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UGA researchers receive $1.4M to combat opioid crisis

Awarded by the U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration, the grant will bring an interdisciplinary team of researchers together to grow the state's opioid-related behavioral health workforce.

English education professor receives Outstanding Public Educator award

Peter Smagorinsky, a distinguished research professor, was recently awarded the Horace Mann League's 2020 Outstanding Public Educator award for his support of public education.

Exercise alleviates ADHD symptoms, according to College study

Professor Patrick O'Connor found that young men with symptoms of ADHD could benefit psychologically from short workouts—similar to the benefits enjoyed by typical adults who work out.

Two alumnae receive Fulbright awards to teach abroad

Kelli Bivins (M.Ed. '02, Ed.S. '11) and Elaine Dasher (M.Ed. '96) will build relationships with teachers in different countries and harness international perspectives in their classrooms.

Assistant professor named to UGA's Diversity Advisory Council

Usree Bhattacharya was recently selected by the University of Georgia to increase inclusive excellence on campus.

Focus on Faculty: Katy O'Brien

O'Brien conducts research that helps people who have sustained concussions and other traumatic brain injuries maximize their learning potential.

Giving voice to unheard narratives

Two researchers with ties to the University of Georgia's College of Education believe that amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities is the key to collective healing during times of disaster and traumatic stress.

Alumna named dean of Augusta University's College of Education

Judi Wilson (MEd '93, EdS '95) will provide a strategic vision for the College's academic and professional development programs and work with faculty to establish new programs in support of interdisciplinary research.

Associate professor receives 2020 Excellence in Scholarship Award from AMTE

AnnaMarie Conner was recently recognized by the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators for her significant and lasting contributions to the field.

Associate professor discusses school desegregation in the South

Sheneka Williams was quoted by ABC News on school integration efforts in the South. Communities may support desegregation, but oftentimes, they don't want to shuffle their kids around for racial balance, she said.
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