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Here's what the new UNG president had to say in first sit-down interview
UNG President Mike Shannon
New University of North Georgia President Michael Shannon recently announced a 45-day listening tour to gather feedback on how UNG can overcome falling student enrollment. - photo by Scott Rogers
About a week after announcing a 45-day listening tour, newly hired University of North Georgia President Michael Shannon sat down for his first media interview to talk about what the opportunity means to him and how he plans to tackle the challenges presented by declining student enrollment and budget cuts.
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These Lanier Tech graduates are celebrating an achievement that could benefit Forsyth County organizations
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Lanier Technical College hosted a graduation ceremony for an Adult Education Program class at the college’s Forsyth Conference Center on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. - photo by Sophie Ralph
Fifty adult students at Lanier Technical College celebrated a special milestone this week, graduating from a new program that helped them improve their English skills, gain job-ready hospitality certifications, and connect with career opportunities through community volunteering.
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