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Alumni Association unveils 40 Under 40 class for 2018 By Kelundra Smith kelundra@uga.edu
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Brenton Credille served as faculty mentor for a project—a drone that can detect illness while flying over a herd of animals—based on alumnus David Balinsky’s idea.
From dreamer to doer Innovation Gateway has moved more than 100 projects through its pipeline
By Allyson Mann tiny@uga.edu
If you’ve got an idea for a startup, Ian Biggs and the Innovation Gateway team can help you turn it into reality. “Our team has a lot of commercialization experience, and we can guide you in ways that will give you the best chance of success,” said Biggs, lead for UGA’s I-Corps accelerator program and senior associate director of Innovation Gateway, which focuses on translating UGA research discoveries into
products and companies. Biggs has the numbers to back up that claim. A year ago, there were about 60 projects in the Innovation Gateway pipeline. That number has nearly doubled—to a record high of 112—and there’s a good reason for this growth. “We’ve invested time in reaching out to faculty, staff, students, industry and the community, and we’ve made it easy to start a project,” Biggs said. “That generated a huge increase in the number of early-stage projects.” In the pipeline now are such
projects as a drone that can detect illness while flying over a herd of animals, a catheter holder that prevents the instrument from slipping, a self-cleaning nonslip examination mat for veterinarians, a game to teach kids about engineering and a urine test to detect liver complications in dogs, negating the need for an MRI. In the past, the Georgia BioBusiness Center led UGA’s startup efforts, which mostly were limited to faculty research outcomes. Despite the narrow scope, the program See INNOVATION on page 4
COMMIT TO GEORGIA CAMPAIGN
Family honors patriarch with faculty chair position By Sharon Dowdy sharono@uga.edu
To honor Morris Pulliam’s legacy in agricultural education, Dr. Michael and Elaine Pulliam and family have gifted $1 million to create the H.M. (Morris) Pulliam Chair Fund in the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. This endowed chair position will be awarded to a currently tenured professor or a tenure-track faculty member. The Pulliam Chair faculty member must have an outstanding record in externally funded research and/or scholarly publications and be engaged in teaching, research and public service. The decision to fund the endowed chair was fueled by lifesaving surgery Elaine Pulliam received at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. “A chair was being created for the surgeon, Andrew Warshaw (at
the Institute for Pancreatic Cancer Research), and we helped with that for several years. Once that seed was planted in our minds, we decided to do something that would memorialize my father’s life,” Michael Pulliam said. A lifelong resident of Newton County, Morris Pulliam loved his family, his community and his students. He became a teacher during the Great Depression to provide a better way of life for rural youth. “In the post-Civil War period, Georgia was a terrible place to be a grade-schooler,” said Pulliam of his father’s childhood. “He was the son of an illiterate, hard-working farmer. His mother and father both died when he was young, and he was raised by his siblings.” The elder Pulliam didn’t let his difficult upbringing hold him back. He enrolled at UGA, taught school while he attended college and, at 29, earned a bachelor’s degree from the UGA College of Agriculture.
Pulliam became the principal and agriculture teacher at HeardMixon High School in Covington in 1937. In 1956, he became the agriculture teacher and FFA adviser at Newton High School. He led award-winning FFA chapters from the 1930s to the 1960s. He also alternately served as the FFA camp caretaker from 1943 to 1951. “My father was a dedicated schoolteacher who gave everything he had to his family and to others,” said Pulliam, who is an established ophthalmologist in Covington. Morris Pulliam’s contributions to the Covington and Newton County community also include the vocational building and canning plant, which was chosen as a pilot demonstration project for the state’s vocational agriculture program. He retired in 1968 after 45 years of teaching but continued to be involved in the local school system See PULLIAM on page 4
The University of Georgia Alumni Association has unveiled the 40 Under 40 Class of 2018. This program began in 2011 and celebrates the personal, professional and philanthropic achievements of UGA graduates who are under the age of 40. The honorees will be recognized during the eighth annual 40 Under 40 Awards Luncheon on Sept. 13 at the Georgia
Aquarium. This year’s class includes alumni from a variety of industries ranging from medicine to music. Among the honorees are Hulu’s Emmy Award-winning producer Chase Cain, Georgia football alumnus Mohamed Massaquoi, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Complex Care medical director Dr. Margaux Charbonnet Murray, vice president of Mercedes-Benz Stadium Corporate Partnerships
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AU/UGA MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP
First class of doctors graduate from internal residency program By Mary Kathryn Rogers mk.rogers@uga.edu
Georgia needs more doctors. In fact, the entire country does. The University of Georgia and Augusta University are working to address that need. On June, 10 residents from the initial class of the Medical College of Georgia at the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership Internal Residency Program marched in recognition of finishing their three-year residency program. The U.S. is expected to face a shortage of between 40,800 to 104,900 doctors by 2030, according to a 2017 study by the American Association of Medical Colleges. This is fueled by a growing population and an increase in the amount of aging Americans and retiring physicians. To meet the national average of 36.6 physicians per 100,000 people, Georgia needs an additional
1,456 graduate medical education positions in various specialties such as family medicine, internal medicine and general surgery. The Internal Medicine Residency Program, a joint effort of the AU/UGA Medical Partnership and St. Mary’s Health Care System, received accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education in January 2014, becoming Athens’ first medical residency program. This program takes three years to complete and concentrates on producing community-based physicians. Since the inception of the Medical Partnership residency program, an additional internal residency program has been established at Piedmont Athens Regional bringing an additional 15 residents to the Athens community each year. Combining the two programs, the total number of resident positions in Athens is now 85. See DOCTORS on page 4
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New Veterans Legal Clinic offers assistance to those who served Veterans living in Georgia can receive legal assistance they may not otherwise have access to or be able to afford through the University of Georgia School of Law’s new Veterans Legal Clinic. Georgia has the ninth largest population of veterans in the U.S., many of whom return home with service-related disabilities and therefore rely on benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, according to 30-plus-year public service lawyer and educator Alexander W. “Alex” Scherr, who directs the clinic’s operations. “Law students will work directly with veterans and their
dependents to ensure access to both benefits and services, especially for those with mental or physical disabilities resulting from their time in the military,” he said. “No veteran should be denied benefits simply because they cannot afford legal assistance. We know that the involvement of an attorney can make a tremendous difference in outcome with regard to denied or deferred claims before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs,” Scherr said. “Our No. 1 goal is to improve how former servicemen and women receive assistance from the nation they have served.” See VETERANS on page 4
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Digest Human research protection program earns full accreditation from AAHRPP
The University of Georgia’s program for ensuring the safety and protection of human subjects who participate in research has been awarded accreditation from the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs. This is the first time UGA has applied for this accreditation. Accreditation by this international organization is particularly important as UGA engages in more clinically related research. UGA officials were notified in June after a site visit in the spring, during which the university’s program was evaluated based on 15 standards and 60 different elements. To earn AAHRPP accreditation, organizations must show that they have built extensive safeguards into every level of their research operation and that they adhere to high standards for research. Programs are evaluated for reaccreditation three years after their initial accreditation and every five years thereafter. For more information on UGA’s Human Research Protection Program, which is directed by Kimberly Fowler, visit research.uga.edu/hrpp.
RESEARCH NEWS
Cutting-edge research brings greater insight into how trees react to stress It’s known as the “wood basket”: a highly productive region of forests in the Southern U.S. that plays a large role in sustaining the national lumber industry. In addition to contributing to a range of construction trades, this also includes paper and bioenergy industries and supports ecological benefits that range from environment stabilization to wildlife habitats. Because this region extends through Georgia and has a significant impact on the state’s economy, researchers at the University of Georgia are working to understand trees at a molecular level so they can better predict and mitigate the effects of disease and environmental stress. According to CJ Tsai, former director of the university’s Plant Center and 2017 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, trees tend to be understudied organisms. But now, Georgia’s researchers are investigating the genetic systems and molecular structures of these species, discovering that the tree genome is more complicated than previously assumed. Because trees live so much longer than most crops, Tsai and her team can’t carry out research on multiple generations, which is how scientists use genetics to identify the leading genes for a fixed effect, such as shape and color. But since trees require genes from the
male and female parents, she is using the newest genome editing technology to edit both copies to produce a new, genetically modified tree with a fixed mutation. Recently, Tsai and her team were able to use this method to mutate specific genes in deciduous trees, like aspens and cottonwoods, to reduce the concentrations of naturally occurring plant polymers. This work has critical implications as environmental stressors like floods, droughts and heat waves become more commonplace. And as Tsai and her team continue their study of trees, their research is
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Athletics program finishes eighth in Directors’ Cup
Governor honors graduates of PSO Certified Public Manager program
The University of Georgia finished No. 8 in the 2017-2018 edition of the Learfield NACDA Directors’ Cup, the all-sports competition ranking collegiate athletic programs. Georgia posted its 21st-consecutive top-20 effort, making UGA one of only six Division I schools to finish in the top 20 every year since 1997-1998. The other schools to do so are Florida, North Carolina, Stanford, Texas and UCLA. In 2017, Forbes Magazine ranked the University of Georgia as one of the top 25 universities that excel both academically and in sports. During the 2017-2018 academic year, 16 of Georgia’s 20 sports included Foundation elects new trustees in the Directors’ Cup scored points for The University of Georgia Foundation elected UGA. Nine programs posted top-10 five new trustees and accorded five trustees emeritus efforts. status during its annual meeting June 14-15 in The women’s indoor track and field St. Simons Island. and men’s outdoor track and field teams The board voted unanimously to elect Mitchell led the way by capturing national chamJ. “Mitch” Green, Nancy C. Juneau, Seth L. Knight pionships. Also scoring in the top 10 were III, Charles E. “Charlie” Knox and Richard H. “Rick” football (2nd), women’s outdoor track & Pennell Jr. to the board. Three advisory trustees, field (2nd), men’s indoor track and field Betsy C. Cox, Elisha W. Finney and Delos H. “Dee” (3rd), women’s tennis (5th), gymnastics Yancey III, were also elected to assist foundation (7th), softball (7th) and men’s swimming committees. & diving (10th). In addition, Ammishaddai Grand-Jean, president Additional teams adding points of the Student Government Association; Marie R. included women’s swimming & diving Mize, president of the university Staff Council and (11th), baseball (17th), women’s bascirculation manager for the UGA law library; and ketball (17th), women’s cross country Libby Morris, interim provost, join as ex-officio, (17th), men’s tennis (33rd), women’s golf non-voting trustees. Andrew P. Owsiak, chair of the (30th) and men’s golf (62nd). executive committee of the University Council, joins The National Association of Colas an ex-officio, voting trustee. legiate Directors of Athletics and USA The board of trustees also accorded emeritus staToday began the Directors’ Cup competus to five trustees: Garry W. Bridgeman, Samuel D. tition during the 1993-1994 academic “Sam” Holmes, John S. Neel Jr., Thomas H. “Trey” year. Points are awarded based on each Paris III and William D. “Bill” Young Jr. institution’s finish in up to 20 sports in Division I–10 men’s and 10 women’s. UGA’s highest finish was No. 2 in 19981999, one of 10 top-10 rankings for the Columns (USPS 020-024) is published weekly during the academic year and Bulldogs. biweekly during the summer for the faculty and staff of the University of Within the SEC, Georgia is one of Georgia by the Division of Marketing & Communications. Periodicals postage is paid in Athens, Georgia. Postmaster: Send off-campus address changes to five schools with double-digit top-20 Columns, UGA Marketing & Communications, 286 Oconee Street, Suite 200 NACDA finishes over the past 21 years.
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Gov. Nathan Deal knows that effective government stewardship helps Georgia remain America’s top state for doing business. Deal emphasized his commitment to good governance in his address to 29 state and local leaders who graduated June 28 from the University of Georgia’s Certified Public Manager program. Deal encouraged the graduates, managers from 12 state agencies and two municipal police departments, to practice the elements of superior leadership. “To be a good leader, it takes hard work, surrounding yourself with talented people and the ability to listen. I congratulate all of you for being part of this program, and I congratulate you further in wanting to make yourselves better leaders,” Deal said. UGA’s Certified Public Manager program, with 300 hours of curriculum, helps state and local government managers enhance their leadership skills through in-class learning, independent study and a capstone project that addresses an issue affecting their individual agencies. Courses explore how self-awareness benefits leadership and collaboration, effective ways to establish a collaborative work culture and proven methods to improve performance and engagement. Participants earn nationally recognized certification. Program graduates like Olivia A. Duke, a policy coordinator with the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget, gained a greater understanding of the difference between self-image and public perception. “My biggest takeaway was that my perception of myself and how others see me can be quite different,” Duke said. “Now, my colleagues recognize that I’m more receptive to feedback. That gives them more buy-in and helps them
opening doors to new research opportunities for trees and other crops, looking at the perennial challenges that arise with multiple growing seasons and the different plant mechanisms used for dealing with stress. Since Georgia is home to one of the nation’s best facilities for the plant sciences, it makes sense that the university is at the vanguard of this research. Editor’s note: This story is part of the Great Commitments series, which focuses on cutting-edge research happening on UGA campuses. Read more about UGA’s commitment to research that changes lives at greatcommitments.uga.edu.
feel like they’re having an influence in decision-making.” The graduation ceremony recognized the first class that included a mix of state and local government managers. The Georgia Certified Public Manager curriculum is accredited by the National Certified Public Manager Consortium and is provided exclusively by the Carl Vinson Institute of Government. Managers who earn certification are fluent in leadership skills that typically aren’t taught in traditional academic programs, said Walt McBride, faculty member at the Carl Vinson Institute of Government and CPM program director. McBride works closely with Marci Campbell, lead instructor and curriculum director for the Georgia Certified Public Manager program to ensure the courses remain relevant and robust. In spring 2018, the UGA School of Public and International Affairs recognized the program’s academic rigor by agreeing to award three hours of course credit to Master of Public Administration students who attain CPM certification. Members of the recent graduating class were keenly focused on public service, Campbell said. “This group was an interesting mix of people who have been in management positions for a while with people who are relatively new to management,” Campbell said. “They were really bound by this intense belief in the value of service.” UGA President Jere W. Morehead said the Certified Public Manager program exemplifies the university’s commitment to public service. “The University of Georgia works hard to provide meaningful continuing education to leaders throughout Georgia,” Morehead said, “and CPM is an invaluable resource to help government managers engage their colleagues in best practices and lead the way to more efficient, effective government.”
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For a complete listing of events, check the Master Calendar on the Web (calendar.uga.edu/). The following events are open to the public, unless otherwise specified. Dates, times and locations may change without advance notice.
EXHIBITIONS
Bloom Where You’re Planted: The Collection of Deen Day Sanders. Through July 29. Georgia Museum of Art. 706-542-4662. gmoa@uga.edu.
A Legacy of Giving: C. Herman and Mary Virginia Terry. Through Aug. 5. Georgia Museum of Art. 706-542-4662. gmoa@uga.edu. A Walk Through Seasons. Through Aug. 12. Visitor Center, State Botanical Garden. 706-542-8717. connicot@uga.edu. Wrestling Temptation: The Quest to Control Alcohol in Georgia. Through Sept. 21. Special collections libraries. 706-542-7123. alexis.morgan@uga.edu. Central to Their Lives: Southern Women Artists in the Johnson Collection. Through Sept. 23. Georgia Museum of Art. 706-542-4662. gmoa@uga.edu. (See story, right.) Poppies: Women, War, Peace. Through Dec. 14. Special collections libraries. 706-542-7123. jclevela@uga.edu. War of Words: Propaganda of World War I. Through Dec. 14. Special collections libraries. 706-542-7123. jclevela@uga.edu. One Heart, One Way: The Journey of a Princely Art Collection. Through Jan. 6. Georgia Museum of Art. 706-542-4662. gmoa@uga.edu.
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Flannery O’Connor’s 1952 novel (1979, PG, 108 min.). Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Central to Their Lives: Southern Women Artists in the Johnson Collection. Sponsored by UGA Parents Leadership Council. Free. 7 p.m. Georgia Museum of Art. 706-542-4662. gmoa@uga.edu. (See story, right.)
FRIDAY, JULY 20 90 CARLTON: SUMMER 2018 The Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art present a reception featuring the summer exhibitions. Enjoy light refreshments, gallery activities, door prizes and “Ask the Experts” from 7-8 p.m. Event partners include Athens Printing Co., Barron’s Rental Center, Epting Events and Guide2Athens. $5; free for members. Become a member of the museum at the event for complimentary admission. RSVP to gmoarsvp@uga.edu or by calling 706-542-4199. Register online at http://bit.ly/90c-summer2018. 5:30 p.m.
RAMBLE Enjoy a ramble through the Hummingbird Trail. Bring a camera or binoculars. Instructor Judy Royal Glenn will be available to answer questions. 9 a.m. Visitor Center fountain, State Botanical Garden. 706-542-6156. cscamero@uga.edu.
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SATURDAY, JULY 21 OPEN HOUSE Visit the Trial Gardens to learn about trial plants and get an inside look at the garden from director John Ruter and garden manager Brandon Coker. 8 a.m. Trial Gardens.
CLASS In “Herbal Sweets: Enhancing Desserts with Fresh Herbs,” participants will learn to make a variety of sweet treats featuring herbs grown at the State Botanical Garden. Sarah Lockman, former pastry chef at The National and 5&10, will show participants how to use fresh herbs to enhance baking and cooking. $30. 2 p.m. Visitor Center, classroom 2, State Botanical Garden. 706-542-6156. cscamero@uga.edu.
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TUESDAY, JULY 24
ARTFUL CONVERSATION Join Sage Kincaid, assistant curator of education, for an in-depth discussion of Theresa Pollak’s “Art Studio.” 2 p.m. Georgia Museum of Art. 706-542-4662. gmoa@uga.edu. (See story, right.)
SUNFLOWER MUSIC SERIES Klezmer Local 42 performs a mix of Jewish folk music, incorporating other influences such as classic rock, swing, hip-hop, pop radio hits, tangos and sea shanties. Chairs allowed on concession level only; picnic blankets encouraged on other levels. $15; $5 for children ages 6-12. Ticket price includes beverages and light snacks. 7 p.m. Flower Garden Lawn, State Botanical Garden. 706-542-6014. connicot@uga.edu.
THURSDAY, JULY 19 SOUTHERN WOMEN ARTISTS FILM SERIES Wise Blood is the film adaptation of
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 TOUR AT TWO Join Asen Kirin, Parker Curator of Russian Art, for a tour of One Heart, One Way: The Journey of a Princely Art Collection. 2 p.m. Georgia Museum of Art. 706-542-4662. gmoa@uga.edu.
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EXHIBITION FOCUSES ON SOUTHERN WOMEN ARTISTS
THURSDAY, JULY 26 SEAT IN THE SHADE The series concludes with a performance led by Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor, a professor in the UGA College of Education and author of three educational texts and a book of poems; Alex Johns, author of two books of poems and Word of Mouth series director; Josina Guess from Comer; and Charlee Cain, a language educator and emerging poet. The performance is also a chance for Cahnmann-Taylor’s students to flex their poetry muscles and perform what they wrote during the summer class. 5:30 p.m. Hendershot’s. 706-714-6474. cahnmann@gmail.com. SOUTHERN WOMEN ARTISTS FILM SERIES Enjoy the film adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer-Prize winning 1960 novel To Kill a Mockingbird (1962, NR, 130 min.). Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Central to Their Lives: Southern Women Artists in the Johnson Collection. Sponsored by UGA Parents Leadership Council. 7 p.m. Georgia Museum of Art. 706-542-4662. gmoa@uga.edu. (See story, right.)
MIDTERM, WITHDRAWAL DEADLINE For short session II. BOOK SIGNING In Seeking Eden, authors Staci L. Catron, Cherokee Garden library director for the Atlanta History Center, and historic preservationist Mary Ann Eaddy promote an awareness of, and appreciation for, Georgia’s rich garden heritage. $15; free for Friends of the Garden and Athens Area Master Gardener Association. 6:30 p.m. State Botanical Garden. 706-542-6014. connicot@uga.edu.
SEAT IN THE SHADE The performance will feature Sabrina Orah Mark and Lemuel “Life the Griot” LaRoche. Mark’s collection of stories, Wild Milk, will be published later this year. LaRoche works with Chess and Community and has written two books. 5:30 p.m. Hendershot’s. 706-714-6474. cahnmann@gmail.com.
SEAT IN THE SHADE Sharon Nuruddin and Dave Bottoms will take the stage in the summer poetry series. Nuruddin is a bilingual author and a doctoral student of language and literacy education in UGA’s College of Education while Bottoms, Georgia’s poet laureate, has published many collections of poetry and won numerous awards for his work. 5:30 p.m. Hendershot’s. 706-714-6474. cahnmann@gmail.com.
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CLASSES END For thru term and extended summer session. FULL MOON HIKE: BUCK MOON Each walk will focus on a different topic such as the moon, constellations or nocturnal creatures. Be prepared to hike up to 2 miles. A backpack carrier is suggested for infants and young children. Pre-registration is required. $5 per person or $15 per family. 8 p.m. Visitor Center fountain, State Botanical Garden. 706-542-6156. cscamero@uga.edu.
MONDAY, JULY 30 FINAL EXAMS Through July 31. For thru term and extended summer session. CLASSES END For short session II.
COMING UP FINAL EXAMS July 31. For short session II. SWING DANCE NIGHT July 31. Choose between an East Coast Swing or Lindy Hop lesson from 7-8 p.m., then take part in an open dance from 8-10 p.m. $6, general admission; $4, students. Visitor Center, State Botanical Garden.
Works by female Southern artists, including this painting by Alma Thomas, will be on display in Central to Their Lives: Southern Women Artists in the Johnson Collection through Sept. 23 at the Georgia Museum of Art.
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Women artists make up only 3 to 5 percent of major permanent collections in the U.S. and Europe, according to feminist artist Judy Chicago. Southern artists also are underrepresented, and work by Southern women artists is rare. The exhibition Central to Their Lives: Southern Women Artists in the Johnson Collection features 42 works by Southern women artists. On view at the Georgia Museum of Art through Sept. 23, the exhibition focuses on works by women who worked throughout the South between the late 1880s and 1960 and is organized by the Johnson Collection of Spartanburg, South Carolina. “Art is central to my life. Not being able to make or see art would be a major deprivation,” wrote Nell Blaine (1922-1996), one of the featured artists, whose quote supplied the title for the exhibition. The Virginia artist painted from a wheelchair after suffering from polio. Central to Their Lives features sculptures, drawings and paintings by artists such as Minnie Evans, Anne Goldthwaite, Clementine Hunter, Nell Choate Jones, Ella Sophonisba Hergesheimer, Alma Thomas, Mary Leath Thomas, Augusta Savage, Elizabeth O’Neill Verner and Kate Freeman Clark. The exhibition takes time to highlight the story of each artist. Clark, for example, signed her paintings “Freeman Clark” to disguise her gender and never sold any of her work in deference to her mother, who strongly disapproved of ladies conducting business. Savage left her small Florida hometown with only $5 in her pocket, attempting to escape prejudice and poverty. She became a leading figure in the Harlem Renaissance, where she served as a teacher and mentor to important African-American artists of the postwar era. Thomas, born in Columbus, only began to paint seriously after she retired from 38 years as a public school art teacher in Washington, D.C. She was also the first African-American woman artist to receive a solo exhibition at a major national arts institution. William U. Eiland, director of the Georgia Museum of Art, said this exhibition is a collection of works by prominent or pre-eminent, but neglected, Southern women artists. In conjunction with the exhibition, the University of South Carolina Press has issued a companion publication of the same name in which several notable art historians offer insight on the achievements of these artists. Each artist faced different challenges but all of them faced the challenge of being a woman artist during a period in the history of the American South in which women’s social, cultural and political roles were changing and being redefined. The catalog includes a substantial index of thousands more works by Southern women artists. The exhibition is sponsored by the W. Newton Morris Charitable Foundation and the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art. Sarah Kate Gillespie, curator of American art at the Georgia Museum of Art, is the in-house curator.The Johnson Collection is a private collection that focuses on Southern art and collaborates with institutions of higher education. Related programs include 90 Carlton: Summer, the museum’s quarterly reception ($5, free for museum members) July 20 at 5:30 p.m.; a film series; an Artful Conversation focusing on Theresa Pollak’s painting “Art Studio” July 18 at 2 p.m.; a Toddler Tuesday July 24 at 10 a.m. (email sagekincaid@uga.edu or call 706-542-0448 to reserve a spot); and a public tour Sept. 5 at 2 p.m. All events are open free to the public unless otherwise indicated.
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There are many challenges to starting a graduate medical education program including funding, the need for a teaching hospital and the perceptions of medical staff as well as their willingness to take on additional duties and responsibilities. “I’m grateful for the partnership we found with St. Mary’s Health Care System,” said Dr. Shelley Nuss, Medical Partnership campus dean. “Without their help, the residency program would have never come to fruition. It takes commitment and dedication not only from the community physicians and hospital leadership but also from every employee that is part of the organization.” The graduates and their
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destinations are Brian Brewer, University of Kentucky Sports Medicine Fellowship; Heather Brody, East Carolina University Hematology/Oncology Fellowship; Narayana Gowda, chief resident, AU/UGA MP IMRP; Andrew Ke, hospitalist, St. Mary’s Hospital; Soma Mandal, physician, Kaiser Permanente; Tenzing Phanthok, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellowship; Akhil Rasim Reddy, chief resident, Piedmont Athens Regional; Sonia Suda, Locum Tenens Sumter, South Carolina; Kyle Walker, physician, Oregon/Washington state; and Addison Zhang, primary care physician, North Carolina.
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revealed a critical mass of entrepreneurial ambition. In 2015, UGA created Innovation Gateway to maximize commercialization opportunities by combining the intellectual property licensing and startup support units. “The big changes have come because UGA has a wider spread of research than many universities,” Biggs said. “We have a huge range, and we will help anybody from any school.” Now ideas come from multiple sources, including UGA’s undergraduate engineering design capstone course, as well as events such as hackathons, where students come together over a day or two to “hack” solutions to problems. And more people are involved: undergraduates, graduate students, alumni and community members, in addition to faculty. Engineering and materials science projects can use shared resources, such as space, from either Innovation Gateway or the College of Engineering. Assessment systems, like UGA’s Idea Accelerator Program and I-Corps, which recently graduated its third cohort, help guide budding entrepreneurs through a process that can be overwhelming. Bringing all of these elements together creates synergy, Biggs said.
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“We are working with UGA and external partners to create a thriving innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem,” he said. “Instead of a linear process, we are making all of our resources available to every project. We’re taking ideas that come from a hackathon, for example, and putting them through I-Corps. Then they might move out into industry, if they’re ready, or go back through the program again if they need more time.” There are two goals, according to Biggs: first, to assist with ideas coming out of UGA, regardless of topic or origin. This year, his team assisted with nearly 150 projects— referring some to programs like the UGA Idea Accelerator or PSO’s Small Business Development Center and working with others via Innovation Gateway channels. The second goal is to teach the elements of “entrepreneurial thinking” that can benefit people throughout their careers, even if they never end up launching a company. “We know that doing a startup can be a fraught experience, and for the vast majority of the people who come into the program, this is the first time they’ve done it,” Biggs said. “We will work out the best path for you to develop your idea, whatever it is.”
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as a member of the Newton County Board of Education. In 1975, a year before his death, Morris Pulliam was named Newton County Educator of the Year. He also was inducted into the Georgia Agricultural Education Hall of Fame by the Georgia FFA Alumni Association. He also taught Sunday School at Red Oak United Methodist Church in Covington for 34 years. The adult Sunday school class is named in his honor. Twenty years after his death, the Georgia FFA camp dedicated the Smith-Pulliam Cabin, named in his and J.D. Smith’s honor. In 2002, Michael and Elaine Pulliam funded the Nina and Morris Pulliam Cottage in honor of his parents. The Pulliam family has strong ties to UGA. Michael Pulliam earned a bachelor’s degree from the university in 1961. The Pulliams’ three children are UGA alumni, too. Morris Clayton Pulliam earned a bachelor’s degree in biology in 1984, Julie Pulliam Samples earned a bachelor’s degree in home economics in 1986, and Bryan
Michael Pulliam earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1988. Two of the Pulliams’ grandchildren are currently enrolled at the university, and one is a recent graduate. Anna Kate Pulliam received her bachelor’s degree from UGA in mathematics and mathematics education in spring 2018. Elaine Murphy Pulliam is a junior majoring in music education with a minor in math, and Grace Julianne Pulliam is a freshman majoring in genetics and music. The Pulliams’ daughter-in-law, Amy Andorfer Pulliam, is working toward a master’s degree in education with an anticipated graduation date of 2019. Seven members of the Pulliam family are alumni or current members of the Redcoat Marching Band. Michael Pulliam said his father was a meek man who would not have wanted the recognition of the endowment. “But I recall what my mother once told me,” he said. “The only thing we can carry with us when we leave this world is what we have given to others.”
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Tameka Rish, director of the National Security Council Latham Saddler, and cofounder of Google’s Area 120 incubator Adrianna Samaniego. “We look forward to announcing the 40 Under 40 class each year because this program demonstrates the far and wide reach of our incredible graduates,” said Meredith Gurley Johnson, executive director of alumni relations. “These young alumni are giving back to their communities and reshaping their professions—they deserve to be celebrated.” Nominations for 40 Under 40 were open from February to April, and more than 550 alumni were nominated for this year’s class. Honorees must have attended UGA and uphold the Pillars of the Arch, which are wisdom, justice and moderation. Additional criteria are available on the UGA Alumni Association website. “I am amazed by the diversity of our alumni and how engaged they are in their philanthropy, careers and community,” Johnson added. “Our graduates are solving the grand challenges of our time in every corner of the globe, which makes it more difficult every year to narrow the list down to 40 people. They represent us well, and we could not be prouder of the positive impact they are making.” This year’s 40 Under 40 honorees, including their graduation year(s) from UGA, city, title and employer, are: • Kristin Bernhard, 2009, Atlanta, deputy commissioner for system reform, Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning; • Brooke Bowen, 2007 and 2010, Atlanta, legal counsel, Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; • Chase Cain, 2005, West Hollywood, California, creative producer, Hulu; • Matt Coley, 2003 and 2005, Cordele, owner/operator, Coley Gin and Fertilizer/ Coley Farms; • Caitlyn Cooper, 2007, Marietta, partner, GMHC360 and president, Caitlyn Cooper Consulting; • Matthew Crim, 2005, Athens, general cardiologist, assistant professor of medicine, Piedmont Heart Institute, Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership; • Meredith Dean, 2014, Charlotte, North Carolina, founder, The Dean’s List, and program coordinator, Ryan Seacrest Studios; • Joshua Delaney, 2011, Washington, D.C., senior education policy adviser, U.S. Senate, Office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren; • Ivey Evans, 2006 and 2013, Columbus, social purpose manager, Aflac; • David Felfoldi, 2001, Brookhaven, chief experience officer, SHERPA Global; • Cartter Fontaine, 2010 and 2012, Athens, CEO, DT Productions; • Quanza Griffin, 2001, Decatur, public health analyst, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; • Betsy Grunch, 2002, Oakwood, medical doctor, The Longstreet Clinic PC; • Tyler Harper, 2009, Ocilla, owner/operator, Tyler Harper Farms, and Georgia state senator for District 7;
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The school announced it would open the Veterans Legal Clinic last year after receiving initial funding from renowned trial attorney and 1977 law school alumnus James E. “Jim” Butler Jr. in memory of his father, Lt. Cmdr. James E. Butler Sr., who was a fighter pilot in the U.S. Navy. Butler Sr. was also the grandfather of James E. “Jeb” Butler III, a 2008 graduate of the law school. “We are excited about the positive impact we believe this clinic will have on those who have served our nation and their families, as well as the opportunity it will provide our students to receive real-world experience that will prepare them for future careers,” School of Law Dean Peter B. “Bo” Rutledge said. “We are grateful for the financial support of Jim Butler and others who have made this important new resource possible for the many veterans who call Georgia home.” Individuals seeking help from the clinic can call 706-542-6439 or send an email to veteranslegalclinic@uga.edu.
• Scott Irvine, 2002, Birmingham, Alabama, associate professor in the emergency medicine department, University of AlabamaBirmingham; • Jonathan Jones, 2013, Indianapolis, Indiana, improvement engineer, Corteva Agriscience, Agriculture Division of DowDuPont; • Chloe Kelley, 2006, New York City, New York, senior vice president, PIMCO; • William Keyes, 2010 and 2013, Washington, D.C., captain, U.S. Army and prosecutor, Department of Defense; • William “Billy” Kirkland III, 2009, Washington, D.C., special assistant to the president/deputy director of intergovernmental affairs, the White House; • Ryan Leveille, 2013, Atlanta, global design manager innovation lab, General Electric • Erin Lincoln, 2005, Atlanta, associate director, Tetra Tech Inc.; • Carrie Settles Livers, 2002, Snellville, “STEMpreneurship” educator, Brookwood High School/Brookwood Aquaponics; • Mohamed Massaquoi, 2008, Atlanta, owner, Mohamed Massaquoi Inc.; • Margaux Charbonnet Murray, 2002, Atlanta, medical director, Medically Complex Care Program, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta; • Muktha Natrajan, 2011, Atlanta, postdoctoral fellow, Emory University; • John Ozier, 2002, Nashville, Tennessee, vice president of creative, ole Song LLC; • Lauren Pearson, 2002, Birmingham, Alabama, managing director/partner, HighTower Twickenham; • Ryan Prior, 2012, Atlanta, cross-platform associate producer, CNN; • Lucas Puente, 2010, San Francisco, California, lead economist, Thumbtack; • Tameka Rish, 2003, Atlanta, vice president of corporate partnerships, AMBSE (Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United, Mercedes-Benz Stadium); • Ben Ross, 2008, Statesboro, owner/pharmacist, Forest Heights Pharmacy; • Latham Saddler, 2005, Washington, D.C., Navy SEAL, U.S. Navy, and director of intelligence programs, National Security Council; • Adrianna Samaniego, 2010, San Francisco, California, co-founder, Area 120, Google Inc.; • Julie Secrist, 2006, Atlanta, senior project manager, Southeastern Engineering; • Rhondolyn Smith, 2004, Winterville, clinical pharmacist, Northside Hospital; • JaBaris D. Swain, 2001, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, fellow, cardiothoracic surgery, division of cardiovascular surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania; • Amy Washington, 2009, Bogart, founder/ executive director, Kupendwa Ministries; • Chip Wile, 2002, Ormond Beach, Florida, president, Daytona International Speedway; • Michael Williams, 2001 and 2006, Kennesaw, finance director, The Home Depot; and • Stephanie Yarnell, 2006, New Haven, Connecticut, physician, division of law and psychiatry, psychiatry department, Yale University.
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