Faculty/Staff
Piedmont Macon Partners With Middle Georgia State University 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 Middle Georgia State University (MGA) nursing students. The partnership highlights Piedmont Macon’s commitment to ...
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IGNITE DeKalb Teacher Residency Program Graduates First Class From MGA
December 13, 2024
Among the nearly 800 students who graduated this fall from Middle Georgia State University (MGA) are about 40 members of the charter class of the IGNITE Teacher Residency Program, a grow-your-own classroom teachers initiative of the DeKalb County ...
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MGA Foundation Receives Porter Trust Gift
November 04, 2024
The Ben G. Porter Trust has awarded the Middle Georgia State University (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 Faculty Q&A: Exploring The Scary Movie Genre With Dr. Patrick Brennan
October 28, 2024
Why do scary movies have such enduring appeal with movie audiences? Just in time for Halloween, we explore that question and others with Dr. Patrick Brennan, film scholar and MGA professor of English. After reading this, you might want to ...
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MGA Faculty Q&A With Dr. Christopher Lawrence: Understanding The Electoral College
October 22, 2024
The Electoral College is a group of representatives, called electors, who are chosen by each U.S. state to formally cast votes for the president and vice president of the United States. The number of electors a state has is based on its total ...
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MGA Hits Record-High Enrollment
October 16, 2024
Middle Georgia State University 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 Middle Georgia State University’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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Finding Greatness: Ben Fincher
October 10, 2024
After earning his bachelor’s in History and master’s in Technical & Professional Writing from MGA, Ben Fincher went on to graduate from law school and become a research scientist at the University of Virginia School of ...
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MGA Joins Other University System of Georgia Institutions Offering Hurricane Recovery Support
October 09, 2024
Hosting students from a sister university, serving as a staging area for vehicles used in relief efforts, and offering a place for community members to charge their tech devices are among the ways Middle Georgia State University (MGA) campuses ...
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MGA Students Launch Postcard Project To Raise Awareness Of Domestic Violence
October 03, 2024
Students in a Middle Georgia State University (MGA) sociology class are launching the “Postcard Project,” a creative way of bringing attention to the often-hidden issues of domestic violence and sexual assault. In partnership ...
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Dr. Sabrina Wengier Wins Felton Jenkins Jr. Hall Of Fame Faculty Award
September 13, 2024
Congratulations to Dr. Sabrina Wengier, who formally received the Felton Jenkins Jr. Hall of Fame Faculty award for the state university sector during the University System of Georgia's annual gala on September 12. The award was initially ...
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MGA Faculty Q&A With Dr. Billy Wooten: The Enduring Legacy Of 9/11
September 05, 2024
As we approach the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the reverberations of that day continue to influence global politics, national security, and American society. The events of 9/11 not only redefined American’s role on the ...
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MGA History Professor Prepares To Travel To Germany For Holocaust Education
September 05, 2024
As a professor specializing in modern German history and the two world wars, Dr. Tracie Provost is no stranger to studying and teaching about the horrors of the Holocaust. But this past June the longtime Middle Georgia State University faculty ...
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National Science Foundation Grants Major Award to MGA For STEM Workforce Development Initiatives
September 03, 2024
With a newly announced $375,000 grant from the National Science Foundation, Middle Georgia State University (MGA) will join forces with three other institutions to more strongly align classroom teaching and learning with professional workforce ...
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New Faculty Join MGA For 2024-2025 Academic Year
August 27, 2024
This fall, Middle Georgia State University (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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MGA’s Center for Middle Georgia Studies & Middle Georgia Regional Library Host Author of New Biography Of Georgia Founder James Oglethorpe
August 27, 2024
James Oglethorpe, the British Army officer and politician best known for founding the colony of what became the U.S. state of Georgia, also left a less-familiar legacy: he was among the first white men in North America to stand against chattel ...
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Former Google VP To Discuss Artificial Intelligence As Focus Of Inaugural Jennings Family Distinguished Lecture, Hosted By Middle Georgia State University
August 16, 2024
Middle Georgia State University (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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MGA To Celebrate Center For Middle Georgia Studies Grand Opening
August 14, 2024
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is formally launching the Center for Middle Georgia Studies, an intellectual and creative enterprise designed to take on some of the region’s most difficult challenges, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony ...
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MGA’s Economic Impact Increases To $296 Million
August 14, 2024
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) contributed more than $296 million to the economy in fiscal 2023 – a nearly 3 percent increase over the previous year. Due to on- and off-campus spending during the same period, the University ...
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MGA Staff Q&A: Getting Your Semester Off To A Strong Start
August 06, 2024
Heads up, Middle Georgia State University 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. Billy Wooten Joins MGA As Dean Of School Of Arts & Letters
August 06, 2024
Dr. Billy Wooten is the new dean of the School of Arts & Letters at Middle Georgia State University (MGA). Most recently dean of Engaged Learning at Averett University, Wooten has also served as that institution’s ...
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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 Middle Georgia State University (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 Faculty Q&A With Music Prof Dr. Rebecca Lanning: About That Rendition Of The Star-Spangled Banner
July 16, 2024
Country music star Ingrid Andress’s recent rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner at Major League Baseball’s Home Run Derby has sparked widespread debate. Her unique interpretation of the national anthem raised questions about ...
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MGA’s Warner Robins Campus Houses New Department of Computer Science
July 02, 2024
The School of Computing at Middle Georgia State University (MGA) has launched the Department of Computer Science, housed at the institution’s Warner Robins Campus near Robins Air Force Base. By spinning off computer science degree ...
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MGA Receives Grant To Grow Student Leadership And Character Development
June 20, 2024
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) will use a new grant to initiate a comprehensive program aimed at helping students develop greater leadership and character skills. The $50,000 Capacity-Building grant, awarded through Wake Forest ...
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MGA’s Graduate Studies Librarian Named 2024 GALILEO Ambassador
June 12, 2024
Dana Casper, graduate studies librarian at Middle Georgia State University (MGA), is the 2024 GALILEO Ambassador, an award that recognizes her achievements building dynamic educational lessons that incorporate and promote the online library ...
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MGA To Offer Bachelor of Science In Health Science
June 11, 2024
Middle Georgia State University (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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MGA English Professor Granted Research Fellowship To Study Norman Mailer's Short Fiction
June 05, 2024
Dr. Gerald Lucas, English professor at Middle Georgia State University (MGA), has been granted a month-long research fellowship at the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas, Austin. His project is on Norman Mailer's short fiction ...
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In Want Of Jane Austen’s Roof Tile
May 28, 2024
Monica Miller was hooked from the first line of the English writer Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice – “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want ...
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MGA Faculty Q&A With Dr. Simone Phipps: Why Women's Share Of Executive Jobs Is Falling
May 28, 2024
For the first time in nearly two decades, women's share of executive roles in the workplace dropped in 2023. The Washington Post recently quoted Dr. Simone Phipps, a management professor at MGA, in an article about this topic, and she breaks it ...
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MGA’s Dr. Scott Hinze Chosen As Governor’s Teaching Fellow
May 22, 2024
ATHENS – Middle Georgia State University faculty member Dr. Scott Hinze has been chosen to be a 2024 Governor’s Teaching Fellow. An associate professor of psychology. Hinze was among the faculty chosen for the highly ...
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How to Build a Strong LinkedIn Profile: MGA Staff Q&A with Dr. Mary Roberts
May 06, 2024
In today's digital age, LinkedIn has become more than just a platform for networking online; it's a powerful tool for personal branding and career advancement. Whether you're an industry veteran or a new graduate just starting your career, ...
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Dr. Kristie Roberts-Lewis Joins MGA as First Executive Director of Center for Middle Georgia Studies
May 01, 2024
Dr. Kristie Roberts-Lewis, most recently senior program manager at the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Institute for Capacity Building, has joined Middle Georgia State University (MGA) as the first executive director of the Center for Middle ...
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Finding Greatness: Dr. Sabrina Wengier
April 30, 2024
Dr. Sabrina Wengier is the 2024 recipient of the Regents’ Felton Jenkins Jr. Hall of Fame Faculty award for the state university sector. The Hall of Fame award is given in recognition of individual faculty for a strong commitment to ...
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Finding Greatness: Dr. Monica Miller
April 29, 2024
Dr. Monica Miller is the 2024 recipient of the Excellence in Scholarship faculty award. Full Name: Dr. Monica Carol Miller Title: Associate Professor and Coordinator of Graduate Writing Programs Degrees: Doctor of Philosophy, English and ...
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Finding Greatness: Dr. Lorraine Dubuisson
April 22, 2024
Dr. Lorraine Dubuisson of MGA’s English faculty is the recipient of the inaugural Provost’s Award. The award recognizes a faculty member’s significant contributions in teaching, scholarship, and service. Full ...
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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 Middle Georgia State University’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 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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MGA Faculty Member Among Participants Of AASCU Partnership with Glacier National Park
March 27, 2024
WASHINGTON – More than a dozen members of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) have been selected to participate in the association’s Stewardship of Public Lands program, an initiative of ...
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MGA Faculty Q&A With Dr. Laurie Walters: Unraveling Work-Life Balance
March 25, 2024
In modern American society, life seems to be getting busier and more demanding. Between work, studying, family, and other duties, it feels like there's never a moment to breathe. Especially in the wake of the COVID pandemic, more of us are trying ...
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MGA Staff Q&A With Dr. Mary Roberts: Unlocking The Power Of Resumes
March 11, 2024
Despite the digital age revolutionizing how job seekers connect with potential employers, the traditional resume remains a cornerstone of the application process. In this Q&A with Dr. Mary Roberts, executive director of Middle Georgia State ...
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Renowned Composer Jongnic Bontemps, Who Scored “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,” Headlines MGA’s 2024 Arts Festival
March 11, 2024
Modern film composer Jongnic Bontemps, also known as JB, headlines the 2024 Arts Festival, hosted by Middle Georgia State University’s School of Arts & Letters and scheduled for March 25-April 15. This year’s festival, the ...
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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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Dr. Heather Ness-Maddox Assumes the Role of Honors Program Director at MGA
March 05, 2024
As of the spring 2024 semester, Dr. Heather Ness-Maddox, assistant professor of psychology, has assumed the role of director of the Honors Program at Middle Georgia State University (MGA). Despite being new to the role, Ness-Maddox is no ...
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MGA Faculty Q&A With Liz Riley: The Rise of Pickleball
February 19, 2024
Pickleball, a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong, has been gaining traction across the globe in recent years. With its easy-to-learn rules, accessibility to players of all ages and skill levels, and a vibrant ...
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MGA Professor's Innovative Digital Technologies Textbook For Marketing & IT Students Published
February 14, 2024
A Middle Georgia State University (MGA) information technology professor is the leading author of a newly published second edition textbook focused on marketing and IT students navigating the dynamic nature of digital technologies.Routledge ...
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Finding Greatness: Elaine Martin
February 13, 2024
Elaine Martin of MGA’s Student Affairs staff recently helped the University obtain a $6,000 grant to provide food and other resources to students in need through Knights’ Table. Full Name: Elaine K. Martin. Full Title: ...
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Board of Regents Approves MGA’s Master of Education In Curriculum & Instruction With Literacy Focus
February 13, 2024
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) plans to launch a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a literacy focus this fall. The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia approved the program at its Tuesday, February 13, ...
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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, Middle Georgia State University (MGA) stands ready for expansion, as highlighted by President Christopher Blake in his 2024 State of ...
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MGA Political Science Department To Host Youth Civic Summit
January 22, 2024
Motivated by a desire to help area high school students learn more about local government and community issues, the Middle Georgia State University (MGA) Department of Political Science is sponsoring its first Youth Civic Summit in early March. ...
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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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2024 College Town Film Series Explores Throwback Theme
November 30, 2023
"Throwback" is the theme of the 2024 College Town Film Series, which kicks off Thursday, Jan. 25, at the Douglass Theater in downtown Macon. The 2024 series will serve as the 25th anniversary of the popular event. A collaboration of Middle ...
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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 Middle Georgia State University’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, Middle Georgia State University (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 Middle Georgia State University (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, Middle Georgia State University (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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Faculty Q&A With Dr. Crystal O’Leary Davidson: Lock Your Doors, Bolt Your Windows, And Dive In To Some Halloween Literature
October 11, 2023
It's the spooky season! As the autumn leaves fall and the nights grow longer, our thoughts turn to Halloween, that enigmatic holiday filled with ghosts, ghouls, and jack-o'-lanterns. Yet, beyond the costumes and candy, Halloween carries a rich ...
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MGA School of Education & Behavioral Sciences Gets Ready To Host 6th FIRST LEGO League Challenge
October 04, 2023
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is gearing up to host, for the sixth time, the FIRST LEGO League Challenge on December 2 and 9. This international competition for “challenge teams” of elementary and middle-school ...
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School of Computing Receives Grant from the E.J. Grassman Trust To Support Cybersecurity Education
October 03, 2023
The Middle Georgia State University (MGA) School of Computing recently received a $15,000.00 grant from the E.J. Grassman Trust to purchase equipment for its Cyber Forensics lab. The lab was initially funded as part of the National Science ...
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MGA Re-designated as a National Center Of Academic Excellence In Cyber Defense Education
October 03, 2023
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) was formally re-designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) on September 19, 2023, during a ceremony at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, Ill. Dr. David ...
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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 Middle Georgia State University 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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Middle Georgia State University Partners With Amazon's Career Choice Program
September 11, 2023
Amazon has selected Middle Georgia State University (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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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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Middle Georgia State University Hosting Visiting Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence From Ukraine
August 16, 2023
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) has been selected to host a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence from Ukraine during the 2023-2024 academic year. Dr. Yuriy Loboda, associate professor at the National Defense University of Ukraine, was selected ...
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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 Middle Georgia State University’s new director of Campus & Community Engagement. In his new position, Thompson will ...
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Faculty Q&A: Why Is “Barbie” Such A Cultural Phenomenon?
July 27, 2023
Barbie is having a moment. A movie based on the iconic doll raked in $337 million its opening weekend. We asked #MGA’s Dr. Susan Asbury, an assistant professor of history who was once, believe it or not, associate curator of Modern ...
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Faculty Q&A: Who Was J. Robert Oppenheimer?
July 25, 2023
The newly released film Oppenheimer, along with its star-studded cast, has taken social media by storm. Who is J. Robert Oppenheimer, the historical figure at the center of the film? We asked Dr. Javan Frazier, #MGA history professor, for an ...
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Threads Vs. Twitter: Comparing Two Social Media Rivals
July 17, 2023
On July 5, Meta Platforms launched the social networking service Threads in direct competition to Twitter. Threads gained 100 million users within its first five days, surpassing the record previously set by ChatGPT. Here is Tina Ashford, #MGA ...
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Peyton Anderson Foundation Awards $1.2 Million To MGA To Develop Center For Middle Georgia Studies
July 17, 2023
Middle Georgia State University (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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MGA’s Bachelor of Science In Social Work Earns CSWE Accreditation
July 11, 2023
Middle Georgia State’s University’s Bachelor of Science in Social Work has been granted full accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). This prestigious recognition reaffirms the program's commitment to ...
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Faculty Q&A: 24 Hours Of Chaos In Russia
July 06, 2023
In late June the Wagner group, a private military army that’s been fighting alongside Russia’s regular army in Ukraine, initiated an uprising – a so-called attempted coup - against the government. According to a CNBC ...
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Digital Twins: What Are They And Why Should We Care?
June 26, 2023
Recent advancements in technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and data analytics have made it easier and more cost effective to collect, process, and analyze large amounts of real-time ...
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Angela O’Neal Joins MGA As Registrar
June 22, 2023
Angela "Angie" O’Neal has joined Middle Georgia State University (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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Gulfstream Awards Grant To Support MGA’s Aircraft Maintenance & Structural Technology Programs
June 14, 2023
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation has awarded $50,000 to the Middle Georgia State University Foundation, to support technologically advanced training in composites and composite repair at the School of Aviation. 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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Board of Regents Approves Doctor of Science In Public Safety For Middle Georgia State University
May 16, 2023
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) will launch a Doctor of Science in Public Safety to help prepare leaders for crucial roles in public safety agencies across the state. MGA anticipates launching this new program in January 2024, following ...
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Finding Greatness: Robert Asher
May 08, 2023
Robert Asher, who is about to graduate from MGA with a B.A. in Media and Communications, has been accepted to New York University (and offered a scholarship) to pursue the Master of Arts in Cinema Studies. He is interested in either a career in ...
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The Second Amendment: A Q&A With MGA’s Dr. Chris Lawrence
April 20, 2023
Ratified in 1791 along with nine other articles of the Bill of Rights, the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is a controversial topic for millions of Americans. The Second Amendment is brief – one sentence with only 27 ...
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Gaslighting: What Is It And How Do We Fight Back?
April 17, 2023
In the U.S., social media, the #MeToo movement, the political climate, and, in general, increased awareness have led to more conversations about gaslighting and its effects. But what exactly is gaslighting and why is it so harmful? We asked Dr. ...
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Finding Greatness: Christina Spradlin
April 12, 2023
As a CNA, Christina Spradlin enjoyed learning the histories and background stories of her patients. She returned to school at MGA to complete a history degree, with the goal of working in an archive or museum. Full Name: Christina D. ...
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The Loneliness Epidemic: A Q&A With Dr. James Collins
April 11, 2023
Americans are lonely. That’s the finding of a number of recent studies. Loneliness among Americans was prevalent even before the COVID pandemic, which only increased isolation among many people. A pre-pandemic report from the National ...
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MGA’s Dublin Campus Partners With Dublin City Schools To Offer Dual Enrollment
March 28, 2023
Middle Georgia State University’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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MGA To Launch Graduate Certificates In Creative Writing & Teaching College Writing
March 22, 2023
New graduate certificates in creative writing and teaching college writing are coming to Middle Georgia State University (MGA) this fall. Housed in MGA’s School of Arts & Letters, the certificates are primarily geared toward ...
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City of Warner Robins & MGA Join Forces To Help Residents Start Small Businesses
March 15, 2023
Reviving the city’s traditional central business district by helping residents become entrepreneurs is among the main goals of a new collaboration between Warner Robins and Middle Georgia State University (MGA). Beginning April 4, MGA ...
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MGA Faculty Release Issa Rae Book
March 14, 2023
Two Middle Georgia State University (MGA) faculty, Dr. Andre Nicholson and Dr. LaRonda Sanders-Senu, are among the co-editors of a new book, Insecure, Awkward, and #Winning: Intersectionality of Race, Gender, and Sexuality in the Works of Issa ...
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Finding Greatness: Audrey Barr
March 06, 2023
One of MGA’s top accounting majors, Audrey Barr plans to build a career as a CPA working with small businesses. Full Name: Audrey Barr. Age: 22. Hometown & Residence: Forsyth. High School: Mary ...
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With The Theme “Reclaiming The Native South,” MGA’s 2023 Arts Festival Features Native American Writers & Scholars
February 23, 2023
Built around the theme “Reclaiming the Native South,” the 2023 Arts Festival hosted by Middle Georgia State University's School of Arts & Letters features a reading and book talk with author Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle ...
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The Side Hustle Craze: A Q&A With MGA’s Dr. Greg George
February 08, 2023
Let’s talk side hustles. According to a recent survey, two in five Americans created or maintained at least one additional source of income in 2022. That represents an increase from late 2020, mostly driven by members of the millennial ...
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MGA Music Professor To Perform At College Music Society’s International Conference This Summer
February 06, 2023
Pianist and educator Giuliano Graniti, a Middle Georgia State University assistant professor of music, is embarking on a concert tour of Europe this summer, including performing at the College Music Society’s international conference in ...
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MGA To Host National History Day Regional Contest
February 02, 2023
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) will host the 2023 National History Day regional contest on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Macon Campus. This year’s theme is Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas. MGA is also a sponsor of the ...
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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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MGA’s Museum Of Technology Launches Monthly RetroTech Series
January 23, 2023
The Museum of Technology at Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is launching a series of “RetroTech” seminars – including one featuring a rare, working ALTAIR 8800 - to highlight the gallery’s collection ...
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MGA To Offer Bachelor’s & Associate’s Degrees In Computer Science On Warner Robins Campus
January 18, 2023
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) will launch both bachelor’s and associate’s degrees in computer science in fall 2023. The University will base the programs, which the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia ...
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Associate Provosts In Data Strategy And Academic Innovation Join MGA
January 10, 2023
Dr. Jesse Bishop joins Middle Georgia State University (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 - Middle Georgia State University (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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2023 College Town Film Series Explores “Brainwashed” Theme
January 04, 2023
"Brainwashed" is the theme of the 2023 College Town Film Series, which kicks off Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Douglass Theater in downtown Macon. A collaboration of Middle Georgia State University, Wesleyan College, and Mercer University, the ...
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MGA Announces New VP For Finance & Business
December 01, 2022
Amanda Neff Funches, a veteran manager and director for Middle Georgia State University’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 Middle Georgia State University’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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Albany Tech, MGA Sign Transfer Agreement
November 14, 2022
Officials from Albany Technical College (ATC) and Middle Georgia State University (MGA) signed a formal agreement on Monday, Nov. 14, that creates a seamless transition for ATC graduates to earn their bachelor's degrees at MGA. This agreement is ...
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MGA School of Education & Behavioral Sciences Gets Ready To Host 5th FIRST LEGO League Challenge
November 07, 2022
Dr. David Biek calls it “the most insane thing ever.” What else would you get when you turn loose more than 200 kids from area middle and elementary schools onto a robotics competition, LEGO building contest, and ...
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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 – Middle Georgia State University 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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MGA’s Music Program Presents Series of Fall Concerts & Other Events
October 26, 2022
From senior recitals to the Guitar Ensemble to the Chamber Singers, Middle Georgia State University’s music program is rolling out a series of fall concerts and events throughout the month of November. All events are free and open to ...
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MGA, Macon-Bibb To Host Veterans Day Ceremony at Coleman Hill
October 25, 2022
MGA, Macon-Bibb To Host Veterans Day Ceremony at Coleman Hill For the seventh consecutive year, Middle Georgia State University (MGA) and Macon-Bibb are co-hosting a Veterans Day ceremony at Coleman Hill in downtown Macon. The event, which is ...
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Dr. Loretta Clayton Named Dean of Graduate Studies at MGA
October 05, 2022
Congratulations to Dr. Loretta Clayton, who has been named dean of Middle Georgia State University (MGA)'s Graduate Studies effective October 1. Clayton, who had been leading the office as interim dean, is charged with the ...
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MGA Political Science Professor Helps Lead Public Lands Stewardship Project
September 21, 2022
Dr. Julie Lester, Middle Georgia State University (MGA) political science professor, is working to re-establish the Stewardship of Public Lands program as a member of the Civic Fellows cohort of the American Democracy Project. The American ...
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Twenty One Faculty Join MGA At Start Of 2022-23 Academic Year
September 20, 2022
Middle Georgia State University (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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The Dissertation of Smaug: Talkin' Tolkien with Dr. Andrew Reeves
September 06, 2022
Unless you’ve been living under a rock (or barricaded yourself in your hobbit-hole), there’s a good chance you’ve heard the name “Tolkien”—or at least viewed The Lord of the Rings films. ...
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Fact, Fiction, or Fake News: How Can You Be More Responsible For The Information You Consume?
August 31, 2022
We are all quite familiar with the phrase “fake news” at this point. The catchphrase raises some questions. How can you tell if something being reported is fake? What can consumers do to protect themselves against ...
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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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MGA Receives Georgia Council For The Arts Grant To Fund Native American-Themed Festival
August 25, 2022
The Georgia Council for the Arts awarded a $6,000 grant to Middle Georgia State University’s School of Arts & Letters to help organize and host a major festival celebrating Native American arts and culture, the organization ...
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MGA Grad Makes History As First Woman To Pilot Helicopters For Georgia State Patrol
August 22, 2022
The aviation bug bit Haley Jo Lucas at about age 14, when she toured a beach by helicopter during a family vacation. So she added “helicopter pilot” to her list of dream jobs, along with law enforcement officer and ...
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Talking Inflation With Dr. Marc Miller
August 17, 2022
Concerned about inflation? Who isn’t? We asked Dr. Marc Miller, MGA’s new dean of the School of Business, to answer a few questions about inflation, beginning with … what exactly is it? What exactly is inflation and ...
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MGA Partners With College AIM To Expand Access To Higher Education
August 17, 2022
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is partnering with an Atlanta-area nonprofit that works to ease the path to college for high school students. The nonprofit is called “College AIM.” The program’s purpose is to ...
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