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Snyder named Meigs Teaching Professor

A leader in the classroom and innovator on stage, Hugh Hodgson School of Music faculty member shares her art form in ways that change lives. In honor of her commitment to students coupled with her dedication to craft,  Snyder is one of three UGA faculty members named Josiah Meigs… Read Article

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11 Franklin College alumni among 2025 UGA 40 Under 40

Each year, the University of Georgia unveils its class of 40 alumni under the age of 40 who are leaders in their industries and communities. The individuals honored in 40 Under 40 embody the excellence of UGA alumni and we are proud of our 11 honorees, the foremost innovators among early career… Read Article

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Conversation wins over setting in new dating study

'Location, location, location' turns out not to be so decisive when it comes to dating, according to new research from the department of psychology.

What resonates more, researchers found out through a clever experiment, is of course the human connection:

The researchers randomly… Read Article

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UGA's Rodrigues earns national education award

University of Georgia faculty member Cecília Rodrigues has been awarded the Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP) 2025 Excellence in Language Education Award. 

The CLASP Excellence in Language Education Award recognizes excellence in Less Commonly Taught… Read Article

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UGA to host lecture by the University of California, Davis, Chancellor Gary May

The University of Georgia's Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and Office of the Provost will host a lecture by Gary May, Chancellor of the University of California, Davis (UC Davis), on Friday, September 12 at 11 a.m. in the UGA Chapel as part of the Fall 2025 Provost’s Seminar Series. The… Read Article