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Local kids featured in "The Fourth Grade Project," on display at UGA Special Collections Libraries

A traveling exhibit at the University of Georgia Special Collections Libraries celebrates children from across the globe — including children from Athens area elementary schools — with portraits and insights into cultural similarities and differences.

UGA’s Russell Library Awarded NEH Grant to Contribute to National Political Digital Archive

Through a $350,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the University of Georgia Libraries will partner with other academic institutions to expand a nation-wide online congressional archive with content from many of the nation’s

UGA Libraries Debuts Student-Curated Exhibits on Special Collections

Six student-curated exhibits on topics from 18th century gardening to ballet and baseball cards are on display at the University of Georgia Special Collections Libraries.

UGA Libraries, CTL Name Six Faculty As 2023 Special Collections Fellows

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Warrior Women Spark Community Conversation at UGA’s Russell Library

Community members are invited to celebrate the strength and resiliency of women at a Women’s History Month event exploring the art of Watkinsville potter Alice Woodruff, who recently presented the exhibition

Jeannette Rankin Historical Reenactment Kicks Off Women’s History Month at UGA’s Russell Library

UGA Libraries Hours In December, January

A number of UGA Libraries will operate under limited hours during the intersession period between the fall and spring semesters, with all locations closed for winter break beginning Dec. 24, reopening Jan. 3.

Public History, Humanities Initiatives Partner to Explore, Preserve History of Athens, One Story at a Time

Through livecast oral history interviews, Black and African American Athenians will tell the story of the city in a program bringing together public history and humanities partners called One Story Athens.

Applications Sought for Special Collections Libraries Fellows Program

UGA Libraries Exhibit Shines Light on Historic Housing Issues

A new exhibit at the University of Georgia Special Collections Libraries looks at how government policies, from rural housing initiatives to low-income public housing programs, shape the landscape of communities in Georgia and across the United States.