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UGA to open nation’s first School of Ecology July 1; John Gittleman named dean
The nation’s first stand-alone academic school devoted specifically to the study of ecology will begin operation July 1 when the University of Georgia opens the…
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USAID partnership between UGA, Mexican universities to focus on production of 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.
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Delta CEO Gerald Grinstein to speak at UGA summer commencement Aug. 4
Delta Air Lines CEO Gerald Grinstein, who guided the nation’s third-largest airline through a bankruptcy crisis into financial stability, will be the speaker for the…
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UGA-Dreamers partnership brings middle school students to campus
A newly extended partnership between the University of Georgia and the Greensboro Georgia Dreamers will bring 32 middle school students to campus June 25-29 to…
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2007 Ramsey Honors Scholars named by the University of Georgia
The class of 2011 at the University of Georgia will include 14 Ramsey Honors Scholars whose academic achievements and diverse extracurricular activities have garnered them…
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The cost of violence
The most comprehensive study of its kind has found that violence costs the U.S. $70 billion annually, a figure that rivals federal education spending and…
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BIRL Center dedicated
A dedication ceremony for the new Barrier Island Research and Learning Center was held last month on Sapelo Island. Helping to cut the ribbon on…
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Golf tournament registration
Dogfight 2007, a golf tournament at the UGA Golf Course on June 23, is now accepting registrations. To register, players must have a current USGA…
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Parking registration
Everyone who wants to park on campus during the 2007–2008 academic year must register online before 5 p.m. July 11 to be considered in the…
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Delta contract extended
Delta Air Lines’ contract that provides discounted rates for state employees (including those at UGA) will continue through July 31, with travel permitted until Aug.…
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UGAAlert registration
The phased rollout of UGAAlert, a new emergency notification system for faculty, staff and students, has begun. Only students, faculty and staff who are on…
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For the common good
Twelve UGA students traveled to Costa Rica in May to present research projects alongside 12 University of Costa Rica students, as part of an international…
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Laura Flanders talk
Laura Flanders, host of Air America’s RadioNation, will talk about her newest book, Blue Grit: True Democrats Take Back Politics from the Politicians, on June…
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Stuart Libby exhibition
The School of Environmental Design is showcasing an exhibition by Stuart Libby, photographer, painter and printmaker, and owner/proprietor of the now-closed Loblolly Frame Shop and…
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PR students win national competition
A team of public relations students from the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication claimed first prize in the 2007 Public Relations Student Society…
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Warnell School thanks UGA community for its generosity toward firefighters
The faculty, staff, students and administration of the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources would like to thank all members of the Warnell School…
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New employment verification procedure into effect in Human Resources on July 1
On July 1, Human Resources will become the central repository for the completed employment eligibility verification I-9 form. The office will store this paperwork for…
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Nine faculty named 2007–2008 service-learning fellows
Nine faculty members have been named 2007-2008 Service-Learning Fellows.
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Twenty-seven students take part in CURO summer research program
Twenty-seven UGA undergraduates are taking advantage of summer vacation to investigate local, national and international research topics.
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Philanthropist, bank contribute $1.2 million to 4-H endowment
For decades Georgia’s rural counties have searched for partners to help solve social, economic and academic issues at home.
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Two scientists awarded Guggenheim fellowships
UGA scientists Andrew Paterson and Pejman Rohani have been awarded John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowships.
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New budget funds will be allocated to faculty positions
Additional revenue that will allow the university to add some 68 positions—some new and some replacing those lost in the recent budget downturn, a new…
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WUGA-FM wins three state journalism awards
The Georgia Association of Broadcasters honored WUGA, 91.7/97.9 FM, public radio for the Athens area, with three awards for programming which aired in 2006.
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Board of Regents approves new degree programs for UGA Griffin campus
Several new academic programs for the University of Georgia’s Griffin campus were approved by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents at its meeting…