Society News from the Chronicles


Howe MLA Prize

Congratulations to English professor and novelist LeAnne Howe, who will receive the Modern Language Association of America Prize for Studies in Native American Literatures, Cultures and Languages this weekend: Howe will receive the honor for her book, "Choctalking on Other Realities," at a…

Campbell in the NYT

Renowned author, expert on narcissism, professor and head of the department of psychology Keith Campbell took the pages of the New York Times recently to discuss societal changes that might be impacting how young people enter, or don't enter, adulthood: Certainly, many young people are working hard…

Focus on the Faculty: Kecia Thomas

Great profile on our own associate dean for faculty leadership development and diversity, Kecia Thomas: What are some highlights of your career at UGA? I have been incredibly fortunate to have cultivated a career at UGA that has led to many articles, books, grants and awards. As a “first-gen”…

Happy New Year - Classes Monday

Very Happy 2015 from the Franklin College, with campus set to begin moving again quickly Monday, Jan. 5. Classes! Drop/Add. Bookstore. Tate Center. MLC. Welcome Back! Also, we have several things set to be unveiled on the Franklin College web side of things - more announcements upcoming very soon.…

Robinson Fall Commencement Address

The university's Fall Semester 2014 graduate Commencement featured self-proclaimed "proud and fortunate son of the South" Gregory H. Robinson, the UGA Foundation Distinguished Professor of Chemistry. A truly inspiring address that resonates with the realities of our past and our best hopes for the…