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Building up science
In a ceremony that included remarks by state and university leaders, UGA broke ground on its newest state-of-the-art learning facility, the 122,500-square-foot Science Learning Center.
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Professor prepares students to be engineers, community leaders
When Stephan Durham teaches his students about civil engineering, he hopes they take away not just classroom instruction but life lessons as well.
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Adjuncts would qualify for loan forgiveness under proposed bill
A bill introduced by Sen. Richard A. Durbin, an Illinois Democrat, would make adjunct professors eligible for a federal student-loan-forgiveness plan available to public servants,…
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Alumni awarded Fulbright grants
Twelve UGA students were awarded international travel-study grants from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for the 2014-2015 academic year.
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National teaching expert will speak at education conference
Richard Ingersoll, a national expert on the profession of teaching, will be the keynote speaker at the UGA College of Education’s seventh annual State of…
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Institute for Higher Education to mark 50th anniversary with yearlong observance
The Institute of Higher Education launched its 50th anniversary with a celebratory reception Aug. 27 at Meigs Hall.
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Classroom setup puts new twist on teaching methods
SCALE-UP classroom creates a ‘much more realistic’ active learning environment for students and teacher alike.
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UGA to address State of Public Health at third annual conference Sept. 10
The third annual State of Public Health Conference, hosted by the University of Georgia College of Public Health, will be held Sept. 10 in the…
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UGA experts available to speak on Endangered Species Act addition of threatened coral
The University of Georgia has experts available to speak on the Aug. 27 decision by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to list 20 species…
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Media advisory: UGA to hold dedication for Bolton Dining Commons
The University of Georgia will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 4 at 10 a.m. to dedicate the newest—and largest—meal plan facility on the Athens…
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UGA workshop explores ways local governments can help cut flood insurance costs
More than 70 local government leaders from communities throughout the Southeast learned how to help their constituents manage flood insurance costs through an Aug. 28…
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Breastfeeding study shows need for effective peer counseling programs
The support of peer groups and clinicians is critical to the development of effective breastfeeding programs, according to recent University of Georgia research.
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State Botanical Garden of Georgia to hold Insect-ival! Family Festival Sept. 13
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia will host the 22nd annual Insect-ival! Family Festival on Sept. 13 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30…
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University of Georgia to host regional college fair
The University of Georgia will host the annual Georgia Probe College Fair on Sept. 9 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Classic Center. Representatives from more…
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More wolf spiders feasting on American toads due to invasive grass, UGA study shows
An invasive grass species frequently found in forests has created a thriving habitat for wolf spiders, who then feed on American toads, a new University…
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UGA Libraries now houses materials related to national program for gifted students
The University of Georgia Libraries is now the repository of materials relating to the U.S. Presidential Scholars, an addition that will complement collections relating to…
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Schools take on new approach to bullying
With the new school year comes a new focus on bullying that could help schools stop the victimization before it starts, said University of Georgia…
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University of Georgia breaks ground on state-of-the-art science facility
In a ceremony that included remarks by state and university leaders, the University of Georgia broke ground on its newest state-of-the-art learning facility, the 122,500-square-foot…
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UGA College of Pharmacy welcomes 138 new students
The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy welcomed 138 new students with its annual White Coat Ceremony on Aug. 16. At the event, the class…
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UGA welcomes 114 incoming veterinary students
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine welcomed the class of 2018 during its annual White Coat Ceremony held Aug. 17. Sponsored by the…
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Georgia Museum of Art to focus on scale
The Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia will turn its focus to large-scale works in the exhibition “XL,” on view Sept. 13…
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Scientists grow fully functional organ from transplanted cells
A team of scientists including researchers from the University of Georgia has grown a fully functional organ from scratch in a living animal for the…
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Institute of Higher Education launches 50th anniversary celebration year
The University of Georgia Institute of Higher Education will launch its 50th Anniversary with a celebratory reception Aug. 27 at 4:30 p.m. at Meigs Hall…
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UGA police department provides drop box for safe medication disposal
A large metal drop box occupying space just outside the University of Georgia Police Department has one purpose—to safely collect unneeded or unwanted prescription medications.