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UGA president, Macon mayor discuss collaborations and future partnerships
A meeting with Macon-Bibb County Mayor Robert Reichert Jan. 4 was an opportunity for UGA President Jere W. Morehead to learn more about the assistance…
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Mileage reimbursement rate
The State Accounting Office has updated the mileage reimbursement rate for travel in state-owned or personal vehicles. When it is determined that a personal vehicle…
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Universities partner with community colleges to boost completion rates
Traditional four-year universities are partnering with community colleges to increase transfer and degree completion rates and offer certain bachelor’s degrees, according to an article in…
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Obituary: Judith Ortiz Cofer
Judith Ortiz Cofer, a former faculty member in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, died Dec. 30. She was 64.
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Obituary: Jack Kehoe
John Daniel “Jack” Kehoe, a UGA faculty member for more than 30 years, died Dec. 16. He was 89.
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MARTA CEO to give Holmes-Hunter Lecture Feb. 2
Keith T. Parker, general manager and chief executive officer of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, will present the 2017 Holmes-Hunter Lecture Feb. 2 at…
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Former School of Law associate dean will receive President’s Medal
UGA will bestow one of its highest honors on Paul M. Kurtz, retired associate dean and professor in the UGA School of Law, during Founders…
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WIP welcomes community into classrooms
The Franklin College Writing Intensive Program launched a Public Writing Initiative last fall to bring professionals into writing-intensive classes.
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Hillary S. Tanner
Hillary S. Tanner, a lecturer in the College of Engineering, helps students learn visualization skills using things that are familiar to them—such as Legos and…
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Kelsey Brown
Kelsey Brown has a love for theatre and an academic passion for speech-language pathology. Throughout her undergraduate career she has been able to combine those…
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UGA presents 2017 President’s Fulfilling the Dream Award
The University of Georgia presented awards to four Athens and university community members for exemplary community service Jan. 13 as part of the 14th annual…
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Study finds barriers limit black households’ access to financial services
Most black households don’t pursue financial planning services due to barriers to entry including large gaps in income and net worth relative to other ethnic…
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UGA to celebrate 232nd anniversary with weeklong series of Founders Day events
The University of Georgia will observe its 232nd anniversary in 2017, and the President’s Office and UGA Alumni Association will celebrate the occasion by hosting…
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UGA genetics faculty member honored with Presidential Early Career Award
University of Georgia assistant professor Andrea Sweigart is among 102 scientists announced as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.
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Chronic illness and depression increase likelihood of problem drinking in older adults
Older adults suffering from multiple chronic health conditions and depression are nearly five times as likely to be problem drinkers as older adults with the…
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Researchers receive Moore Foundation grant to study the global ocean microbiome
A $1.3 million grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation will allow University of Georgia researchers to uncover answers about an important metabolic link…
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Most valuable colleagues: What the NBA can teach us about worker productivity
Just like former NBA MVP Steve Nash, who famously improved the output of his teammates whenever he was on the court, some employees could have…
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Look Forward Georgia examines Pulitzer Prize-winning work and civil rights in Georgia
A new website examining the civil rights movement in Georgia has been launched. “Look Forward: A Digital Exhibition on Civil Rights and the Pulitzer Prize…
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UGA launches unique MBA-engineering dual degree program
The University of Georgia is launching a new dual degree program that will allow students to earn a bachelor’s degree in engineering and an MBA…
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UGA to present President’s Medal to Paul Kurtz
The University of Georgia will bestow one of its highest honors on Paul M. Kurtz, retired associate dean and professor in the UGA School of…
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UGA alumna named State Botanical Garden of Georgia director
Jennifer M. Cruse-Sanders, vice president for science and conservation at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, has been named director of the State Botanical Garden of Georgia…
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‘Places for the Spirit’ traveling exhibit opens Jan. 12 at Circle Gallery
The Circle Gallery in the UGA College of Environment and Design will feature the photography of Vaughn Sills in the exhibit Places for the Spirit: Traditional…
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School of music professor plays solo piano classics by Chopin, Debussy, Haydn
Evgeny Rivkin, professor of piano at the UGA Hugh Hodgson School of Music, will perform a solo recital of works from Chopin, Debussy and Haydn…
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Lawmakers prepared for current legislative session at 30th Biennial Institute
Georgia General Assembly members delved into critical state issues at the 30th Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators, coordinated by the Carl Vinson Institute of Government…