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MFA Alumna’s Film Streaming on Netflix
March 8, 2019Wendy Eley Jackson found a worthy challenge in “Maynard”, the documentary of Maynard Jackson, Atlanta’s first African American mayor. Jackson, a screenwriting graduate of the low-residency MFA in Narrative Media Writing, served as an executive producer of the film. Maynard captures the life and legacy of the former…
Make the most of Spring Break
March 5, 2019Spring break is a time of year that is typically associated with trips to the beach, cruises to exotic isles, or vacationing abroad, but that is not always ideal for students with busy schedules. Sometimes spring break has to be taken a little closer to home,…
Sketching UGA Series Brings Iconic Campus Architecture to Life
March 4, 2019One of the toughest things to draw, according to Amitabh Verma, associate professor in UGA’s College of Environment and Design, is a straight line. “A lot of students want to start drawing on the computer, but I make them start on paper,” says Verma, who teaches both hand…
UGA Black History Month 2019
February 27, 2019Today is the last day of February, which has been designated Back History Month, and has been a period of time to celebrate black history and diversity across the nation. The University of Georgia honored Black History Month 2019 with a variety of activities and events across campus that…
How to Prioritize for Midterms
February 26, 2019This week marks the halfway point of the semester, a very exciting but stressful time. You have worked so hard these past few weeks, and it is time to put your knowledge to the test. Prioritizing for midterms is essential to your success, so follow these tips to learn…
UGA Regulatory Sciences Recognized at Georgia Bio Awards
February 20, 2019Each year, Georgia Bio recognizes achievement and honors excellence in the life sciences industry in Georgia. At this year’s Georgia Bio Golden Helix Awards, the faculty and staff of the University of Georgia Institute for International Biomedical Regulatory Sciences and its online International Biomedical Regulatory Sciences graduate programs, received…
UGA Signs Poultry Vaccine Development Licensing Deal
February 18, 2019The University of Georgia’s distinguished poultry research program continues to develop technologies that positively impact the poultry industry which is one of Georgia’s most important economic industries. UGA has been ranked in the top ten of all United States Universities for licensing deals for the past decade, and greater…
Tips for Pampering Yourself While Juggling School
February 13, 2019As students, we are always on the go, and it is sometimes hard to think of ourselves before thinking of our busy schedules and all of the work needing to get done. However, it is crucial to recognize your hard work and take time to pamper yourself in order…
UGA Ranked #2 Military Friendly Tier I Research University in the Nation
February 11, 2019The University of Georgia has been ranked the No. 2 Military Friendly Tier I Research University in the Nation according to the 2019-2020 Military Friendly rankings. The Military Friendly Schools survey is the longest-running, most comprehensive review of college and university investments in serving military and veteran students. The…
Alumna Profile: Claire Simless, M.Ed. TESOL and World Language Education
February 6, 2019“I loved my undergraduate experience at UGA. I love Athens and the campus. I was living and working in Athens-I took a three-year break between undergrad and grad school-and so when I started thinking about going back to school, UGA was the natural choice.” Claire Simless…