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august 18, 2008

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Record-breaking class: Incoming freshmen again set records for academic quality, diversity
UGA expects just over 4,800 students in the new freshman class, and they will set new records for academic quality and diversity, according to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Department of mathematics is awarded $3.8 million NSF grant
The National Science Foundation has awarded UGA’s department of mathematics a five-year, $3.8 million grant to continue to develop its integrated research and training program.

$2.5 million will be used to study plants to make biofuels
UGA researchers were recently awarded two grants totaling $2.5 million to help find better ways to produce biofuels from switchgrass and sunflowers

BARC creates ‘ready reference’ for assisting students in need
The Behavioral Assessment and Response Council, appointed by Provost Arnett C. Mace Jr. in the spring, has created a new tool for faculty and staff in addressing student concerns.

The Middle Ages: Summer academic program targets middle school students
It’s rare that middle schoolers would trade a week of summer vacation for an extra dose of math and language arts, but then again almost everything about UGA’s Middle School Enrichment Program is rare

Parking Services updates campus lots
From parking decals with internal radio transmitters to brand new decks, University Parking Services will be introducing some changes this fall.

Campus scenes


	Digest • Field day to be held Aug. 20 in Midville • WUGA-FM wins journalism awards • Grant encourages minority participation
	UGA Guide • Works of Everett Gee Jackson are on display at Georgia Museum of Art

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