AUGUSTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- Augusta University issued the following news release: * * * Common heart medicine partners with virus to battle solid tumors In a significant step forward for cancer treatment, researchers at the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University have discovered a new tool in the battle against breast cancer. The initial findings from a recent study showed that combining a common medicine typically used for heart conditions, known as a beta-blocker, with a speci  more

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * Austin Markovcic, Sarah Rourke Study Renewable Energy at VSU BSRI The pursuit for new renewable energy sources kept two Valdosta State University students busy this summer. For Austin Markovcic of Sylvania, Georgia, and Sarah Rourke of Valdosta, Georgia, this meant hours in an on-campus laboratory synthesizing iron oxide nanoparticles, preparing solutions of various polymers and mixing them with the na  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Georgia State University Awarded Significant Grant From Yardi Systems to Support First-Generation Students Georgia State University has received a grant from Yardi Systems to expand the Yardi Scholars program. This gift will allow Georgia State to enhance the scale of the Yardi Scholarship, which provides first-generation college students the support they need to graduate on time and with the skills and res  more

LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- Georgia Gwinnett College issued the following news release: * * * GGC Powers More Than $7 Billion in Economic Impact Since 2007 Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) isn't just educating students--it's fueling the economy. According to the latest University System of Georgia (USG) economic impact study, GGC has generated more than $7 billion in cumulative economic impact since 2007. In fiscal year 2024 alone, GGC contributed over $558 million to the economy of Gw  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- Luminis, a part of Acuity Brands, issued the following news: * * * Luminis Introduces Minimalist Exterior Pole Mount Trilo by Luminis designed with precision and care for efficient lighting solutions. * Montreal, QC, August 12, 2025 - Luminis (www.luminis.com), an established innovator and manufacturer of specification-grade interior and exterior lighting solutions, today released its new minimalist pole mount luminaire. Trilo by Luminis is the lightest exterior  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- Mercer University issued the following news: * * * Mercer On Mission program an 'invaluable' experience for Mercerians, Colombians By Andrea Honaker Mercerians and residents of Bogota, Colombia, left an equally significant impact on one another during their three weeks together in the South American country this summer. During this new Mercer On Mission program, Mercer University students and faculty provided English language and technology lessons for a summer c  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Georgia, Aug. 13 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Piedmont posted the following news release: * * * Save the Date: Inaugural Champions of Care Gala to Benefit Piedmont Athens Regional Foundation Athens, Ga. (August 12, 2025) - The Piedmont Athens Regional Foundation has announced that it will hold the Champions of Care Gala, an evening celebrating compassion care, in January. This evening of elegance will honor the individuals and teams who go above and beyond to champion exception  more

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * Sidney Wilson Devotes VSU Summer to Studying Impact of Hustle Culture on Overall Wellbeing Sidney Wilson of Valdosta, Georgia, recently teamed up with Dr. Ellis Logan from the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice to investigate the concept of success and wellbeing in a world that seems to encourage an all-or-nothing mentality. Prioritizing middle school, high school, and college st  more

ATHENS, Georgia, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Strained relationships may make foster parents quit New study finds couple relationship quality matters in foster family retention By Savannah Peat With nearly 400,000 kids inthe U.S. foster care system, the process for recruiting and retaining foster parents can be difficult. And new University of Georgia research suggests the quality of relationship between the foster caregivers can have a dir  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- The University System of Georgia issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2025: * * * University System of Georgia's Economic Impact Increases to $23.1 Billion USG Graduates Earning Over $1.4 Million More with Their College Degrees * The University System of Georgia powered $23.1 billion into the state's economy in FY 2024 - a 5.4% jump from last year - while recent graduates stand to earn $1.4 million more over their lifetimes thanks to their degrees, two   more