Society News from the Chronicles


Georgia Virtual History Project

Kudos to the Georgia Magazine and writer Mary Jessica Hammes on her outstanding feature on history instructor Christopher Lawton and the Georgia Virtual History Project. Read the article and the rest of the magazine here.          

Retirement in Academia

As a normal part of my duties in research reporting, I had an enjoyable interview/conversation yesterday afternoon with a junior faculty member. An energetic, very bright and motivated young professor, I could see how his infectious enthusiasm might effect students and as well as departmental…

Department of Philosophy newsletter

Lots of great news about faculty, staff and students in the most recent Philosophy newsletter. Includes stories on Lavender, Myers, and Newman awarded scholarships Winfield publishes seventeenth book, attends Hegel Congress Department to host Metaphysical Society of America 2015 Annual Meeting And…

Former Franklin Dean Stokes to become Missouri Provost

Congratulations to former Franklin dean Garnett Stokes, who will become provost and vice-chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Missouri beginning Feb. 1: Stokes said she is excited to help MU excel as a flagship land-grant university and improve its standing among other Association…

Amazing student Omar Martinez-Uribe

Meet Amazing UGA student Omar Martinez-Uribe: a senior biology major from Fayetteville, GA, Uribe has been volunteering in the community, working with student organizations, conducting undergraduate research and representing his college throughout his UGA career. The next step for this avid Bulldog…