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News Articles: University of Georgia

At UGA's Baldwin Hall, a new memorial recognizes and honors the legacy of individuals enslaved in Athens prior to the Civil War.

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While Some Southern Schools Examine Connections With Slavery, Tensions Rise At UGA

Town and gown tensions are high at the University of Georgia as the end of the school year nears. Amid national conversations about the historical role...

April 24, 2019
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  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott
Mary Frances Early was honored with an official UGA portrait in 2018. Now, the university has proposed naming its College of Education after her.

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Mary Frances Early, First Black UGA Graduate, May Have The College of Education Named After Her

Mary Frances Early is a trailblazer. While Charlayne Hunter-Gault and Hamilton Holmes were the first African-Americans admitted to University of Georgia...

April 15, 2019
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By:
  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott
Myers Hall on the University of Georgia campus

University Of Georgia Fraternity Suspended Over Racist Video

A University of Georgia fraternity is being investigated over a video showing some of its members mocking slavery and using a racial slur. Local media...

March 25, 2019
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  • Associated Press
Caroline Ervin and Cristen Conger made a splash with their How Stuff Works podcast before starting their own company, Unladylike Media.

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Georgia-based ‘Unladylike’ Podcast Pairs Feminism, Journalism

Caroline Ervin and Cristen Conger said they were "printed word nerds" in college and both worked on University of Georgia's esteemed Red and Black...

March 14, 2019
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By:
  • Elena Rivera and
  • Virginia Prescott
The Lucy Cobb Institute in Athens facilitated women's education before University of Georgia accepted female students.

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Lucy Cobb Institute Highlights History Of Women's Education In Athens

Women's educational opportunities in the 19th Century were few and far between. Finishing schools focused on women's socialization and skills like art,...

March 06, 2019
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  • Elena Rivera and
  • Virginia Prescott

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"On Second Thought" For Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019

Dr. Curtis L. Jones Jr. is the second superintendent from Georgia since 2015 to win the national honor. He spoke with "On Second Thought" about the...

February 20, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 5 more
American writer James Baldwin poses in front of his typewriter in his house, March 15, 1983, in Saint Paul de Vence, France.

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New Letters Reveal James Baldwin's Emotional Turmoil During His 1957 Tour Through The American South

James Baldwin's tour of the American South in 1957 featured meetings with Civil Rights leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr. and Fred Shuttlesworth. It...

February 20, 2019
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By:
  • Elena Rivera and
  • Virginia Prescott
Cooper, a husky-malamute mix, was one of the first to receive a pacemaker through the Navicent Health-University of Georgia Pacemaker Donation Program. His family reports that he is doing well.

Used Pacemakers Give New Life To Animals

A partnership between a hospital and a veterinary clinic is lowering the cost of life-saving operations for animals.

February 20, 2019
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  • Cindy Hill

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'On Second Thought' For Monday, Feb. 4, 2019

Today's show recapped the Super Bowl events around the city, along with the game's Georgia connections and an author interview with Atlanta resident...

February 04, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 4 more

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'On Second Thought' For Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019

Today's show celebrated the 50th anniversary of Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, explored the dynamics of aging in place and checked in about the future of...

January 15, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 4 more
Cows foraging for oats

Aphids Infesting Georgia's Winter Forage Crop

Oat crops are grown across Georgia along with other cereal grains like rye and wheat. But you won’t find them in your cereal bowl.

December 26, 2018
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  • Cindy Hill
Sifting microplastics from sea water

Citizen Scientists Help Track Microplastics in Georgia Waters

Microplastics are everywhere – from dryer lint to microbeads in face cleansers. Now scientists are looking at how these tiny particles impact Georgia...

December 23, 2018
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  • Cindy Hill
According to Cigna, only around half of Americans (53 percent) have meaningful in-person social interactions, such as long conversations with friends or quality time with family, on a daily basis.

How Loneliness That Lingers Could Affect Your Health – And What To Do About It

A lot of Americans feel lonely – between one-third and half, depending on which research you consult. The holidays can be an especially difficult time...

December 19, 2018
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By:
  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott
Scientists at the University of Georgia have discovered that a vegetable or fruit's shape comes down to genetics.

Research From UGA Reveals Genetic Impact On Fruit And Vegetable Shape

Scientists at the University of Georgia have discovered that a vegetable or fruit's shape comes down to genetics. And these genes can be manipulated to...

November 27, 2018
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By:
  • Ross Terrell

On Second Thought For Friday, October 26, 2018

Today on the show, we explored the complicated traditions of place and space with Guardian Atlanta Week, Sonny Seiler and Anthony Ray Hinton. We viewed...

October 26, 2018
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Elena Rivera ,
  • and 3 more
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