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State Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for Thursday November 06, 2025 ( 12 items )  

Albany State University Launches Scholarship Matching Tool to Help Students Access Thousands of Opportunities
ALBANY, Georgia, Nov. 6 -- Albany State University issued the following news: * * * Albany State University Launches New Scholarship Matching Tool to Help Students Access Thousands of Opportunities Finding and applying for scholarships just got easier for Albany State University (ASU) students. In November, the Office of Financial Aid launched Scholarship Universe, a new online platform that connects students to thousands of internal and external scholarship opportunities all through one pers  more

Augusta University: COEHD Graduate Student Selected for National Counseling Fellowship
AUGUSTA, Georgia, Nov. 6 -- Augusta University issued the following news release: * * * COEHD graduate student selected for national counseling fellowship Guided by compassion and a commitment to excellence, Hannah Lewis, a graduate student in the Department of Research, Counseling, and Curriculum in Augusta University's College of Education and Human Development, has been selected for the National Board for Certified Counselors Minority Fellowship Program, an initiative that equips future c  more

Building Possibilities: Construction Management Concentration Launched at UWG in Partnership With Caliber 1 Construction
CARROLLTON, Georgia, Nov. 6 -- The University of West Georgia issued the following news: * * * Building New Possibilities: Construction Management Concentration Launched at UWG in Partnership with Caliber 1 Construction By Miranda Daniel Exciting things are under construction at the University of West Georgia, as the Richards College of Business has introduced a new Construction Management Concentration as part of its Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management program. This lau  more

CNN's Have I Got News For You Announces This Week's Guests
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN's Have I Got News For You Announces This Week's Guests * November 5th, 2025 NEW EPISODE PREMIERES SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 AT 9PM ET/PT ON CNN NEW YORK - (November 5, 2025) - Senator Adam Schiff and comedian Jenny Hagel will join as guests on this week's episode of CNN's Have I Got News For You, the American version of the long-running UK comedy series. Produced by Hat Trick Productions for CNN Original  more

DNC Statement on Dr. Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard's Victory in Georgia's Public Service Commissioner Election
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2025: * * * DNC Statement on Dr. Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard's Victory in Georgia's Public Service Commissioner Election Tonight, Georgia Democrats Dr. Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard won their race to become Georgia's next Public Service Commissioner. Johnson and Hubbard are the first Democrats in Georgia to win a non-federal statewide election in nearly twenty years. Johnson and Hubba  more

DNC: Breaking - Democrats Sweep Election Night, Fueling Momentum Going Into 2026 Midterms
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2025: * * * BREAKING: Democrats Sweep Election Night, Fueling Momentum Going Into 2026 Midterms "American voters just delivered a Democratic resurgence. A Republican reckoning. A Blue Sweep." * Tonight, Democrats swept races across the country, from New York City to Virginia and New Jersey to Pennsylvania to California to Georgia to Maine. Democrats won these tough races because we ran stron  more

Georgia Southern University Receives $31K Grant to Fund Programming Aimed at Reducing Substance Abuse
STATESBORO, Georgia, Nov. 6 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Southern University receives $31K grant to fund programming aimed at reducing substance abuse Georgia Southern University's Office of Student Wellness and Health Promotion (SWHP) has been awarded $31,770.73 from the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) to support initiatives aimed at reducing harm and risks associated with substance and alcohol use. "The Office of Student  more

Mercer Program Helps Freshmen Grow as Leaders on Campus
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 6 -- Mercer University issued the following news: * * * Mercer program helps freshmen grow as leaders on campus By Jennifer Falk A Mercer University program is helping freshmen develop their leadership skills through workshops and campus experiences. The Mercer Leadership Fellows Program, launched in 2023, focuses on building students' leadership competence across four pillars: personal development, wellness, civic engagement and professionalism. "Each pillar repre  more

PSC Wins Give Georgia Democrats Huge Momentum for Competitive 2026 Gov Race
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * PSC Wins Give Georgia Democrats Huge Momentum for Competitive 2026 Gov Race * Yesterday, Georgia Democrats Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard won their elections to the state Public Service Commission the first time Democrats have won a nonfederal statewide race in Georgia since 2006. The victories are the clearest signs yet that the momentum is with Democrats heading into 2026, when Georgia will hold  more

Stacey Abrams to discuss building a better political future at Northwestern Pritzker Law event
EVANSTON, Illinois, Nov. 5 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Stacey Abrams to discuss building a better political future at Northwestern Pritzker Law event * CHICAGO - Through her work with her non-profit organization, Fair Fight Action, voting rights activist Stacey Abrams has made it her life's mission to address voter suppression throughout the U.S., including in Georgia where she served for a decade in the House of Representatives. To delve deep into t  more

University of Georgia: National Science Foundation Awards $5M to College of Education for Science Education
ATHENS, Georgia, Nov. 6 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * National Science Foundation awards $5M to College of Education for science education The grant will support science teachers, elevate the science teaching profession in Georgia By Anika Chaturvedi A $5 million National Science Foundation grant awarded to the University of Georgia will develop a state alliance to strengthen and elevate science teaching and ultimately reach every K-12 science teacher in Geor  more

University of Georgia: Student Motivation May Shape Study Habits, Grades
ATHENS, Georgia, Nov. 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Student motivation may shape study habits, grades Undergraduates who are more focused on self-improvement tend to see greater academic success By Sydney Barrilleaux When an exam is coming up, many students focus on memorizing vocab and skimming textbooks even if that isn't the best way to learn. Mindset may play a big role in shaping how students study and how well they perform academically, accor  more