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New book of essays explores Southern environmental history over past decade
Environmental History and the American South University of Georgia Press Cloth: $69.95 Paper: $26.95 Compiled by Paul S. Sutter, an associate professor of history at…
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Building Bridges: Alumna returns to help shape law school’s future
As the assistant director of admissions for the School of Law, Ramsey Bridges plays a huge role in determining the students who will comprise the…
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Sheryl Vogt, named a Fellow of the Scoeity of American Archivists
Sheryl Vogt, director of the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, was named a Fellow of the Society of American Archivists at…
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Mary Alice Smith, elected secretary of the Teratology Socociety
Mary Alice Smith, an associate professor of environmental health science in the College of Public Health, has been elected secretary of the Teratology Society. In…
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Don Rubin, Fulbright Specialists project
Don Rubin, professor emeritus, was selected for a Fulbright Specialists project in Israel at Tel Aviv University in December. Rubin will lecture and teach about…
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Steven Holland, presented plenary lecture at Palentological Association meeting
Steven Holland, a professor in the geology department, gave the plenary lecture at the Paleontological Association meeting in Birmingham, England, on Dec 13. His presentation…
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Walter Hellerstein, named to State Tax Notes ” All-Decade Tax Team”
Walter Hellerstein, Shackelford Distinguished Professor in the School of Law, was recently named to State Tax Notes “All-Decade Tax Team.” Only 15 individuals nationwide were…
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Biochemistry and molecular biology professor achieves dual publication feat
Lance Wells, an assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, recently had studies simultaneously appearing in the journals Science and Nature. In the Jan. 7…
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Campaign for Charities surges past goal
With the arrival of two packets of contribution forms in the budget office Feb. 3-4, UGA’s Campaign for Charities surged past its goal of $425,000,…
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Dawgs for Haiti expands its efforts
Dawgs for Haiti has passed its fundraising goal of $50,000 for earthquake relief in Haiti. And now the group plans to expand its efforts to…
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National two-day conference on Southeastern Indians will open Feb. 19
UGA will be the site of a major conference sponsored by the Institute for Native American Studies on Feb. 19-20. Open free to the public,…
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Check cooking staples for freshness
Should old sugar, baking soda or paprika be thrown out? Elizabeth Andress, UGA food safety specialist, said that dry ingredients like sugar, most flours and…
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New Orleans teaching hospital gets $475 million from federal agency
A federal arbitration panel ordered the Federal Emergency Management Agency to give $475 million toward helping rebuild Charity Hospital in New Orleans, The Chronicle of…
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Tuition increase aids British colleges
Colleges and universities in the United Kingdom have been able to upgrade almost every aspect of the student experience thanks to a surge in funding…
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New head of child and family development department named first Haltiwanger Professor
Jay A. Mancini, the new head of the College of Family and Consumer Sciences’ department of child and family development, has been named the Anne…
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Researchers find evidence of exotic beetle invasion
A pest survey led by researchers at UGA and the Georgia Forestry Commission has found that an exotic wood-boring ambrosia beetle has established a population…
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Cancer compounded
A new study published by researchers from UGA and the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Fla., has found that cancer patients with dementia have a…
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Sound effects ‘voice’ of ‘A Prairie Home Companion’ will visit campus, lectu
Noted sound artist, award-winning writer and producer and UGA alumnus Fred Newman will be on campus Feb. 22-25 as a Willson Center for Humanities and…
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Animal behavior expert, autism advocate offers advice to students
Grandin, a best-selling author, autism advocate and professor of animal science at Colorado State University, shared that and other practical advice on animal handling Feb.…
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Physical Plant reduces injuries, saves money with safety programs
The state of Georgia processes more than 10,000 accident or injury claims each year, resulting in payments of more than $100 million, according to statistics…
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Population growth, consumer demand drive U.S. increase of imported foods
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to eat only American-grown food, you should mark apple juice, cauliflower, garlic and limes off your grocery…
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Former U.S. senator to speak at public interest law meeting
The School of Law will host a public interest law weekend Feb. 26-27. Former U.S. Sen. J. Maxwell “Max” Cleland will serve as the keynote…