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UGA breaks ground on new medical education and research building

WEBThe University of Georgia broke ground Friday on a new medical education and research building that will significantly expand teaching and research capabilities at the …

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UGA expands efforts to promote student mental health and well …

WEBThe university has significantly expanded its mental health and well-being support for students in recent years. In spring 2020, Student Affairs launched a Well …

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Nuss named founding dean of UGA School of Medicine

WEBNuss received a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from Purdue University and earned her M.D. from West Virginia University. She completed her residency at West …

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UGA to launch new School of Medicine

WEBFebruary 13, 2024. Christopher Rhee, a second year medical student currently enrolled in the AU/UGA Medical Partnership, examines a patient as part of his training. With its vote …

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Public health entomologist offers ways to keep black flies away

WEBElmer Gray, an extension entomologist and director of the Black Fly Research and Resource Center, spoke with Southern Living about different ways to keep black flies …

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CDC funds Pathogen Genomics Center of Excellence

WEBThe University of Georgia and the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) in partnership with the Georgia Department of Public Health, have received a five-year, …

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Two young artists make UGA Presents debuts with Atlanta …

WEBWhen the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra returns to Hodgson Concert Hall on May 5 at 3 p.m., it will have two stunning young artists in tow.. Virtuosic young pianist Yeol Eum Son is …

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Innovation District draws tech startup to Athens

WEBA Dallas, Texas-area health care startup is expanding to Athens, Georgia, to establish its product development headquarters in the University of Georgia’s growing …

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Former dean establishes UGA college’s first chair

WEBBill Flatt earned his first dollar from plowing a mule and picking cotton in the Tennessee heat.. His grandmother made sure he set aside some of his earnings for the church and …

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Assistant director provides access, advocacy

WEBFor Kevin Karneboge, American Sign Language isn’t just about communication.It’s about access and advocacy. “Deafness is a medical thing, but really it’s the missing out of …

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Healthier Together program helped participant lose 100 pounds

WEBThrough participating in Healthier Together, Strickland said he began to concentrate on eating better, walking more, and generally taking better care of himself. …

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UGA to administer COVID-19 booster shots

WEBThe University of Georgia’s Health Center will begin offering booster shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine on Sept. 27.. The booster shots will be …

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Black patients less likely to receive lifesaving stroke treatments

WEBThe researchers analyzed data from more than 89,000 stroke patients across the U.S. Their data showed that Black patients were significantly less likely to …

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Outdoor exercise beneficial, especially during COVID-19

WEBExercise, and physical activity more generally, can prevent or help manage a number of chronic conditions, and participating in regular activity can also strengthen …

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Advanced Leader Program expands professional development …

WEBThe University of Georgia’s Office of Faculty Affairs has expanded its leadership programming to include the Advanced Leader Program for faculty who have held a titled …

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Professor discusses appeal of Facebook Marketplace

WEBYoo-Kyoung Seock, professor in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences’ textiles, merchandising and interiors department, spoke with The New York Times about …

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Skloot’s tour of New York Times bestseller comes to UGA

WEBAthens, Ga. – Rebecca Skloot, an award-winning science writer and author of a current New York Times bestseller, will lecture at the University of Georgia on …

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Professors share how to safely reuse resealable plastic bags

WEBCarla Schwan, professor and extension food safety specialist, and Tracey Brigman, professor and licensed dietitian in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences, spoke …

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Young Black men are dying by suicide at alarming rates

WEBOne in three rural Black men reported they experienced suicidal ideation or thoughts of death in the past two weeks, reports a new study from the University of …

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Healthy foods missing from stores in low-income black

WEBBoth studies found access to healthy food is most problematic in low-income, predominately black neighborhoods. “Easy access to affordable healthful foods …

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