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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…
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Discrimination surveys — Tell your story
By Shaunteri Skinner If you’ve ever felt discriminated against in downtown Athens now’s your chance to tell your story and have a group of people listen to it. The Student Government Association at the University of Georgia wants to present these testimonies as evidence of what they call “inclusivity” problems in Athens.…
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Teal is the New Orange for Allergy Awareness
By: Chelsea Beimfohr Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) launched its second annual Teal Pumpkin Project™ campaign. The mission: to raise awareness of all food allergies and promote inclusion of all trick-or-treaters throughout the Halloween season. But why teal? FARE uses this color to promote food allergy awareness. This nationwide movement offers an alternative for…
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Grady Newsource Explains: UGA’s Cryotherapy Chamber
By: Zack Sims Recovery for athletes at the University of Georgia can now use a “state-of-the-art whole body cryotherapy chamber” after workouts. The chamber is supposed to present a quicker alternative to recovering from workouts than an ice bath. The chamber comes from an Atlanta-based company called Impact Cryotherapy. The company believes…
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UGA Homecoming Events
Wondering where to go for this year’s UGA Homecoming week events? Look no further! By: Lana Harris Monday, October 12: Bulldog Bash – 2PM, Tate Atrium Glow Rage Paint Party – 8pm CANCELLED Tuesday, October 13: Lip Sync Concert – 7PM, Tate Grand Hall Wednesday, October 14: Day…
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UGA School of Law to Host Georgia Court of Appeals
By Abby Jessen On Oct. 14, the Georgia Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments from three different cases. The issues range from medical negligence to aggravated assault. The event will take place in the UGA School of Law’s Hatton Lovejoy Courtroom beginning at 10:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. The Court…