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University of Georgia’s Education Abroad Fair Kicks Off
The University of Georgia’s Education Abroad Fair began today at noon in the Tate Student Center on the fifth floor. If you’re interested in learning about all of the study abroad programs UGA has to offer, you can stop in today, September 25, until 5pm or tomorrow, September 26, from…
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UGA Fall Career & Internship Fair: What You Need to Know
The UGA Career Center is sponsoring the Fall Career and Internship Fair on Wednesday, September 20th. The Classic Center is located in downtown Athens at 300 N. Thomas Street. Attendees will meet with recruiters to discuss internship and full-time job opportunities. UGA Career Center suggests attendees should dress in business…
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UGA Students Capture Visions of Eclipse
Students in Grady’s Advanced Photojournalism course spread out across the campus, county and North Georgia to capture the eclipse experience. Time lapse by Gabriella Camaratta Time lapse by Catherine Green
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UGA Researchers Show Concern About Far-Reaching Effects of climate change
From thick forests to densely packed cities, from open farmland to the seashore, Georgia’s diverse ecosystems are at risk from the effects of climate change. UGA researchers in several departments have been studying the changing climate and it’s impact on our state. Here’s just some of what they’ve learned: \t cities are…
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Record Voter Turnout for UGA Student Government Elections
This year’s Student Government Association election at the University of Georgia saw a record breaking turnout as students voted for either the “Rise” or “Ignite” ticket to lead the student body for the upcoming school year. Cameron Keen was elected as the SGA president on the Ignite ticket, pulling 57%…
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Happy Anniversary: UGA, NABJ, Grady Celebrate Black Press
Dr. Benjamin Chavis, President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, spoke at Grady College on April 3. Chavis currently serves as head of the NPPA, though he has long worked as a civil rights activist and environmentalist. Chavis spoke about the importance of the black press for all types…
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Redcoat Band Member, Now Cancer-Free, Returns to UGA
The words “cancer-free” are now music to the ears of one UGA redcoat band member and his fellow bandmates. Jaron Lehman, a sophomore who plays the mellophone, was diagnosed with stage-two testicular cancer last June. His cancer went into remission this past November. He says his participation in the band…
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eSports at UGA Hosts More Than 500 Gamers at First Gaming Exposition
A UGA gaming organization called eSports at UGA hosted almost 600 gamers in The Classic Center during its first southeast gaming exposition. Last weekend, more than 500 gamers from all over the southeast gathered in The Classic Center to compete in teams during Athens Online, the first gaming exposition hosted…
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UGA Research Program to Sponsor Atlanta Science Festival
A University of Georgia research program is sponsoring the now underway Atlanta Science Festival. The research program, LISELL-B, stands for language-rich inquiry science with English language learners through biotechnology. The program holds workshops and provides information for families, creating a network of information for bilingual students. The program began over…
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Sorority Affirms Membership for Transgender Students
Alpha Chi Omega sorority has opened membership to transgender women at the national level. The UGA chapter has been silent on the matter thus far. The national branch of Alpha Chi Omega announced via a video statement released on the sorority’s Facebook page that it will allow “all who identify…