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Survival rates a closer look

Survival rates a closer look

A new study from UGA’s College of Public Health shows alarming racial disparities for cancer survivorship in Georgia. Read More

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UGA’s “Morrill” Obligation

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The university is honoring the 150th anniversary of the creation of the land-grant college system, which provides the basis for it service mission.

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Service got a smile

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For the sixth consecutive year, UGA has been named to the 2012 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.

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Group therapy pays off

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Area small business CEOs get blatant honesty from their peers during a no-holds-barred business group therapy session presented by the Terry College of Business the third Friday of each month.

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Smart investments

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A recent study estimating the economic impact of UGA’s Public Service and Outreach programs at $333 million annually confirms that in public service areas, investments in higher education multiply quickly throughout Georgia.

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Super Crew

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Finding a job is tough. Being homeless makes it even harder. A new partnership between UGA Cooperative Extension and the Atlanta Mission Project is helping homeless men at the mission grow stronger.

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Teaching kids science

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Collaboration between UGA faculty and Georgia teachers is improving science, technology, engineering and mathematics education at local schools and giving both groups a community where they can discuss issues and share ideas.

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A heavy burden: Never too late

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Mary Ann Johnson, in UGA’s College of Family and Consumer Science, has been exploring the factors that put older adults at risk for obesity; and as a result she has designed and tested interventions to help them lead healthier lives.

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Helping to guide others

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UGA student Mallory Nelson is serving others by training Pepsi, a black Labrador puppy, to be a guide dog for a disabled person.

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Community aid

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For Mumbi Okundaye, public health isn’t just a job title; it’s a moral imperative. That’s why she works to join resources from the College of Public Health with the local nonprofit group AIDS Athens Inc.