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Gibbons Named MGA’s Executive Director of Advancement
February 14, 2025
Barbara Gibbons is the new executive director of Advancement for 51ԹϺ's (MGA's) Office of University Advancement & Alumni Affairs. Gibbons, previously director of Annual Giving, assumed the new role this month. She ...
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MGA Announces Fall 2024 President’s List And Dean’s List
February 12, 2025
51ԹϺ (MGA) announces the fall semester 2024 President's List and Dean's List. Students on the President's List had a grade point average of at least 3.8. The Dean's List includes students who had at least a 3.5 grade ...
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51ԹϺ Nursing Graduates Exceed State and National NCLEX Pass Rates
January 30, 2025
For a second consecutive year, 51ԹϺ’s (MGA) nursing programs have exceeded the National Council Licensure Examination’s (NCLEX) state and national pass rate levels. According to official ...
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State of the University 2025: Growing Enrollment, Engaging Students, Elevating Athletics
January 29, 2025
51ԹϺ’s enrollment continues to grow, students are engaging in campus activities more than ever, and the athletics program is rapidly moving toward NCAA Division II status. Those are among the ...
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Piedmont Macon Partners With 51ԹϺ To Support Nursing Education
December 19, 2024
Piedmont Macon is making a major investment in the future of healthcare by funding a new clinical instructor position for 51ԹϺ (MGA) nursing students. The partnership highlights Piedmont Macon’s commitment to ...
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Meet MGA’s Fall 2024 Commencement Speakers
November 25, 2024
51ԹϺ is honored to have these state and regional leaders as commencement speakers for our fall 2024 graduation ceremonies! Our deepest thanks to all of them for taking time out of their busy schedules to help celebrate ...
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MGA Foundation Receives Porter Trust Gift
November 04, 2024
The Ben G. Porter Trust has awarded the 51ԹϺ (MGA) Foundation an unrestricted gift of $70,000 to help support scholarships and other initiatives. This latest gift comes as the Porter Trust’s remaining funds ...
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MGA Announces Summer 2024 President's List And Dean's List
October 23, 2024
51ԹϺ (MGA) announces the summer semester 2024 President's List and Dean's List. Students on the President's List had a grade point average of at least 3.8. The Dean's List includes students who had at least a 3.5 grade ...
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MGA Hits Record-High Enrollment
October 16, 2024
51ԹϺ hit a record-high enrollment this fall. The number of students now enrolled is 8,409, a 4.6 percent increase over the same time last year. Dr. Stephen Schultheis, Middle Georgia ...
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MGA Faculty Perspective: The Science Behind Fall Leaf Colors
October 16, 2024
In October, many of us in the Southeast begin to look forward to what we hope is a vibrant season of fall leaf color. We asked MGA’s Dr. Sharon Standridge, associate professor of biology, for a primer on the science behind the seasonal ...
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MGA Nursing Department Receives Community Foundation Of Central Georgia Grant To Support Medication Administration Safety
October 15, 2024
The Community Foundation of Central Georgia has awarded a $20,000 grant to 51ԹϺ’s (MGA’s) nursing department to support student training in medication administration safety. MGA’s nursing ...
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MGA Faculty Q&A With Dr. Lawrence Camarota: Breaking Down The Science Of Hurricanes
October 15, 2024
As communities continue to recover from the devastating impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, it's a stark reminder that hurricane season is not over. Understanding the science behind these powerful weather systems is crucial for staying ...
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New Faculty Join MGA For 2024-2025 Academic Year
August 27, 2024
This fall, 51ԹϺ (MGA) added 18 full-time faculty members in several academic disciplines, including management, IT, art, public relations, nursing, respiratory therapy and rehabilitation ...
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Former Google VP To Discuss Artificial Intelligence As Focus Of Inaugural Jennings Family Distinguished Lecture, Hosted By 51ԹϺ
August 16, 2024
51ԹϺ (MGA), with the generous support of Genelle B. Jennings and her family, announces the creation of the Jennings Family Distinguished Lecture Series. The inaugural event, scheduled for September 11, will feature ...
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Phil J. And Alice S. Sheridan Foundation Commit $450,000 For MGA Student Emergency Financial Needs
August 08, 2024
The trustees of the Macon-based Phil J. and Alice S. Sheridan Foundation are committing $450,000 over three years to help 51ԹϺ (MGA) students with emergency funding needs that could disrupt their ability to complete ...
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MGA Staff Q&A: Getting Your Semester Off To A Strong Start
August 06, 2024
Heads up, 51ԹϺ students! Fall semester 2024 classes begin on August 14! Want some advice on getting off to a strong academic start and finishing the semester well? Here to provide some tips on that and related topics is ...
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Dr. Monica Baloga Joins MGA As Special Assistant To The President For Accreditation And Strategic Planning
July 18, 2024
Dr. Monica H. Baloga has joined 51ԹϺ (MGA) as special assistant to the president for accreditation and strategic planning. Baloga will lead the University’s reaffirmation of accreditation process with the ...
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MGA Announces Spring 2024 President’s List and Dean’s List
July 15, 2024
51ԹϺ (MGA) announces the spring semester 2024 President's List and Dean's List. Students on the President's List had a grade point average of at least 3.8. The Dean's List includes students who had at least a 3.5 grade ...
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MGA To Offer Bachelor of Science In Health Science
June 11, 2024
51ԹϺ (MGA) plans to offer a Bachelor of Science in Health Science, following approval of the degree on Tuesday, May 14, by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. MGA plans to launch the degree this ...
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Nearly 700 Set To Graduate At MGA’s Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremonies
April 17, 2024
Nearly 700 students are candidates for graduation at 51ԹϺ’s (MGA’s) spring 2024 commencement ceremonies. Five ceremonies will take place over a two-day period: Wednesday, May 8, and Thursday, May 9. ...
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MGA Announces Speakers For 2024 Spring Graduation Ceremonies
April 16, 2024
51ԹϺ is honored to host distinguished leaders in healthcare, government, education, aviation, and law as the keynote speakers at the 2024 spring graduation ceremonies. Charles Briscoe, CEO, Houston Healthcare will ...
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MGA’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program Earns ACOTE Accreditation
April 16, 2024
51ԹϺ’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Bridge Program has been granted full accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education ...
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MGA Recognizes Students for Academic Achievements
April 09, 2024
Chloe Davis, a nursing major, Jeffrey Hester, an IT major, and Leslie Guevara Rogers, an education major, have been chosen President’s Scholars for 51ԹϺ’s Class of 2024. The three were among more ...
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MGA Faculty Q&A With Dr. Melissa Sisson: The Buzz On “Cicada-Geddon”
April 08, 2024
As described by the publication Scientific American, two adjacent broods of periodical cicadas will emerge this spring in the eastern half of the U.S. These insects “crawl out of the ground once every 13 or 17 years for a rush of mating ...
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MGA Faculty Q&A With Kirby Swenson: Venomous Snakes In Georgia
April 02, 2024
Snake activity in Georgia, often referred to colloquially as "snake season," typically ramps up in the spring and extends through the summer months. We talk to Kirby Swenson, associate professor of biology, about what kinds of venomous snakes are ...
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Finding Greatness: Nicholas Germundsen
March 18, 2024
After earning his bachelor’s in Rehabilitation Science from MGA, Nicholas Germundsen is pursuing a master’s degree and a commission as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. Full Name: Nicholas B. Germundsen. Age: ...
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MGA Faculty Q&A With Dr. Lawrence Camarota: The April 8 Total Solar Eclipse
March 07, 2024
Inquiring minds want to know: Will those of us in the Middle Georgia region get to experience the celestial spectacle of the April 8 total solar eclipse? (Spoiler alert: We’ll be able to see about 80 percent of it, weather permitting.) ...
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MGA Renews Academic Partnership with Robins Air Force Base
March 04, 2024
51ԹϺ (MGA) has renewed a strategic partnership with the 78th Air Base Wing at Robins Air Force Base. The 5-year renewed partnership, which gives MGA a Warner Robins presence to help service ...
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51ԹϺ Nursing Graduates Exceed NCLEX Pass Rates For 2023
February 22, 2024
51ԹϺ’s nursing programs have exceeded the National Council Licensure Examination’s (NCLEX) state and national pass rate levels for 2023. According to the official 2023 NCLEX results, ...
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MGA Announces Fall 2023 President’s List and Dean’s List
February 20, 2024
51ԹϺ announces the fall semester 2023 President's List and Dean's List. Students on the President's List had a grade point average of at least 3.8. The Dean's List includes students who had at least a 3.5 grade point ...
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State of the University 2024: MGA President Asserts Institution Is Stronger Than Ever
January 29, 2024
With enrollment still going up, public and private resources increasing, and key initiatives coming to fruition, 51ԹϺ (MGA) stands ready for expansion, as highlighted by President Christopher Blake in his 2024 State of ...
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Peach Belt Extends Invitation To MGA For Conference Membership
January 10, 2024
AUGUSTA, GA -- The Peach Belt Conference Board of Directors voted unanimously to extend an invitation to 51ԹϺ (MGA) to join the league pending approval of their acceptance into the NCAA Division II provisional process. ...
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MGA's Macon Campus Earns 15th Consecutive Tree Campus USA Designation
January 04, 2024
For the 15th consecutive year, the Arbor Day Foundation has recognized the Macon Campus of 51ԹϺ (MGA) as a Tree Campus USA. Tree Campus USA is a program founded by the Arbor Day Foundation to recognize colleges and ...
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Student Affairs Announces New Recreation And Wellness Director For MGA
January 04, 2024
Carl Woods has joined 51ԹϺ (MGA) as director of Recreation and Wellness, part of the Division of Student Affairs. Most recently Wellness and Recreation director at Georgia Gwinnett College, Woods began his MGA position ...
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MGA Announces New Vice President For University Advancement And New Executive Director of Development & Planned Giving
January 03, 2024
Nancy Elizabeth White has joined 51ԹϺ (MGA) as vice president for University Advancement, while Gibson “Kelly” Pope is the new executive director of Development and Planned Giving. White, who also ...
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51ԹϺ Honors Houston Healthcare with Naming of Nursing Suite
December 15, 2023
For 19 years, Houston Healthcare has been a continued supporter of 51ԹϺ’s nursing programs, helping to shape the education and future careers of aspiring nurses. In recognition of its dedication, MGA is ...
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MGA Announces Fall 2023 Commencement Speakers
November 30, 2023
12:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 6 As president and owner of Collins Manufacturing Company in Macon, Gwen Collins is involved in day-to-day operations of the business. In 2006, she and her husband, Larry, who is vice president of the company, ...
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More Than 800 Students Set To Graduate At MGA’s Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremonies
November 29, 2023
About 810 students are candidates for graduation at 51ԹϺ’s (MGA’s) fall 2023 commencement ceremonies. Five ceremonies will take place over a two-day period: Wednesday, December 6, and Thursday, ...
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MGA’s Fall 2023 Enrollment Increase Marks The University’s Continued Growth
November 27, 2023
Continuing an upward trend, 51ԹϺ (MGA) grew its enrollment this fall by nearly 5 percent over last year. MGA's fall 2023 enrollment reached 8,039 students, according to the University System of Georgia’s ...
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MGA Announces New Athletics Director to Lead University’s Transition To NCAA Division II
November 01, 2023
Michael Brown, who has extensive leadership experience in collegiate athletics, has joined 51ԹϺ (MGA) as director of athletics, effective November 1. Most recently associate athletic director for operations at Purdue ...
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New Faculty Join MGA For 2023-2024 Academic Year
October 31, 2023
This fall, 51ԹϺ (MGA) added eight new full-time faculty members in a number of academic disciplines, including art, education, nursing, rehabilitation sciences, and respiratory therapy. The new faculty ...
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MGA Faculty Q&A: The October 14 Solar Eclipse
September 20, 2023
Heads up, astronomy enthusiasts. On Saturday, Oct. 14, an annular solar eclipse will cross North, Central, and South America. It will be visible in Georgia. An annular solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, but ...
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Carolyn Wynn Smalley Estate Gift To MGA To Support Endowed Professorships, Equestrian Team
September 18, 2023
A $1.2 million gift to the 51ԹϺ Foundation from the estate of Carolyn Wynn Smalley, a Wilkinson County woman known for her love of horses, nature, and Georgia history and culture, will fund the creation of two special ...
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51ԹϺ Partners With Amazon's Career Choice Program
September 11, 2023
Amazon has selected 51ԹϺ (MGA) to join its Career Choice program, which eases access to college degrees for hourly employees of the multinational technology company. Career Choice is an education benefit that ...
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Finding Greatness: Nathan Hall
September 07, 2023
Nathan Hall is president of the student organization for respiratory therapy majors, MGREAT. Full Name: Nathan Hall. Age: 23. Hometown: Dublin. Residence: Macon. High School: Dublin High School. Family: Mom, Angela Hall; brother, Caleb ...
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MGA Faculty Q&A: The Blue Moon Isn’t Blue & Other Things To Know About This Week’s Celestial Event
August 29, 2023
If cloud conditions allow it, we’ll be able to see a rare(ish) blue moon on Wednesday night (8/30). It will reach its peak at 9:36 p.m. EDT. To learn more about this celestial event, we turned to Dr. Lawrence Camarota of Middle Georgia ...
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Randy Thompson Joins MGA As Director Of Campus & Community Engagement
August 07, 2023
Randy Thompson, a Cochran resident with extensive experience in business management and education, is 51ԹϺ’s new director of Campus & Community Engagement. In his new position, Thompson will ...
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MGA Announces Spring 2023 President’s List and Dean’s List
July 25, 2023
51ԹϺ announces the spring semester 2023 President's List and Dean's List. Students on the President's List had a grade point average of at least 3.8. The Dean's List includes students who had at least a 3.5 grade point ...
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Peyton Anderson Foundation Awards $1.2 Million To MGA To Develop Center For Middle Georgia Studies
July 17, 2023
51ԹϺ (MGA) will use a newly announced $1.2 million grant from the Peyton Anderson Foundation to help fund an intellectual and creative center designed to take on some of the region’s most difficult ...
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Faculty Perspective: Is the “Bamboo Craze” Here To Stay?
July 13, 2023
The "bamboo craze" refers to the growing popularity and widespread fascination with bamboo as a versatile and sustainable material. Bamboo, a fast-growing plant known for its strength and durability, has gained immense attention in recent years ...
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Angela O’Neal Joins MGA As Registrar
June 22, 2023
Angela "Angie" O’Neal has joined 51ԹϺ (MGA) as registrar. She comes to MGA from Wesleyan College, where she also served as registrar for nearly a decade.In her new role at MGA, O’Neal will lead the ...
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What’s Up With The Moon This Week? Dr. Lawrence Camarota Explains The “Da Vinci Glow”
May 18, 2023
Have you ever heard of the “Da Vinci glow?” We hadn’t either until the phrase started popping up in our news feeds a couple of days ago. According to the website earth.com, the Da Vinci glow is a celestial phenomenon ...
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More Than 700 Students Set To Graduate At MGA’s Spring Commencement Ceremonies
April 25, 2023
More than 700 students are candidates for graduation at 51ԹϺ’s (MGA’s) spring 2023 commencement ceremonies. Five ceremonies will take place over a two-day period: Wednesday, May 10, and Thursday, ...
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MGA Announces Spring 2023 Commencement Speakers
April 25, 2023
Tracey Blalock – 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, ceremony Tracey Blalock has served as the senior vice president and chief nurse executive of Atrium Health Navicent since 2013. Tracey started her career at Atrium Health Navicent in 1988 as a ...
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Finding Greatness: Colleen Moore
April 24, 2023
An externship helped nursing major Colleen Moore land a full-time position with Houston Healthcare. Her externship, which in nursing is similar to an internship, was voluntary on her part and enhanced her required clinical experiences. ...
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MGA’s Dublin Campus Partners With Dublin City Schools To Offer Dual Enrollment
March 28, 2023
51ԹϺ’s Dublin Campus is partnering with Heart of Georgia College & Career Academy to offer core courses and a potential path into the nursing program to dual-enrolled students. Through the partnership, ...
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Finding Greatness: Sharona Rubinstein
February 23, 2023
With the ultimate goal of creating a center for healing arts, Sharona Rubinstein is merging her background as a professional dancer, choreographer, and artistic director with new skills and knowledge gained through MGA’s occupational ...
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MGA Announces Fall 2022 President’s List and Dean’s List
February 09, 2023
51ԹϺ announces the fall semester 2022 President's List and Dean's List. Students on the President's List had a grade point average of at least 3.8. The Dean's List includes students who had at least a 3.5 grade point ...
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MGA Professor Explains The ‘Green’ Comet
January 25, 2023
Have you heard the hype about a rare “green” comet currently traveling through our solar system for the first time in 50,000 years? We wanted to know more so we asked our go-to astronomy consultant - Dr. Lawrence Camarota, ...
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Associate Provosts In Data Strategy And Academic Innovation Join MGA
January 10, 2023
Dr. Jesse Bishop joins 51ԹϺ (MGA) as associate provost for Data Strategy, while Dr. James Blackburn comes on board as associate provost for Academic Innovation. “Both men bring an impressive amount of ...
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MGA Formally Opens Dublin Campus Health Sciences Expansion
January 09, 2023
DUBLIN - 51ԹϺ (MGA) is celebrating the completion of a nearly $6.8 million renovation and expansion of the institution’s Dublin Campus into a healthcare degree program hub. MGA President Christopher Blake, ...
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MGA Announces New VP For Finance & Business
December 01, 2022
Amanda Neff Funches, a veteran manager and director for 51ԹϺ’s budgetary and accounting operations, has been appointed the new vice president for Finance & Business, effective January 1, 2023. Funches, who ...
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About 750 Students Set To Graduate At MGA’s Fall Commencement Ceremonies
November 28, 2022
About 750 students are candidates for graduation at 51ԹϺ’s (MGA’s) fall 2022 commencement ceremonies. Five ceremonies will take place over a two-day period: Wednesday, Dec. 7, and Thursday, Dec. 8. ...
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Finding Greatness: Courtney Anderson
November 14, 2022
Courtney Anderson, a student in MGA’s master’s degree in nursing program, is the sepsis coordinator for Atrium Health Navicent. She and her husband founded a non-profit to increase awareness of the causes of sudden cardiac ...
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University System And MGA Highlight Ethical Culture Through Ethics Awareness Week
November 03, 2022
The University System of Georgia (USG) is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct in pursuit of its mission to create knowledge. Accomplishing this mission demands integrity, good judgment and dedication to public ...
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MGA Respiratory Therapy Faculty Member Selected As Governor’s Teaching Fellow
November 02, 2022
ATHENS – 51ԹϺ faculty member Nancy Guyse has been chosen to be a Governor’s Teaching Fellow for the 2022-23 academic year. A registered respiratory therapist (RRT) and assistant professor of ...
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Finding Greatness: Miracle Odom
October 17, 2022
Student leader Miracle Odom, a senior majoring in biology, is participating in magnetotactic bacteria (MTB) research with MGA faculty members. After graduation, she plans to join the U.S. Air Force and pursue a medical career. Full ...
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Finding Greatness: Yvonne Hartridge
October 11, 2022
Yvonne Hartridge is finishing up her degree in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program. A standout student, former Knights softball player, and MGA Cochran Campus leader, she hopes to combine OT with her athletics background into a career ...
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MGA Announces Summer 2022 President’s & Dean’s List
October 04, 2022
51ԹϺ announces the summer semester 2022 President's List and Dean's List. Students on the President's List had a grade point average of at least 3.8. The Dean's List includes students who had at least a 3.5 grade point ...
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Finding Greatness: Rekita Barnes
September 22, 2022
As she nears completion of her B.S. in Respiratory Therapy, non-traditional student Rekita Barnes hopes to begin her career at Emory Healthcare and pursue a master’s degree. Full Name: Rekita Barnes. Age: 33. Hometown & ...
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Twenty One Faculty Join MGA At Start Of 2022-23 Academic Year
September 20, 2022
51ԹϺ (MGA) has added 21 new full-time faculty members in a number of academic disciplines, including aviation, health sciences, IT, teacher education, social work, music, and English. The new faculty ...
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Finding Greatness: Christian Weaver
September 16, 2022
As a biology major with a creative writing minor, Christian Weaver has found MGA to be a place where he can cultivate his scientific and artistic passions. He is currently applying for Ph.D programs as he pursues a dual career in plant pathology ...
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Finding Greatness: Zoe Von Holten
August 30, 2022
Biology major Zoe Von Holten, who started MGA as a dual-enrolled student, is now involved in a research project with Dr. Tyler Achatz involving systematic parasitology. Her goal is to earn a Ph.D for a career in academia. Full Name: Zoe Von ...
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Seven Faculty & Staff Honored for Teaching, Scholarship, Or Service Excellence At MGA Fall Convocation
August 05, 2022
51ԹϺ (MGA) recognized seven faculty and staff members for outstanding achievements in teaching, scholarship, and/or various areas of service. The seven received the awards at 2022 Convocation, an annual gathering of ...
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Get Your Semester Off To A Positive And Successful Start
August 01, 2022
You’re at 51ԹϺ for a reason. Knowing why you’re here is essential - and so is knowing how to keep going until you get the degree. To succeed in college, you first have to know how ...
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MGA’s Economic Impact Increases To $268 Million
July 26, 2022
51ԹϺ contributed a total of nearly $268 million to the economy in fiscal 2021 – an 8 percent increase over the previous year - and accounted for more than 2,600 jobs due to on- and off-campus spending, ...
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MGA Announces Spring 2022 President's & Dean's Lists
June 21, 2022
51ԹϺ announces the spring semester 2022 President's List and Dean's List. Students on the President's List had a grade point average of at least 3.8. The Dean's List includes students who had at least a 3.5 grade point ...
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Is Social Media Bad For Your Mental Health?
June 16, 2022
From Facebook to TikTok and everything in between, social media is engrained in our everyday lives, connecting us to work, school, businesses, and each other. However, while social media helps to build these connections and ease feelings of ...
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What Is The Summer Solstice?
June 12, 2022
The summer solstice, which this year occurs on June 21, marks the official beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. But what, exactly, is it? Dr. Larry Camarota, assistant professor for 51ԹϺ’s ...
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Work of Heart
June 02, 2022
The pandemic created challenges for healthcare professions but career opportunities still abound. Student interest in 51ԹϺ’s nursing, respiratory therapy, and rehabilitation sciences programs remains solid and ...
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MGA Nursing Faculty Member Creates Anti-Vaping Curriculum
June 01, 2022
51ԹϺ (MGA) nursing faculty member Elisha A. Tribble created an anti-vaping curriculum now used by the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association’s C.H.A.M.P.S. (Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting ...
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Morris Bank Pledges $100,000 To MGA Health Sciences Expansion
May 24, 2022
51ԹϺ (MGA) received a pledge of $100,000 from Morris Bank to fund the new state-of-the-art nursing lab currently under construction on the Dublin Campus, which the University is transforming into a healthcare degree ...
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Finding Greatness: Haley Kim
May 09, 2022
Newly graduated MGA nursing major Haley Kim is serving with the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service, or USPHS Commissioned Corps. It is the federal uniformed service of the U.S. Public Health Service and one of the eight ...
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Number of Graduates To Set MGA Spring Record
April 26, 2022
Nearly 760 students are candidates for graduation at 51ԹϺ’s spring 2022 commencement ceremonies. That is the highest number of prospective graduates for a spring commencement season in MGA’s ...
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MGA Honors President’s Scholar, Academic Recognition Day Scholar, & Other Students For Academic Achievements
April 19, 2022
Rebecca Symone Caldwell, a senior finishing her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, is the President’s Scholar for the 51ԹϺ (MGA) Class of 2022. Caldwell received the award at MGA Honors ...
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MGA’s First STEMposium To Highlight Undergraduate Students’ Research
April 14, 2022
Oyster spat settlement patterns on Jekyll Island and exploring Riemann’s rearrangement theorem are just two of the many research topics 51ԹϺ (MGA) students will discuss at STEMposium, hosted by the departments ...
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Board of Regents Eliminates Special Institutional Fee, Adjusts MGA Undergraduate Tuition Rate
April 12, 2022
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) on Tuesday, April 12, approved an undergraduate tuition adjustment plan to align 51ԹϺ’s (MGA) tuition rate with other Georgia public institutions ...
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Dr. Stephen Schultheis Joins MGA As Vice President For Enrollment Management
April 04, 2022
Dr. Stephen P. Schultheis has joined 51ԹϺ (MGA) as vice president for Enrollment Management. Among other things in his new role, Schultheis is developing the University’s short- and long-term strategies to ...
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Finding Greatness: A.J. Kahrmann
March 24, 2022
Biology major A.J. Kahrmann, MGA’s 2022 Academic Recognition Day Scholar, is graduating this spring and will enroll at the Dental College of Georgia this fall. Full Name: A.J. Kahrmann. Age: 22. Hometown: McRae. Family: ...
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MGA Biology Professor Wins Major Award From American Society of Parasitologists
March 16, 2022
Dr. Tyler Achatz, 51ԹϺ assistant professor of biology, is the 2022 recipient of the American Society of Parasitologists’ (ASP) Ashton Cuckler New Investigator Award. This award is given to the most outstanding ...
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Finding Greatness: Matthew Samson
March 10, 2022
Matthew Samson is pursuing MGA’s associate’s degree in the occupational therapy assistant program and hopes to begin his career working for a school system and helping children. He is active in the OTA Student Club, serving as ...
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Finding Greatness: Lumpoun Tello
March 08, 2022
MGA respiratory therapy major Lumpoun Tello is among the students in the program’s unique neonatal track. She hopes to begin her career working in neonatal intensive care. Full Name: Lumpoun Paula Tello. Age: 33. Hometown: ...
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MGA Professor Named Governor’s Teaching Fellow
February 17, 2022
Dr. Patsy Butts, associate professor of nursing and coordinator of the Pre-Licensure BSN degree program at 51ԹϺ, is among the faculty from institutions of higher education across the state selected to be 2022 ...
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MGA’s 2022 Academic Recognition Day Scholar Plans Career In Dentistry
February 14, 2022
Alexander James “A.J.” Kahrmann, 51ԹϺ’s 2022 Academic Recognition Day Scholar, hopes to return to his hometown of McRae-Helena in a few years to begin a career in dentistry. But ...
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MGA Nursing Students Serve Leadership Roles in Statewide Association
February 08, 2022
They’re still a few months shy of graduating with their 51ԹϺ nursing degrees, but Katie Poupard and Abby Dunbar already are leaders in their field. Poupard is current president and Dunbar is secretary of the ...
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MGA Announces Fall 2021 Dean's and President's Lists
January 31, 2022
51ԹϺ (MGA) announces the fall semester 2021 President's List and Dean's List. Students on the President's List had a grade point average of at least 3.8. The Dean's List includes students who had at least a 3.5 grade ...
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Governor’s Funding Award Boosts MGA’s Dublin Campus Healthcare Program Expansion
January 11, 2022
Thanks to $900,000 in new funding the Georgia governor’s office has awarded, 51ԹϺ (MGA) is substantially bolstering an expansion of the Dublin ...
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MGA To Graduate Record Number Of Students At Fall Commencement
December 03, 2021
The December 2021 ceremonies will again feature “pod” seating arrangements for graduates and their guests after proving popular during pandemic A record number of students are candidates for fall ...
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MGA Surpasses $11 Million Goal In University’s “Legacy Of Greatness” Fundraising Campaign
December 01, 2021
The 51ԹϺ (MGA) Foundation’s “Building A Legacy of Greatness” private fundraising campaign – the most ambitious in the institution’s history – exceeded its $11 ...
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MGA Announces Summer 2021 President’s And Dean’s Lists
October 19, 2021
51ԹϺ (MGA) announces the summer semester 2021 President's List and Dean's List. Students on the President's List had a grade point average of at least 3.8. The Dean's List includes students who had at least a 3.5 grade ...
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Finding Greatness: Kelli Roland
October 18, 2021
Inspired by family members who have heroically dealt with respiratory illnesses, Kelli Roland enrolled in MGA’s respiratory therapy degree program and took on multiple student leadership roles. Full Name: Kelli Roland. Age: ...
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MGA Cochran Campus Library to Showcase Archival Treasures at Open House
September 30, 2021
On March 13, 1926, the main classroom building of what is now 51ԹϺ’s Cochran Campus caught fire. As people fled the premises, some managed to grab a few papers and a very small number of furnishings, ...
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MGA Makes U.S. News & World Report's “Best Regional Colleges South” List
September 13, 2021
51ԹϺ (MGA) is ranked 10th among the best public regional institutions in the South, according to the latest rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. MGA made the rankings in the “Top Public Schools ...
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Mary McDonald Named VP For University Advancement & Executive Director Of 51ԹϺ Foundation
September 03, 2021
Mary McDonald has joined 51ԹϺ (MGA) as vice president for University Advancement. In that role she also serves as the executive director of the 51ԹϺ Foundation. Most recently special ...
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Nearly Twenty New Faculty Join MGA At Start Of 2021-22 Academic Year
August 24, 2021
51ԹϺ (MGA) has added 19 new faculty members in a number of academic disciplines, including natural sciences, health sciences, education, business, art, IT, public relations, history, political science, aviation, and ...
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Study Abroad Is (Fingers Crossed) Back For MGA Students
August 17, 2021
51ԹϺ (MGA) is among the many U.S. colleges and universities making plans to revive at least some study abroad opportunities for students during the 2021-2022 academic year. Things could change, of course, depending on ...
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Dr. David Jenks Named MGA Provost
August 04, 2021
Dr. David Jenks, former vice provost at the University of West Georgia, has joined 51ԹϺ (MGA) as provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. Jenks, who brings ...
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MGA Announces Spring 2021 Dean's and President's Lists
June 22, 2021
51ԹϺ (MGA) announces the spring semester 2021 President's List and Dean's List. Students on the President's List had a grade point average of at least 3.8. The Dean's List includes students who had at least a 3.5 grade ...
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MGA’s Capital Projects Carry On, Enhancing Campuses & Academic Programs
June 02, 2021
Even during the pandemic, 51ԹϺ continued work on several capital projects that are either now completed or well underway. In addition, a generous donation from the Charles H. Jones Foundation allowed MGA to purchase new ...
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Persevering In A Pandemic
May 24, 2021
Adapting to unprecedented challenges, 51ԹϺ finds ways to live up to its values and support students pursuing their degrees in an unsettling time. By March 2020, math major Kessiny Neal ...
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Finding Greatness: Katie Starcher
May 10, 2021
Nursing major Katie Starcher is president of MGA’s Association of Nursing Students. She is about to start a job as a student nurse at Regency Hospital Center. Full Name: Katie Starcher. Age: 21. Hometown: Augusta. Residence: ...
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MGA Resumes In-Person Ceremonies At Spring 2021 Graduation
May 05, 2021
Nearly 700 students are candidates for graduation at 51ԹϺ’s spring commencement ceremonies, scheduled for May 11, 12, and 13. These ceremonies will mark the return of in-person graduations held at the ...
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MGA Recognizes Students For Academic Achievements
April 13, 2021
51ԹϺ (MGA) graduating seniors Daisja Butts of Rex, Ga., Amanda Juarez of Macon, and Matthew Molina of Warner Robins have been chosen as President’s Scholars for the Class of 2021. They were among the nearly 40 ...
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MGA Faculty Present Virtual Conference
March 10, 2021
Due to the pandemic, MGA faculty members have not been able to attend in-person academic conferences to present their research and other work. But several faculty members, including Dr. Andre Nicholson, Dr. Sabrina Wengier, Dr. Kathleen Burt, ...
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Atlanta Gas Light Endows Scholarship at MGA for Students in STEM Majors
January 25, 2021
Atlanta Gas Light is establishing an endowed scholarship through the Middle Georgia State (MGA) University Foundation to help students pursuing STEM-related degrees pay for their education. Company leaders presented a $30,000 check to University ...
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MGA Students Show Off Cornhole Skills At National Competition
January 11, 2021
What began as backyard fun with family and friends is now serious business for two 51ԹϺ freshmen. Well, not that serious. We are, after all, talking about the popular game of cornhole. But it’s true that ...
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MGA Announces Fall 2020 President’s And Dean’s Lists
January 11, 2021
51ԹϺ (MGA) announces the names of undergraduate students who made the fall semester 2020 President's List and Dean's List. Students on the President's List had a grade point average of at least 3.8. The Dean's List ...
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MGA Launches “Be Well” Mental Health Support To Students
January 11, 2021
In partnership with the University System of Georgia, 51ԹϺ (MGA) is significantly expanding mental health services to students. As part of a new initiative called BeWell@MGA, the University will introduce the ...
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MGA Approved As Level V Institution, Paving The Way For Doctoral Degree Introduction
December 08, 2020
51ԹϺ is now a Level V institution following approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The new status, which SACSCOC announced on December 8, 2020, means that Middle Georgia ...
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51ԹϺ Launches Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate
November 30, 2020
51ԹϺ (MGA) is introducing a fully online post-master's certificate program in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Scheduled to launch in spring 2021, the certificate program is geared toward Advanced ...
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