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Paul’s popularity
An L.A. Times article about the increasing popularity of Texas Congressman Ron Paul’s Libertarian views quoted UGA economics professor George Selgin. “A lot of good…
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Atlanta’s race relations
The Birmingham, Ala.,-based newspaper, The Times, quoted UGA political scientist Charles Bullock in an article about the role of race in the recent Atlanta mayoral…
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When models grow old
An article about African-American drug use on PhysOrg.com, a Web site devoted to news in the science, technology, physics and nano communities, quoted Ezemenari Obasi,…
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Self-control: It’s contagious
In article about recent research into the contagious effects of self-control, Business Week quoted Michelle vanDellen, an assistant professor of psychology at UGA. The research…
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House of healing
A story on the Internet Web log Huffington Post quoted UGA economist Jeff Humphreys in an article about the upturns in the November housing market.…
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Georgia Museum of Art awarded grant for collaborative exhibition, catalogue
The Georgia Museum of Art, in partnership with the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University and the Fred Jones Jr. Museum…
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Patterson Hood to host benefit for Grady College’s Osborne Classic Film Festival
Drive By Truckers’ Patterson Hood will host a Nashville-style songwriter-in-the-round performance at the 40 Watt Club on Feb. 24 at 10 p.m. to raise money…
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Ohio State University professor gives two invited campus lectures
Patti Lather, a nationally known expert in qualitative research, feminist methodology, and gender and education, will speak Feb. 11-12 at the first of the College…
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Don’t hibernate during winter months
The temperature has dropped and sunsets come earlier, but Lauren Healey, a Cooperative Extension 4-H youth development agent in Oconee County, says not to let…
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Tenn. law links funding to graduation
A new Tennessee law will link state funding for public colleges to graduation and student-retention rates, The Chronicle of Higher Education reported. The legislation, which…
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U. Mass system offers med school acceptance to high school seniors
In a move designed to increase the number of doctors from minority populations, the University of Massachusetts Medical School and four other institutions in the…
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Athena Opera UGA Opera Ensemble to present Menotti’s The Old Maid and the Thief
The Athena Opera University of Georgia Opera Ensemble will stage two performances of Gian Carlo Menotti’s one-act opera The Old Maid and the Thief on…
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UGA School of Law finishes strong in moot court competition, advances to nationals
Two teams from the University of Georgia School of Law have earned the right to advance to the national rounds of the Frederick Douglass Moot…
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19th annual UGA PSO annual meeting and awards luncheon slated for Feb. 11
The University of Georgia Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach will hold its annual luncheon and awards ceremony on Thursday, Feb.…
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Media Advisory: Dilworth final show to air Feb. 6
Last weekend’s inclement weather forced the University of Georgia’s WNEG-TV to cancel the final airing of The Billy Dilworth Show. The station has announced plans…
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UGA celebrates African-American achievement during Black History Month
The University of Georgia’s February calendar is stocked with events celebrating and expressing the African-American experience for Black History Month 2010.
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Healthcare for migrant farm workers
The Farm Worker Family Health Program is a 15-year old community partnership designed to increase the delivery of healthcare services to migrant farm worker families…
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UGA Police make arrest and continue to investigate theft by extortion case
On January 25, 2010 a female student of the University of Georgia was contacted by an employee of the University of Georgia in reference to…
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Conference on Southeastern Indians to be held on UGA campus Feb. 19-20
The University of Georgia will be the site of a major conference sponsored by the Institute for Native American Studies on Feb. 19-20.
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Georgia Museum of Art to host “A Soulful Celebration” of Black History Month
The Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art, the membership program of the Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia, have organized “A…
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UGA Health Center offers total cholesterol profiles for students, faculty and staff, during Heart He
The University Health Center will offer UGA students, faculty and staff cholesterol screenings on Feb. 8-11 and Feb. 15-18, from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.…
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Peter Smagorinsky, 2009 Edward Fry Book Award
Peter Smagorinsky, a professor of language and literacy education, has been awarded the 2009 Edward Fry Book Award from the National Reading Conference. Two other…
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Rosemary Phelps, 2010 Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training Award
Rosemary Phelps, a professor in the counseling and human development services department, received the 2010 Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training Award from the American…
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John Newton, obtained Georgia certified emergency manager status
John Newton, emergency operations coordinator in the Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness, recently obtained Georgia certified emergency manager status from the Georgia Emergency Management…