Month: January 2017
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Obituary: Judith Ortiz Cofer
Judith Ortiz Cofer, a former faculty member in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences,…
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Universities partner with community colleges to boost completion rates
Traditional four-year universities are partnering with community colleges to increase transfer and degree completion rates…
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Obituary: Jack Kehoe
John Daniel “Jack” Kehoe, a UGA faculty member for more than 30 years, died Dec.…
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WIP welcomes community into classrooms
The Franklin College Writing Intensive Program launched a Public Writing Initiative last fall to bring…
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Former School of Law associate dean will receive President’s Medal
UGA will bestow one of its highest honors on Paul M. Kurtz, retired associate dean…
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MARTA CEO to give Holmes-Hunter Lecture Feb. 2
Keith T. Parker, general manager and chief executive officer of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit…
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Hillary S. Tanner
Hillary S. Tanner, a lecturer in the College of Engineering, helps students learn visualization skills…
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Kelsey Brown
Kelsey Brown has a love for theatre and an academic passion for speech-language pathology. Throughout…
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UGA presents 2017 President’s Fulfilling the Dream Award
The University of Georgia presented awards to four Athens and university community members for exemplary…
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Study finds barriers limit black households’ access to financial services
Most black households don’t pursue financial planning services due to barriers to entry including large…
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UGA to celebrate 232nd anniversary with weeklong series of Founders Day events
The University of Georgia will observe its 232nd anniversary in 2017, and the President’s Office…
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UGA genetics faculty member honored with Presidential Early Career Award
University of Georgia assistant professor Andrea Sweigart is among 102 scientists announced as recipients of…
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Chronic illness and depression increase likelihood of problem drinking in older adults
Older adults suffering from multiple chronic health conditions and depression are nearly five times as…
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Researchers receive Moore Foundation grant to study the global ocean microbiome
A $1.3 million grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation will allow University of…
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Most valuable colleagues: What the NBA can teach us about worker productivity
Just like former NBA MVP Steve Nash, who famously improved the output of his teammates…
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Look Forward Georgia examines Pulitzer Prize-winning work and civil rights in Georgia
A new website examining the civil rights movement in Georgia has been launched. “Look Forward:…
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UGA launches unique MBA-engineering dual degree program
The University of Georgia is launching a new dual degree program that will allow students…
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UGA to present President’s Medal to Paul Kurtz
The University of Georgia will bestow one of its highest honors on Paul M. Kurtz,…
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UGA alumna named State Botanical Garden of Georgia director
Jennifer M. Cruse-Sanders, vice president for science and conservation at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, has…
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‘Places for the Spirit’ traveling exhibit opens Jan. 12 at Circle Gallery
The Circle Gallery in the UGA College of Environment and Design will feature the photography…
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School of music professor plays solo piano classics by Chopin, Debussy, Haydn
Evgeny Rivkin, professor of piano at the UGA Hugh Hodgson School of Music, will perform…
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Associate VP for facilities planning, University Architects named
Gwynne Darden has been named associate vice president for facilities and University Architects in the…
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Lawmakers prepared for current legislative session at 30th Biennial Institute
Georgia General Assembly members delved into critical state issues at the 30th Biennial Institute for…
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UGA employees give back to their communities on Day of Service
More than 225 UGA employees fanned out across Athens-Clarke County, contributing 550 total hours of…
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