2017
ĢƵ business professor finds success on the global music stage
A ĢƵ business professor is building a successful career in the classroom and on the global music stage. Dr. Swagata “Ban” Banerjee, an associate professor of economics and finance at ĢƵ, is also one half of the musical duo Ban Brothers. His older brother, Gautam, is the other half of the duo. The Ban Brothers recently won their sixth award for their current album, “All About Love: Music From The H...
Civil rights leader and pioneering broadcasting executive to speak at ĢƵ's fall commencement
ĢƵ recently announced that civil rights leader and pioneering broadcasting executive Xernona Clayton will serve as the 2017 fall commencement convocation speaker. Commencement will be held Dec. 16 at 9 a.m. in the Carl H. Smith Auditorium of David H. Bradford Hall. Clayton worked undercover for the Chicago Urban League, investigating employment discrimination before moving to Atlanta. She worked closely with...
ĢƵ valedictorian's curiosity led him to computer science
ĢƵ valedictorian Cory May’s curiosity and passion have led the Mt. Eden computer science major down a wide and varying path. He earned an associate degree at the age of 18 in professional studio recording and came back to finish his bachelor’s at ĢƵ at age 25. In the time between, he toured with Murphy’s Echo, the family band (comprised of his mother, Tina May, and brothers) and other musicians an...
Board of Regents approves establishment of University College
The ĢƵ Board of Regents approved the establishment of University College at ĢƵ during the regular meeting Dec. 7. The University College’s mission is to provide a series of programs, services and curriculum to promote and support the academic success of the university’s first-year students, according to the proposal submitted by Dr. Thomas Calhoun, vice president for student engagement and campus...