University of Georgia
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Sustainability
Athens’ Tree Canopy: A Community Rooted in Shade
Inside the Athens loop is a street lined with mature oaks and maples, where the canopy stretches overhead like a living roof. In neighborhoods such as Forest Heights, trees are more than aesthetic scenery. They are a legacy of resilience and community care. In 2005, Athens-Clarke County adopted the Community…
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Sustainability
Beyond the Trash Can: What Happens to Leftover Food after Sporting Events
After thousands of fans leave a University of Georgia sporting event, the waste left behind is more than empty cups and food wrappers. Leftover food that is not thrown away can become meals for people in need instead of ending up in a landfill and contributing to methane emissions. In…
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Q&As
Home for Everyone: Inside a UGA RA’s Room of Refuge
Walk into Julia Randall’s room in Brumby Hall, and the calm hits before anything else. Soft creams and cool blues wash over the space. The blinds are pulled all the way up, not just for the light, but for the wide view of campus. The gold accents running through the…
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Home & Garden
Students Search for Perfect ‘Cool Crap’ at Tate Poster Sale
Alyssa Fallon is always in the market for a cat poster. So when the University of Georgia senior walked through the Tate Student Center poster sale on her way to the bookstore, a small poster featuring a cat was enough to make her stop. The poster may end up in…
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Athens-Clarke County
More Than Letters: UGA Students Embrace Culture in Their Names
While mispronouncing a name may seem minor, for students whose names carry cultural, familial or religious meaning, those moments can feel like a dismissal of something deeply personal. University of Georgia students share how their names connect to their identity, culture and sense of belonging in academic and professional spaces.…
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Athens-Clarke County
Inside Turning Point USA’s Athens Tour Stop
A Turning Point USA event featuring Vice President JD Vance drew hundreds inside of Akins Ford Arena in Athens on April 14. The event saw a smaller-than-expected turnout, with many seats in the arena left empty, but a large number of protesters gathered outside of the venue in opposition. The…
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Athens-Clarke County
‘People Are Fed Up’: Community Members Protest Against ICE, Trump Administration Policies
Chants mixed with passing car honks at the Arch in downtown Athens on Jan. 20, as approximately 100 protestors rallied against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Trump administration policies. The protest was a part of a larger movement across the U.S. “People are fed up and they want…
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Education
Switched Up Schedule: UGA Professors Adjust to Spring Modifications
The 2026 spring semester at the University of Georgia introduced a schedule change, which entails different obstacles and opportunities for professors. “It’s going to make the weeks themselves a little bit longer, a little bit more challenging,” said Colin French, a political science professor at UGA. The increased amount of…
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Education
Students Navigate Spring Schedule Changes
Students at the University of Georgia returned to the classroom this week to an unfamiliar feeling. UGA implemented a new class schedule this semester headlined by an increase in class length, later start times, and a reduction of the semester from 15 to 14 weeks. Students’ feelings vary, with some…
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Education
UGA Brings Together Strong Students from Across State — and Beyond
The University of Georgia welcomed its class of 2029 to campus on Wednesday as 6,200 first-year students descended upon Athens for the first week of classes. “We are excited to welcome the exceptional class of 2029 to the University of Georgia,” President Jere W. Morehead said in a UGA TODAY…