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Change and the challenges it brings are common in every era of higher education, and 2025 is no different. During his eighth State of the University address on Thursday, Oct. 2, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½) President Roger Best focused on the future and how the university can adapt to an ever-changing environment.
October 07, 2025
The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½) Board of Governors has unanimously extended Roger Best’s contract as university president, underscoring confidence in the university’s continued progress during a time of rapid change in higher education.
September 30, 2025
As part of a new initiative honoring accomplished alumni at Georgia College, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ President Roger Best was recently recognized as the 2021 Dr, John E. Sallstrom Honors College Alumnus of the Year. The first presentation of this award took place this fall in Milledgeville, Georgia, as the Honors College celebrated its 50-year anniversary.
November 19, 2021
Change and the challenges it brings are common in every era of higher education, and 2025 is no different. During his eighth State of the University address on Thursday, Oct. 2, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½) President Roger Best focused on the future and how the university can adapt to an ever-changing environment.
October 07, 2025
The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½) Board of Governors has unanimously extended Roger Best’s contract as university president, underscoring confidence in the university’s continued progress during a time of rapid change in higher education.
September 30, 2025
As part of a new initiative honoring accomplished alumni at Georgia College, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ President Roger Best was recently recognized as the 2021 Dr, John E. Sallstrom Honors College Alumnus of the Year. The first presentation of this award took place this fall in Milledgeville, Georgia, as the Honors College celebrated its 50-year anniversary.
November 19, 2021
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