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Peabody Awards site gets makeover
UGA’s George Foster Peabody Awards program has unveiled its redesigned, visually enhanced website. The Peabody Awards, the oldest in broadcasting, are considered among the most…
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Mother-son duo to give poetry reading
The Georgia Review will present a reading by poet Marianne Boruch at Ciné, 234 W. Hancock Ave., on Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. Boruch’s son,…
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Making the grade: New Terry College study helps explain why girls do better in elementary school
Why do girls get better grades in elementary school than boys-even when they perform worse on standardized tests?
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Seven student projects receive campus sustainability grants
The Office of Sustainability has awarded $26,000 to seven student projects as part of its annual Campus Sustainability Grants Program. The program, funded by student…
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Parental funding lowers student GPA
A new study released this month by a researcher at the University of California, Merced finds that the parental contributions to a child’s college tuition…
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2013 State of the University address
Good afternoon, and thank you for attending this State of the University address. It has been my pleasure and privilege to present this report, required…
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Domy Adriano received 2012 Soil Science Distinguished Service Award
Domy Adriano, a professor emeritus from the crop and soil sciences department and a biogeochemist emeritus from the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, received the 2012…
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Add new plants to landscape now
Fall and winter are the best times for Georgians to add new trees, shrubs and bushes to their landscapes. Balled and burlapped trees and bushes…
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Steven Holland named president of the Paleontological Society
Steven Holland, a geology professor in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, has been named president of the Paleontological Society. He will serve a…
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Elizabeth L. Andress received National Award for Excellence in Extension
Elizabeth L. Andress, professor and food safety specialist with the Cooperative Extension, received the National Award for Excellence in Extension. The award was given by…
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$1.1 million grant will be used to find ways to ID flu strains
The words “laser beam” often conjure up images of high-powered weapons or concert light shows, but lasers have many applications and fighting the deadliest types…
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New research computing director named; two promoted to senior leadership positions in EITS
Guy Cormier is the new director of the Georgia Advanced Computing Resource Center. He also holds the rank of associate research scientist within the Institute…
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Bike repair station
A public bicycle self-repair station has been installed in front of the Ramsey Student Center. It is part of a partnership with UGA Recreational Sports…
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Voices in unison
Freedom Breakfast speaker issues challenge to ‘overcome’ inequality
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Bob Izlar won the Society of American Foresters’ Sir William Schlich Memorial Award
Bob Izlar, director of UGA’s Center for Forest Business, recently won the Society of American Foresters’ Sir William Schlich Memorial Award. He was recognized during…
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University Theatre to present off-Broadway musical ‘The Fantasticks’
The University Theatre will celebrate its 80th season at UGA with performances of the musical The Fantasticks in the Seney-Stovall Chapel Feb. 5-10 at 8…
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CAES graphic designer exercises creative muscle for college projects
Jay Bauer, a senior graphic designer for the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, says he has more opportunity to exercise his creativity here than…
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The big build-up
The new Rutherford Hall is on its way to being complete and ready to house students in time for fall semester classes. A dedication ceremony…
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New dean looks to increase education college’s national visibility
There’s a noticeable excitement in the voice of Craig H. Kennedy when he talks about his new post as dean of UGA’s College of Education…
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USC researcher will discuss childhood obesity
A leading researcher in the field of childhood obesity, including exploring how the body regulates where excess fat is deposited, how increased body fat affects…
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Malaria expert to deliver Ritter Lecture
A leading researcher on Plasmodium falciparum-the causative agent of the most severe form of malaria in humans-will share his insights about the parasite at the…
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LaTrena Stokes
LaTrena Stokes is a recipient of the Women of UGA Scholarship from the Jeannette Rankin Foundation who believes in “divine opportunities” and encourages others to…
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Study chalks boys’ lower grades up to conduct
UGA researchers find that gender disparities in grading students are a result of classroom behavior.
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UGA College of Education to host Southeastern Business and Marketing Education Conference
The University of Georgia College of Education is hosting the 50th annual Southeastern Business and Marketing Education Conference Feb. 1-2 at the UGA Center for…