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2017 Coca-Cola First Generations Scholars Dinner held
The University of Georgia hosted the annual Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars Dinner March 20 at the SkyClub in Sanford Stadium to recognize 13 students who are…
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UGA scientists study how plants decipher complex, molecular messages for recognizing good bacteria
Bacteria can be a plant’s friend or foe and recognizing the difference is essential for survival. But while plants are able to decipher complex, molecular…
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University Theatre takes revenge in next staging
The University Theatre will present Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare, directed by Ray Paolino. Performances will be held in the Fine Arts Theatre April 6-8…
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WUGA 91.7 celebrates 30 years on the air
This fall, WUGA 91.7 officially will celebrate 30 years of being on the air. The NPR-affiliated station first went live on the morning of Aug.…
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2017 UA/UGA Medical Partnership Match Day held
Resident applicants at the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership gathered March 17 at noon in George Hall at the UGA Health Sciences Campus for…
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2017 UWC fashion show
The University Woman’s Club will hold its 2017 spring fashion show, “Swing into Spring,” April 11 at 11 a.m. The event, which also includes a…
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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra to perform all-Rachmaninoff program
The UGA Performing Arts Center will present the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra April 9 at 3:30 p.m. in Hodgson Concert Hall. Joseph Young will conduct an…
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Inaugural Acropolis: Athens’ Innovation Festival taking place in April
Acropolis: Athens’ Innovation Festival, a month-long celebration of energetic creators and forward-thinkers in the Athens community, is now underway. The festival is an initiative of…
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Former US surgeon general will give Mary Frances Early Lecture
Dr. M. Joycelyn Elders, the 15th U.S. surgeon general and the first African-American woman to hold that post, will deliver the 17th annual Mary Frances…
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USC on track to raise $6 billion
The University of Southern California, which launched a campaign in 2011 to raise $6 billion, is on track to reach and possibly surpass that goal…
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Students, alumni offered record number of NSF grad fellowships
A record number of University of Georgia students and alumni have been awarded National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships this year.
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Author to take part in bookstore event
Expanding Tradition: Selections from the Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Collection By Shawnya L. Harris Georgia Museum of Art Hardcover: $40 The Georgia Museum…
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Plantapalooza! to be held April 8
Plantapalooza!, featuring plant sales by the State Botanical Garden (2450 S. Milledge Ave.), the Trial Gardens at UGA (220 W. Green St.), and the UGA…
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Ways to read Columns
Columns is published weekly during the academic year and biweekly during the summer for faculty and staff of the university by the UGA Division of…
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166 UGA faculty members receive promotion
The University of Georgia has approved the promotion of 166 faculty members.
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Dance department to present annual spring concert April 6-8
The dance department in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences will present its annual spring dance concert, Repertory on Common Ground, featuring choreography by…
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UGA priorities in budget passed by General Assembly
Key UGA priorities were included in the FY18 budget proposal approved by the Georgia General Assembly.
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Harvard Law to allow GRE scores for admission in lieu of traditional LSAT
In an effort to lessen the financial burden of applying to different graduate programs, Harvard Law School will begin accepting Graduate Record Examination scores in…
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61 UGA faculty members receive tenure
The University of Georgia approved tenure for 61 faculty members.
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New WUGA show
A new local radio program that combines financial advice with a lighthearted spin will debut April 7 on WUGA. The 30-minute program, “There’s Nothing Funny…
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New study tests potential treatment to combat Gulf War illness
Funded by a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense, UGA’s Nick Filipov and colleagues are testing a potential treatment that may allow these…
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NYU encourages students to graduate faster to offset rising attendance costs
New York University is tackling its escalating attendance costs by encouraging students to graduate in less than four years, according to a recent New York…
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McBee lecturer discusses growing disparities among four-year colleges
Charles Clotfelter has been examining data on America’s four-year colleges, both public and private, throughout the course of his academic career, producing books like Big…

