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Yes! Weekly, James C. Cobb
A Yes! Weekly story about how military bases affect state economies quotes UGA history professor James C. Cobb, who said the concentration of bases in…
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Clyde Anglin
Clyde Jewell Anglin, 66, a former president of the university’s Staff Council, died Feb. 17 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
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Academic professional, microbiology professor will receive advising award
Katie D. Hein, an academic professional in the College of Public Health, and Timothy R. Hoover, a faculty member in the Franklin College of Arts…
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Driven to victory: UGA bus driver wins first place in state competition
UGA is now home to the best bus driver in the state of Georgia.
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Home page is a workhorse of information
The College of Veterinary Medicine’s home page provides easy access for anyone with questions about one of UGA’s most well known schools. Whether you’re seeking…
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Book offers advice about prescription plans
The Medicare Part D Drug Program: Making the Most of the Benefit Jack Finchum Jones and Bartlett $17.95 The Medicare Prescription Drug benefit can save…
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Volunteers for life
In December 2001, Katharine Ruiz graduated from UGA with a bachelor’s degree in horticulture.
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Junior golf camp
Two junior golf camps will be held at the UGA Golf Course this summer for children ages 4–17. The first camp will be held June…
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‘Innovations’ kickoff
Computer science professor Suchendra Bhandarkar kicks off “Innovations at the Interface: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Engineering, Research and Society,” a monthly campus-wide event, with a talk entitled…
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Call for proposals
The Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach is accepting proposals until March 30 for the 2007–08 Scholarship of Engagement Grants program, a seed-grant…
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Why it’s hard to be trendy and traditionally Muslim
If it’s difficult to think about Islam and fashion at the same time, it’s because the two rarely intersect.
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Ecologist receives five-year grant to study disease patterns in butterflies
Sonia Altizer’s interest in butterflies and parasites began when she received a microscope and grow-your-own-butterfly kit at age 12.
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Attorney will discuss disability rights at this year’s Edith House Lecture
Harriet McBryde Johnson, a nationally-recognized disability rights attorney and activist, will present the School of Law’s 25th Edith House Lecture, entitled “Disability Rights: A Liberation…
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Newsweek editor to give Phinizy Lecture
Bestselling author and editor of Newsweek Jon Meacham will deliver the annual Ferdinand Phinizy Lecture March 23 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel. Meacham’s lecture…
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Something to think about
Let’s say a college student enters a classroom to take a test. The student probably already has an idea how he or she will do—knowledge available…
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Prune landscape plants correctly
When it comes to manicuring your landscape plants, there’s a big difference between pruning and giving your shrubs a haircut. Electric trimmers allow home landscapers…
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Pending legislation would increase study-abroad opportunities
The Sen. Paul Simon Study-Abroad Foundation Act of 2007, legislation to establish a national study-abroad fellowship program, has been introduced in the U.S. House. The…
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NCAA stops taking transcripts from four nontraditional high schools
The NCAA will no longer accept transcripts from four more nontraditional high schools due to suspicions that the schools give fraudulent grades and diplomas to…
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Chef wins challenge
Once again, a UGA food services chef has won the National Association of College and University Food Services Southern Regional Culinary Challenge, held during the…
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Pecan Hill Seminar to bring back tradition of backyard discussions
In the 1970s, the late UGA education professor Eugene Johnson would occasionally invite colleagues and students to his house on “Pecan Hill” off Baxter Street…
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Over the top
The University of Georgia has surpassed the $500 million milestone in its Archway to Excellence Campaign with another 15 months left in the campaign.
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Anti-poverty group will present its recommendations at March 19 meeting
Partners for a Prosperous Athens, which has spent more than a year studying poverty in Athens, will hold a community meeting March 19 to present…
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UGA scientist named Georgia Cancer Coalition Scholar
UGA assistant professor Shaying Zhao is one of 13 scientists named as a Georgia Cancer Coalition Distinguished Cancer Scholar for 2007.
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Willson Chair in business established with $2.5 million gift
Jane S. Willson of Albany has given a $2.5 million gift to the Terry College of Business to endow a new faculty chair in memory…