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Public higher education group proposes federal funding program
The American Association of State Colleges and Universities proposed a new matching program to encourage increased state funding of public institutions. The report proposes a…
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Mileage reimbursement rate
The mileage reimbursement rate for travel by state-owned or personal vehicles has changed. When it is determined that a personal vehicle is the most advantageous…
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COE students, local groups to host screening of ‘Kelsey’ documentary
Students in a service-learning class in the College of Education’s school counseling program set out last fall to raise awareness of the challenges children with…
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Snowy blanket
Students, faculty and staff received a January suprise as a winter storm coated campus with snow. UGA was one of many Athens-area schools to close…
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UWC meeting
The University Woman’s Club will meet Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. in Fellowship Hall of Central Presbyterian Church, 380 Alps Road. Hugh and Carol Nourse,…
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Peabody paperwork
Geoffrey Loften, a junior political science and economics major and Peabody Award archive assistant, helps process entries for the 2013 George Foster Peabody Awards.
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Eberhart named head of Technology Commercialization Office
Derek Eberhart has been appointed director of the university’s Technology Commercialization Office, which is under the auspices of the Office of the Vice President for…
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Faculty member studies relationship between obesity, taste organs
Most people don’t give much thought to the 10,000 taste buds on their tongue when they choose a chocolate chip cookie over an apple. UGA’s…
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Georgia almanac redesigned
GeorgiaInfo, the state’s online almanac based at UGA, has launched a redesigned site. The site is now able to offer details about Georgia history, maps,…
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Alumni-entrepreneurs to share ‘Startup Stories’
Thinc. at UGA is hosting a night with entrepreneurs from around the region to tell their founding stories to UGA students, faculty and the broader…
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Law conference to address corporations’ growing role in governance
The School of Law will host “The New Roles of Corporations in Global Governance” conference Feb. 14 at 9 a.m. in the Larry Walker Room…
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Study: Exercise reduces disease risk among one Hispanic population
Over time, exposure to stress can cause wear and tear on the body. Referred to as allostatic load, this measure of stress exposure can indicate…
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Finalists for Terry College deanship to make presentations
UPDATE: Because the UGA Athens campus was closed for faculty, staff and students on Feb. 11, the full schedule of meetings for dean candidate Annette…
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UGA to take part in severe weather drill
UGA will participate in the Georgia Statewide Severe Weather Drill on Feb. 5 at approximately 9 a.m. In conjunction with the drill, the Office of…
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Black History Month observance to mark 50th anniversary of Civil Rights Act
UGA will mark the 50th anniversary of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964 in February as the campus celebrates Black History Month. A series…
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Libby Morris appointed Zell Miller Distinguished Professor
The Institute of Higher Education has named Libby V. Morris the Zell Miller Distinguished Professor in Higher Education. Morris, who was interim senior vice president…
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Hal Rainey
Hal Rainey, Alumni Foundation Distinguished Professor in the School of Public and International Affairs, helps prepare his students to play important roles in discharging crucial…
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UGA faculty give teachers science lesson
The Teach to Learn program aims to strengthen support for math and science teachers in local schools.
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Victoria Moreira
Victoria Moreira, a senior majoring in biology and psychology and a future medical doctor, says she will leave UGA “stronger” with a rich experience both…
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University of Georgia startup company named “Startup of the Year for 2013”
IS3D LLC, creators of interactive software to teach scientific principles to students in grades K-12, received the “Startup of the Year for 2013” award presented…
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U.S. Poultry & Egg Association honors UGA professor with top research award
Mark W. Jackwood, a professor and molecular virologist at the University of Georgia Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center, is the 2014 recipient of the Charles…
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UGA assistant professor wins national social work research award
Tiffany Washington, an assistant professor in the University of Georgia School of Social Work, received the 2014 Student Award for Social Work Research by the…
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Finalists for dean of UGA’s Terry College of Business to visit campus
Four finalists for the position of dean of the University of Georgia Terry College of Business will visit campus in February to meet with members…
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Malian agricultural delegation returns to the University of Georgia
An agricultural delegation from the Republic of Mali braved the snow this week to visit the University of Georgia and meet with faculty and administrators.