GCSU president going to California

Georgia College & State University President Dorothy Leland was recommended to be the new chancellor of the University of California Merced campus Tuesday.

Pending approval, Leland, a California native, will begin July 1.

She has served as Georgia College's president since 2004. The State Board of Regents will form a search committee to look for her replacement.

About the Author

Laura Diamond

‘You are loved’: Hundreds mourn fallen DeKalb firefighter at Truist Park

9m ago

Secoriea Turner’s mother testifies there were at least 2 shooters

1h ago

Driver to face charges after South Fulton officer struck, injured

Featured

Credit: abbey.cutrer@ajc.com

Police abandoned area where 8-year-old was shot, detective testifies

The testimony came as trial began for Julian Conley, the man accused of fatally shooting the child near the burned-down Wendy’s where Rayshard Brooks was killed weeks earlier.

Emory giving free tuition to students from families making under $200,000

Starting next academic year, Emory University will be tuition-free for undergraduates whose families earn less than $200,000, a move that could help hundreds of students.

Weekend Predictions: Another winning weekend for Falcons, Georgia Tech?

Weekend Predictions is off to a hot start. But will wins by the Atlanta Falcons, Georgia Tech and Georgia State keep this streak alive?