Tag: News Release
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Study: Vacations can lead to weight gain, contribute to ‘creeping obesity’
A week’s vacation may leave many adults with a heavier midsection—extra weight that can hang…
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Simon Kilmurry and Monica Pearson appointed to Peabody Awards Board of Jurors
The Peabody Awards at the University of Georgia has appointed Simon Kilmurry, executive director of…
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UGA Alumni Association unveils 2016 Bulldog 100 rankings; SMD LLC tops list
The University of Georgia Alumni Association recognized the 100 fastest-growing companies owned or operated by…
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When loved ones battle cancer, families head to Web for information more than support
Loved ones of cancer patients are likely to search for further information about the disease…
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Ecotourism, natural resource conservation proposed as allies to protect natural landscapes
If environmentalists want to protect fragile ecosytems from landing in the hands of developers—in the…
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UGA to celebrate African-American life, history and culture during Black History Month
The University of Georgia will celebrate Black History Month 2016-“Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American…
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Natalie Chanin, Georgia Sewn expo to highlight weekend of sustainable fashion
The Willson Center for Humanities and Arts at the University of Georgia and the Athens…
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Mellon grant to help academic publishers increase workforce diversity
A four-year, $682,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation awarded to the University of…
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UGA president to chair SEC working group on compliance, enforcement, governance
The Southeastern Conference has appointed nine individuals from campuses across the SEC to form a…
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Boot camp helps small businesses navigate the digital world
Figuring out how to reach customers in the digital age can be intimidating for new…
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UGA delays Saturday opening until noon
Due to the continuing threat of inclement weather, the University of Georgia Athens campus will…
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UGA closing at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22
Due to the threat of inclement weather, the University of Georgia Athens campus will close…
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Georgia Museum of Art to hold 8th decorative arts symposium
The Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia will hold its eighth Henry…
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UGA professor contributes to new science education guidelines
A new report released this week will give lawmakers, school officials and others specific direction…
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UGA presents 2016 President’s Fulfilling the Dream Award
The University of Georgia presented three awards to Athens and university community members for exemplary…
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Law school creates elite fellowship with Goddard Foundation gift
The University of Georgia School of Law has established an elite fellowship program as a…
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Sanford Bishop to deliver 2016 Holmes-Hunter Lecture at UGA
U.S. Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr., who is serving his 12th term in the U.S.…
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UGA launches Georgia Certified Economic Developer program
The University of Georgia is launching a certification program for Georgia economic developers, the first…
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Leader chosen for nation’s first legal clinic solely dedicated to victims of child sexual abuse
The University of Georgia School of Law has named Emma M. Hetherington the inaugural director…
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UGA to host regional summit on women in agriculture Feb. 8
The University of Georgia will host delegates from 13 states during a summit that will…
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Annie Jorgensen crowned Miss University of Georgia 2016
Annie Jorgensen, a second-year journalism student from Mequon, Wisconsin, was crowned Miss University of Georgia…
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UGA to present President’s Medal to Abit Massey, late Jane Willson
The University of Georgia will bestow one of its highest honors on two influential Georgians…
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Timothy Burg named director of UGA’s Office of STEM Education
The University of Georgia has appointed Timothy Burg, an engineer whose work bridges academia and…
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UGA scientists using $5 million grant to combat invasive weed Johnsongrass
A team of researchers led by faculty at the University of Georgia have received a…
