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UGA safety group says Laken Riley’s death was ‘100% preventable’
A nonprofit group composed of University of Georgia parents said it tried for years to get security enhanced on the Athens campus and that Laken Riley's death was preventable.
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Trump’s criteria for his education secretary values loyalty over experience
Linda McMahon is another example of Trump valuing loyalty and wealth over experience and credentials.
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Laken Riley case: What to know about Jose Ibarra’s murder trial
Here are details in the Athens trial of Jose Ibarra, found guilty Wednesday of killing nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus in early 2024.
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On the day Laken Riley was killed, her mom frantically tried to reach her
Testimony during the third day of Jose Ibarra's trial details camera footage gathered by police, which shows Laken Riley just before she's killed.
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Laken Riley case: ‘She fought for her life. She fought for her dignity’
Testimony began Friday in the murder trial of Jose Ibarra, accused of killing the 22-year-old nursing student on a running trail at the University of Georgia.
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Shootings at HBCU homecomings may change the way we view annual rite
As interest in HBCUs continues to rise, more people attend homecoming celebrations. While most homecomings this year went off without a hitch, a few resulted in gun violence.
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It’s not easy to watch your children lose, but it’s a vital lesson
Opinion: It's easy to watch kids try and succeed, but children can learn more from trying and losing as long as parents don't attempt to blunt the pain.
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Educators prepare for how Trump could reshape school policy
Many educators and analysts expect Donald Trump's second term to bring changes in how schools and colleges operate and are funded. Here are some of the issues to watch.
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Enrollment rises at Georgia’s public universities
The enrollment increase comes amid a national decline in college freshmen.
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As the microchip sector booms, Georgia Tech and Apple are training students
The program will provide expanded coursework for undergraduate and graduate students looking to learn more about microelectronic circuits and hardware design.