Author: Matt Chambers

Professor, students honored at DRC recognition reception

As Joseph Tobin accepted the Disability Resource Center’s Outstanding Faculty Member Award for 2013-2014, he…
‘Whatever the need’: Admissions counselor aids US armed forces, UGA students

Susan Herda spends her days helping others, whether by answering a slew of questions, throwing…
Highlighting history

From the details of “The Big Streak” to the tale of a lion waking up…
Benefits open enrollment now underway

Benefits open enrollment will be held Nov. 4-22 for eligible employees. During open enrollment, all…
Picture of health

For most of his life, two things have been dominant forces in Brad Upchurch’s life:…
Contracts and Grants accountant monitors research grant compliance

With a plethora of grants streaming into the university each year, there has to be…
Annual BFSO luncheon celebrates academic excellence, diversity

The words of the Black Faculty and Staff Organization’s president rang true Sept. 16 during…
Electronic education

Last month, the Office of Online Learning began developing 20 new courses through its UGAonline…
‘Out of the ordinary’

Kim Gentry lives her life around the motto that everyone has something special to offer.…
Home suite home

As they carried bags and suitcases to their rooms, several Rutherford Hall residents were looking…
Driven to end hunger

NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon may be known for driving at speeds just shy of 200…
To protect and serve: GMOA security guard creates edible masterpieces

During the day, Cristina Figueroa helps watch and protect art, but at night she’s hard…
New ‘workplace safety guy’ focuses on reducing occupational hazards

John Lambeth likes to call himself “the workplace safety guy for the university” to help…
Summer construction projects wrap up as fall classes begin

The start of fall semester brings in new students, faculty and staff as well as…
Law professor, chief magistrate judge to speak at BFSO luncheon

Patricia Barron, chief magistrate judge for Athens-Clarke County and a UGA faculty member, will deliver…
UGA professor, chief magistrate judge to speak at BFSO’s Founders Award Scholarship Luncheon

Patricia Barron, chief magistrate judge for Athens-Clarke County and a University of Georgia faculty member,…
Burgess to focus on his personal life after stepping down at month’s end

After working for almost 35 years, Tim Burgess no longer will have to wake up…
Here to help: Housing and retention coordinator aids with students’ needs

Keith Allen encounters students in his job who are often unsure of exactly what to…
Modern art: Instructional designer helps faculty sculpt online courses

Being raised by a single working mother, Flint Buchanan saw the real impact of night…
University’s Griffin campus to add two new degree programs

The UGA Griffin campus has big plans in place for the upcoming academic year, including…
‘Train’ stop

Less than a week after the April 6 G-Day football game, Sanford Stadium will be…
Good eats: Dietitian helps students learn how to lead healthier lives

Despite growing up in a household that had a constant supply of ice cream in…
Staff, students to dance to help end domestic violence

Ten pairs and one team of dancers-including some familiar UGA faces-will take the stage for…
‘Giving spirit’

Several of UGA’s donors were recognized for their generosity at the 2013 Celebration of Support…