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UGA expands efforts to promote student mental health and well …

The university has significantly expanded its mental health and well-being support for students in recent years. In spring 2020, Student Affairs launched a Well-Being and Success Initiative as part of its 2025 strategic plan, creating a network of campus-wide programs and resources and convening campus leaders to coordinate support for students.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Mobile health clinic serves communities in Athens

WEBIn less than five months, the mobile health clinic has seen 100 patients, an estimated value of over $17,000 of free medical care. The mobile clinic service route is …

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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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Homelessness leads to more drug, alcohol poisoning deaths

WEBReducing homelessness by 25% could save almost 2,000 lives lost to opioid overdoses, according to new research from the University of Georgia.. Published by …

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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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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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