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University of Georgia researchers in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the College of Engineering are wrapping up the final year of a study to develop improved, cost-effective treatment systems with advanced technologies for removing polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from water, wastewater and biosolids. Dubbed “forever chemicals,” PFAS are a group of manufactured chemicals developed in the late…
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The University of Georgia Griffin campus values community involvement, and campus events such as the annual Dawg Dash 5K foster camaraderie between the campus and Griffin community. Volunteers are essential to these events’ success, with faculty, staff and the Griffin community donating their time. David Mann, a research professional at the UGA Center for Food…
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University of Georgia Center for Food Safety researcher Issmat Kassem has dedicated nearly two decades to studying antimicrobial resistance, identified by the World Health Organization as a top-10 public health threat to humanity. Kassem was recently recognized as a ScholarGPS Highly Ranked Scholar for his research studying antimicrobial resistance in water and food. You were…
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Congratulations are in order for four Pike County High School seniors who recently completed the University of Georgia Griffin Campus STEM Internship Program for the 2024-2025 school year. The students- Sidney Barker, Erin Levin, Katelyn Johnson and Harrison Pugh- spent the school year conducting research on the Griffin campus under the guidance of faculty mentors…
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The University of Georgia Griffin campus recently named Tyler Brannon and Elizabeth Laney as the 2025 Classified Employees of the Year. The designation was made at the 36th Annual Employee Recognition Ceremony held on March 25 at UGA Griffin. The Employee of the Year award is presented to classified personnel who have made the most…
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Industry professionals, researchers and the public will soon be able to get a firsthand look at the latest in green infrastructure technology with the construction of a green stormwater demonstration site at the UGA Research and Education Garden on the UGA Griffin Campus. A groundbreaking for the site was held on Friday, November 22 with…
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The University of Georgia Griffin campus recently welcomed four new students for the Pike County High School STEM Internship program for the 2024-2025 school year. This year, Sidney Barker, Katelyn Johnson, Erin Levin and Harrison Pugh will be conducting research with faculty mentors, working in both labs and out in the field on campus. The…
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The University of Georgia Griffin campus held its Spring Graduation Celebration and Brick Ceremony for 19 members of the Class of 2024 on May 8, representing four of the five colleges that offer degrees at UGA Griffin. During the ceremony each student graduating from UGA Griffin is honored with a lasting mark on campus,…
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The University of Georgia Griffin campus recently named Kenny Corley and Daniel Nordstrom as the 2024 Classified Employees of the Year. The designation was made at the 35th Annual Employee Recognition Ceremony held on April 3 at UGA Griffin. The Employee of the Year award is presented to classified personnel who have made the most…
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The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has selected five University of Georgia researchers as 2024 NAI Senior Members, the largest single induction for the university in its history. UGA now has 16 Senior Members overall. NAI Senior Members recognize faculty, scientists, and administrators for their ability to innovate and commercialize new technologies. UGA’s 2024 inductees are Elizabeth…