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Spring 2018, Volume 5, Issue 1
University of Georgia
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President
Jere W. Morehead Provost
Pamela Whitten Associate Provost & Director of the Honors Program
David S. Williams
Associate Director of the Honors Program
Maria Navarro
Assistant Director & Major Scholarships Coordinator
Jessica Hunt
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Assistant Director & Programming Coordinator
Maria de Rocher
Director of Development & External Affairs
Dorothé Otemann
Recruitment & Enrollment Coordinator
Lakecia Pettway
Magazine staff Editor/Designer
Stephanie Schupska Writers
Kellyn Amodeo, Melissa Campbell, Stephanie Schupska Photographers
Melissa Campbell, Wingate Downs, Edwin Hammond, Dorothy Kozlowski, Chad Osburn, Mike Getchell, Stephanie Schupska, Andrew Shurtleff, Andrew Davis Tucker Honors Magazine is published biannually for students, alumni, friends, and supporters of the University of Georgia Honors Program. For reprint permissions, address changes, or additional copies, email schupska@uga.edu. Copyright © 2018 by the University of Georgia. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any way without permission from the editor. The University of Georgia is committed to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action.
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Briefs
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From Athens to Beijing
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On the cover: Jack Hall stands in front of the Business Learning Community, where he took classes through his majors in international business, risk management, and economics. (Photo by Stephanie Schupska)
Highlights of the Honors Program
Schwarzman Scholars prepare for specialized graduate studies in China
New associate director Maria Navarro becomes the Honors Program’s associate director
Honors connection The Honors Program Student Council builds community within Honors
Cover story Six Honors students share their sportsrelated majors and career paths
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Top scholars
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Leadership award
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Presenting research
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Leading Miracle
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Parent involvement
Honors students receive Truman, Goldwater, and Udall awards
Eight students applauded for service through Crane Leadership Award
575 undergraduates share their research at 2018 CURO Symposium
Maddie Dill helps refocus UGA Miracle as its 2017-2018 executive director
Parent Society provides a way for parents to connect with the Honors Program