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The accidental professor: Education faculty member answers call to teach
Cory Buxton planned to be a geologist until teaching knocked on his door.
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The e-book effect
A Wall Street Journal article about how e-publishing is changing the business structure of big book publishers quoted UGA English Professor Jed Rasula. Speaking about…
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Incredible, yes; edible, maybe
A CNN story detailing recent safety issues concerning chicken eggs quoted Michael Lacy, head of the department of poultry science in the College of Agricultural…
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The family that saves together
A USA Today article about the effects of what families are doing in response to the economic recession and increased housing costs quoted Christine Burgoyne,…
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It makes sense
The Dallas Morning News quoted David Shipley, a UGA School of Law professor, in an article about Southwest Airlines Co.’s acquisition of AirTran Airways Inc.…
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The advantage
In an article about the Georgia lieutenant governor’s race between Republican incumbent Casey Cagle and Democratic challenger Carol Porter, the Washington Examiner quoted UGA political…
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Passing it along
An article in U.S. News and World Report highlighting findings from his research showing that breast-fed babies are much more likely to put on excess…
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History department to hold inaugural Gregory Visiting Lecture on Oct. 20
The history department will hold the inaugural Amanda and Greg Gregory Visiting Lecture on Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. in the Chapel. Victoria Bynum, professor…
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Campus Sustainability Day to be held at Tate Student Center, UGA Bookstore
The university’s Office of Sustainability and Go Green Alliance will sponsor Campus Sustainability Day on Oct. 20 at the Tate Student Center and UGA Bookstore.…
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UGA College of Pharmacy’s annual Dawgtoberfest scheduled for Oct. 20
In conjunction with American Pharmacists Month, the College of Pharmacy will hold its eighth annual Dawgtoberfest: Rx for Good Health on Oct. 20 from noon-3…
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Pumpkin picking time has arrived
To find the perfect fall pumpkin, Paul Pugliese, the agriculture and natural resources agent for the Cooperative Extension office in Cherokee County, says to check…
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Georgia board of regents approve new medical university name
The University System of Georgia Board of Regents recently approved a request to change the name of the Medical College of Georgia to the Georgia…
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Alumnus donates $100 million to Columbia’s business school
Henry Kravis, a Columbia University alumnus, recently made a pledge to donate $100 million to his alma mater’s business school, The Chronicle of Higher Education…
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Professor’s gift helps childhood literacy
For 4-year-old Rosie Thao, Saturdays mean pancakes and books.
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Taking root
About 200 new trees will be planted on campus this year.
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John Inscoe named Albert B. Saye Professor of History
John Inscoe, a faculty member noted for his work in Southern history at UGA since 1984, has been named Albert B. Saye Professor of History.
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Melting point
The summer of 2010 was agonizingly hot in much of the continental U.S., and the record-setting temperatures refocused attention on global warming.
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Provost appoints 17 to search committee for next FACS dean
Provost Jere Morehead has named a 17-member committee to conduct a national search for the next dean of the College of Family and Consumer Sciences.
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UGA hosts Campus Sustainability Day
The University of Georgia Office of Sustainability and the Go Green Alliance will host Campus Sustainability Day Wednesday, Oct. 20 at the Tate Student Center…
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UGA author wins John Hope Franklin Publication Prize
A University of Georgia professor’s book about the rise of Wal-Mart and conservative Christianity has been awarded the 2010 John Hope Franklin Publication Prize from…
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Population Health Food Animal Lecture to be presented at UGA College of Veterinary Medicine
An internationally recognized expert in calf health management and mastitis control will present the “Fred Thompson Population Health Food Animal Lecture” next month at the…
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Book co-authored by UGA education professor emeritus receives AECT award
A book co-authored by University of Georgia College of Education professor emeritus Thomas C. Reeves has won the 2010 Association for Educational Communications and Technology…
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ProPublica editor Paul Steiger will give this year’s McGill lecture
An editor who is transforming investigative journalism will deliver this year’s McGill lecture on Oct. 20 at 4 p.m. in Room 171 of the Miller…
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Five CAES faculty named winners of Brooks Award for Excellence
Five College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences faculty members were awarded the highest honor the college bestows on Oct. 5 at the annual D.W. Brooks…