![]() May 13, 2021 A message for graduates Chan Creswell wants the Class of 2021 to know: “You’re valuable. You matter. You’re not alone.” Creswell, a graduating senior, will be the student Commencement speaker tonight through Saturday. He hopes to bring a little more joy to the day — even if it looks a little different this year.
IN THE NEWS CAMPUS NEWS
• 15 expert secrets on how to grow your small business (Laura Katz) – Money RESEARCH • New research may explain shortages in STEM careers (Emily Rosenzweig) – UGA Today, Phys.org, EurekAlert!, Newswise • Teeth of fallen soldiers hold evidence that foreigners fought alongside ancient Greeks, challenging millennia of military history (Katherine Reinberger) – The Conversation, Phys.org, Inverse
OUTREACH ACROSS THE STATE
AGRICULTURE
THE ARTS
OBITUARIES • Margaret N. Dyal, 70, Lavonia • Warren L. Jones, 99, Rome • Janice P. Miller, 79, Augusta • Barbara B. Thompson, 77, Macon
ATHLETICS • Foley Field expanding to 100 percent capacity for Ole Miss series – GeorgiaDogs.com, AJC, R&B • Avant named to SEC Softball Community Service Team – GeorgiaDogs.com CAMPUS NEWS New state budget includes funding for UGA capital projects Gov. Brian P. Kemp signed the fiscal year 2022 budget into law on Monday. The budget includes funding for major university capital projects and provides increased funding for the USG. Get to know the new admissions director Barkley Barton II is the new director of the University of Georgia Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Get to know more about him in this video. AROUND CAMPUS Father, son share engineering legacy With 36 years separating their graduations, John Touchstone followed his father's footsteps to UGA and a degree in engineering. They share many common memories of their times in Athens.
PHOTO OF THE DAY Let the celebrations begin With Commencement beginning tonight, the schools and colleges across campus are honoring their new graduates, including the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. (@ugawarnell)
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