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Noted and quoted, January 2018

From the downside of smart phones to the promise of a 'super yeast' for biofuels to the creation a new island off the Georgia coast, Franklin faculty have been ready and willing to lend their expertise on the full range of issues and current events. A sample from this month: Less smartphone time equals happier teenager, study suggests – article reference research by professor of psychology Keith Campbell in Los Angeles Times, India Today Georgia…

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74th Peabody Awards

The red carpet rolls out this weekend to celebrate the highest achievements in radio and television, networks, webcasting, podcasting, producing organizations and individuals at the 74th annual George F. Peabody Awards: The May 31 ceremony in New York will have a new venue: the Greek revival special-events palace Cipriani Wall Street. For the first time, the ceremony will be a Sunday night event, complete with red carpet, rather than a workday…


Spring Break in Athens

Enjoying Spring Break in Athens - Ideas for entertainment, education By JESSICA LUTON jluton@uga.edu   It’s Spring Break at UGA and campus is quiet this week.  However if you’re in town and looking to enjoy this beautiful weather, there are quite a few seasonal events worth checking out. Here’s my list of UGA-related things to do over Spring Break in the area.    1. It’s Women’s History Month.  Celebrate the accomplishments of women this month…
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