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Retired state Supreme Court chief justice elected chair of Arch Foundation trustees
Norman Fletcher, retired chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, will be the new chairman of the board of trustees of the Arch Foundation for…
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Branching out
It is a natural history tale that every third grader knows: The dinosaurs ruled the Earth for hundreds of millions of years, until an asteroid…
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Giving back
Name: Donald R. Perry Jr.Position: Director, Terry Evening M.B.A. Program in Atlanta At UGA: 22 years UGA degrees: Bachelor’s degree in agriculture (1980) and master’s…
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Car washes use less water
With a restricted schedule for outdoor water use statewide, when can you wash your car? A UGA expert says you’ll save time and water during…
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Petition seeks withdrawal of planned honorary degree for former Bush aide
A petition signed by more than 1,000 people at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst asks that the chancellor halt plans to present an honorary…
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Illinois State University expels student who asked about buying gun
A Thai student who inquired about his ability to buy a gun during a writing exam was expelled from Illinois State University and taken into…
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CURO honors 19 high school seniors as ‘Promising Scholars’
Nineteen Georgia high school seniors were recently honored as 2007 “Promising Scholars” for their outstanding academic achievements by UGA’s Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities.
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Literary journal wins state, regional and national awards
The Georgia Review, UGA’s quarterly literary journal, has garnered significant praise in recent weeks, picking up accolades from national and regional media outlets as well…
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University creates two committees to examine emergency preparedness
University administrators have formed two committees to recommend ways UGA can prevent or—if necessary—manage emergencies or situations that may threaten the safety of students, faculty…
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‘To the next level’
Robert T. Sumichrast, dean of Louisiana State University’s business college, has been chosen dean of UGA’s Terry College of Business, effective July 1.
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UGA president elected chairman of NCAA Executive Committee
UGA President Michael F. Adams has been elected chair of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Executive Committee.
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Two profs elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Two UGA professors have been named members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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Microbiologist leads $1.8 million project to ID biomarkers
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a $1.8 million grant to a team headed by Anne Summers, a UGA microbiologist, to examine what happens…
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Public Policy Institute registration under way
Registration is now open for the 2007 Russell-Roosevelt Public Policy Institute to be held June 22–23 at the Student Learning Center. This National Issues Forums…
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Green Eggs and Sand
Every spring, thousands of horseshoe crabs swim to the shores of Georgia’s barrier islands to lay their eggs before slipping back into the sea. This…
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Vet medicine for kids
The Animal Docs Web site is an interactive place to nurture veterinary interests in elementary and middle school students. Created and maintained by the College…
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Five-volume set probes U.S. intelligence agencies
Strategic Intelligence Loch K. Johnson Praeger Security International $450 Loch K. Johnson, Regents Professor of Political Science and Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor at UGA,…
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Retracing the movement
Forty-five years after the epic desegregation struggle at UGA, the legacy of the civil rights movement has become a vital part of the university’s history.
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Jeff Wallace, Coach of the Year
Jeff Wallace, head coach of the women’s tennis team, was voted Coach of the Year by coaches of the Southeastern Conference. Wallace guided the team…
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Sheryl Vogt, Historical Records Advisory Board
Sheryl Vogt, director of the Russell Library, was recently appointed to the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board by Gov. Sonny Perdue. Vogt is a member…
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Susette Talarico, Teaching and Mentoring Award
Susette Talarico, Albert B. Saye professor emerita of political science, has been awarded the 2007 American Political Science Association’s Law and Courts’ Teaching and Mentoring…
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Jan Mrázek, Junior Faculty Enhancement Award
Jan Mrázek, an assistant professor of microbiology and bioinformatics, has been selected by the Oak Ridge Associated Universities to receive a 2007 Ralph E. Powe…
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New biofuel from trees developed at UGA:still-unnamed has potential to boost Georgia’s economy
A team of University of Georgia researchers has developed a new biofuel derived from wood chips. Unlike previous fuels derived from wood, the new and…
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Selena Blankenship
Doctoral student Selena Blankenship knows how to juggle a busy load. She is a former educator and aspiring school administrator who recently managed a graduate…