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History of disparity
The New Orleans Times-Picayune reported on the ineffectiveness of the federal Delta Regional Authority in fostering economic development in the Mississippi Delta, and quoted UGA…
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Non-profit board seminar
The Nonprofit Management and Community Service Program of the Terry College of Business will offer a board member seminar on Jan. 26, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The…
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New center will study terrorism
A new research center focusing on terrorism will be located at the University of Maryland’s College Park campus. The university will receive a three-year, $12…
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History without scholarly standards?
The Boston Globe reviewed Past Imperfect: Facts, Fictions, Fraud-American History from Bancroft and Parkman to Ambrose, Bellesiles, Ellis and Goodwin, the latest book by UGA…
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The pieces are coming together
The four-story Coverdell Center has been under construction since spring. Major construction is expected to be complete in October, with occupancy in December.
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Keepers of the legacy: Citizens recognized for upholding ideals epitomized by civil rights leader
Town and gown came together at the annual Freedom Breakfast on campus Jan. 14 to recognize community leaders who keep the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.…
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Peach State Poll: Views on life in state of Georgia reflect election outcomes
The latest Peach State Poll finds attitudes in the general public about the economy and life in the state of Georgia are consistent with a…
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Terry professor takes his own educational experience into account when recruiting
Mark Dawkins knows what it’s like to be one of a handful of African-American students in a predominantly white university environment.
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UGA ceramists contribute to art book
500 Figures in Clay: Ceramic Artists Celebrate the Human Form Lark Books $24.95 For as long as there has been art, the human form has…
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Ineffective detox
“It sounds great and they mean well, but it just doesn’t work,” said UGA bioterrorism and toxicology expert Cham Dallas in a New York Post…
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Researchers win $425,598 subcontract
UGA researchers have been awarded a $425,598 subcontract to develop a human embryonic stem cell-derived test for screening drugs capable of treating spinal muscular atrophy,…
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The thought that counts
It’s not as famous as Fermat’s Last Theorem. In fact, the math problem, which has not had a correct solution since it was proposed in…
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State intranet launches
The “Team Georgia Connection” is the new intranet for state employees in Georgia. It offers a quick way to find connections to state agencies, including…
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Recreation, leisure studies faculty rank third in nation
UGA ranks third in the number of authorships of journal articles and conference papers in the field of recreation and leisure studies according to an…
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Close call
The university community is reminded of procedures for announcing operations changes during periods of inclement winter weather.
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Spanish Appalachia
National Geographic.com reported on an archaeological dig in the Appalachian foothills of North Carolina which seems to have confirmed the presence of the mysterious 16th-century…
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Delicate defensive line
ABC News reported on the opening of the murder trial of Robert Blake, quoting UGA law professor Ronald Carlson on the defense’s likely strategy. “The…
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Job vacancy
The Division of Academic Enhancement invites applications for the position of assistant director. The Division of Academic Enhancement is the primary provider of academic support…
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Peabody co-sponsored screening of “Hotel Rwanda” raises more than $6,600 to help victims o
A capacity crowd of 500 packed the UGA Tate Theater last week to watch a special 35mm prerelease screening of “Hotel Rwanda” and to support…
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UGA project aimed at preparing more special education teachers via the Web receives $2.4 million fed
A group of University of Georgia College of Education researchers has received a $2.4 million federal grant to develop a Web-based program that will help…
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Advisory: UGA inclement winter weather policy reminder
The university community is reminded of procedures for announcing operations changes during periods of inclement winter weather. By policy, the university makes one of three…
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Grant encourages trade with Uganda
UGA’s Office of International Public Service and Outreach has been awarded a $187,000 grant by the U.S. State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs…
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Alumni online
The UGA Alumni Association’s revised Web site aims for a format that provides news of both UGA events and Alumni Association happenings. From any page,…
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Facilitator training
The Office of the Vice President for Instruction will conduct a training session for faculty and professional staff members who are interested in serving as…