Middle Georgia State, president honored

Middle Georgia State University and President Christopher Blake received top awards recently for their new programs, initiatives and partnerships. They were named the Gold Institution of the Year and President of the Year at the University System of Georgia Chancellor’s Service Excellence Awards.

“Middle Georgia has long been committed to service through strong and accessible leadership, exceptional academic offerings and thorough engagement in our communities. It is gratifying in the extreme to see our efforts recognized,” Blake said in a release.

The awards recognize the higher-education institution and president that show great dedication and performance in service during the past year. The university was commended for its four new graduate programs, expansion of the aviation program, partnerships in international studies, out-of-the-classroom learning initiatives, and role in the opening of the Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource Center in Warner Robins.

This story was originally published October 28, 2016 at 5:18 PM with the headline "Middle Georgia State, president honored."