2017 Faculty Staff Convocation Video Transcript
2017 Faculty Staff Convocation Presentation - A Year of Success
Video Transcript
O.U.R.S. campaign celebrates diversity & Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ values
Third Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ student in as many years wins the prestigious National Institutes of Health Scholarship
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ hosts Japan-America Summit & celebrates new Japanese program, partnerships
New programs in public relations, digital arts, MBA, technology, strategic studies
Forbes’ list of Best Colleges for second-year straight, #24 in U.S. News’ ranking of public universities in the south, 1 of 3 public universities in Georgia on Kiplinger’s list of Best College Values
College of Education launches online doctoral degree; bachelor’s degree grads ace GACE tests
Chines Flagship program $1.2 million grant renewed
Blue Ridge Scholars Program supports first-time freshmen
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ one of the top affordable online colleges in Georgia
Professional & Continuing Education earns Leader Excellence & Development Awards
ILSS hosts Economic Security Symposium on trade
Staff members honored with Presidential Excellence Awards
Sandy Ott, Chancellor’s Outstanding Service Award
Miriam Segura-Totten, Regent’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Oconeefest strengthens Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ student scholarships
Eight Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ cadets ranked in the top 10% of more than 5,000 cadets in the U.S.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ opens first 3D printer MakerBot Innovation Center in Georgia
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ wins 2017 NCAA D2 Award of Excellence & Peach Belt Commissioner’s Cup
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ teaches 12 languages, supported by international partnerships & programs
Gainesville Theatre Alliance puts on another spectacular season
Since 2013, the Presidential Awards Initiative has awarded nearly $800,000 to support meaningful research and scholarly and creative activities
National transfer student conference celebrates 15 years
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ expands graduate-level programs, including state’s first graduate degree in human services
3 alumnae selected for internships with Department of Energy
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ national leader in NCAA DII for Make-A-Wish Initiative
AASCB-accredited Cottrell MBA named in top 5 public programs in Georgia
463 participants in USG HealthTrails challenge logged almost 23,000 miles
$40,000 in textbook transformation grants from USG
Rifle team wins championship in first year of SoCon play
Gala celebrates $1.7 million in student scholarships
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ earns Tree Campus USA designation
Christian Ramos recognized as Newman Civic Fellow
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense; hosts Cyber Warrior Academy
Academic Advising services expand to help students stay on track for graduation
Debate, Enactus teams earn national recognition
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ scores record 9 Fulbright Scholars in 2017, placing it among the top in the nation
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ center adds ‘pith challenge’ for students, community to Start It Up conference
Hundreds participate in 22nd Annual Research Conference
Alumnus John Lamb leaves ‘transformational gift to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
Alumnus Bob Matthews recognized by Atlanta Business Chronicle as a 2017 Most Admired CEO
7th annual L3 Summit hones leadership skills
Lauren C. Johnson, Governor’s Teaching Fellow
Summer Food Program & Upward Bound: Grants, partners help Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ change students’ lives across region
IESA designated National Center of Academic Excellence & earns $600,000 federal grant to expand programs
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ confers more than 3,000 degrees during 2016-2017 academic year
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ commissioned more than 100 cadets as military officers this academic year, a new record for the Corps of Cadets
Students participate in internships, study, research & service projects locally and around the world
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ baseball competes in NCAA DII national championship, Tom Cantrell named 2017 NCAA DII Southeast Coach of the Year
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ celebrates progress of Convocation Center with Topping Out ceremony
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