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Parking Services launches redesigned site
University Parking Services has launched a redesigned website that is user-friendly across devices. The site uses responsive design, allowing it to automatically adjust its presentation…
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Supreme Court upholds state of Michigan’s affirmative action ban
The Supreme Court upheld a Michigan ban on the use of race as a factor in admissions to state universities. The court said it was…
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Scientists examine fate of methane after the Deepwater Horizon blowout
The 2010 Deepwater Horizon blowout discharged roughly 5 million gallons of oil and up to 500,000 tons of natural gas into Gulf of Mexico offshore…
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Chefs place in regional challenge
Tim Neal, a chef in the UGA Food Services, tied for fourth place in the 2014 National Association of College and University Food Services Southern…
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Vaccine researcher appointed to Davison Chair
Biao He, a renowned veterinary virologist and vaccine developer, has been appointed to the Fred C. Davison Distinguished University Chair in Veterinary Medicine.
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Class of 2014 leaves university ready to take on the ‘real world’
Dark, threatening clouds and a few drops of rain were not enough to defuse the fireworks celebrating the accomplishments of and expectations for the UGA…
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UGA installs first public electric vehicle charger in Athens area
Automobile owners looking for a place to plug in instead of gas up now have a dedicated electric vehicle charging location on the UGA campus.
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Making medical history
A multimedia piece about the GRU/UGA Medical Partnership is at https://photo.alumni.uga.edu/mediapg/detail/95/1stClas.
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UGA receives $1.4M to study ‘critical zone’ in national forest
Five UGA researchers are joining with the U.S. Forest Service to calculate how past land use has influenced the present environment and how it will…
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Chemistry researchers develop new drug formulation for cancer treatment
Health forums were abuzz in 2007 with news that a simple, inexpensive chemical may serve as a viable treatment to many forms of cancer. The…
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Legion pool hours
Legion Pool will open May 22 for the summer season. Hours of operation are 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. through July 31 and 3-7 p.m.…
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Symposium focuses on changing roles of faculty
Approximately 65 faculty members and administrators gathered in early April to discuss “The Changing Roles, Perceptions and Expectations: Faculty in the American Research University” at…
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UGA swimmer named 2013-14 SEC Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year
UGA swimmer Shannon Vreeland has been chosen as the 2013-14 Southeastern Conference H. Boyd McWhorter Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Golfer Cory Whitsett from the…
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Carol A. Watson receives award
Carol A. Watson, director of the School of Law’s library, received the Southeastern Association of Law Libraries Service Award at the organization’s annual meeting. The…
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Study: UGA ranks first worldwide in public administration scholarship
A new study that used five different ranking methodologies found that UGA ranked first worldwide for its public administration research. “Our faculty in the School…
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Book details WWII bombardier’s life
Hell’s Angels Bombardier: Evasion and Escape from Occupied France James L. Hargrove CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Paperback: $11.66; E-book: $9.99 Hell’s Angels Bombardier: Evasion and…
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Peter Smagorinsky receives award
Peter Smagorinsky, a Distinguished Research Professor of English Education in the College of Education, received the 2014 Steve Witte Award from the AERA Writing and…
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Columns publication dates
Columns has begun its summer schedule of biweekly publication. The next issue will be published June 16. Submit news items to columns@uga.edu by 5 p.m.…
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Researchers use electric stimulation to reduce risk of diabetes
UGA researchers are examining how electrical stimulation can improve glucose tolerance and reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes for individuals with spinal cord injuries.
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March, April, May 2014 retirees
Forty-nine UGA employees retired between March 1 and May 1. Retirees, their job classification, department and length of employment are:Margaret E. Alliston, accounting technician, Facilities…
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Umit Yilmaz
Umit Yilmaz, a professor in the College of Environment and Design, and his students blend theory, research and service to improve quality of life in…
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Students reach into Hispanic community
A service-learning Spanish course is a win-win situation for the UGA students and Athens-Clarke County.
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UGA Extension celebrates 100 years of service to Georgians
University of Georgia Extension invites Georgians to celebrate 100 years of community-centered information, education and service.
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Author to discuss book on popular lyricist at UGA event
Glenn T. Eskew, author of “Johnny Mercer, Southern Songwriter for the World,” will discuss the popular lyricist in a multimedia presentation May 28 at 4…