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May 18, 2012 | Research News
UGA study finds that education plays mitigating role in escaping roots of adversity
Decades of research show people born into poverty are likely to continue to live that way as adults. But one University of Georgia researcher has found a way out-education.
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May 14, 2012 | Research News
Binge drinking increases risk of later sexual assault for first-year female college students
A new study by University of Georgia researchers demonstrates that several months before a female victim is sexually assaulted, her pattern of drinking alcohol influences her risk for unwanted sexual contact, ranging from unwanted kissing to rape.
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February 22, 2012 | Events on Campus
UGA student to host documentary, panel discussion on alcohol poisoning
Caroline Wingate, a second-year pre-journalism student at the University of Georgia, will host a screening of the documentary "Death by Alcohol: The Sam Spady Story" on March 5 at 7 p.m. in the Tate Student Center Theater. A panel discussion on binge drinking and the warning signs of alcohol poisoning will follow the film.
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February 17, 2012 | Research News
Perception, work-life balance key factors in workplace safety, says UGA study
Six thousand workers die on the job in the U.S. each year, and millions more are injured. According to a recent University of Georgia study, a worker's perception of safety in the workplace and the work-life balance established by businesses has a significant effect on on-the-job injury.
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January 30, 2012 | Expert Voice
UGA experts available to comment on healthy relationships
In recognition of Valentine's Day, University of Georgia experts are available to provide commentary on healthy romantic relationships.
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January 19, 2012 | Research News
College of Education study finds exercise reduces anxiety in women
Approximately 3 percent of the U.S. population suffers from excessive, uncontrollable worry that reduces their health and quality of life. The condition, known as Generalized Anxiety Disorder, is difficult to overcome and is accompanied by a host of physical symptoms, including fatigue, muscle tension, irritability and poor sleep. However, a new University of Georgia study shows that regular exercise can significantly reduce anxiety symptoms in patients with GAD.
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January 5, 2012 | Research News
Study shows family solution to teen troubles
How do you keep at-risk teens off drugs and out of trouble? According to a new University of Georgia study, family can make a difference.
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December 19, 2011 | Research News
Study: African-American men don’t reap same career benefits from mentoring as Caucasians
Networking within an organization and having a mentor are widely thought to promote career success, but a new University of Georgia study finds that African-American men don't receive the same measurable benefits from these professional connections that Caucasians do.
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November 30, 2011 | Expert Voice
UGA experts offer commentary on Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month
University of Georgia experts are available to provide commentary during Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, which is recognized in December.
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November 21, 2011 | Events on Campus
UGA Holiday Concert will feature choral ensembles, symphony orchestra
The University of Georgia Hugh Hodgson School of Music will present its annual Holiday Concert on Dec. 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. in Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall at the Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $25 for the general public and $5 for students and are available through the Performing Arts Center Box Office at 706/542-4400. Proceeds from the ticket sales will support the 2nd Thursday Scholarship fund in the school of music.
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October 6, 2011 | Events on Campus
Good health, flu shots featured at annual Dawgtoberfest
The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy and the American Pharmacists Association will celebrate American Pharmacists Month with the ninth annual Dawgtoberfest: Rx for Good Health Oct. 19 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Tate Student Center.
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October 6, 2011 | General News
UGA School of Social Work and College of Public Health partner in M.S.W./M.P.H. dual degree
The University of Georgia School of Social Work and College of Public Health have partnered to offer a new dual degree program, which combines the master of social work and master of public health degrees
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September 23, 2011 | Events on Campus
Conference on navigating college life postponed until Oct. 18
Athens, Ga. - The student conference Georgia Promoting Student Success (GPS2): Navigating College Life, originally set for Sept. 25, has been rescheduled for Oct. 18 from 5-9 p.m. in room 404-E of the Biological Sciences Building.
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September 23, 2011 | Events on Campus
Lecture to look at ‘concept of ideal personality’
Athens, Ga. - The University of Georgia African Studies Institute will hold its fall lecture and open house Sept. 29 at 4 p.m. in Adinkra Hall on the fourth floor of Memorial Hall.
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September 20, 2011 | Events on Campus
Conference helps new students adjust to life at UGA
Athens, Ga. - University of Georgia Multicultural Services and Programs is launching a new program designed to help first-year and transfer students transition to college life. The inaugural conference-"Georgia Promoting Student Success (GPS2): Navigating College Life"-will be held Sept. 25 from 1 - 4:30 p.m. in the Zell B. Miller Learning Center, room 171.
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