Tag: About UGA
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UGA holds a long tradition of service
Public service and outreach programs have served Georgia citizens since the university’s founding.
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UGA promotes lifelong learning for older adults
OLLI provides ‘one-stop shopping for intelligent, social and cultural activities’ for those who want to…
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Museum program gets a thumbs-up in nation’s capital
The Georgia Museum of Art’s Art Adventures program brings hundreds of schoolchildren into the galleries.
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Coral research helps paint an ecological picture
A UGA-led study documents corals before, during and after a major water-warming episode.
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The world is a classroom for UGA students
UGA offers 192 study abroad and exchange programs to expand the student learning experience.
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UGA research reaches deep into Africa
UGA faculty members are working on projects to combat disease, feed the hungry and help…
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UGA is making its mark on the world
Through teaching, research and service, the university is developing solid global connections.
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Uruguay trip provides experience
Study abroad trip to Uruguay teaches UGA students about sustainable practices in the beef industry.
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Virtual pet takes aim at obesity in children
UGA researchers develop a digital tool to increase physical activity in children.
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UGA Extension celebrates 100 years
The cooperative service has delivered important university-based research and knowledge to the public for a…
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New campus provides perfect remedy
The Health Sciences Campus in Athens has become a hot spot for students.
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Researchers make fuel production breakthrough
UGA team finds a way to economically break down biomass into biofuel.
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Walk Georgia fighting obesity a step at a time
Free, Web-based program has reached 50,000-plus Georgians, plans to reach 100,000 by 2016.
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Russell Awards honor early career teachers
Three faculty members are recognized for their impact on students and on the university as…
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UGA at forefront in public health
Through numerous research and public service activities, the university is making an impact on the…
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Researchers making inroads in cancer fight
UGA faculty members are working on multiple fronts in the battle, from prevention to communication.
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Online courses offer students alternatives
Summer online enrollment increases by nearly a third in just one year; new degree programs…
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Students reach into Hispanic community
A service-learning Spanish course is a win-win situation for the UGA students and Athens-Clarke County.
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COE exploring new ways to teach STEM
The College of Education’s partnership with a robotics firm will bring some high-tech teaching tools…
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Discrimination can take a biological toll
UGA research shows that early exposure to discrimination increases the risk for health problems later…
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Diversity takes a top priority across campus
From student organizations to systemwide initiatives, UGA is working to teach cultural competency.
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Three faculty named Meigs Professors
The Josiah Meigs Teaching Professorship is the university’s highest recognition for instruction at the undergraduate…
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Sustainability works its way into curriculum
An Office of Sustainability initiative is prompting faculty to incorporate environmental issues into their courses.
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Researchers make peanut genome breakthrough
Their work could lead to stronger, better peanut varieties to help feed the world.
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