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Clayton State Joins the Ranks of the Residential
 Next week, freshmen move into Laker Hall, Clayton State University's first on-campus housing. The largest building on campus, it is 178,000 square feet with 451 beds in 108 suites on four floors. Full-time freshmen will be required to live in Laker Hall; it will house older students as space permits. Clayton State celebrates the move with a grand opening and ribbon cutting Aug. 12. More >
Cancer Discoveries May Lead to New Treatments
Emory University researchers have discovered that a natural compound from magnolia cones blocks a cancer growth pathway previously considered "undruggable." Honokiol, found in Japanese and Chinese herbal medicines, could prove useful in combination with other antitumor drugs. More >
 Georgia Institute of Technology scientists have developed a potential new treatment that attaches magnetic nanoparticles to cancer cells, allowing them to be captured and carried out of the body. The treatment may be of special use in treating ovarian cancer. More >
A Georgia State University chemistry professor has developed new, safer contrast agents that can detect tumors more effectively. Made from natural calcium and proteins, the new agents are harmless; heavy doses of existing contrast agents can cause kidney damage. More >
University of Georgia researchers explained the workings of an enzyme, telomerase, which is crucial to cancer's progress. The new understanding will open avenues of investigation that could lead to new ways to block cancer growth. More >
Kennesaw Study: 75,000 Are Homeless in Georgia
 Kennesaw State University used an innovative sampling method and predictive model to collaborate with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs on the first statewide study of Georgia's homeless population. More than 75,000 are homeless in Georgia at some point during the year, the study said. The leading causes are extreme poverty and personal vulnerability. Although the study documented more homeless people in urban counties, some rural counties have a much larger percentage of overall population who are homeless. Full study (PDF) > More from KSU >
Georgia State Students Mentor At-Risk Teens
Students at Georgia State University are mentoring Atlanta teens at risk of dropping out of high school. During July, teens from three Atlanta high schools were on campus to develop social competency, self-understanding and career aspirations. Boys heard a hip-hop artist and a professional athlete talk about realistic career goals. Girls attended workshops on body image and self-identity. All went on confidence-building rafting and rock climbing field trips. The program extends into the school year with monthly group meetings and activities. More >
Oglethorpe and Emory Students at Beijing Olympics
Emory physician assistant student Harris Patel is the only Georgia medical professional assigned to the U.S. Olympic Committee medical staff. Patel, a certified athletic trainer, will spend five weeks with the athletes. More >
Oglethorpe evening student Joe Sutton won a competitive internship to cover the Olympics with NBC Universal. Sutton will get a first-hand look at many facets of editorial and broadcast production.
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Photo credits: Clayton State University, Columbia Theological Seminary, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of West Georgia
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Brenau University is partnering with Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine to create a physician assistant joint degree program. The five-year accelerated bachelor of science/master of science enrolls its first students next month. They will study at Brenau, at PCOM's Georgia campus, and on PCOM's main campus in Pennsylvania, with a final year of focused clinical studies in Gainesville. More > |
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Mercer University is expanding its undergraduate education degree in early care and education to its Atlanta campus. The program is designed for those seeking certification to teach children from birth to 5 years of age in child care centers, Head Start programs, pre-kindergarten programs and social service agencies. Know more >
Georgia State University also launches a degree this fall for educators of children birth to 5 years old. New federal and state rules require more preschool teachers to hold bachelor's degrees. Half of all Head Start teachers, for example, must have a baccalaureate or advanced degree by 2011. Know more > |
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