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CAES dean visits with agriculture industry leaders in south Georgia
Weeks of visits and tours across Georgia has UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Dean and Director Sam Pardue excited about the college improving…
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Eleven UGA employees retired March 1, 2016
Retirees, their job classification, department and length of employment are: Paula M. Brooks, research professional/high containment, infectious diseases, 16 years, 4 months; Danny J. Cash,…
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College of Education professor appointed to literacy panel
Donna Alvermann, the Omer Clyde and Elizabeth Parr Aderhold Professor in Education and Distinguished Research Professor in the College of Education’s language and literacy education…
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UGA students set participation record for Thank a Donor Day
More than 650 students—a record number—participated in UGA’s Thank a Donor Day on April 14. Coordinated by the Office of Donor Relations and Stewardship, Thank…
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Robot developed by UGA engineers offers safer, more efficient way to inspect electrical lines
A robot invented by researchers in the UGA College of Engineering could change the way power lines are inspected—providing a safer and more cost-effective alternative.
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Register early to ensure prime placement for parking next year
Parking permit registration is now open for the 2016-2017 school year, and Parking Services recommend employees register early for prime placement. Use your online account…
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Breast cancer survivors study
The HEELS Study (Healthy Eating, Mindfulness, Exercise and Lifestyle in Breast Cancer Survivors) is recruiting breast cancer survivors for a study. There is an immediate…
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Health center awarded full accreditation
UGA’s Health Center was awarded accreditation for all services by the Joint Commission. The recognition is the second consecutive time the University Health Center received…
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New faculty and staff meal plan available for 2016-17 academic year
UGA has announced a new meal plan option designed for faculty and staff members. Available for the 2016-17 academic year, the new plan aims to…
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Book documents FDR’s time in Georgia
A President in Our Midst: Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Georgia Kaye Lanning Minchew University of Georgia Press Hardcover: $34.95 Franklin Delano Roosevelt visited Georgia 41…
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Candlelight memorial service to be held
Twenty-seven UGA students, faculty and staff members who died since last April will be honored at the university’s annual candlelight memorial service May 3 at…
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US deputy attorney general to address graduates
Sally Quillian Yates, U.S. deputy attorney general, will deliver the keynote address at the UGA School of Law’s Commencement to be held May 21 at…
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Mary Sue Coleman to co-lead women’s leadership discussion
Incoming Association of American Universities President Mary Sue Coleman and UGA President Jere W. Morehead will share their insights on managing change in higher education…
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Syracuse U. plans hybrid JD program
The Syracuse University College of Law announced plans to partner with 2U Inc. to create a hybrid online Juris Doctor program if approved by the…
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Associate professor teaches how to explore ‘new ways around problems’
Dr. Ben Brainard possesses a penchant for challenges and real-time physiology in crisis.
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Georgia Museum of Art to reach out to low-income families through program
The Georgia Museum of Art at UGA became the first museum in the state to officially commit to serving low-income families through the Museums for…
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Business continuity plan
A business continuity plan details how a department will provide services or conduct business after an emergency. In addition to identifying essential services, equipment and…
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Morehead discusses challenges, priorities at Staff Council
At the April 6 Staff Council meeting, UGA President Jere W. Morehead thanked staff for their service and asked for a continued collaborative effort to…
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UGA mourns passing of Horace Ward, its first black applicant
Civil rights pioneer Horace Taliaferro Ward, the first African-American to apply for admission to UGA, died April 23 at the age of 88.
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Study: Exercise can help enhance diabetes medication
Exercise can help enhance the effects of blood glucose-lowering medication, according to an award-winning study by a UGA graduate student.
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Graduating engineering student shows dedication in class, in the community
Engineering student Bryan Grommersch has squeezed a lot into his four years at UGA.
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Some minority students see gains in the humanities; overall numbers down
While overall bachelor’s degrees in the humanities have declined, the number of Latino students earning those degrees has increased. The analysis by the American Academy…
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Vet med dean named 2015 Veterinarian of the Year
Sheila W. Allen, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, was named Veterinarian of the Year for 2015 by the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association in…
