Author: Sam Fahmy
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‘Strengthen the culture’
Quality enhancement plan builds on active learning opportunities for students.
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Transfer program expands opportunities for admission
The new program will fast-track a select group of wait-listed students for admission.
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Virtual study abroad expands students’ boundaries
Pilot program seeks to make global experiences more accessible.
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Task force to examine lessons from pandemic
Faculty, staff and students to focus on enhancing the learning environment.
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UGA passport initiative puts the world within reach
The program will give students a head start on study abroad opportunities.
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Cornish receives Education Abroad Leadership Award
UGA director of global education honored for distinguished service.
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Karen Burg named vice president for research at UGA
She brings ‘exemplary record of leadership experience’ to research enterprise.
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Hu named among 20 most influential academics in smart manufacturing
Hu’s research focuses on assembly and manufacturing systems.
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Three faculty elected to National Academy of Sciences
Shepherd, Moran, Robinson recognized for extraordinary scientific achievement.
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Shepherd elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Professor was also elected to the National Academy of Engineering this year.
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Faculty member puts sexual assault research into action
Adrienne Baldwin-White develops apps, online trainings for prevention, support.
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Five faculty members named Meigs Professors for teaching excellence
The Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professorship is UGA’s highest teaching honor.
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Altizer named interim dean of Odum School of Ecology
Current associate dean has strong record of teaching, research and administration.
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UGA graduate programs earn several top 10 rankings
The rankings reflect the quality of UGA faculty and graduate programs.
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Ozias-Akins receives SEC Faculty Achievement Award
Her work has improved agricultural practices around the world.
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Professor seeks solutions to a rise of male infertility
Charles Easley’s work offers hope for couples struggling with the condition.
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New research grant program fosters diversity, inclusion
Faculty-led teams from across campus to tackle important issues of the day.
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Warnell professor helps keep U.S. forests healthy
Elizabeth McCarty helps landowners make research-based decisions.
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Shepherd elected to National Academy of Engineering
One of the highest professional distinctions given to an engineer or scientist.
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Professor’s work touches classrooms across country
Logan Fiorella focuses on the science of learning to support quality instruction.
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Professor challenges using rap as criminal evidence
Andrea L. Dennis has catalyzed a legal assessment of the use of lyrics.
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UGA earns several top 10 rankings for online programs
Education, business programs recognized again by U.S. News and World Report.
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Professor’s expertise has an impact around the world
SPIA’s Gene A. Brewer focuses on “the engine of government.”
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Initiative aims to increase diversity among STEM faculty
The IChange Network is part of a multi-institution alliance.
