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Associate professor of plant pathology awarded Honorific Award
Alfredo Martinez-Espinoza, an associate professor of plant pathology, has been awarded the Spaniard National Association of Greenkeepers’ Honorific Award for his continuous support and advancement…
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Assistant counseling professor elected national co-chair
Michelle Espino, an assistant counseling professor, has been elected national co-chair for a special interest division of the National Association of Student Personnel Administration. Espino…
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New men’s head basketball coach hired
Mark Fox from the University of Nevada has been hired as the head coach of the men’s basketball team at UGA. “I had discussions with…
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UGA had major impact on 2008 economy
The University of Georgia had a large economic impact on Georgia’s economy in 2008 despite challenging economic times, according to a report released by the…
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Pediatrician to discuss ‘wormy world’ in final 2009 Global Diseases Lecture
Jennifer Friedman, a pediatrician who conducts international health research out of Lifespan’s Center for International Health Research at Brown University, will deliver the final 2009…
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Computer health, security fair to be held
Building on the success of last year’s Computer Health and Security Fairs, Enterprise Information Technology Services is partnering with the university’s Telecommunications, Electronics and Computer…
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Not playing games
In a classroom on the basement level of the Journalism Building, three students are grouped around a laptop, designing a video game about Tyson Chicken.
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Brown University professor to present Cantrell Lectures
David Mumford, University Professor of Applied Mathematics at Brown University and winner of the Fields Medal (often called the Nobel Prize of mathematics) will deliver…
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Dean of social work will deliver 2009 Mary Frances Early Lecture
Maurice Daniels, dean of the School of Social Work, will deliver the ninth annual Mary Frances Early Lecture April 15 at 4 p.m. in the…
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Faculty, administrators discuss economic challenges at symposium
More than 50 faculty members spent a day and a half discussing “The Challenged University: Communication and Collaboration in Good and Bad Times” with members…
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Choose carefully to avoid extra fat, calories when eating at restaurants
Many restaurant meals are filled with calories and fat. To make eating out less harmful to your health and waistline, UGA experts offer these strategies: …
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Yale University gets $50 million gift for new global affairs institute
A graduate of Yale University and his wife recently donated $50 million to the institution to create an institute of global affairs to prepare students…
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Report: African universities found wanting in social science emphasis
African universities need a stronger emphasis on research in the humanities and social sciences, according to a report released by the British Academy and the…
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FBI general counsel to deliver inaugural Talarico Lecture
Valerie E. Caproni, general counsel of the FBI, will highlight the inaugural Susette M. Talarico Lecture at UGA. Caproni’s lecture, “Current Challenges for the FBI—View…
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FY2010 state budget will offer ‘little relief’ from cutbacks at UGA
As anticipated, the state portion of the university’s 2010 fiscal year budget offers little relief from the cutbacks already experienced in fiscal year 2009, which…
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Lost,’ YouTube, ‘Saturday Night Live’ win Peabody Awards
Thirty-six recipients of the 68th Annual Peabody Awards were announced April 1 by the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. The winners, chosen by the Peabody…
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National Honor
UGA undergraduates Ashley Dronenburg and Mark Milby are among 80 students nationwide to receive the 2009 Morris K. Udall Scholarship.
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Art history professor reexamines collection
Alisa Luxenberg, an associate professor of art history at UGA, presents an important and critical re-evaluation of the Galerie Espagnole, in her new book, The…
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UGA student newspaper, the Red & Black, wins 2008 Holland Award for reporting
The Red & Black, an independent student newspaper serving the University of Georgia community, and its reporter Kristen Coulter are winners of the fourth annual…
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Two UGA undergraduates receive 2009 mid-term Foundation Fellowships
University of Georgia sophomores Muktha Natrajan of Martinez and Marcus Hines of Albany have been selected as 2009 mid-term Foundation Fellows.
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Princeton University professor to give Parthemos Lecture
Larry M. Bartels, a professor of politics and public affairs at Princeton University and the author of Unequal Democracy will highlight the 2009 Parthemos Lecture…
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The Georgia Review hosts Earth Day festivities at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia
The Georgia Review will honor Earth Day 2009 with readings, music and refreshments on Wednesday, April 22, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the State…
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UGA students hoping YouTube views help videos go viral
Public relations students in the University of Georgia Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication have traded video news releases for viral videos this semester.
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Georgia Law sweeps state advocacy tournament; finishes strong in nationals
The University of Georgia School of Law recently swept the Intrastate Moot Court Competition, which has teams from all five of the state’s law schools…