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Gregory Robinson, UGA Foundation Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences—one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honorary societies.

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Robinson elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences - UGA Research News
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May 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Barbara McCaskill’s scholarship is a powerful act of remembrance.

A professor of English in UGA’s Franklin College, she recovers the lives and works of 19th-century Black authors, including William and Ellen Craft and Rev. Peter Thomas Stanford.

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Barbara McCaskill and the work of remembering - UGA Research News
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May 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
📺 Tune in tonight! We're excited to share that Anumantha Kanthasamy will be featured on Your Fantastic Mind — airing on PBS/GPB tonight at 9 PM. If you can't catch it tonight, there’s an encore airing this Wednesday at 7 PM.

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Your Fantastic Mind
This is a show exploring the mystery and the science of the amazing human brain.
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April 28, 2025 at 3:46 PM
UGA Department of Geology's “Rock Doctor” Mattia Pistone studies volcanoes past and present—from the Alps to Mt. Etna—to forecast eruptions, protect communities, and understand how volcanic activity shapes Earth’s climate and future.

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The Rock Doctor: Measuring the pulse of volcanos past and present — for the future - UGA Research News
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April 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
🌍 Global health expert Dr. Guy Palmer will deliver UGA’s 2025 George H. Boyd Lecture on April 17.

The lecture is free and open to the public at the Coverdell Center, 2–3 p.m., with a reception to follow.

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April 16, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Colonial Charleston was a cattle town long before it was a cotton hub. New research reveals how livestock shaped the city's early economy, environment, and power structures. 🐄📜 Read more: research.uga.edu/news/charles...
Charleston’s forgotten herds: Researchers uncover the city’s colonial cattle economy - UGA Research News
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March 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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My thoughts on why announced cuts to weather balloon launches are bad for weather forecasting. I tried to do some meteorology 101 too
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Weather Balloon Cuts Announced This Week Could Harm Weather Forecasts
This week the National Weather Service announced reductions in weather balloon launches. Experts warn that could harm weather forecast accuracy, the economy and safety.
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March 21, 2025 at 12:43 PM
UGA FACS celebrated acclaimed bridal designer and UGA alumna Anne Barge Clegg for her generous gift supporting the Historic Clothing and Textile Collection. With 3,000+ pieces spanning from the 1800s to today, this collection is a rich educational and research resource for students.

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College of Family and Consumer Sciences honors acclaimed alumna Anne Barge Clegg - UGA Research News
The College of Family and Consumer Sciences honored acclaimed bridal designer and University of Georgia alumna Anne Barge Clegg at a reception in Barrow Hall in recognition of a major gift that will e...
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March 19, 2025 at 7:32 PM
💡 Meet three women leading cutting-edge UGA research facilities! From mass spectrometry to infectious disease studies, their expertise powers groundbreaking discoveries. 🔬✨
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Highlighting 3 impactful women who lead UGA core research facilities - UGA Research News
At the University of Georgia, cutting-edge research isn’t just about big ideas—it's about having the right tools and expertise to bring those ideas to life. Behind the groundbreaking discoveries, a ne...
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March 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The Regenerative Bioscience Center (RBC) started with a bold vision—now it's a thriving hub of 44 members across 8 UGA colleges. 🌱💡 Watch co-founders & a Ph.D. candidate share how RBC is pioneering research, innovation, & the first regenerative bioscience degree program. 🎥👇

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Pioneering the future of healing at the Regenerative Bioscience Center - UGA Research News
The Regenerative Bioscience Center (RBC) began in 2004 with just a handful of faculty and a bold vision. Today, it has grown into a thriving community of 44 members across eight colleges at the Univer...
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March 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Congratulations to Hitesh Handa and Ron Orlando on being named Regents’ Entrepreneurs by the University System of Georgia! 🎉 This prestigious honor recognizes their outstanding success in transforming groundbreaking research into real-world solutions.

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Handa, Orlando named Regents’ Entrepreneurs - UGA Research News
The University System of Georgia Board of Regents approved UGA’s Hitesh Handa and Ron Orlando as Regents’ Entrepreneurs at its Feb. 11 meeting. This honor acknowledges faculty members who have success...
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March 10, 2025 at 8:19 PM
From childhood fascination with the Great Pyramid to pioneering AI-driven transportation solutions, Jidong Yang is shaping the future of engineering. Check out our February researcher profile at the link below. 👇

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Driving the future: Yang advances transportation engineering through AI and education - UGA Research News
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March 5, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Congrats to the eight @universityofga professors named NAI Senior Members! 🎉 Their cutting-edge research & innovation are shaping the future. 🏆🔬

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Eight professors named NAI Senior Members - UGA Research News
This year's UGA inductees represent a record for the institution. The National Academy of Inventors has selected eight University of Georgia researchers as 2025 NAI Senior Members, surpassing its own record of five inductees set last year. UGA now has 24 Senior Members overall.“We are thrilled to celebrate these latest UGA elections to the country’s leading organization
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February 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM