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Nearly 180 high school students from around the state gathered at the University on Wednesday for the third annual "Vet School for a Day" program. Compared to the 40 students that attended the inaugural event, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Paige Carmichael said she would like to think the increasing attendance represents a growing interest in the field of veterinary medicine. … 3 Comments
Pharmacists unable to take the suspended national pharmacist licensing exam can reschedule for early November. The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy announced last week its goal to reinstate the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination before a Nov. … 0 Comments
The University's Counseling and Psychiatric Services falls short of the national average for providing psychiatric services to students, officials said. The University Committee on Student Affairs discussed this issue at its meeting Wednesday. Thomas Burke, the associate vice president for student affairs, brought up the issue at the meeting. … 0 Comments
Students who carry weapons on campus - even paintball guns, BB guns or slingshots - will be arrested and charged, according to a campus-wide e-mail sent by University Police Tuesday evening. "I send a message to students every fall to inform them of the policy," said University Police Chief Jimmy Williamson. … 10 Comments
Leave the supermarket behind, it's "Eat Local Week" in Athens. Between today and Sept. 27, Athens restaurants will feature locally grown produce. The event, sponsored by Georgia Organics, is part of the statewide "I'm a Local" campaign. Locally it is coordinated by Promoting Local Agriculture and Cultural Experiences and Farm 255. … 1 Comment
The minimum wage handicaps its recipients according to a study published by University professor Joseph Sabia on the impact of a minimum wage increase on single mothers. The two-year study was funded and released through the Employment Policies Institute, a nonprofit organization based out of Washington, D. … 13 Comments
For every Hispanic student on campus, there are 45 non-Hispanics. This equates to a population of 2.2 percent Hispanic students, an increase of 0.2 percent since a 2006 report by the Office of Institutional Research. They represent the third smallest minority at the University, behind American Indian and multi-racial students. … 0 Comments
