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Power play
Despite overwhelming military superiority, the world’s most powerful nations failed to achieve their objectives in 39 percent of their military operations since World War II,…
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Drought drives Argentine ants inside
Georgia’s drought has had many effects. One little but truly annoying one is to drive Argentine ants indoors. UGA experts say Argentine ants aren’t hard…
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Va. lawmakers: Ban college admissions for illegal immigrants
Republican leaders of Virginia’s legislature announced plans to press for laws that prevent the state’s public colleges from accepting illegal immigrants, whether or not they…
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Hazing charges dropped against two Rider University officials
Hazing charges against two officials at Rider University in connection with the drinking death of a freshman were recently dropped, the Associated Press reported. After…
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International scholar will deliver this year’s Clifford Lewis Lecture
Melinda Solmon, a national and international scholar in physical education pedagogy, will deliver the 18th annual Clifford Lewis Scholar Lecture Sept. 13 at the College…
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Media personality, political consultant to teach at law school
Paul E. Begala, a political contributor on CNN’s The Situation Room and former counselor to President Bill Clinton, is joining the School of Law this…
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Officials break ground for new Student Learning Center in Griffin
A large contingent from Athens joined Griffin campus faculty, staff and students, local legislators and Griffin/Spalding County leaders on Aug. 30 to break ground for…
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Diversity Days
The University of Georgia will kick off a weeklong celebration of diversity on Sept. 17 with a portrait unveiling of its first African-American alumni.
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Plant biologist wins Regents’ teaching, learning award
Marguerite “Peggy” Brickman, an associate professor of plant biology in UGA’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, has been named winner of a 2007 Award…
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Committees issue recommendations about campus safety
Two committees that spent the past four months studying emergency preparedness at UGA have issued lengthy lists of recommendations for ways the university can better …
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Dartmouth scholar offers insights on biodefense and research for UGA Sciences and Security Lecture
he Biomedical and Health Sciences Institute and Center for International Trade and Security will kick off the 2007-08 Science and Security Lecture Series with a…
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Professorships established with UGA Atheltic Association contributions
The University of Georgia has established two endowed professorship as a result of a $2 million contribution from the UGA Athletic Association; one in infectious…
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UGA researchers discovers how human body fights off African parasite
Now, a team of researchers led by biochemists at the University of Georgia propose that T. b. brucei actually does infect humans but that the…
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Professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at UGA names Georgia Power Professor
Michael W.W. Adams, Distinguished Research Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Georgia, has been named Georgia Power Professor in Biotechnology pending…
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Homeland Security to hold meeting on NBAF environmental impact
he Department of Homeland Security will seek public input on the proposed National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility at a meeting to be held Thursday, Sept.…
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National Academy of Engineering president emeritus to lecture at UGA
Fifty years after Sputnik, the basic premises of engineering education are under critical review. One of the foremost national proponents for “re-engineering” engineering education, William…
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Portrait unveiling to kick off Diversity Days celebration at the University of Georgia
The University of Georgia will kick off a weeklong celebration of diversity on Sept. 17 with a portrait unveiling of its first African-American alumni. Formal…
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Georgia PROBE College Fair set for Sept. 12 at Athens Classic Center
The University of Georgia will host the annual PROBE College Fair on Sept. 12 from 6-8:30 p.m. at The Classic Center in downtown Athens.
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Junior college head named new director of Georgia Center
William R. Crowe, president of Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas, will become director of the Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center and Hotel…
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Professor kick-started her education late in life, but motored into action
“How in the world did you get in my life?”
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Letters from 19th, 20th century artists on display at Georgia Museum of Art
More Than Words: Illustrated Letters from the Smithsonian’s Archives of American Art, an exhibition spotlighting personal letters from some of the most important artists of…
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Three former athletes chosen for induction into university’s Circle Of Honor
Former athletes Ben Zambiasi, Royce Smith and Hope Spivey have been chosen for induction into the Circle of Honor, the university’s highest tribute to former…
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Institute for Women’s Studies hosts reception for new faculty members
Sept. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Reception Hall of the Tate Student Center. Open to the university community, the reception welcomes female…
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Homeland Security to hold meeting on NBAF environmental impact
The Department of Homeland Security will seek public input on the proposed National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility at a meeting to be held Sept. 20…