Talk of the Town

By jd

September 6, 2005 07:00 AM | Link to this

“What’s in a name”?

Exactly!

Great question. I’m sure the name will be reserved for some great or not so great politician or educator so as to memorialize their name. Which is much more important than providing an education to a deserving student.

I feel a better idea though would be to auction off the naming rights, much like many of the stadiums used for professional sports, to the highest bidder. Using the money to set up a scholarship fund for needy students.

But understanding the politics in Gwinnett I’m sure it will receive a moniker enshrining a name like? Alvin Wilbanks?

By Jocelyn Clark

September 6, 2005 07:25 AM | Link to this

Georgia Patriot University

By CRAIG

September 6, 2005 07:29 AM | Link to this

HANK AARON UNIV.

By Connie

September 6, 2005 07:31 AM | Link to this

The university could be named:

Central Georgia University (CGU)or

Georgia Central University (GCU) or

University of Central Georgia (UCG)

By Georgia Metropolitan University

September 6, 2005 07:36 AM | Link to this

This is the most populated area of Georgia, so “metropolitan” should be included in the name.

By Georgia Piedmont University

September 6, 2005 07:45 AM | Link to this

This name will reflect a scenic image of the location, at the foothills of the North Georgia mountains.

By Georgia East Metro University

September 6, 2005 07:49 AM | Link to this

Georgia East Metro University identifies it’s location in reference to greater Atlanta.

By Jane

September 6, 2005 08:50 AM | Link to this

CENTRAL GEORGIA UNIVERSITY (CGU)

By George

September 6, 2005 08:53 AM | Link to this

How about Sprawling University and State College to go with all the urban sprawl in Gwinnett County?

By William

September 6, 2005 08:55 AM | Link to this

How about “Lotto University, take a chance on life”.

By jessie

September 6, 2005 08:56 AM | Link to this

How about Metro Atlanta University? It’s easy enough!

By Marshall McDuffie

September 6, 2005 08:57 AM | Link to this

Georgia Commonwealth University

By David

September 6, 2005 09:00 AM | Link to this

Northeat Georgia State University

By D

September 6, 2005 09:01 AM | Link to this

I’m a student at “the college.” I have 2 ideas, UGA @ Gwinnett, keep it simple. Another option, University of GA - Gwinnett, or UGG, the sound we students make trying to get to school off that piece of crap highway aka 316.

By Lyza

September 6, 2005 09:02 AM | Link to this

I think the best name is always the strongest and most simple. My pick would be:

The University of Georgia-Gwinnett, or the UG-G

In New York and Wisconsin, two states within which I have spent most of my adult life, there are large state university systems that keep it simple and memorable - State University of New York-(campus location name), or SUNY schools; in Wisconsin, it is always a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee or Waukesha or Green Bay (UW-M) - easy to remember, strong in location.

The problem with using someone’s name is that outside of Georgia, no one will know anything about the namesake of the school. It won’t ellicite any response. A state school should reflect the state, and our university system, which is strong and should stand proud.

By Walt Morrissette

September 6, 2005 09:02 AM | Link to this

The University of Georgia at Lawrenceville. could be UGL or UGAL. The name would maintain the prestige of graduate from a UGA system campus for future alumni, plus the these state campus names are getting too long and clumsy. The others could be renamed UGA-Carrolton, UGA-Columbus, UGA-Stateboro, etc.

By Kurt

September 6, 2005 09:04 AM | Link to this

Alcovy State Apalachee State Atlanta Regional Collins Hill State Collins State New Hope Univ Parkview Univ Peachtree State Stone Mountain State Suburban State

By Verna M.Black

September 6, 2005 09:12 AM | Link to this

Please name the newest college/university in The State of Georgia as “GEORGIA GWINNETT UNIVERSITY”. That is a fitting title for a college to be so named in the county it will reside and hopefully the residents and the aspiring students will appreciate the fact that this county is trying to improve its educational status here and in the country.

By Emil R. Brown

September 6, 2005 09:15 AM | Link to this

What about naming the college “Georgia Regent University” Just a suggestion

By AR

September 6, 2005 09:16 AM | Link to this

University of Georgia - Lawrenceville sounds like a winner to me.

By Jenna Black

September 6, 2005 09:24 AM | Link to this

Northern State University!

By David

September 6, 2005 09:26 AM | Link to this

I have the name: “Low-SAT University”

By Lyza

September 6, 2005 09:28 AM | Link to this

I agree. The University of Georgia-Lawrenceville, or the UG-L, would be a good choice.

By CL

September 6, 2005 09:31 AM | Link to this

A nice name for the University is: Gwinnett Tech or University of Gwinnett

By Rick

September 6, 2005 09:31 AM | Link to this

Only one that really sounds right.

University of Georgia - Gwinnett

By Susan Allen

September 6, 2005 09:34 AM | Link to this

How about Yellow River State University?,(Yellow River runs in Gwinnett so it identifies its location), or Sugarloaf State University —the school is on 316 & Sugarloaf right?

By Cindi

September 6, 2005 09:38 AM | Link to this

It should NOT be named after, or have anything sounding like, UGA, or the University of Georgia. The ONLY current college that it should be honorably tied to namesake-wise, should be Perimeter College. Names of inididuals contributing to the history of Gwinnett County should be reserved for individual colleges of study names, i.e. Wilbanks College of Social Sciences, and such.

We already have a UGA, a Georgia State, and a Georgia Tech. All of Georgia’s colleges and universities tend to utilize the states name. It would seem more sense to divert from using “Georgia” in the college’s name to be unique.

By Shannon

September 6, 2005 09:41 AM | Link to this

Suburban State University. As a bonus, then they can get sponsorship from GM.

By Justin

September 6, 2005 09:49 AM | Link to this

Georgia has a unique opportunity to honor a man of peace, a man of God, a man concerned with Humanity, for once giving public recognition to humanity’s value as opposed to captains of industry or political lineage. Carter University.

Jimmy Carter has demonstrated the best of humanity and illustrated a life anyone could aspire to replicate. Truly the American Dream. Farmer, President, World Leader on Peace. He epitomizes what our founding fathers believed could be available in this country for common man, the very blessings of Liberty. To self determine and become better and greater individual and work for the betterment of the whole.

My vote, especially in these very troubled times, is for Georgia to honor a native son who represents the greatest of American values. Carter University.

By TK

September 6, 2005 09:54 AM | Link to this

How about the University of North Atlanta (UNA)or Empire State University (ESU)?

By GB

September 6, 2005 09:56 AM | Link to this

Georgia University at Gwinnett.

It reflects that it is a state university which gives brand awareness and located in Gwinnett. Simple.

By Dave

September 6, 2005 09:57 AM | Link to this

This article is making too big a deal of this. It should either be:

1) Lawrenceville State University, similar to Kennesaw State (like the city).

2) Gwinnett State University, similar to Clayton State (like the county).

By RM

September 6, 2005 10:01 AM | Link to this

University of Georgia at Lawrenceville Georgia State University at Lawrenceville College of Georgia at Lawrenceville Georgia Gwinnnett University

By George Bradford

September 6, 2005 10:09 AM | Link to this

JIMMY CARTER UNIVERSITY JIMMY CARTER UNIVERSITY JIMMY CARTER UNIVERSITY

By LKR

September 6, 2005 10:10 AM | Link to this

Keep it simple. Lawrenceville State University

Logic: Valdosta State, Albany State, Savannah State, Kennesaw State, etc.

By Rich

September 6, 2005 10:14 AM | Link to this

Try:

“New South University”

By Rich

September 6, 2005 10:16 AM | Link to this

New South University

By Chassydi

September 6, 2005 10:18 AM | Link to this

North Atlanta University

By Julia

September 6, 2005 10:19 AM | Link to this

Because of the location, why not name it “North Georgia Mountains University” or “Peach State University” or “Georgia Peach State University”.

By Susan Knox

September 6, 2005 10:20 AM | Link to this

Gwinnett has become home to many of Georgia’s international community, why not Georgia International University-GIU? Has a strong sense of recognition and stature.

By jendes

September 6, 2005 10:29 AM | Link to this

Since there is a West Georgia, how about a East Georgia University.

By Michael

September 6, 2005 10:37 AM | Link to this

Let’s not forget who Gwinnett County was named after… a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Button Gwinnett University… Button U!

By Cliff

September 6, 2005 10:45 AM | Link to this

As a student at that new university center, I think that the most appropriate name would be Central Georgia University set forth by Jane and Connie above to denote all of the geographic requirements in the name while maintaining a level of uniqueness to set the fledgling institute apart from other fine institutions. Or we could always call it UCLA (the University Center closest to the Lawrenceville Area) ;) for those jokers above…….

By Nancy

September 6, 2005 10:57 AM | Link to this

To TK - the Empire State is actually New York State; it is on their state crest.

To Justin - while I agree that President Carter is a man of peace and has tried to do his best for humanity, I do not agree that the same man deserves such an honor. The past President is and has been out of step with his state, its citizens and their needs for a long time. This is a man who most recently betrayed his state by the unprecidented writing of a letter to a military review board favoring the a New England submarine base over one in his home state in desperate need of saving. His legacy is good but very flawed.

By ljb

September 6, 2005 11:00 AM | Link to this

Georgia Gwinnett & State University

Gwinnett Northeastern University

By Deborah Rhoades

September 6, 2005 11:04 AM | Link to this

I think the Board of Regent’s should re-visit their naming of the regional universities and use a system like that of North Carolina. I prefer names like UGa at Valdosta, at Athens, at Albany, at Lawrenceville, whatever. It just sounds more prestigous.

By Derrick

September 6, 2005 11:05 AM | Link to this

(Jimmy) Carter University of Georgia

By Megan

September 6, 2005 11:12 AM | Link to this

As a current GPC student and soon to transfer to Auburn, anything UGA sounds bad. But going on location, how about Collins University? (its right beside Collins Hill rd)

By Shannon

September 6, 2005 11:15 AM | Link to this

How about Lanier College like Berry College, Piedmont College and Young Harris College? Be the LC Lakers?

By Jon

September 6, 2005 11:19 AM | Link to this

How about “Logjam University.” Or “Our traffic engineers suck university”

Seriously though - Gwinnett State University would work, but then the Acronym is the same as Georgia State, so that won’t work.

How about East Metro State University - EMSU.

By Ela

September 6, 2005 11:20 AM | Link to this

Central Gwinnett State University

By Justin

September 6, 2005 11:27 AM | Link to this

Atlanta State University (ASU)

By Michael Covington

September 6, 2005 11:29 AM | Link to this

Don’t name it after a donor or a recent politician. Name it after some important part of Georgia history.

“Gwinnett State College” is actually not bad, since it honors Button Gwinnett, not just the county.

A name that sounds plain is better than one that will seem out-of-fashion later on. Not “316 University”!

By Hiram Lagroon

September 6, 2005 11:36 AM | Link to this

Gwinnett State University or North Atlanta State University

By Jennifer

September 6, 2005 11:38 AM | Link to this

Cant name a public school after a person. Makes it sound like a private school.

Call it East Georgia University

Georgia Technical College

University of East Georgia

By Debra

September 6, 2005 11:41 AM | Link to this

I think State Metropolitan University will be a very good name, since it represident the metro Atlanta area.

By JL

September 6, 2005 11:45 AM | Link to this

This is easy… Peachtree University and their mascot should be the “Fightin’ Pits “

By Shanel

September 6, 2005 11:47 AM | Link to this

Name the school Katrina University in the memories of all of the people that were lost during the storm.

By Mary Smith

September 6, 2005 11:48 AM | Link to this

I would like to submit the following suggestion:

State University of Georgia at Gwinnett

By Doug G.

September 6, 2005 11:56 AM | Link to this

How about Southern Hills State University?

By Mandy Williams

September 6, 2005 12:04 PM | Link to this

Georgia Perimeter College. And not change it into a 4 year school, that no one has ever heard of.

By BJ Katz

September 6, 2005 12:06 PM | Link to this

My nomination for the new name is North Atlanta-Gwinnett University

By Joseph

September 6, 2005 12:19 PM | Link to this

How about Eastland Metropolitan College?

By Keisha Logan

September 6, 2005 12:22 PM | Link to this

METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY- MSU of Georgia or MSUGA “The raging bulls”

By Joseph

September 6, 2005 12:29 PM | Link to this

Georgia A&M, University of Georgia - Lawrenceville, University of Gwinnett, or University of Northeast Georgia

By Mark

September 6, 2005 12:35 PM | Link to this

Button Gwinnett State University

By Keisha Logan

September 6, 2005 12:37 PM | Link to this

Metro Atlanta State University MAS University or Metro State University of Atlanta MSU/Atlanta Home of the “Raging Bull”.

By Jeff Atwood

September 6, 2005 12:40 PM | Link to this

How about “Git R Done” University?

Or Redneck U?

Seriously, I like “Atlanta State University”.

Atlanta State is quick, concise and doesnt sound like a Mall!

By Patrck Harris

September 6, 2005 12:45 PM | Link to this

How about MGU or Middle Georgia University?

By DH

September 6, 2005 01:02 PM | Link to this

Lawrenceville State University

Everything in this county is referred to as “Gwinnett” - so it’s time for a city to be acknowledged. Lawrenceville is the county seat and I believe Gwinnett’s largest city. Also, no school bears its name (unlike high schools in Norcross, Duluth, Grayson, Dacula).

By the way, some of these other suggestions are awful. Don’t name it after a highway or living person, and I SERIOUSLY SUGGEST that y’all brush-up on your geography to realize what part of the state we are in (not in the east, central, middle, mountains, etc).

By DH

September 6, 2005 01:07 PM | Link to this

Oh, and definitely not “Atlanta” anything. This area deserves a school name connected to its actual community.

By Vicki

September 6, 2005 01:15 PM | Link to this

Nancy - Sorry. Georgia is the “Empire State of the South”. It’s one of the state’s nicknames. The other is the “Peach State”.

The state flower is the “Cherokee rose”, there’s an idea…Cherokee State College & University.

By Ray Charles University

September 6, 2005 01:25 PM | Link to this

Ray Charles represents much of the good and bad of GA history. The bad racism, the good overcoming that and the amazing talent of an individual who never gave up or gave in.

By Brett

September 6, 2005 01:26 PM | Link to this

How about The College of Georgia, following New Jersey’s lead. It’s worked for NJ, as standards and admissions are way up since the name change.

By Bob England

September 6, 2005 01:27 PM | Link to this

How about Button Gwinnett University? If this won’t work, what about Lachlan McIntosh U. for the dude who shot him!

By paul

September 6, 2005 01:31 PM | Link to this

Either Georgia Commonwealth Univeristy or Jimmy Carter University

By Robert Jones

September 6, 2005 01:34 PM | Link to this

This is really exciting for Gwinnett and for Georgia. Name it anything BUT Button Gwinnett College. I like Gwinnett State College or North Atlanta Gwinnett State University. Please do not name the university Button anything.

By RA

September 6, 2005 01:36 PM | Link to this

Please stay away from anything with Andrew Young and/or Hartsfield…

By Rick R

September 6, 2005 01:41 PM | Link to this

Think about this: Institutional College of Georgia; or University College of Georgia

By Sean McCall

September 6, 2005 02:01 PM | Link to this

PEACH STATE UNIVERSITY

By Pat Graydon

September 6, 2005 02:04 PM | Link to this

I am a native Georgian, and I continue to be interested in what happens there. Since the school is located roughly in the north central part of the state, why not “North Central Georgia University”, or some variant thereof?

By Jay

September 6, 2005 02:06 PM | Link to this

One logical choice. Jimmy Carter State University

By Allen

September 6, 2005 02:07 PM | Link to this

Collins Hill University

By Zack

September 6, 2005 02:08 PM | Link to this

I think this name would be the best choice THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN GEORGIA. (UNG)GO! “BOBCATS”.

By Zack

September 6, 2005 02:15 PM | Link to this

I think this will be the best choice. THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN GEORGIA.(UNG). GO “BOBCATS”

By Ess

September 6, 2005 02:18 PM | Link to this

I like the Carter University idea or some variation.

Perhaps Carter State University - CSU?

By Jim

September 6, 2005 02:26 PM | Link to this

Only name for Jimmy Carter if it can become a part of the Panama Canal Zone.

By Dawn

September 6, 2005 02:54 PM | Link to this

The new university should be named “North Metro College of Georgia” or Northeast Metro College of Georgia” I think either one sounds pretty good.

By Herman

September 6, 2005 03:07 PM | Link to this

Georgia is a lovely southern state and should never forget its heritage. Therefore, this new name should be: SOUTHERN HERITAGE UNIVERSITY.

By Deb

September 6, 2005 03:07 PM | Link to this

Georgia Commonwealth University sounds really nice. The other strong ones were: University of Georgia - Lawrenceville (UGA-Lawrenceville)(similar to UNC-Charlotte and UNC-Chapel Hill); also Gwinnett State University. I hope one of those wins!

By dan

September 6, 2005 03:10 PM | Link to this

gwinnett state university is fine with me.

By Edgar Loyd

September 6, 2005 03:12 PM | Link to this

If you’re going to name it for a person, do not name it for anyone who is still living. What about Button Gwinnett University?

By Will

September 6, 2005 03:16 PM | Link to this

Why not make Georgia the first State to name an institution of higher learning after the late President Ronald Reagan.

By James

September 6, 2005 03:17 PM | Link to this

I like Atlanta State University, Peach State University, Southeastern State University. (Southeastern part of the US) Georgia Northern University, Home of the Hawks. (You have Georgia Southern??

By bubba

September 6, 2005 03:18 PM | Link to this

Second rate third tier U

By Laura

September 6, 2005 03:21 PM | Link to this

Gwinn Lawrence University

By Tech Person

September 6, 2005 03:22 PM | Link to this

**The University of Sonny

By R. Dean

September 6, 2005 03:33 PM | Link to this

How about The University of Georgia”? Rename that school up the road “Athens U” or “Outer Perimeter College”.

By joan

September 6, 2005 03:35 PM | Link to this

University of the South

By PW Herman

September 6, 2005 03:38 PM | Link to this

Call it the University of Crooked Developers or UCD for short.

By Slim

September 6, 2005 03:44 PM | Link to this

GA Universal College Georgia University

By Jin Kyu Lee

September 6, 2005 04:08 PM | Link to this

I recomend “Georgia Northern University” as a new university. We have Georgia Southern. That will be good to compare and compete each other.

By Ravi Thero

September 6, 2005 04:11 PM | Link to this

I would give it the name of a historic university. In the 3rd century BC there was a university called “Nalanda university” in the eastern part of the world, the name exists in many Sanskrit books written by Pundits. The name “Nalanda University” shows something totally new, yet has a valuable history that only the most educated would know.

Thank you.

By Tracy

September 6, 2005 04:21 PM | Link to this

This brings back the nightmare of when DeKalb College asked us SGA students to help it rename itself.

A few suggestions from back then…not to be take seriously, but just remembering those late nights of pizza…

RoadKill State U Peachstate U Red Clay State U Onion State U Homebound State U NW Georgia College (or is it NE?)

By Jeff Meek

September 6, 2005 04:25 PM | Link to this

Atlanta State University

If it wants to attract students, and be able to have immediate name recognition/credibility, use the name of the entire city, not just the one suburb or county it lies in.

By Ed Langan

September 6, 2005 04:26 PM | Link to this

Reagan University-would fit very well in a very Republican county. It would get great press all over the country and make it more than just a suburban Atlanta school.

By Joel

September 6, 2005 04:34 PM | Link to this

I absolutely agree it should NOT be named in any way after UGA! I’ve seen the best idea already posted… Carter University

By Chris

September 6, 2005 04:36 PM | Link to this

Carter University

By Marc Wilson

September 6, 2005 04:39 PM | Link to this

Georgia Polytechnic State University.

It’s got high tech programs, so it would be descriptive. Plus, it could be called Georgia Poly which wouldn’t clash with Georgia Tech.

By S.R.

September 6, 2005 05:13 PM | Link to this

How about “Peach State University”? Is that one taken yet?

By vkjc

September 6, 2005 05:23 PM | Link to this

How about Peach State University

By Bill Pastuch

September 6, 2005 05:24 PM | Link to this

NORTHEAST GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY, (NGSU) WINS HANDS DOWN!

By LeVerta

September 6, 2005 05:35 PM | Link to this

Gwinnett International University of Georgia is a good name since it hosts people of many nationalities and backgrounds. G.I.U.G. and the logo would be the globe with an open book representing people gaining quality skills and knowledge.

By Georgia Northeast State University

September 6, 2005 05:37 PM | Link to this

Georgia Northeast State University

(GNSU)

Phonetically and practically sounds the best

By Jason

September 6, 2005 05:45 PM | Link to this

McMansion State University or Asphaltia College

By Daniel

September 6, 2005 05:58 PM | Link to this

If UCLA is good enough for University of California at Los Angeles then UGA-l sound fine to me. And btw ESU is Enormous State University in the comic strip “Tank McNamara”.

By Henry Allan

September 6, 2005 06:08 PM | Link to this

Jimmie Carter State University

By John

September 6, 2005 06:08 PM | Link to this

I vote for State College of Georgia

By a higher education professional

September 6, 2005 06:11 PM | Link to this

Don’t DARE call it anything Central Georgia. I live in Central Georgia and I promise you Gwinnett County ain’t it. Call it Gwinnett State College or Henry Grady State College. Save “central Georgia” for when Macon State, Fort Valley State, etc. consolidate.

By sara

September 6, 2005 06:14 PM | Link to this

Northeast Georgia University - NGU

By Peg Harriss

September 6, 2005 06:16 PM | Link to this

Carter Center Gwinnett University Research Universities for the State of Georgia ie Carter GURU State (with Carter Center approval)

By T.M

September 6, 2005 06:20 PM | Link to this

North Atlanta Traffic University

By DANNY

September 6, 2005 06:30 PM | Link to this

Call it duluth state college

By Bryan

September 6, 2005 06:34 PM | Link to this

Follow the lead of Auburn University.

Lawrenceville University

By Lea Foster

September 6, 2005 06:39 PM | Link to this

Perhaps, Peach State University!

By Shan

September 6, 2005 06:55 PM | Link to this

Metro Atlanta State University Atlanta A&T (<

for some of them, i was trying to go with the technology theme

By john

September 6, 2005 06:55 PM | Link to this

College of the New South

By Stephen Matthews

September 6, 2005 06:59 PM | Link to this

It should be named after the guy who invented the orange construction barrel.

By Matt

September 6, 2005 07:00 PM | Link to this

I think Martin Luther King, Jr. University is fit. Georgia is steadily becoming a proving ground for minorities and naming a public University after the state’s most reknown minority figure is more than fitting. The only other university named for an African-American in Georgia is Morris Brown College. Dr. King made an impact on all our lives no matter what race or ethnicity we are. A university in his name would create a legacy or atmosphere of striving to do better and overcoming monumental challenges despite incredible odds one may face.

By bw

September 6, 2005 07:38 PM | Link to this

how about OTP University or Lawrenceville University (long name?)…Gridlock University?

By Harris

September 6, 2005 07:40 PM | Link to this

Georgia Metropolitan University (GMU) The mascot: A Gnu

By Possum

September 6, 2005 07:45 PM | Link to this

The mascot could be a fly if it were Button Gwinnett U. Go Button Flies!!

By Edward

September 6, 2005 07:45 PM | Link to this

Anything but Jimmy Carter He is an embarrassment to the nation and state. Who would want that name on a degree that will be with them for a lifetime.

University of Georgia-Lawrenceville has location and prestige. A very logical name

By Patrick O'Rouke

September 6, 2005 07:48 PM | Link to this

I’m for something using Lanier such as Lanier State University or Lanier University. This can be a geographic thing, named after a famous Georgian and still sounds fairly prestigious (although they may be saving this one for Gainesville in the future).

Otherwise I like Peachstate University.

Don’t put Atlanta in it because it isn’t actually in Atlanta and this will just be deceiving folks that want an urban school and scaring away folks that don’t.

They couldn’t do a UGA-Gwinnett or UGA-Larryville because the school isn’t going to be affiliated with UGA. This is not the case with the systems in NC, SC, TN, CA, etc.

By Terrell Walker

September 6, 2005 07:49 PM | Link to this

Georgia A & M University

By Uncle Joe

September 6, 2005 07:50 PM | Link to this

University of Gwinnett County

Gwinnett County State University

Lawrenceville State University

Choked Highways State University

“Gotta pass us to get to Athens” College

Crooked County Commission State College

Lewis Grizzard State University

“We accept Yankees, too” State College

EducationRUs State University

Independence Signers State University

Independence State University

Freedom State University

Coca-Cola State University

By Jim Connah

September 6, 2005 07:50 PM | Link to this

We ought to call it Auburn University after the nearby town and former well-known speed trap of Auburn, GA. This way, all those kids who can’t get in UGA will be able to go to an Auburn University where their Hope Scholarships can be used.

By Roshard

September 6, 2005 08:03 PM | Link to this

We have to remember that this school will have to get national attention and receive funding. And on that note I have to go with the UGG idea. University of Georgia- Gwinnett. Because anything else will be hard to attract outside and international students.

By Douglas Pinson

September 6, 2005 08:10 PM | Link to this

How about Metropolitan State University?

By Shan

September 6, 2005 08:14 PM | Link to this

Metro Atlanta State University, Atlanta A&T (<

for some of them, i was trying to go with the technology theme

By Scott

September 6, 2005 08:17 PM | Link to this

By Andrew

September 6, 2005 08:25 PM | Link to this

Gwinnett State University

By KATHY G WOOD

September 6, 2005 08:35 PM | Link to this

North Georgia Central University -NGCU

By dawn

September 6, 2005 08:47 PM | Link to this

I think it should be either Carter University or something like that (maybe Carter State University) or Northeast Georgia University. Carter because of Jimmy Carter or Northeast because of the location, northeast Georgia. I KNOW it should NOT be anything related to UGA.

By Nikki

September 6, 2005 08:49 PM | Link to this

East Georgia College and State University or University of Georgia-Lawrenceville

By J in Tokyo

September 6, 2005 09:07 PM | Link to this

I agree with D in that the name should be University of Georgia at Gwinnett or Georgia Institute of Technology at Gwinnett.

By John R. Moriarity, Sr.

September 6, 2005 09:14 PM | Link to this

Georgia Metropolitan College or Georgia Metropolitan University. It could be GMC or GMU. Either has a zing to it.

By Gina

September 6, 2005 09:17 PM | Link to this

The new college should be named: Alcovey State College

By deandra

September 6, 2005 09:23 PM | Link to this

SouthEast University or Maynard Jackson University ;

By Pam

September 6, 2005 09:26 PM | Link to this

That’s easy: Peach State University.

By Rick DuBose

September 6, 2005 09:32 PM | Link to this

State University of North Atlanta

By Kyle

September 6, 2005 09:44 PM | Link to this

Unviversity of Georgia Internationl.

UGI

ewe-gi

Its own moniker, defines the region, long lasting.

By Jessalyn Anglin

September 6, 2005 10:01 PM | Link to this

Definitely Jimmy Carter University.

By Larry S.

September 6, 2005 10:11 PM | Link to this

Georgia International University

I like the sound of that. Gwinnett County is probably the most diverse of all the suburban Georgia counties, and I feel that this name would explain it all: Not only for Gwinnett County, but for the Atlanta metropolitan area, period…….

By gary

September 6, 2005 10:18 PM | Link to this

Wisdom State University of Georgia

By joel

September 6, 2005 10:23 PM | Link to this

immigrant state university

By jen

September 6, 2005 10:31 PM | Link to this

South Central University

By mark

September 6, 2005 10:31 PM | Link to this

Peachtree State University

By Venus

September 6, 2005 10:36 PM | Link to this

I think Southeastern State University would be a fitting name since it is in southeastern part of the United States.

By Uncle Joe

September 6, 2005 11:00 PM | Link to this

There’s already a North Georgia State University. It’s in Deloangha (sp?)

By Sundeep

September 6, 2005 11:07 PM | Link to this

Peach State University.

By Dave

September 6, 2005 11:10 PM | Link to this

Nothing with the name Carter. He does not represent the people of Gwinnett COunty with his views anymore.

Only one that makes sense in University of Georgia - Gwinnett

By T.M.

September 6, 2005 11:14 PM | Link to this

Sprawl College or Strip Mall University

By Doug Schmidt

September 6, 2005 11:15 PM | Link to this

How about Redneck University. Or Hillbilly State, those seem most logical.

By RM

September 6, 2005 11:23 PM | Link to this

Georgia State College Georgia University College of Georgia University of North Georgia Institute of Georgia

By Daniel

September 6, 2005 11:26 PM | Link to this

Anything but Carter University, if we are going to name this new institution after a GA politician it should be Zell Miller. Without Miller there would be no hope scholarship, the Hope scholarship has given so many students the chance to complete their degree I think it is only fitting to give Zell the imortality of having an school named after him. He was one govenor of GA that new what the value of education.

By km

September 6, 2005 11:43 PM | Link to this

Red Clay College Pine Tree State GW Carver University The Gwinnett Institute Orchard College

By corey

September 6, 2005 11:50 PM | Link to this

Larryville State

By Jimmy

September 7, 2005 12:27 AM | Link to this

Regular Guys College

By Larry

September 7, 2005 12:32 AM | Link to this

Clown College

Beer University

Minimum Wage St.

Coretta’s Place

Delayed Adolescence Tech

Herpes Center

Rush Limbaugh Institute for Advanced Conservative Studies

Grits College

By Terrance

September 7, 2005 12:37 AM | Link to this

Gwinnett State University NE Georgia University

By band wagon

September 7, 2005 01:05 AM | Link to this

How about (Jeff) Francoeur University…famous person from Gwinnett…who hasn’t been to college…i hear he has a girlfriend that goes to UGA so he probably knows 316 well…..i wonder if FU’s mascot would be the braves or the panthers?

What about Cynthia “no jews allowed” McKinny University? they could be Emory’s rival…political correctness rating?

William T. Sherman University? The flames?

But seriously, one man who served Georgia well was Sen. Paul Coverdale so what about Coverdale State University? PC State? I like it.

By Marc T

September 7, 2005 01:27 AM | Link to this

How about what it will really be, Gwinnett Community College.

By Mark

September 7, 2005 01:31 AM | Link to this

University Of Hawaii-Gwinnett this way the kids going there wont be ashamed to tell people where they go!

By Chris

September 7, 2005 03:09 AM | Link to this

North Atlanta University

By Brandice

September 7, 2005 03:58 AM | Link to this

University of the South @ Gwinnett

By Eric

September 7, 2005 04:13 AM | Link to this

What about Georgia A & T?

By BERT MALONE

September 7, 2005 06:15 AM | Link to this

GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

By shaun

September 7, 2005 06:50 AM | Link to this

Lawrenceville University

By JR

September 7, 2005 06:56 AM | Link to this

I’m in favor of honoring one of the great Georgians of our time. An incredible humanitarian and our former president.

James Earl Carter University

By Eric

September 7, 2005 07:04 AM | Link to this

university of georgia gwinnett

By charlene

September 7, 2005 07:14 AM | Link to this

Button Gwinnett University

By BT

September 7, 2005 07:16 AM | Link to this

How about “North Metro College” or “North Metro University”

By Tim

September 7, 2005 08:26 AM | Link to this

I think it should be - HOPE University of Georgia.