Category: Society & Culture
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Not a workaholic? You might have some of the same traits
Personality traits can fluctuate day to day based on circumstances.
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Joro spiders cloak north Georgia in their webs
Those huge spiders and webs are everywhere. What should we do?
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Sexual relationship norms affected by social media
New study shows what we consume online can shape views of consent and sexual activity.
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A history of colorism sheds light on discrimination today
New research provides case studies of the effect of skin tone.
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Russell Library hosts editorial cartoon exhibition
The display includes displaying 51 original editorial cartoons from the nation’s metropolitan newspapers during the…
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UGA’s first Black graduate releases autobiography
A virtual book launch will celebrate Mary Frances Early’s new book.
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State Botanical Garden sets holiday light show
The Winter WonderLights show begins Dec. 1 and goes through Jan. 9.
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Southeast’s gray foxes may be struggling for survival
Competition for food from coyotes seems to be key to declining populations.
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Why people snub their friends with their phone
Mental health conditions and certain personality traits play a role in “phubbing.”
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Partnering with clergy to prevent domestic violence
Online simulations help Korean American clergy learn how to support victims.
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Virtual study abroad expands students’ boundaries
Pilot program seeks to make global experiences more accessible.
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Language isolation affects health of Mexican Americans
New UGA study finds health ramifications for Hispanic older adults.
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Peabody Awards unveils 30 winners for best storytelling
‘They told urgent and powerful stories’ during a challenging year.
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Antelope’s fate shrouded by social, political forces
The story of South Africa’s oribi mirrors conservation issues for other iconic species.
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Judy Woodruff wins Peabody’s Journalistic Integrity Award
Journalism crews also honored for all they did in 2020 to serve the public.
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UGA passport initiative puts the world within reach
The program will give students a head start on study abroad opportunities.
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Visualizing brain activity, researching humor as emotion
Humor actually ‘involves a lot of pretty advanced mental functioning.’
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ARRAY wins Peabody’s Institutional Award
The collective amplifies work of people of color and women filmmakers.
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Caregiver alcohol abuse can mean long-term stress on kids
Research on children in welfare system could help guide practitioners.
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Adult roles build skills for children of Latinx immigrants
Those with added responsibilities develop higher rates of political activity.
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Parents abused as children may pass on emotional issues
Study suggests boys more vulnerable when parents have poor coping mechanisms.
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Student helps create mental health site for farmers
Her experience growing up on a farm complemented her social work education.
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Arden Farr named a 2021 Knight-Hennessy Scholar
She will begin a master’s degree in international policy at Stanford University.
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Special Collections displays life, legacy of Ted Turner
His life’s work ranged from broadcast media to protecting the Earth.
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