Month: April 2019

UGA receives record number of Boren Scholars

Seven awarded scholarships to study abroad during the 2019-2020 academic year.
400 new UGA need-based scholarships serve state

Georgia Commitment Scholarships top goal more than a year early.
The legal battle over measles vaccines

Make vaccinations easier than exemptions, says UGA law professor.
Lecturer discusses ways to promote civil discourse

UConn president outlines strategies during Louise McBee Lecture.
Joshua Clifford

Joshua Clifford’s journey through UGA has run the gamut from Redcoat Marching Band drum major…
Yohannes Abate

Yohannes Abate, an associate professor of physics in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences,…
Peabody Student Honor Board plays big role

Members judge the Futures of Media Award and work at NYC ceremony.
Glenn Burton: A leader of the ‘Green Revolution’

He was one of the world’s most prolific agricultural scientists.
Portal launches for policies and procedures

A centralized policy portal that enables users to search for and access university-level policies and…
Book offers ways to explore Oconee River

In the Oconee River User’s Guide, both novice and experienced water sports enthusiasts will find…
UGA Career Center honors 2019 Student Employee of Year

Elaine Cassandra said working with the animals is “the best feeling in the world.”
Pest management organization honors two CAES plant pathologists

Tim Brenneman and Bhabesh Dutta, plant pathologists in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences,…
National organization honors College of Education professor

Mary Atwater, a professor in the mathematics and science education department in the College of…
International association honors CED professor

James Reap, a professor in the College of Environment and Design, has been awarded the…
Trevor Paglen will be in residence at School of Art

Internationally renowned artist Trevor Paglen will be in residence at the University of Georgia as…
Assistant pharmacy manager focuses on regulations to keep patients safe

Heather Tally takes pride in making sure controlled substances are handled correctly and according to…
Inaugural Chamber Music Athens festival to be held May 12-21

Guest artists include the award-winning Jupiter String Quartet, pianist Peter Frankl, violinist Soovin Kim and…
Candlelight memorial service to be held May 1

UGA students, faculty and staff who died since last April will be honored.
Student-athlete Olivia Carter named SEC Freshman Swimmer of Year

Georgia swimmer Olivia Carter has been chosen as the 2019 Southeastern Conference Freshman Swimmer of…
University Housing hopes to break records with year-end recycling event

The University of Georgia aims to break a record with this year’s Dawgs Ditch the…
Lecturer discusses U.S. Supreme Court decisions

David Strauss has argued 19 cases before the Supreme Court.
Peabody 30 winners for 2018 programs announced

Grady College’s Peabody Awards reveal final list of winners.
Textbook grant program to save students $770K per year

UGA has become a national leader in the use of free online textbooks.
More than 900 students take part in Thank a Donor Day

This campus-wide tradition celebrates the support of UGA donors.