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                        It represents a $267.5 million increase over this year’s spending plan, or 7.4%.
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                        The multi-state consortium announced Thursday that its new accreditation organization - The Commission for Public Higher Education (CPHE) - will prioritize academics, student outcomes, and achievement.
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                        The University System of Georgia Board of Regents voted Wednesday to name Christopher “Mike” Johnson as the sole finalist for president of the University of West Georgia.
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                        The Georgia Board of Regents approved the consolidation of East Georgia State College into Georgia Southern University last week, reducing the University System of Georgia from 26 to 25 institutions.
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                        Budget ask represents a $25.5 million increase.
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                        In brief: State DPH confirms three pediatric cases; UGA to increase its share of employee health plan costs; Warnock pitches housing legislation; area unemployment continues to fall
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                        In brief: Abrams' plan would make tech college free, would introduce constitutional amendment to legalize gambling; Regents approve $68 million stadium expansion; one candidate qualifies for Winterville council post; nurse sentenced to seven years in Medicare scam
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