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UGA receives $1.7 million USDA grant to improve nutrition

UGA receives $1.7 million USDA grant to improve nutrition

FACS faculty members, led by foods and nutrition associate professor Jung Sun Lee, spearhead project

Study examines plant chemicals’ role in liver damage

Study examines plant chemicals’ role in liver damage

A mix of phytochemicals, along with vitamin D, may help protect the liver against inflammation caused by fat

Legislative aide program offers inside look at government

Legislative aide program offers inside look at government

Four FACS students are learning on the job in internship at state Capitol

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UGA Fashion Week to launch Monday with kickoff party

Fourth annual event features two fashion shows and visits from fashion entrepreneurs

Extension Nutrition and Health Newsletter March 2015 2 days ago
Food Services tests trayless sustainability initiative 2 days ago
Graduate Student Association Interdisciplinary Conference 1 week ago
Bradley Hale Fund for Southern Studies announced 1 week ago
“Transfer Tuesdays” help new students adjust to UGA 1 week ago

Upcoming Events

New York Domestic Study Trip

Familiarize yourself with fashion and interior design in New York City

38th Annual Alumni Awards Luncheon Today
Experience UGA March 2, 2015
Open Dialogue on Sexual Consent March 2, 2015
Skeletal muscle metabolism, obesity and aging March 4, 2015
Food Retail Environment and Childhood Obesity March 5, 2015
UGA Health Professions Fair March 5, 2015

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Rick Lewis Rick Lewis

Rick Lewis is the UGA Foundation Professor in Family and Consumer Sciences.

He integrates his research with teaching to inspire students and help them develop independence and the skills to be lifelong learners.

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Madalene Dawson Madalene Dawson

I want to be able to tell future students about the endless opportunities within the College

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Donna Hancock Donna Hancock

Donna Hancock received a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Science in May 2012.

Her area of specialization focuses on the consequences of parenting on adolescent behavioral outcomes.

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