Tag: News Release

Artist Kristin Casaletto takes a hard look at the South

What do Twinkies, canned hams, locusts and glitter have in common? Augusta-based artist and teacher…
New model maps likelihood of Ebola spillovers

Ecologists at the University of Georgia have developed a model that maps the likelihood of…
Sportscaster Ernie Johnson to speak at spring Commencement at UGA

Ernie Johnson Jr., a UGA alumnus and host for Turner’s NBA coverage and TNT’s “Inside…
First Book UGA receives top student organization award

First Book UGA was named “Organization of the Year” during the 16th Annual H. Gordon…
UGA wins 2017 SEC MBA case competition

The University of Georgia Terry College of Business topped 13 other teams to win the…
UGA students surpass $250,000 raised in fight against cancer

During Emily Maggs’ four years at the University of Georgia, she has learned that she…
UGA Alumni Association to present annual awards during luncheon April 21

The University of Georgia Alumni Association will celebrate alumni, friends and former faculty during its…
Sixty finalists named for 76th annual Peabody Awards

The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors have selected 60 finalists that represent the most compelling…
Two UGA Honors students named 2017 Goldwater Scholars

University of Georgia juniors and Honors Program students Morgan Gibbs and Mallory Harris are among…
Charlayne Hunter-Gault announces Giving Voice to the Voiceless fund

Award-winning journalist, author and distinguished University of Georgia alumna Charlayne Hunter-Gault has established a new…
Photojournalist receives 2017 McGill Medal for Journalistic Courage

A photojournalist who has visited more than 60 countries covering history-shaping events is the 2017…
Peabody Awards names PBS and FUSION broadcast partners for 76th annual ceremony

The Peabody Awards has partnered with PBS and FUSION on a special television broadcast of…
$1.5 million gift enhances UGA’s proactive alcohol education

The University of Georgia will enhance its alcohol education and prevention programs thanks to a…
Parasitic wasp may aid battle against diseases spread by mosquitoes

Scientists at the University of Georgia are using lessons learned from a parasitic wasp to…
UGA students win national policy competition for TurnKey app

A new app wants to reward teens for not using the phone while driving. Created…
UGA art students push boundaries

Since the 1940s, the Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia has shown…
Roberto Docampo named UGA recipient of SEC Faculty Achievement Award

Roberto Docampo, Distinguished Research Professor of Cellular Biology and Barbara and Sanford Orkin/Georgia Research Alliance…
Experiencing research: Undergraduates set to present findings at annual CURO Symposium

From spectator injuries at baseball games to invasive garlic mustard plants in forested areas, more…
More access to opioid treatment programs needed in Southeast, says study

Large portions of the Southeast don’t have enough opioid treatment programs to match their high…
UGA students, alumni offered record number of NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

A record number of University of Georgia students and alumni have been awarded National Science…
New show on WUGA seeks to make personal finance advice fun, accessible

A new local radio program that combines financial advice with a lighthearted spin will debut…
Ignite ticket elected to top posts in student government

University of Georgia students have elected the Ignite ticket to the executive branch of the…
Road Dawgs spread the benefits of a college education

Instead of using their spring break to take a hiatus from university life, over 40…
Georgia Grinders Pecan Butter takes top prize at UGA’s 2017 Flavor of Georgia Contest

Harry and Jaime Foster, owners of Georgia Grinders Premium Nut Butters, walked away with the…