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Michigan State dean named senior VP and provost at UGA
Pamela S. Whitten, dean of the Michigan State University College of Communication Arts and Sciences, has been named UGA’s senior vice president for academic affairs…
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NCATE renews education college’s accreditation
The College of Education has received a full seven-year continuance of accreditation of its undergraduate and graduate teacher preparation programs from the National Council for…
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Horticulturalist helps Founders Memorial Garden visitors grow memories
Maureen O’Brien has seen some very personal moments in the Founders Memorial Garden off Lumpkin Street. She has seen couples start new relationships or new…
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No business like show business
Spotlight panel discusses art as a career choice
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State Botanical Garden to hold holiday open house
The State Botanical Garden once again will ring in the holidays with an open house. The annual Holiday Open House will be held Dec. 8…
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Project Safe volunteer ‘wanted to give back’
One lesson undergraduate Ariel Rothenberg has learned as a volunteer for Project Safe is that there are a lot of people who need help.
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GMOA to show short films about voyeurism
The Georgia Museum of Art will show three short pieces of video art in the exhibition It’s Not Polite to Stare from Jan. 7 to…
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Regents approve Kennesaw State, Southern Polytechnic consolidation
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia voted last month to consolidate Kennesaw State University and Southern Polytechnic State University. This action…
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UGA ranks 15th on 2013 Open Doors study-abroad list
UGA was ranked 15th among all U.S. institutions in the 2013 Open Doors report on the number of U.S. students studying abroad. UGA had 1,991…
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Somanath Shenoy elected Fellow
Somanath Shenoy, an associate professor in the College of Pharmacy, was elected a Fellow of the American Heart Association’s Council on Atherosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular…
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Positive influence
Positive social interactions with friends and family and involvement in youth programs can be protective factors against depression and poor performance in school, according to…
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Book documents life of civil rights attorney
Saving the Soul of Georgia Maurice C. Daniels UGA Press Paperback: $34.95 The late Donald L. Hollowell was Georgia’s chief civil rights attorney during the…
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University of Virginia president to give 25th annual McBee Lecture
Teresa Sullivan, president of the University of Virginia, will give the 25th annual Louise McBee Lecture Dec. 6 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel. The…
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Five University Housing staff members win state awards
Five UGA housing staff members were recognized by Georgia Housing Officers at the organization’s annual conference in October at the University of West Georgia. Receiving…
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GRU/UGA Medical Partnership receives AAMC’s 2013 Shining Star Award
The Community Health Program of the Georgia Regents University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership recently received a Shining Star Award from the Group on Regional Medical…
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Marine Extension Service launches site
A new website by the UGA Marine Extension Service highlights its coordinated programs of outreach, education and research, which enhance the environmental, social and economic…
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Mind games
Disaster can strike anywhere, at any time. Floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes and other natural disasters can leave behind billions of dollars in damage, along with…
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‘Humbled and excited’
UGA’s 22nd president, Jere W. Morehead, was presented with the chain of office and the ceremonial breastplate emblazoned with the university’s seal during the investiture…
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Inclement weather policy in place
During periods of inclement winter weather, UGA follows a set procedure for announcing operational changes. By policy, the university makes one of three announcements: UGA…
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Jennifer Graff appointed to USBBY board
Jennifer Graff, an associate professor in the College of Education’s language and literacy education department, was appointed to the board of directors of the U.S.…
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UWC holiday luncheon
The University Woman’s Club will hold its annual holiday luncheon Dec. 10 at 11:30 a.m. at Athens Country Club, 2700 Jefferson Highway. Holiday music will…
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Free smoking cessation clinic
The College of Pharmacy will offer a free, six-week smoking cessation clinic to UGA employees and members of the Athens community. Classes will be conducted…
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Maria Bermudez
Maria Bermudez, an assistant professor in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences, aims to help individuals and families overcome adversity and other life challenges…
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Joseph Tripp
Joseph Tripp, a master’s student in nonprofit organizations, is going beyond excellence in the classroom and leaving a lasting mark on the community through his…