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Black Alumni Association Forming at UGA
Black alumni at the University of Georgia now have an official body to call their own: UGA Black Alumni. The UGA Alumni Association agreed to form this affinity group to be more inclusive of minority groups and to reconnect all students once they leave the university. “(Our) organization really wanted…
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SDT Greek Grind Raises Record Amount for Charity
Sigma Delta Tau’s 11th annual Greek Grind raised nearly $90,000 on Wednesday for Prevent Child Abuse America.
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Dancing Dogs and Flash Mobs
By: Chelsea Beimfohr “Smiley” is the spokesdog for the Super Smiley Flash Mob for Kindness. Smiley was adopted by pet lifestyle specialist and entertainer, Megan Blake, who began the flash mob campaign in 2012 to raise awareness for pet adoption. The pair travels around the country promoting animal kindness and…
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UGA Homecoming Parade Route
The University of Georgia Homecoming parade begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, October 16. Temporary road closures are to be expected. According to the Downtown Athens Parking System Office, participants need to be in the loading area on Dougherty Street by 4:30 p.m. and should come from the North Avenue…
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Paisley to Perform at UGA
By: Chelsea Beimfohr The UGA Homecoming Committee and University Union are presenting country music superstar Brad Paisley tonight at the UGA Intramural Fields. The concert is only open to currently enrolled UGA student. It begins at 7:30. Here’s what you need to know for tonight’s event. Parking All UGA students are…
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Ryan Seacrest to Receive Honorary Degree, Speak at Spring Commencement
By Ann Drinkard Entertainment star Ryan Seacrest will officially be a degree recipient of the University of Georgia when he accepts his honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree at the spring Commencement in May. In addition, Seacrest will headline the UGA spring Commencement as the keynote speaker. The Board of Regents of…
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Challenge from Grady College’s Dean: Game on, Mizzou!
Charles Davis, dean of the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, issued a challenge to the dean of Missouri’s School of Journalism: The loser of Saturday’s football game must wear the opposing team’s colors on Monday. Grady Newsource also issued a challenge to the school’s broadcast KOMU TV-8. Tune in…
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Alice Walker Packs House at UGA Chapel
A packed house and a standing ovation at the UGA Chapel onWednesday welcomed Alice Walker, Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Walker gave a speech highlighting the journey that inspired her books. She says it was her desire to connect with people that led her to countries like Ukraine, Russia, Uganda, Kenya, Cuba, and China…
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Grady Newsource Explains: Pocket Points
Grady Newsource Explains the new app that rewards students for paying attention in class.
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‘Color Purple’ Author Speaks in Athens
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker will speak at two public events in Athens this week and seating is in high demand. If you hope to see Walker and don’t have a ticket, your best bet is on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m in the University of Georgia’s Chapel. Wednesday’s first-come-first-seated opportunity has…