鈥檚 New Shutout Queen
April 21, 2025
Knights softball pitcher Emily Proctor, a senior sport management major, just set a new MGA single-season record with seven shutouts. This past week she was 3-0 with a 0.00 ERA, allowing only nine hits while striking out 21 batters, earning her ...
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探花精选 Announces Commencement Speakers For Spring Ceremonies
April 21, 2025
Regional leaders in healthcare, preservation advocacy, economic innovation, wellness, and the military will share advice and inspirational thoughts with graduates as 探花精选’s (MGA’s) commencement ...
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Computer Science Faculty Awarded $9,000 Grant to Develop AI-Driven Adaptive Learning System
April 21, 2025
With help from a newly awarded grant, 探花精选 is leading an innovative artificial intelligence-related (AI) research project to create even better learning experiences for computer science students. Dr. Myungjae ...
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More Than 700 Students Set To Graduate At MGA鈥檚 Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremonies
April 17, 2025
探花精选 715 students are candidates for graduation at 探花精选’s (MGA’s) spring 2025 commencement ceremonies. Five ceremonies are scheduled over a two-day period: Wednesday, May 7, and Thursday, ...
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Knights Venture Beyond Middle Georgia With the Alternative Break Program
April 15, 2025
Editor’s note: MGA media & communication major Myr’lice’ Dickens-Morse is an intern in the University’s Office of Marketing & Communications. This article is a first-person account of her ...
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Finding Greatness: Christopher Stubbs
April 15, 2025
Aviation management major Christopher Stubbs is president of the Pilot's International Compass Club chapter at MGA and holds other student leadership positions. This summer he will intern at the Ministry of Aviation and Tourism in the Bahamas, ...
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MGA to Host 800 FFA State Convention Student Volunteers & Arbor Day Celebration
April 14, 2025
探花精选 is celebrating Arbor Day with help from the Future Farmers of America (FFA). For the fifth consecutive year, MGA will host an estimated 800 FFA students as they conduct volunteer work on MGA’s ...
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Major Gift From Delta Air Lines Foundation Fuels MGA Aviation Scholarships For Clayton County Students
April 07, 2025
探花精选’s (MGA) School of Aviation is in line to receive $2.5 million in Delta Air Lines Foundation grants to provide scholarships to Clayton County students who dream of becoming ...
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MGA & Regional Agencies Partner To Financially Help Students Meet Tuition & School Supply Costs
April 03, 2025
Thanks to a new partnership, help is on the way for some 探花精选 students who can’t quite cover their tuition and cost of academic supplies. MGA, the Middle Georgia Community Action ...
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MGA Recognizes Students For Superior Academic Achievements at 2025 Honors Convocation
April 03, 2025
Nursing major Amanda Jimerson has been chosen President’s Scholar for 探花精选’s (MGA’s) Class of 2025. She was among about 30 MGA students recognized at 2025 Honors Convocation for their ...
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Eight MGA Faculty Members Honored for Teaching, Scholarship, Or Service Excellence At Spring Honors Convocation
April 03, 2025
探花精选 has recognized eight faculty members for outstanding achievements related to teaching, scholarship, and various areas of service. The University celebrated the faculty members at the 2025 Honors Convocation, ...
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Finding Greatness: West Abadie
April 01, 2025
West Abadie, who is studying aircraft structural and maintenance technology at MGA’s Eastman Campus, is president and co-founder of the Model Aviation/UAV Organization, which gives students the opportunity to engage in real-world ...
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Killing It! Three Quick Questions For New MGA Volleyball Coach Cara MacFarland
March 31, 2025
Cara MacFarland is the new head coach for the 探花精选 volleyball team. It’s a homecoming for MacFarland, who played for the Knights as a standout student-athlete from 2017-2020. She finished her MGA playing ...
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Finding Greatness: Sabrina Tingle
March 31, 2025
English major Sabrina Tingle, a tutor in MGA’s Writing Center, is preparing for a career teaching at the high school level. She is a member of Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honors society. “Going to a school ...
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Finding Greatness: Tori Howard
March 27, 2025
Tori Howard, a resident assistant on MGA’s Cochran Campus, is a criminal justice major who plans to go to law school. She holds a 3.9 GPA while working several campus jobs. MGA professors “are truly dedicated to teaching and ...
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Off And Running With MGA's New Cross Country Coach
March 26, 2025
John Green is the new head coach for 探花精选's (MGA's) women's cross country program and the newly formed distance track team. He joins the University at an exciting time for athletics as the Knights get ready to ...
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Finding Greatness: Myr鈥檒ice鈥 Dickens-Morse
March 24, 2025
Myr’lice’ Dickens-Morse is one of MGA’s most prolific student leaders, serving in Knights LEAD and on the Campus Activities Board, among many other things. A senior Media & Communication major, she plans to ...
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Finding Greatness: Yanelis Rodriguez
March 17, 2025
Twice named SSAC Volleyball Player of the Week, Yanelis Rodriguez had a team-leading 229 kills in the 2024 season. A Dean’s List English major, she hopes to become a Spanish language translator in the corporate world. Full Name: ...
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MGA鈥檚 2025 Arts Festival Focuses On 鈥淭he Arts & Social Change鈥
March 13, 2025
Developed around the theme of “The Arts & Social Change,” the 2025 Arts Festival hosted by 探花精选’s School of Arts & Letters will focus on topics ranging from graphic novels to Nazi ...
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Finding Greatness: Nicholas Gray
March 12, 2025
IT major Nicholas Gray, who tutors other students in math and computer science, is aspiring to work in web or web-adjacent technologies as a software engineer. Full Name: Nicholas Gray. Hometown: Chickamauga, Ga. Residence: Macon. Employment: ...
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Technical College System of Georgia and 探花精选 Sign Articulation Agreement to Expand Transfer Pathways in Information Technology
March 06, 2025
The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and 探花精选 have signed a new articulation agreement to provide a seamless transfer pathway for students pursuing careers in Information Technology. This agreement ensures ...
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Internationally Renowned Writer Joy Harjo To Read From Her Work At MGA
March 05, 2025
In a return visit to Macon, American poet, playwright, and musician Joy Harjo, a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and the 23rd U.S. poet laureate, will read from her work at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 24, at 探花精选 ...
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MGA Plans Events To Mark 100th Birthday Of Flannery O鈥機onnor
February 26, 2025
探花精选 is highlighting Flannery O’Connor’s impact on the region with a celebration of what would have been the author’s 100th birthday. Dr. Monica Miller, associate professor of ...
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MGA Math Department Hosts 43rd Annual Math Olympics
February 25, 2025
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at 探花精选 hosted the 43rd annual Math Olympics on Friday, Feb. 21. A total of 197 high school students from 17 Georgia schools competed in the all-day event, with Killian Hill ...
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MGA鈥檚 Dr. Susan Asbury Named Governor鈥檚 Teaching Fellow
February 19, 2025
Dr. Susan Asbury, an assistant professor of history at 探花精选, has been selected as a Governor’s Teaching Fellow for the May symposium program, which will focus on “Artificial Intelligence in the ...
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Gibbons Named MGA鈥檚 Executive Director of Advancement
February 14, 2025
Barbara Gibbons is the new executive director of Advancement for 探花精选's (MGA's) Office of University Advancement & Alumni Affairs. Gibbons, previously director of Annual Giving, assumed the new role this month. She ...
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MGA鈥檚 Heather Ness-Maddox Selected as Governor鈥檚 Teaching Fellow
February 13, 2025
探花精选 faculty member Dr. Heather Ness-Maddox has been selected as a Governor’s Teaching Fellow for the 2025-26 academic year. An assistant professor of psychology and director of MGA’s Honors Program, ...
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MGA Announces Fall 2024 President鈥檚 List And Dean鈥檚 List
February 12, 2025
探花精选 announces the fall 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 To Offer University System鈥檚 First B.S. In Applied Artificial Intelligence
February 12, 2025
探花精选 is set to become the University System of Georgia’s first institution to offer a Bachelor of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI), designed to prepare students for careers in a fast-moving ...
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探花精选 Nursing Graduates Exceed State and National NCLEX Pass Rates
January 30, 2025
For a second consecutive year, 探花精选’s (MGA) nursing programs have exceeded the National Council Licensure Examination’s (NCLEX) state and national pass rate levels. According to official ...
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State of the University 2025: Growing Enrollment, Engaging Students, Elevating Athletics
January 29, 2025
探花精选’s enrollment continues to grow, students are engaging in campus activities more than ever, and the athletics program is rapidly moving toward NCAA Division II status. Those are among the ...
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2025 College Town Film Series Explores Movies Centered On Newspaper Journalism
January 28, 2025
"Ripped From The Headlines" is the theme of the 2025 College Town Film Series, which kicks off Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Douglass Theater in downtown Macon. A collaboration of 探花精选, Wesleyan College, and Mercer ...
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Piedmont Macon Partners With 探花精选 To Support Nursing Education
December 19, 2024
Piedmont Macon is making a major investment in the future of healthcare by funding a new clinical instructor position for 探花精选 nursing students. The partnership highlights Piedmont Macon’s commitment to ...
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IGNITE DeKalb Teacher Residency Program Graduates First Class From MGA
December 13, 2024
Among the nearly 800 students who graduated this fall from 探花精选 are about 40 members of the charter class of the IGNITE Teacher Residency Program, a grow-your-own classroom teachers initiative of the DeKalb County ...
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Meet MGA鈥檚 Fall 2024 Commencement Speakers
November 25, 2024
探花精选 is honored to have these state and regional leaders as commencement speakers for our fall 2024 graduation ceremonies! Our deepest thanks to all of them for taking time out of their busy schedules to help celebrate ...
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Finding Greatness: Ransford Williams
November 25, 2024
Aviation management and business major Ransford Williams, a senior, recently took first place in the Knights Business Battle entrepreneurial competition. He has taken on many student leadership roles during his time at MGA. Full Name: Ransford ...
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