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Tarek Grantham receives 2012 Mary M. Frasier Equity and Excellence Award
Tarek Grantham, an associate professor in the department of educational psychology and instructional technology, received the 2012 Mary M. Frasier Equity and Excellence Award from…
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Bradley Phillips elected to treasurer of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy
Bradley Phillips, Millikan-Reeve Professor and head of the clinical and administrative pharmacy department in the College of Pharmacy, was elected to a three-year term as…
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New Jersey government moves forward with university mergers
New Jersey universities are slated for restructuring following state legislation signed by Gov. Chris Christie in August. The move calls for Rutgers University to merge…
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State’s farmers markets offer fresh, local produce at a good price
Georgia farmers markets feature fresh produce, often at bargain prices. Prices vary from market to market, but smart shoppers can cut down on their grocery…
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Business college names first director of assessment
Myra Moore has been named to the newly created position of director of assessment, rankings and undergraduate programs in the Terry College of Business.
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Va. Tech administrator to lead UGA’s teaching, learning center
Following a national search, Edward “Eddie” Watson has been named director of the Center for Teaching and Learning.
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Sprinter finishes strong at Paralympics
UGA sophomore Jarryd Wallace participated in the 2012 London Paralympics and finished sixth in the world after running 53.90 in the 400m T44 final. Among…
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Bethany Moreton selected to join speaker’s bureau of the Organization of American Historians
Bethany Moreton, an associate professor of history and women’s studies, was one of 25 professors nationwide selected this year to join the speaker’s bureau of…
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UGA’s Georgia College Advising Corps shares national service award
The Georgia College Advising Corps, launched under the auspices of UGA’s Institute of Higher Education in 2009 with funding from the Watson-Brown Foundation, is sharing…
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New Office of Online Learning to help with course development
UGA’s newly launched Office of Online Learning is preparing to implement a very important change in the way learning opportunities are offered to students. Targeting…
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UGACard, passport office hours
The UGACard office, located in Room 309 of the Tate Student Center, will be open 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. weekdays during fall semester. It will be…
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Study: Local religions affect mutual fund decisions
New research from UGA and Southern Methodist University, published in Management Science, shows that the dominant local religion—whether Protestant or Catholic—significantly affects mutual fund behaviors.
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College of Education to host two-day State of Education Conference
Marilyn Cochran-Smith, a national expert on teaching and educational research, will be the keynote speaker at the College of Education’s fifth annual State of Education…
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Brewing friendships
International Coffee Hour is celebrating 40 years of multicultural weekly programs with a reception Sept. 21 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Memorial Hall Ballroom.…
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Jennifer Graff receives the 2012 Albert J. Harris Award
Jennifer Graff, an assistant professor in language and literacy education, was co-author of an article that received the 2012 Albert J. Harris Award from the…
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Bill Hawkins elected to NCAA Forum for the Scholarly Study of Intercollegiate Athletics
Billy Hawkins, professor of sport management and policy in the kinesiology department, has been elected to the board of directors of the National Collegiate Athletic…
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September
Nineteen UGA employees retired Sept. 1. Retirees, their job classification, department and length of employment are: Denice L. Batchelor, administrative manager I, EITS-network engineering, 25…
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David Shipley
Law professor David Shipley wears many hats – from chairing the university’s Curriculum Committee to serving as UGA’s Faculty Athletics Representative to the NCAA and…
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Anna McIntyre
Anna McIntyre defines the word “ambition.” From leadership positions in various UGA organizations and honors societies to work experiences on campus and related university internships,…
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Rising up to the challenge
Working hand-in-hand with the local community, UGA and Georgia Sea Grant are helping Tybee Island residents prepare for potentially rising seas.
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‘In the Next Room’ sets the University Theatre abuzz
The University of Georgia University Theatre will present “In The Next Room,” Sara Ruhl’s Tony-nominated comedy about marriage, intimacy and electricity, in the Cellar Theatre…
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UGA College of Education dean co-edits Prevention Practice Kit for psychologists
University of Georgia College of Education Dean and Distinguished Research Professor Arthur M. (Andy) Horne has co-edited a collection of brief practice books on various…
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UGA, Athens community to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Members of the University of Georgia and Athens community will host Hispanic Heritage Month events throughout September and October this year. The celebration, nationally recognized…
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UGA climbs two spots in U.S. News & World Report rankings
The University of Georgia climbed two spots this year in the recently released U.S. News & World Report’s 2013 edition of America’s Best Colleges, ranking…