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The University of Georgia held a ceremony Tuesday to celebrate the naming of the College of Education in honor of Mary Frances Early, UGA's first African American graduate and a pioneering music educator.

Foundation Fellow and future educator Phaidra Buchanan has taken advantage of all the "out-of-this-world opportunities" UGA offers, from study abroad programs to research opportunities.

Nicholas Yanek plans on pursuing a medical career as an orthopedic surgeon to help athletes like himself across the country.

Maureen Flint will receive the Qualitative Research SIG's Dissertation Award from the American Educational Research Association for contributing research that seeks to reduce inequality and injustice in schools and society.

Young's participation in the All-Star Game provides exposure for the Hawks and an opportunity for ownership to improve the team's quality, said assistant professor Steven Salaga.

Cynthia Dillard, the Mary Frances Early Professor of Teacher Education in the department of educational theory and practice, was recognized for her lifetime achievements at the 51st annual American Educational Studies Association.

The Georgia First Generation Foundation recently named their leadership award in honor of Bobby Gueh, a Ph.D. candidate in the department of counseling and human development services.

Early childhood education major Janelle Hampton is passionate about her career choice as a teacher. "I want to help make an impact in the education system, and I believe that starts right in the classroom."

The College continues to rank among the nation's top online graduate degree programs, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Marques R. Dexter, Ph.D. expected '20, and Caleb Kelly, a third-year sports management student, will be honored at the 17th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Breakfast on Jan. 17.