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NBC Nightly News Anchor Brian Williams will host this year's Peabody Awards, which are administered by the University's Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. The George Foster Peabody Awards are given to "recognize the most outstanding achievements in electronic media, including radio, television and cable," according to the Peabody's Web site. … 0 Comments
The University administration is not "out to get" students who illegally download music and movies off the Internet, an administrator said Tuesday. Matt Winston, assistant to the University president, spoke at "Face The Music," a panel discussion about digital media downloading. … 4 Comments
- Study Abroad Information Session. Sponsored by University Studies Abroad in the South Pacific and Caribbean. Learn how to earn Univ. credit while traveling in Antarctica, Australia, Belize, Fiji, New Zealand or the United Kingdom. Programs offered year round and suitable for any major. … 0 Comments
Key Democratic victories in the Georgia General Assembly could create interesting developments during this legislative session, a politician plans to explain tonight. Democratic State Representative Doug McKillip will speak tonight in room 348 of the Student Learning Center. … 0 Comments
As Athens moves into the action stage of its two-year campaign against poverty, the University is trying combat two of the most serious problems associated with poverty - school dropouts and unemployment. In collaboration with the Athens-Clarke County school system and other local groups, the University's Human Resources division is creating internships that will help more than 130 local high school and middle school students gain hands-on work experience if they remain in school. … 0 Comments
It will be difficult to estimate the size of the incoming freshman class due to a struggling economy and increasing competition from universities in neighboring states, a top admissions official said Tuesday. Nancy McDuff, associate vice president for admissions and enrollment management, told the University Council Faculty Admissions Committee that 4,800 is the ideal number of students the University hopes to enroll next fall. … 2 Comments
The five former secretaries of state visiting the University Thursday will bring with them political experience dating back 40 years and spanning six presidential administrations. The officials will address several core issues in the 2008 presidential campaign, with the goal of providing counsel for the next elected administration, said C. … 0 Comments
