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Mixing health care and engineering for new careers
Professor helps turn students on to emerging careers in the field of bio-engineering.
Two student organizations in literacy education receive 2018 SOAR Awards
JoLLE and LLEGO were recognized for their achievements during the 17th Annual H. Gordon and Francis S. Davis Student Organization Achievement and Recognition Award.
Denise Spangler named dean of the College of Education
Spangler joined the UGA faculty in 1995 and has held a series of leadership positions, from head of the department of mathematics and science education to senior associate dean and, most recently, interim dean.
Two faculty members receive 2018 First-Year Odyssey Teaching Awards
Kevin Burke and Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor were recognized by UGA for their success as innovative teachers in the First-Year Odyssey Seminar program.
Alumnus publishes book of short stories related to health, life
Phil Sparling (M.Ed. '76, Ph.D. '79) has recently published "The Sneakers in the Closet and Other Essays," a collection of newspaper columns written over the past five years.
Associate professor receives 2018 Graduate School Outstanding Mentoring Award
Chris Linder was recognized for working with her graduate students to develop their own identities and knowledge for building a more inclusive environment.
Doctoral student honored by professional development school district organization
Ashley Nylin, a third-year doctoral student in middle grades education, was named an "Emerging Professional Development School Leader" by the National Association for Professional Development Schools.
Professor's work, legacy celebrated at special AERA session
The Monday session features a panel of black women teacher educators sharing how professor Cynthia Dillard's work has influenced their thinking, research and the ways they navigate academia as black women scholars.
Smagorinsky shines light on effective school leaders
During his ongoing research study, Peter Smagorinsky discovered an outstanding principal who was praised by a participant for his leadership and involvement at a Madison County high school.
Associate professor receives UGA's 2018 Engaged Scholar Award
Ruth Harman received the 2018 Engaged Scholar Award from the University of Georgia's Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach for contributions to advancing public service, outreach and community engagement at the University.