University System of Georgia

USG’s Board of Regents has named Dr. Donald J. Green the next president of Valdosta State University. A proven leader who delivers results, Dr. Green most recently served at Gordon State College, where his focus on the student experience catalyzed enrollment growth and helped the college surpass many strategic objectives a year ahead of schedule. We’re excited to see him build on VSU’s momentum as South Georgia’s main economic engine. 🎉

Read more: tinyurl.com/VSU-president

Proud to announce that Georgia Southern University and Kennesaw State University are joining the Georgia Research Alliance - GRA 🚀 This move raises USG’s research profile, and the flywheel effect will drive innovation, economic growth and prosperity for Georgians. A big win for our entire state!

Read more: https://gra.org/blog/232

🏥 Nursing degrees pay off! Over 80% of graduates from Gordon State College's nursing programs earn over $60K just one year after graduation. Using USG’s Your Future Earnings tool, you can see the distribution of earnings among graduates one, five and 10 years after graduation, at all USG institutions.

Explore now: www.usg.edu/your-future-earnings

ICYMI: This week, the system office proudly celebrated some of the brightest student talent from across USG during Academic Recognition Day! 🎉
Each of our 25 institutions selects an outstanding student for their exceptional scholastic achievement, and they are honored with a proclamation from the governor. We’re inspired by what these students have already accomplished, and even more excited for what’s ahead. Join us in celebrating their success! 👏

USG’s Board of Regents has named Dr. Donald J. Green as the sole finalist for president of Valdosta State University. Green, currently the president of Gordon State College, has nearly 36 years of higher education experience, 10 of which are within the system. Under his leadership, GSC this fall awarded 19% more degrees than the previous year and improved retention by 11 percentage points.

See more: tinyurl.com/VSU-finalist

🎉 Congratulations to Jonathan Bing, winner of the 2026 Potts Student Advisory Council Leadership Award! A recent graduate of Albany State University and outgoing SGA president, he was selected by his peers for his leadership, service and commitment, and recognized this morning at the final Board of Regents meeting of the academic year.
Thank you to Jonathan and his SGA peers from Georgia Gwinnett College, Augusta University and Georgia College & State University for sharing their inspiring student success stories with us. 🔥

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Chancellor Perdue's longtime colleague and friend, Congressman David Scott.
They shared over 30 years of history, from the Georgia State Senate to their work together in Washington. The congressman was a man of his word who never let politics get in the way of doing what was right for our farmers and land-grant universities.
Read Chancellor Perdue's full statement here:

Today we honor the life of former Chancellor Erroll B. Davis Jr. He was a man of immense integrity who combined corporate discipline with a heart for student success. We join his wife, Elaine, and their family in mourning their loss.

Funeral Services for Erroll B. Davis Jr. will be held at:
• Location: Georgia State University – Centennial Hall
• Address: 100 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303
• Date: May 2, 2026
• Time: 12:00 pm

Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/Remembering-Erroll-Davis

🌱 🚜 Make data-driven choices that benefit both your future and community. 86% of Agricultural Engineering graduates earn more than the median wage for a high school graduate. See how earnings can grow after 5 and 10 years with real data from Georgia Degrees Pay’s Your Future Earnings tool. Make informed decisions about your education and your impact. Compare here: www.usg.edu/your-future-earnings

ICYMI: Thanks to Columbus State University and President Rayfield for hosting our April board meeting—and the third annual Regents Cup debate series. We’re better together...the Columbus State community, the USG family and all of Georgia. 🐾

Also sharing a hearty congratulations to the spring Chancellor’s Cup winners: Georgia Highlands College, Georgia Southwestern State University, University of West Georgia and Augusta University!

ICYMI: Thanks to and President Rayfield for hosting our April board meeting—and the third annual Regents Cup debate series. We’re better together...the Columbus State community, the USG family and all of Georgia. 🐾
 
Also sharing a hearty congratulations to the spring Chancellor’s Cup winners: , , and !