Author: Sam Fahmy
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UGA establishes School of Computing
Academic unit will be jointly administered by the Franklin College and College of Engineering.
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UGA establishes Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture
Unit will catalyze interdisciplinary research and connect with industry partners.
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Pagnattaro named UGA vice president for instruction
She brings record of excellence in promoting instructional innovation and student success.
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Visit by SACSCOC review committee moves UGA closer to reaffirmation of accreditation
Notice of reaffirmation of accreditation is anticipated by January 2023.
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Honors Week to recognize excellence at UGA
Several campus special events are being planned for April 18-22.
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UGA’s Marshall Shepherd named SEC Professor of the Year
His record of teaching and research places him among the elite in higher education.
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Two faculty members named University Professors for significant impact on UGA
The honor goes to faculty who have had a significant impact on the university in…
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CAES generates record-setting $686.3 million annual economic impact in Georgia
CAES’ economic impact on the state of Georgia was the highest since UGA began publishing…
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$7.4 billion: UGA’s annual economic impact on Georgia sets record
Study quantifies economic activity generated by teaching, research and service.
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Signature Lectures to bring thought leaders to campus
UGA’s spring 2022 lectures touch on a wide variety of current topics.
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UGA online graduate programs third in nation
Programs support career advancement for working professionals.
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Drake, Saunt named Regents’ Professors
Honor recognizes national and international reach of their scholarship.
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Philip Hong named dean of UGA School of Social Work
His scholarship focuses on poverty alleviation and workforce development.
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Zvonkovic named dean of College of Family and Consumer Sciences
She has held a number of national leadership roles.
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Cornelius named interim dean of UGA School of Social Work
The post will be effective Jan. 1.
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10th annual Spotlight on the Arts festival set for November
More than 60 events in the literary, performing and visual arts.
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Professor’s work bridges textiles and medicine
Vladimir Reukov is pioneering next-generation materials.
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Awards recognize excellence in teaching and research
The two new awards are among several internal honors available to faculty.
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UGA among nation’s top universities for graduation rate among Pell Grant recipients
UGA ranks 23rd among four-year public universities.
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UGA receives national diversity award for eighth consecutive year
UGA received national recognition for its commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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UGA shares ‘keys’ to faculty success with orientation and workshop series
The orientation kicks off Keys to UGA: New Faculty Academy.
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UGA welcomes record-setting Class of 2025
Incoming class continues tradition of academic excellence and leadership.
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‘Part of this Bulldog family’
Incoming students reflect on overcoming pandemic challenges on path to UGA.
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UGA launches major hiring initiative in data science, AI
Fifty faculty members to be recruited over the next two years.
