Author: Mary Jessica Hammes
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Civil rights historian warns that democracy is in danger
“We speak like Martin Luther King but govern like Caesar,” said Taylor Branch, addressing the…
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Back from the brink
Along with the American dream of going to school, maintaining a home and growing a…
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Living and learning: Residential and academic partnerships honored
Ashley Lester is 26 and has her master’s degree in counseling education from Auburn University,…
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Conference brings back alumni from early days of desegregation
More than one panelist commemorating the 45th anniversary of UGA’s desegregation almost didn’t make it…
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Band members ‘tune up’ on Chinese language, culture
“How many of you think fortune cookies come from China?” Rongrong Liu asked the hundreds…
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Gone but not forgotten: Retired employees stay connected to UGA
They talked about the gentrification of certain Atlanta neighborhoods, the draw of Athens as a…
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Replanting Pinewood
Around a year and a half ago, a pine beetle infestation destroyed the woods at…
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UGA marks first observance of Asian Heritage Month in April
UGA’s Asian-American Student Association has planned several events to celebrate Asian Heritage Month in April.…
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Latin love stories
Carolina Acosta-Alzuru, associate professor of advertising and public relations, stood in front of a television…
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Signs of their times
By the end of their week, the group of 16 visiting Croatians were literally surrounded…
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Housing director prepares to close door on his 16-year career at UGA
Just inside the door of Jim Day’s office stands a pair of tall, black boots…
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Rosa Parks commemorative event spurs spirited discussion about diversity
A Feb. 6 commemoration of the life of Rosa Parks began with student panelists’ reflections…
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Lecturer: UGA is responsible for producing ‘good citizens’
While the University of Georgia can take pride in many of its programs, there is…
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U. of Chicago linguistics prof will give Snyder Lecture
Though University of Chicago professor Salikoko S. Mufwene teaches linguistics, the globalization-themed speech he plans…
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‘Empowering faculty’: Group collects, shares research on undergraduates
“Like many middle-aged people, it’s easy for me to remember my own undergraduate experience, which…
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Instilling a sense of unity: UGA, Athens communities gather for fifth annual Martin Luther King Day
It might have been a day off from work and school for most people, but…
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Social calling
“How many people would say the world is really a better place because of…
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Four receive awards at annual Freedom Breakfast
A packed audience attended this year’s Freedom Breakfast, which jump-started a week of activities honoring…
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‘Somebodies’ goes to Sundance
Hadjii Hand’s first name is a nickname that his father gave him as a child.…
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University of Georgia partners with community to celebrate life, legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
This week, UGA and the Athens community continue their partnership in offering several events for…
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