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Some Older UGA Students Don’t Believe They’d be Admitted with Current Admission Pool
The University of Georgia class of 2029 exceeds the class of 2028 in every area. Test scores, GPAs and average AP course scores are the highest that the university has seen in recent years. Some students who have already completed one full year at the university said Thursday they do…
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UGA Doctoral Student Uses Research, Personal Experiences to Create a Safe Space for Black Students
Carlyncia McDowell has two goals with her work: exploring racial inequities within health and educational policies and supporting her students within the University of Georgia’s Institute for African American Studies (IAAS). “I’ll take my time and my moments when I get home, but I know that when I step foot…
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Researchers Use Animal Models to Advance Neurodegenerative Knowledge
In the United States, there are 1 million people living with Parkinson’s and 7 million with Alzheimer’s. As the American population continues to age, the number of neurodegenerative disease cases is projected to increase with no current cures in the market. The Isakson Center for Neurological Disease Research at the…
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Green Labs Uses Freezer Challenge to Aid Energy Costs
UGA’s Green Labs program is working to make research labs more sustainable and efficient. With science labs using much more energy and producing more waste, initiatives such as the Freezer Challenge help reduce energy use and protect research samples. Reducing energy consumption not only encourages responsible resource use, but it…
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UGA Block and Bridle Students Celebrate 50 Years of Rodeo
The scent of dirt, livestock and fried food hangs thick in the spring air. A low buzz of anticipation ripples through the crowd as sights, sounds, and smells collide — marking the start of something special: the 50th anniversary of the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo, hosted by the University of…
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From Campus to Community: UGA’s Evolving Sustainability Strategy
Ryan Britt is a student at UGA who volunteers in an on-campus organization called Shop with a Bulldog (SWAB). This organization aims to help kids in the greater Clarke County area by giving them a day to buy holiday presents, get taken to lunch, play some games and have an…
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Get to Know: UGA Center Fielder Nolan McCarthy
As a graduate transfer from Kentucky, Nolan McCarthy has been instrumental in the team’s impressive start. In 46 games, he has recorded a .284 batting average on 47 hits (including 7 doubles, a triple, and 8 home runs), 35 RBIs, and 47 runs scored. The move to Georgia was fueled…
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Get to Know: UGA Infielder Erik Parker
Freshman infielder Erik Parker has experienced a season at Georgia of growth, patience and perspective. Parker shared some key experiences and lessons he has learned throughout his first season as a Bulldog, including a walk-off score against Florida Gulf Coast University. Q: This has been a big season for Georgia…
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Get to Know: UGA Pitcher Charlie Goldstein
Georgia pitcher Charlie Goldstein is playing his fourth season in Athens after redshirting during the 2020 season. The Alpharetta native returned to Georgia after briefly entering the transfer portal before the 2024 season. This season, Goldstein is 0-2 with a 6.75 ERA. His team is 36-11 and sits at No.…
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Get to Know: UGA Catcher Henry Hunter
Henry Hunter, senior catcher and team leader for the Georgia baseball team (36-11), played a key role in the team’s series win over No. 1 Arkansas last month, hitting a walk-off home run to seal the final game. As ninth-ranked Georgia looks for momentum heading into the Southeastern Conference tournament,…