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Imagining Atlanta's Future, Fueled by Higher Ed
 Imagine Atlanta as a utopia of high-tech discovery, college-educated residents and green innovation. The Atlanta Regional Commission kicked off an initiative to envision what Atlanta could be in 50 years with a speech by futurist Glen Hiemstra at its annual "State of the Region" breakfast. Two of Hiemstra's three imaginings of the Atlanta's future – "green leader" and "techtopia" – would build on the area's already considerable wealth of colleges and universities and their research. More >
Emory Earns National Vaccine Designation
Emory University and its doctors and scientists will play a leading national role in clinical trials for promising new vaccines and therapies for adults and children. The National Institutes of Health has designated Emory as part of the eight-member Vaccine and Treatment Evaluation Units group, awarding the university a seven-year, $23.7 million contract. The Georgia Research Alliance will provide a $2 million grant. "This designation is another demonstration of Georgia's leadership in developing and testing next-generation vaccines and therapeutics," said GRA president and CEO Mike Cassidy. More >
UGA Discoveries on Cancer, AIDS Offer Hope
 A discovery by a University of Georgia researcher may offer a new treatment option for millions of AIDS patients worldwide who are resistant to current medicines. Eminent Scholar Vasu Nair recently licensed a way to target a previously elusive enzyme in the retrovirus. More >
UGA researchers have also synthesized a vaccine that successfully triggered a strong immune response to cancer cells in mice. The finding brings scientists one step closer to a much-sought-after cancer vaccine. More>
Public College Enrollment Up 3.9 Percent
Enrollment in the University System of Georgia's 35 public colleges and universities rose 3.9 percent to an all-time high of 270,022 students for fall 2007 – a gain of 10,077 students in the past year. Since 1998, the System has added 69,920 students, an increase of 34.9 percent . The University System's new strategic plan anticipates an additional 100,000 students by 2020. More >
World's Biggest Science Fair Headed to ATL
 High school science fair winners from around the world will come together in Atlanta in May 2008. The University of Georgia and the Georgia Institute of Technology helped attract the world's largest science competition to Georgia for the first time since what is now the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair was founded in 1950. A "higher education pavilion" will showcase research and programs from sponsoring institutions. The Georgia Department of Economic Development projects the event will generate $10.4 million for the economy. More >
Georgia State Library "Transformed"
 Georgia State University today celebrates the grand reopening of its library after a six-year, $23 million renovation that adds 11,217 square feet, 296 new computers, thousands of additional books and online resources,1,900 more seats and a variety of study spaces. The transformation was funded by private contributions and a $35 per semester fee students agreed to pay. More >
A Part of Downtown, Not Apart From It
 Carl V. Patton last week announced his retirement as president of Georgia State University on June 30, 2008. Patton brought his expertise as an urban planner to Georgia State in 1992 and has maintained that the university should "be a part of the downtown community, not apart from it." Under his leadership, Georgia State was designated a research university, transformed much of downtown with new and renovated spaces, built student housing at what was a commuter school, and raised the profile of athletics. In addition, said ARCHE President Michael A. Gerber, "Carl Patton has been a leader in promoting collegiality among the region's colleges and universities." More >
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Photo credits: Georgia Department of Economic Development, Georgia State University, Intel, Spelman College, University of Georgia / Georgia Research Alliance.
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Association County Commissioners of Georgia and the Georgia Aquarium are the newest Community Partners of the Atlanta Regional Council for Higher Education. ARCHE will work with the two organizations on internship programs and other initiatives. ARCHE Community Partnership membership facilitates higher ed collaborations with community organizations.
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