Day: November 9, 2015
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Oil dispersants can suppress natural oil-degrading microorganisms, new study shows
The use of chemical dispersants meant to stimulate microbial crude oil degradation can in some…
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UGA to host fourth annual conference on Africa, its diaspora
The African Studies Institute at the University of Georgia presents the Fourth Annual International Conference…
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Georgia Museum of Art exhibits sculptures by Alice Aycock
Two large-scale works by American sculptor Alice Aycock are on display in the Jane and…
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UGA College of Education launches new autism, behavioral analysis research center
The University of Georgia College of Education has pooled its expertise to form a new…
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Associate professor of astronomy investigates mysteries of universe
If you’ve ever looked up at the sky and wondered how our planetary system formed,…
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Hodgson Wind Ensemble to perform epic Second Thursday concert
In both theme and sound, the audience attending the next performance in the Hugh Hodgson…
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Poll: Black college alumni report greater support from HBCUs
Black graduates of historically black colleges and universities are more likely to have felt supported…
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First lady Sandra Deal talks about ‘Memories’
Georgia first lady Sandra Deal discusses details of making Memories of the Mansion, a book…
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School of Law leads other Georgia schools in bar exam passage rate
The UGA School of Law saw a higher percentage of its graduates pass the July…
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Senior policy adviser named assistant to UGA president
UGA President Jere W. Morehead will welcome Arthur Tripp Jr. to his staff Nov. 11…
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Trash troubles
A recent study found that “90 percent of seabirds have eaten plastic and are likely…
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Professor writes about banking inequality
How the Other Half Banks By Mehrsa Baradaran Harvard University Press Hardcover: $29.95 There are…
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Conference to examine Shakespeare’s adaptation across cultures
A three-day conference at UGA will explore how writers, readers and performers from around the…
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CAES will recognize 9 for excellence Nov. 10 at annual awards ceremony
The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will recognize nine of its finest Nov. 10…
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$2M grant will help develop control for fruit-ruining flies
A tiny fly is having a huge impact on American fruit farmers. Known as spotted…
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Obituary: Charles Gruner
Charles R. “Chuck” Gruner, professor emeritus of communications studies in the Franklin College of Arts…
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400 middle school children visit for annual Bioenergy Day @ UGA
The energy of 400 seventh-graders was channeled into the State Botanical Garden Oct. 22 for…
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Student debate to focus on women’s leadership issues
The UGA Women’s Leadership Initiative will host a student debate on converting popular demands for…
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Georgia Law students win moot court competition over University of Florida
Third-year Georgia Law students Stephen D. Morrison and Jacob M. “Jake” Ware defeated a team…
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The far-right stuff
A recent Washington Post article compared presidential candidate Donald Trump’s political popularity to the rise…
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University mourns late philanthropist Jane Willson
Jane Seddon Willson, one of UGA’s most generous benefactors, died Nov. 3 in Albany. She…
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UGA’s Women in Science student organization to hold career symposium
The UGA student organization Women in Science—also known as UGA WiSci—will host “Mapping Your Path…
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Research participants sought
The kinesiology department in the College of Education is conducting a study to learn more…
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Harvard professor traces his roots at 2015 Peabody-Smithgall Lecture
Henry Louis Gates Jr., the Peabody Award-winning historian, TV personality and Harvard University professor, weaved…
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