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Education prof named Institute for African-American Studies director
Derrick Alridge, who was named one of the country’s 10 outstanding young African-American scholars by a national publication in 2005, has been named the new…
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University Theatre opens its season with Sordid Lives
University Theatre’s 2007-2008 season gets off to a wickedly funny start with Del Shores’ Sordid Lives, “a black comedy about white trash.” Directed by Farley…
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1980 Championship Year Revisited exhibition on display at Georgia Center
A pictorial exhibit of UGA football by photojournalist Wingate Downs, 1980 Championship Year Revisited, is on display at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference…
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Student Learning Center to open for 24 hours on trial basis for fall semester
The Student Learning Center has joined Snelling Dining Commons in offering students 24-hour access. On Sept. 17, areas of the SLC will remain open from…
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Libraries observe Constitution Day
An exhibition featuring original manuscripts and correspondence written by William Few and Abraham Baldwin, close personal friends who were Georgia’s two signers of the U.S.…
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Ecologist unlocks more of the mystery surrounding invasive species
Assessing the projected impact of invasive species is a leading issue for scientists today.
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Fiber fighters
A new UGA study finds that pectin, a type of fiber found in fruits and vegetables and used in making jams and other foods, kills…
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Prevent, manage childhood illnesses
Germs are multiplying, and with the added stress of a new school year, children are more likely to get sick. Parents can take steps to…
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Private-equity investors buy another international university
In another sign of private-equity investors’ interest in higher-education investing, a private-equity firm recently acquired Schiller International University, a family-owned college of about 1,200 students…
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Court dismisses lawsuit over domestic partner benefits at Miami University
A three-judge appeals court in Ohio unanimously ruled to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to prevent Miami University from offering domestic partner benefits to its faculty…
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New partnership with Mexico’s livestock industry to focus on biofuels
The University of Georgia and Mexico’s livestock industry have formed a new research partnership to share expertise in generating fuels from waste materials. Funded by…
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Dartmouth scholar to open science, security series
The Biomedical and Health Sciences Institute and the Center for International Trade and Security will kick off the 2007-2008 Science and Security Lecture Series with…
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BFSO speaker encourages more volunteerism in local communities
Steve Smith, vice president of corporate responsibility for Turner Broadcasting System Inc., encouraged UGA faculty and staff to get involved in their communities in the…
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Blog Dawgs
With their easy manner and relaxed tone, Web logs may seem like the opposite of academic writing, but for several faculty members in the Henry…
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New award will recognize tenured faculty who address issues of public concern
A new campus-wide award will honor tenured faculty whose scholarship has made significant contributions toward identifying or addressing issues of public concern.
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Athletic Association gift will endow two new professorships
The university has established two endowed professorships, one in infectious diseases and the other in mathematics and science education, as a result of a $2…
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Adam Thomas
Adam Thomas is working to make a difference. He is a senior double major in history and geography with a 4.00 GPA. He has been…
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Greek Life supervison restructured, Vice President Bennett announces
Supervision of the University of Georgia Office of Greek Life will be reassigned from Campus Life to a direct report in the Office of the…
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UGA’s Terry College of Business rises in Wall Street Journal ranking of the top business schools
The University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business improved its standing in The Wall Street Journal/Harris Interactive’s seventh annual survey of the top business schools.
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$2.5 million National Science Foundation grant to UGA
What began as a breakfast-table discussion between two married University of Georgia professors has led to a $2.5 million grant for a novel interdisciplinary research…
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Author Adrienne Rich to read at UGA
Renowned poet Adrienne Rich will read from her work on Thursday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Griffith Auditorium at the Georgia Museum of…
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Bluebird enthusiasts, scientists to gather at UGA
More than 150 researchers and amateur birders will gather at the University of Georgia on Sept. 20-22 for the 2007 Annual Meeting of the North…
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UGA to host conference on housing opportunities for all Georgians
A conference focusing on the need for affordable housing in Georgia and the regulatory barriers that inhibit its development will be held Tuesday, Sept. 25,…
