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NIH awards $1.5M to researcher studying Legionnaires’ disease
It begins with flu-like symptoms, but within days a victim of Legionnaires’ disease may experience severe chest pain, bloody coughing and even death. The illness,…
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Early lecturer calls for investigation of Southern civil rights-era violence
In 1967, Wharlest Jackson was murdered in Natchez, Miss., after receiving a promotion over white men at a tire plant.
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Social studies
John Knox, an associate professor of geography in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, was featured on NBC’s Nightly News and Today show for…
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Fish food
Irving Steel, a 2008 alumnus of the School of Public and International Affairs now living in China, was featured in a story from the news…
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Staying off-track
A story in The Chronicle of Higher Education about the evolving role of tenured faculty in academic governance includes quotes from Josh Boldt, a UGA English…
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Book examines daily newspaper’s decline
The Decline of the Daily Newspaper: How an American Institution Lost the Online Revolution By Keith L. Herndon Peter Lang Publishing Softcover: $38.95; Hardcover: $149.95…
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Microbiologists shed light on ancient origin of life
Researchers in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences have discovered important genetic clues about the history of one of Earth’s oldest life forms called…
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Modern art: Instructional designer helps faculty sculpt online courses
Being raised by a single working mother, Flint Buchanan saw the real impact of night classes firsthand as his mother, Susanne, balanced educating herself and…
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Poll: 67 percent of NCAA fans believe rule-breaking common in programs
More than two-thirds of sports fans believe college sports programs commonly break NCAA rules during recruitment and training, according to a survey by Marist Poll.…
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Adams attends final Staff Council meeting as president, praises staff
UGA President Michael F. Adams received a standing ovation during his final visit to the university’s Staff Council.
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Feeding frenzy
New UGA research has identified the neural pathways in an insect brain tied to eating for pleasure, a discovery that sheds light on mirror impulsive…
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Photos needed for ‘making a difference’
UGA students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends are invited to post photos of their favorite UGA experiences at a new Facebook page dedicated to crafting…
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UGA Hodgson Singers to reflect on mortality in final concert of the year
The UGA Hodgson Singers will delve into the enigma of mortality in their final performance of the year on April 19 at 8 p.m. in…
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2013 Creative Research Medals
The Creative Research Medals will be awarded April 18 to five faculty members for their outstanding research or creative activity within the past five years…
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Training ground
Vicki Michaelis, the first John Huland Carmical Distinguished Professor of Sports Journalism in Grady College, has witnessed and written about some of the greatest sports…
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Performing Arts Center to present ‘Broadway Song and Dance’ April 18
The Performing Arts Center will present Broadway Song and Dance April 18 at 8 p.m. in Hodgson Concert Hall. The new show is produced by…
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Date her later
Pamela Orpinas, professor and interim head of the health promotion and behavior department in the College of Public Health, was featured in a number of…
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Leading scientific expert on creativity to deliver 2013 E. Paul Torrance Lecture
R. Keith Sawyer, one of the nation’s leading scientific experts on creativity, will discuss group creativity and the power of collaboration in the 2013 E.…
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2013 Josiah Meigs Teaching Professors
Two faculty members will be named Josiah Meigs Teaching Professors April 15 at the 2013 Faculty Recognition Banquet at the Georgia Center. The professorship is…
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Veggie Lovers
Daniel Sizemore, a master of landscape architecture student, volunteers with the Chew Crew. The group of goats has returned to its temporary grazing grounds next…
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BSRI retreat will focus on sustainability of bioenergy
The sustainability of bioenergy, including its socioeconomic and environmental components, will be the focus of UGA’s Bioenergy Systems Research Institute annual retreat May 13 at…
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Members of promotion, tenure review committees announced
In accordance with UGA Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure, the membership of the University Review Committees are being announced.
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UGA law school alumnus chosen to clerk at US Supreme Court
UGA School of Law graduate Andrew A. Pinson has been selected to serve as a judicial clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas for…
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2013 Distinguished Research Professors
The title Distinguished Research Professor will be bestowed upon faculty who are internationally recognized for their original contributions to knowledge and whose work promises to…