COLUMBUS, Georgia, March 4 -- Columbus State University issued the following news: * * * Columbus State to hire 40-plus academic, career 'coaches' to bolster student success In an unprecedented move to ensure student success, Columbus State University is investing more than $4 million to hire more than 40 academic and career "coaches" over the next calendar year. This will upgrade the university's ability to guide students on their academic and professional journey. Under this new model--com  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 4 -- Mercer University issued the following news: * * * Mercer honored with Farmer Champion Award for commitment to local food and farms By Jennifer Fairfield-Williams MACON, Ga. -- Mercer University was recognized with the Farmer Champion Award by Georgia Organics, celebrating its unwavering commitment to strengthening local food systems and supporting sustainable agriculture. Through its partnership with The Georgia ACRE Collective, The Common Market and other loca  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 4 -- Mercer University issued the following news: * * * Professor recognizes nurses' voices in the world and makes sure they're heard By Jennifer Fairfield-Williams Widely recognized as a leader in nursing education, ethics and simulation, Dr. Jennifer Bartlett's work helps advance the mission of the College of Nursing and Mercer University. She credits her mother, an oncology nurse, with sparking her passion for nursing. "I grew up with stories. Sometimes they were   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 4 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * NC State Names Krista S. Walton Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Krista S. Walton, associate vice president for research operations and infrastructure at the Georgia Institute of Technology, has been named vice chancellor for research and innovation at North Carolina State University, effective June 30, 2025. Chancellor Randy Woodson made the announcement today. Walton repl  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Continues to Drive Innovation and Diverse Leadership Across the Legal Industry by Hosting ILTA Catalyst - Women Who Lead Event ATLANTA, CHICAGO, DALLAS, NEW YORK - Demonstrating its unwavering commitment to innovation and diverse leadership in the legal industry, Troutman Pepper Locke will be hosting this year's annual International Legal Technology Associa  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Earns 2025 JD Supra Readers' Choice Awards NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke and 12 attorneys have earned 2025 JD Supra Readers' Choice Awards, which recognize top authors and firms for thought leadership in key topics throughout 2024. Troutman Pepper Locke received the 'Top Firm Award' for Class Action, and four of the firm's articles were among the top re  more