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Study finds why digital distractions are on rise in college classrooms
A new study found that students waste about one-fifth of class time on digital platforms, even though they admit the behavior could negatively affect their…
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University Theatre to present ‘The Mandrake’
University Theatre’s performance of The Mandrake continues in the Cellar Theatre Feb. 23-27 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 28 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $16,…
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NIH grants $2.1M award extension to UGA researcher
The National Institutes of Health Institute of General Medical Sciences has awarded a five-year extension to UGA’s Jorge C. Escalante. He will use the funds…
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‘Engage and inspire’
Three UGA faculty members have been named recipients of the university’s highest early career teaching honor, the Richard B. Russell Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate…
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UGA basketball player named to CoSIDA District 4 All-Academic Team
Marjorie Butler, the starting point guard for UGA’s women’s basketball team, was named to the College Sports Information Directors of America District 4 All-Academic Team…
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Andy Landers named in Class of Women’s Legends list
Andy Landers, a Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame member and former coach of UGA’s women’s basketball program, is one of 14 honorees on this year’s…
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New book shows behind-the-scenes graduate admission practices
A new book, Inside Graduate Admissions: Merit, Diversity and Faculty Gatekeeping released by Harvard University Press, shines a light on the traditionally veiled practices behind…
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UGA scientists using $5M grant to combat widespread ag weeds
A team of researchers led by faculty at UGA has received a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to find new ways…
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Nobel Laureate to deliver Boyd Lecture March 22
Sir Richard Roberts, Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine and chief scientific officer at New England BioLabs, will deliver the 2016 George H. Boyd Distinguished…
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Students design solar power system for historic coastal site
A team of students from UGA’s College of Engineering is working to help the UGA Center for Research and Education at Wormsloe meet a portion…
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First Distinguished Professor in Resilient Infrastructure named
Brian P. Bledsoe, a scholar with more than 25 years of experience as an engineer, hydrologist and environmental scientist in the private and public sectors,…
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Philosopher, art historian to give lecture Feb. 25
The Lamar Dodd School of Art will present a lecture by philosopher and art historian Gregg Horowitz Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m. in Room S151…
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History department launches program in D.C.
A new UGA program in public history is offering students the opportunity to learn about the professional side of their discipline—through archiving artifacts, giving tours…
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Georgia Museum of Art to host annual Black History Month dinner
The Georgia Museum of Art at UGA will host its annual Black History Month dinner and awards ceremony Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the…
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Pamela Paisley receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Pamela Paisley, a professor in the College of Education’s counseling and human development services department, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Georgia School Counselor…
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SBDC to offer expertise to farmers
UGA is combining its expertise in agriculture and economic development into a one-day conference. The UGA Small Business Development Center, a public service and outreach…
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Stay safe when drinking spring water
Many people enjoy collecting and drinking water from springs scattered across North Georgia because of its natural flavor. The main difference in taste between spring…
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CORE Company concert to feature aerial arts, contemporary dance
The UGA dance department’s CORE Concert Contemporary and Aerial Dance Company will present its annual spring performance Feb. 24-27 at 8 p.m. at the New…
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Performing Arts Center to present Salzburg Marionette Theatre
The UGA Performing Arts Center will present the Salzburg Marionette Theatre in The Sound of Music March 14 at 8 p.m. in Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall. The…
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MIT computer science professor to give 2016 Einstein Public Lecture at UGA
Erik Demaine will give the 2016 Einstein Public Lecture, “Fun with Fonts: Mathematical Typography,” March 5 at 5:15 p.m. in the Tate Student Center Theatre.…
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New curator showcasing African-American art
The diverse collection of African-American art at the Georgia Museum of Art doesn’t just add color to the gallery walls, it adds to the diversity…
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Jason Christian named Engineer of the Year in Education
Jason Christian, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering, was named the 2016 Engineer of the Year in Education by the Georgia Society of…
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Pulitzer finalist to give lecture Feb. 25
Harvard University historian Sven Beckert will visit UGA Feb. 25 for the Global Georgia Initiative of the Willson Center for Humanities and Arts. He will…
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It’s a Miracle
Student-run philanthropy surpasses $1 million raised for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.