Story and photos developed by University Communications. Few things make an immediate impact as great as the university’s visiting scholar programs. Periodic academic visitors, whether long- or short-term, are a boost for everyone involved. Visiting scholars participate in the productive activities of a new department; expose Georgia College faculty to novel ideas and fresh perspectives; engage students with people who are prominent in their fields; and build heightened recognition...
In 2020-21, Georgia College received a record-high amount in grants, exceeding $4 million. It marked a 5.9 percent increase from the previous year and a whopping 73 percent since 2018. “This is very important for two reasons. The first is that we’ve surpassed the 4-million-dollar mark. The second reason is we can observe a progressive increase over time. That is significant,” said Dr. Costas Spirou, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. “Additionally, it is great to see...
