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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Cynthia Tucker and Isabel Wilkerson passed off compliments as often as they passed the microphone Wednesday while recounting their diverse - yet often coinciding - careers as black female writers. "Our relationship is one of admiration and inspiration for one another," Wilkerson said. … 1 Comment
The University research foundation approved Wednesday to commit $1 million for life science research statewide. The funds will go toward a venture capital initiative that began at the state level. If the legislature passes the initiative, the University will contribute at least $200,000 per year for five years, along with Georgia Tech and Emory University. … 0 Comments
The University notified UGAMail account holders by e-mail Wednesday that a fraudulent e-mail was delivered to some inboxes. The University's message told account holders to be cautious with sensitive data. "Please be aware that you will never be asked to send your password in an e-mail from official UGA communications. … 0 Comments
In mathematical theories, it often can be difficult to tell whether a solution exists, a University of California Berkeley professor said Wednesday. Bjorn Poonen, a Berkeley math professor, gave the "Solved and Unsolved Problems in Number Theory" seminar. Poonen is also a four-time winner of the Putnam Undergraduate Mathe-matics Competition, an annual mathematical contest, David Williams, director of the Honors Program, said. … 1 Comment
Congressman Paul Broun is reflected in the sunglasses of Dan Norman of Athens during a campaign stop at The Varsity on Broad Street on Wednesday. Broun was in Athens to kick off his campaign. … 0 Comments
- Life is Calling ... How Far Will You Go? Peace Corps Information Session. Come hear the application process, benefits offered and what it is like to be a Peace Corps volunteer and work abroad in a developing country. 6:30 p.m. SLC 213. - The Society for Management Information Systems meeting. … 0 Comments
Five former secretaries of state are in Athens today to discuss issues that may affect which candidate will become the next president. Colin Powell, Henry Kissinger, Madeleine Albright, Warren Christopher and James Baker III will tackle topics such as the Middle East peace talks, al-Qaida, immigration reform and energy policy. … 3 Comments
