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Students learn obesity reality in virtual world

Students learn obesity reality in virtual world

UGA professors use computer simulations to make obesity lessons come alive in the classroom. Read More

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Information on the fly

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Green or plant industry professionals who need immediate access to the latest pest and plant disease information and plant care recommendations have an app for that thanks to a collaboration of land-grant universities.

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Great ideas taking root

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The State Botanical Garden of Georgia takes seriously its role in complementing the mission of UGA. So, when it came time to update the garden’s master plan, it made sense to turn the process into a collaborative learning opportunity.

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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.