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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.
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State Botanical Garden to hold student art competition
The State Botanical Garden at the University of Georgia is conducting a statewide art competition sponsored by the J.A. and H.G. Woodruff, Jr. Charitable Trust…
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FBI agents to share 9/11 experiences as part of UGA’s National Preparedness Month
The University of Georgia Office of Emergency Preparedness will observe National Preparedness Month in September with events and expert speakers to remind the university community…
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Georgia Museum of Art to show new drawings of Parthenon sculptures
The Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia will host the exhibition “An Archaeologist’s Eye: The Parthenon Drawings of Katherine A. Schwab,” Sept.…
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Read the August 25 electronic issue of Columns
Click here to read the August 25 electronic issue of Columns.
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August 2014 retirees
Twenty-eight UGA employees retired Aug. 1. Retirees, their job classification, department and length of employment are: Nigel Graham Adams, research professor, chemistry, 24 years, 3 months;…
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Infectious disease faculty’s studies enhance university’s research enterprise
Building upon UGA’s strengths in cutting-edge infectious disease research, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents provided funding in 2007 to hire seven new…
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Restricted refreshments
An experiment at Pennsylvania State University studying the effects of restricted foods on children showed that those who are highly motivated by food had the…
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Booking it
C. Edward Watson, director of the UGA Center for Teaching and Learning, was quoted in a CNN.com article discussing the trend of free, open-source textbooks.…
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Site launched for new lecture series
A new website has been launched to provide more information on and promote the Anthropocene Lecture Series, which is presented by the Franklin College of…
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College of Environment and Design exhibit to explore life of its founder
The Circle Gallery in the College of Environment and Design opens its year with a depiction of the college’s founder, Hubert Bond Owens (pictured above).…