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State funding and tuition increases allow UGA to enhance budget priorities
With the opening of the new fiscal year on July 1, the University of Georgia will be able to address several important budget priorities through…
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Media advisory: SeeFit Tour to make stops in Athens, Marietta to benefit UGA research
A coast-to-coast fundraising tour that aims to raise $50,000 for vision-related research at the University of Georgia will make stops in Athens on June 29…
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Study provides first evidence of coevolution between invasive, native species
Invasive species such as kudzu, privet and garlic mustard can devastate ecosystems, and, until now, scientists had little reason to believe that native plants could…
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The Trial Gardens at UGA to host 30th annual open house July 14
Over the past three decades, the Trial Gardens at the University of Georgia have introduced home gardeners and landscape designers to thousands of new plant…
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Screening horticultural imports: New models assess plant risk through better analysis
Weedy plants, many introduced to the U.S. for sale through plant nurseries, are responsible for extensive environmental damage and economic costs. Although legislation restricts the…
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UGA College of Education recognizes staff members for excellence
Four staff members in the University of Georgia College of Education recently were recognized for their outstanding work with 2012 awards for excellence.
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Georgia Museum of Art to exhibit Routh’s ‘The South in Black and White’
The Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia will exhibit more than 30 graphic works by James E. Routh Jr. from Aug. 25-Oct.…
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Shupe joins WUGA as assistant operations director and host
Chris Shupe has been promoted to assistant operations director and full-time program host at WUGA, the public radio station in Athens operated by the University…
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University of Georgia CURO students explore research topics during summer break
A group of University of Georgia undergraduates has been named 2012 summer fellows by UGA’s Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities. They are spending the summer…
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Facebook makes us feel good about ourselves
People love social networks. That’s the obvious conclusion from Facebook’s 900 million active users and its current standing as one of the most visited sites…
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UGA study reveals flu-fighting role for well-known immune component
University of Georgia scientists have discovered a new flu-fighting role for a well-known component of the immune system. Kimberly Klonowski, assistant professor of cellular biology…
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UGA College of Education to host Personalizing Learning on 1:1 Devices Workshop
A one-day interactive conference designed to enhance participants’ understanding of strategies for implementing one-to-one educational/technology environments will be hosted by the University of Georgia College…
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Toxic algae to blame for cattle deaths in Gwinnett County, UGA determines
University of Georgia researchers have determined that toxic algae killed four cows on a cattle farm in Gwinnett County. A recent perfect storm created the…
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Cellular biologist will use $1.8 million NIH grant to study common parasitic infection
Toxoplasmosis, a disease caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, is one of the most common parasitic infections in the world. In the U.S. it is…
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Interim Fanning director named
Steve Dempsey, associate vice president in the office of public service and outreach, has been named interim director of the Fanning Institute, effective July 1.
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UGACard, passport office hours
The UGACard office, located in Room 309 of the Tate Student Center, is open 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. weekdays during summer semester. However, it will be…
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Presidential search committee appointed
The board of regents has appointed a committee to help find the next president for the University of Georgia. A national search will be conducted…
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Faculty, staff honored for efforts to advance international education
The Office of International Education has recognized six faculty and staff members who advance international education at UGA through instruction, research, service, and administrative…
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Threadgill named founding dean of engineering college
Dale Threadgill, who has served as director of the Faculty of Engineering since 2001, has been named interim dean of the university’s new College of…
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College of Education professor to host weeklong summer poetry reading series
A week of poetry reading and discussion of the poetic craft featuring four top Georgia poets will be hosted by College of Education professor Melisa…
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Double duty
A UGA flag flown over the Afghanistan barracks of Georgia National Guardsmen has been returned to campus. Scott Angle, dean of the College of Agricultural…
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‘Front-yard’ fix-up: Iconic fence undergoes renovation
The iconic black iron fence that runs along North Campus is having some work done on it this summer.
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Interim EOO director appointed to position on permanent basis
After a national search, UGA has selected E. Janyce Dawkins as director of its Equal Opportunity Office. Her appointment is effective July 1.
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Third phase of faculty hiring initiative will add 25 positions
UGA President Michael F. Adams and Provost Jere Morehead intend to expand the faculty by an additional 25 tenure-track positions by implementing phase three of…