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Georgia Writers Hall of Fame to induct 4 members
The Georgia Writers Hall of Fame at the UGA Libraries is launching a new initiative to honor Georgia literature by encouraging Georgia residents to read…
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UGA Campaign for Charities nets more than $400,000 in contributions
UGA faculty and staff generously supported the annual Campaign for Charities by contributing $403,707.92 in donations and pledges. The contributions were made by 1,981 faculty…
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IT director helps support College of Engineering students, faculty
For Forrest Bridges, the year 2000 didn’t just mark the change on the calendar, it also marked a change in his career path.
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Rising right
An article on Mashable highlighted the increased activity of the European populist far-right political parties following the January attacks in Paris. The article focuses on…
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University Theatre’s ‘Mein Kampf’ to take on Adolf Hitler as failed artist
University Theatre will present the bold farce Mein Kampf, written by George Tabori, the son of a Holocaust survivor, Feb. 19-21 and 24-28 at 8…
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Northwestern University receives largest, single gift in its history
Northwestern University received a gift exceeding $100 million from alumna Roberta Buffet Elliott. The president of the university, Morton Schapiro, announced the single gift as…
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‘A new story’: Former judge calls for resiliency in face of injustice
A sermon broke out at the Chapel Feb. 6 as Glenda Hatchett preached the importance of determination in the face of adversity at the 2015…
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Unbanking it
Mehrsa Baradaran, an associate professor in the School of Law, was quoted in an article about Walmart’s Direct2Cash program, which will allow people to pick…
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Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Fanning Institute launch initiative
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce and UGA’s J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development have partnered to pilot a statewide community leadership development initiative called GeorgiaLEADS…
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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra to perform
The UGA Performing Arts Center will present the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. in Hodgson Concert Hall. Music director Robert Spano will…
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$5.3M grant to help develop new drug for Chagas disease
UGA researchers in collaboration with Anacor Pharmaceuticals have received a $5.3 million grant from the Wellcome Trust to develop a new drug, which they hope…
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Performing Arts Center to present comic musicians Mnozil Brass
The UGA Performing Arts Center will present Mnozil Brass Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. in Hodgson Concert Hall. The Austrian band features classically trained musicians…
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‘Any time, any place’
Information technology is enhancing the learning environment at UGA and is on track to save students more than $1 million collectively in textbook and software…
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National search underway for next head of admissions
Pamela Whitten, UGA’s senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, has appointed a committee to begin a national search to fill the position of…
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Stice Lab site revamped
An updated website for the Stice Lab features a new focus on past and current research. The site has research highlights, the story of the…
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Terry Leadership Speaker Series to feature Los Angeles lawyer
Chris Brearton, a partner in the Los Angeles firm Latham & Watkins’ entertainment, sports and media practice, will speak Feb. 20 at 10:10 a.m. at…
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Fast feedback
Following the release and airing of McDonald’s “signs” commercial, which highlights McDonald’s signs throughout the country over time, USA Today wrote about the feedback to…
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Health insurance provider tips for identity theft protection after breach
Anthem, the parent company of UGA’s health insurance provider, BlueCross and BlueShield of Georgia (BCBSGa), has been the victim of a security breach. Anthem’s member…
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Vice president leads university’s efforts to increase endowment
Kelly Kerner, UGA’s vice president for development and alumni relations, described having something like an “out-of-body” experience on his first day driving to work down…
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University names its new Washington, DC facility Delta Hall
UGA has received a commitment for a $5 million grant from the Delta Air Lines Foundation to support UGA in Washington. In recognition of the…
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WUGA-FM to hold benefit Feb. 21
As part of its Artists-in-Residence series, WUGA-FM (91.7 and 97.9) will hold a benefit Feb. 21 from 3-5 p.m. at the home of award-winning architect…
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Transfer Student Experience
The Tate Student Center has launched a new initiative to help transfer students succeed at UGA. Dubbed the Transfer Student Experience, the initiative links transfer…
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Feeling hot, hot, hot
After federal scientists announced last month that Earth’s warmest year on record was 2014, UGA’s Marshall Shepherd was quoted in an article by USA Today.…
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Finance and Administration welcomes 3 senior administrators
Finance and Administration recently filled three key leadership positions, and each of the new hires brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise as well as…