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The buying power of Hispanics in Georgia is increasing as the group's income is growing faster than the state average, according to University economists. The state's 700,000 Hispanics spend more on housing, groceries, gas, vehicles and other items than other consumers. … 2 Comments
Sexual harassment within the University took center stage at the monthly University Council meeting at Mahler Hall inside the Georgia Center. President Michael Adams took the chance to finally address the recent scandal. … 0 Comments
Sexual harassment within the University took center stage at the monthly University Council meeting at Mahler Auditorium inside the Georgia Center. President Michael Adams took the chance to address the recent scandal. … 0 Comments
The University is the nation's 17th "most popular" university, according to U.S. News & World Report. The magazine ranks the universities based on yield - the percentage of accepted students who actually enroll at the institution. The top 100 rankings are based on the fall 2006 entering class. … 0 Comments
Today's University Council meeting may produce fireworks, as faculty are expected to speak out against the University's handling of a sexual harassment case and students look to amend a contested withdrawal policy. Janet Frick, associate professor of psychology, led a petition campaign this week calling for reforms to the University's enforcement of its Non-Discriminatory and Anti-Harassment policy. … 2 Comments
After being held at gunpoint on West Broad Street early Wednesday morning, two University students are safe. According to an Athens-Clarke County police statement: Meghan Morris and Kelsey Brooks were sitting on the porch of Money Machine at about 1:30 a.m. … 4 Comments
The University's Real Estate Foundation purchased Tuesday the Athens Factory, also known as the O'Malleys building, to renovate it into a medical teaching facility. The foundation closed Tuesday on the 36,845-square-foot building and approximately five acres on Williams Street at the North Oconee River. … 1 Comment
Those seeking executive offices of the Student Government Association discussed Wednesday administration and student relations, campus diversity and rising education costs. About 30 students, including those running for office, were present at the annual SGA debate. … 0 Comments