Georgia
Fix to Georgia College Completion Grant Would Make Thousands More Students Eligible
The amendment would correct an oversight that put the $2,500 grant out of reach for most students in two-year programs.
Grammy-Winning Producer Jermaine Dupri Announces Music Internship for Emory Students
Students will have the opportunity to learn about the creative music process and Atlanta’s music industry history over 6-8 weeks at Dupri’s So So Def Recordings.
Inside Emory University’s AI Education Push for All
Emory University is bringing free artificial intelligence classes to communities across the state of Georgia – and providing free access to ChatGPT
In Another Reversal, Georgia Will Fund AP African American Studies
After a series of back-and-forth decisions, the state decided the AP course does not violate Georgia’s law that prohibits teaching curricula with “divisive concepts.”
Kenya Partners With American HBCUs for STEM Exchange Program
The two countries intend to exchange students and faculty from partnering historically Black colleges and universities and Kenyan universities. The details have yet to be determined.
Emory Student Sues University for Suspending Him Over AI Tool It Previously Endorsed
The university suspended student Ben Craver, arguing students could use his AI tool, Eightball, to cheat. Craver disagrees and claims Emory knew about the tool’s capabilities and endorsed and funded it.
4 Georgia Universities Reinstate SAT/ACT Requirement
Augusta University, Georgia State University, Georgia Southern University, and Kennesaw State University will begin requiring the SAT or ACT starting in the fall of 2026.
Georgia State to Launch Online MBA
The J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University will launch an online MBA featuring concentrations in high-demand fields starting in fall 2024.
Morehouse Alum Donates $2.5 Million for Scholarship to Help Juniors, Seniors Graduate
The scholarship will provide juniors and seniors at Morehouse College with access to the financial resources to graduate.