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Five finalists named for dean of UGA’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Five finalists for the position of dean and director of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will visit campus in December…
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UGA researchers develop visual test to quickly check brain function quality
University of Georgia researchers have developed a simple technique to measure an individual’s visual processing speed—the speed at which an individual can comprehend visual information—in…
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Media advisory: UGA outreach offices hold first Day of Service
Employees from the University of Georgia Office of Public Service and Outreach will fan out across Athens-Clarke County on Friday to provide hands-on assistance to…
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UGA names inaugural class of Women’s Leadership Fellows
Nine University of Georgia faculty members will hone their leadership skills and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities confronting research universities as…
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Vitamin D deficiency may limit immune recovery in HIV-positive adults
A University of Georgia researcher has found that low levels of vitamin D may limit the effectiveness of HIV treatment in adults.
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Let All the Big Dawgs Eat
Alumni couple launches scholarship program to alleviate student hunger.
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House minority leader to speak at UGA Freedom Breakfast
Stacey Y. Abrams, House minority leader for the Georgia General Assembly and state representative for the 89th House District, will give the keynote address for…
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UGA ranked 11th on Open Doors 2015 study abroad list
The University of Georgia has moved up six places to rank 11th among all U.S. institutions in the 2015 Open Doors Report on the number…
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Alumni couple launches scholarship program to alleviate student hunger
It’s a surprising but sad reality that some UGA students have to choose between buying their books and healthy food. To alleviate student hunger, UGA…
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$2.1M grant will fund study of effects of humans feeding birds
People feeding white ibises at public parks are turning the normally independent birds into beggars, and now UGA researchers say it might be helping spread…
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New EITS guide
The Technology Resources Guide for Faculty and Staff is now available for UGA employees. The 40-page guide gives an overview of the IT services, tools…
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CEO conversations
As David Letterman’s successor, new The Late Show host Stephen Colbert is bringing style and content from his previous late-night gig, minus the right-wing alter-ego.…
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Eye exams
Recent research found that the dietary supplement lutein, when combined with other nutrients, can slow the progress of chronic eye disease. A recent article in…
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Orchestrated movement
Serge Onyegbule, a third-year microbiology major, led the Hodgson Wind Ensemble during “Conduct us!,” one of nearly 24 student-led events held as part of the…
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Budget director ensures UGA’s finances align with its mission
James Shore became budget director and senior associate vice president for finance and administration in February. In that role, he helps plan and manage the…
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‘First’ defining moment
Inside Higher Ed quoted Institute of Higher Education faculty member Rob Toutkoushian for its article on defining “first-generation” students and discussing how they fare in…
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Columns deadline reminders
The final fall issue of Columns will be published Dec. 7. The deadline to submit news items is 5 p.m. on Nov. 18. Regular weekly…
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Operation Safe Drive
As part of Operation Safe Drive, Parking Services will perform free vehicle safety inspections for all UGA students and employees Nov. 19 from 10 a.m.…
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Cat communication
Dr. Sharon Crowell-Davis, a professor of behavior and anatomy in the College of Veterinary Medicine, was quoted by CNN in an article explaining the elusive…
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Carnegie Library Learning Center opens on Health Sciences Campus
The Carnegie Library Learning Center, an electronic library and learning commons to serve the UGA Health Sciences Campus, opened Nov. 2. The library is open Mondays…
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UGA researchers discover mechanism that impacts the effectiveness of ovarian cancer chemotherapy
Resistance to chemotherapy is a major problem for those suffering from ovarian cancer. UGA researchers are giving patients new hope with recent findings that help…
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New York City to offer free SAT exams
New York City announced it will begin offering the SAT free to all public school students in their junior year as a way to encourage…
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Kale craze
The New York Daily News quoted Timothy Coolong, an associate professor of horticulture at UGA’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences in Tifton, in an…
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Research participants sought
The kinesiology department in the College of Education is conducting a study to learn more about metformin’s effects on the body. Researchers are seeking men…