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Genetics professor named SIMB president-elect
Janet Westpheling, professor of genetics in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, is president-elect of the Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. SIMB is…
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Center for Teaching and Learning director named
Following a national search, Megan L. Mittelstadt, assistant director for faculty development and recognition, has been named director of UGA’s Center for Teaching and Learning.
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Grady College faculty member instills passion for journalism in students
Leaving retirement to start a new career teaching was not an easy choice, but Dodie Cantrell-Bickley views her most recent job as an investment.
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Basketball player named 2018 Arthur Ashe Female Scholar Athlete of Year
Haley Clark, who just completed her senior season on the UGA women’s basketball team, has been named the 2018 Arthur Ashe Jr. Female Scholar-Athlete of…
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Staff Appreciation Day set for May 10
All University of Georgia staff are invited to attend UGA’s fourth annual Staff Appreciation Celebration.
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Make the most out of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
Thousands of children will tag along to their parents’ workplaces on April 26 for the 25th annual National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work…
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Fordham University plans to fund job search for doctoral candidates
Fordham University has launched a program to help doctoral candidates find jobs during their final year of school.
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Ljungdahl Lecture slated for April 27
Nick Lane, a faculty member at the University College London, will present the 2018 Ljungdahl Lecture April 27.
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Students show their gratitude during university’s seventh annual Thank a Donor Day
A record-breaking number of students gathered at Thank a Donor Day on April 12 to show their appreciation for UGA donors.
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5K run/walk
The “Spring into Well-Being” 5K and 1.5 mile fun run/walk will be held May 9 at the UGA Golf Course. Check-in begins at 5:30 p.m.,…
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Entertainment, children’s and youth winners named for Peabody 30
The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors revealed nine Entertainment winners, including Children’s & Youth, for programs released in 2017.
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Video: Are you hyped for the G-Day game?
University of Georgia football fans will get their first glimpse of the Bulldogs since the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship on Saturday when the…
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Embark Georgia Leadership Conference set for May
A statewide program that supports young people who have been homeless or in foster care pursue their educational goals will again hold its annual leadership…
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Blind Boys of Alabama to perform May 11
The Blind Boys of Alabama will perform May 11 at 8 p.m. in Hodgson Concert Hall.
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Denise Spangler named dean of College of Education
Denise A. Spangler has been named dean of the University of Georgia College of Education.
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Scientist creates system to quickly detect food pathogens
Quick, efficient pathogen detection and fingerprinting is essential and often lifesaving when it comes to preventing foodborne illness. Now, University of Georgia food scientist Xiangyu…
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Nine documentaries selected for the Peabody 30
The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors revealed nine winners in the documentary category for programs released in 2017.
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Westpheling elected SIMB president
Professor of genetics Janet Westpheling has been elected president of the Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology in the 2018 SIMB board of directors election.
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2018 Richard B. Russell Awards
Three UGA faculty members will receive Richard B. Russell Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching April 16 at the 2018 Faculty Recognition Banquet. Russell Awards…
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2018 Josiah Meigs Teaching Professors
Three UGA faculty members will be honored as Meigs Professors April 16 at the 2018 Faculty Recognition Banquet.
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2018 Distinguished Research Professors
The title of Distinguished Research Professor is awarded to faculty who are internationally recognized for their original contributions to knowledge and whose work promises to…
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2018 Academic Entrepreneur of the Year Award
The Academic Entrepreneur of the Year Award recognizes a faculty member who has started a company based on UGA research.
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2018 Inventor’s Award
The Inventor’s Award is for a unique and innovative discovery that has made an impact on the community.
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2018 Creative Research Awards
Creative Research Awards recognize outstanding bodies of work that have gained broad recognition.
