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Focus on the Faculty: Jamie Kreiner

For associate professor of history Jamie Kreiner, who teaches the history of Christianity and society from Constantine to Luther, the medieval period is full of surprises: [I]t’s weird in ways you wouldn’t expect and very similar to our experiences in ways you wouldn’t expect. And…
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Homecoming 2018

Welcome back to all returning alumni and visitors as we celebrate and honor the University of Georgia, its rich history and all the traditions students and alumni hold sacred: The first Homecoming celebration began on Friday evening with a mass meeting of alumni and students, which…
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Georgia Debate Union takes second in season opener

  The Georgia Debate Union finished in second place at the season-opening college debate tournament held at Georgia State this past weekend.   The Georgia State tournament typically takes place in mid-September and this year featured 140 teams from around the country, including teams…
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New research traces the impact of weather safety training from teacher workshops to students' homes

Does knowledge about severe weather translate into meaningful planning that helps the public protect themselves? A new study authored by University of Georgia researchers demonstrates the effectiveness of weather science and safety education for teachers, their students, and the students’ parents…
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Noted and Quoted, September 2018

Hurricane Florence and its highest ever ranking led the headlines for the University of Georgia in September. A sample of faculty and alumni news and widely shared expertise: Project Greenland- Reuters multi-media series following some of the world’s top scientists tackling one of its…

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