Mary Virginia Terry speaking at the podium after receiving an honorary degree during the 2009 Spring Undergraduate Commencement ceremony.

UGA supporter, Terry namesake leaves lasting legacy

Mary Virginia Terry, a leading University of Georgia supporter and surviving benefactor of the C. Herman and Mary Virginia Terry College of Business at UGA, died Saturday, Oct. 29, in Jacksonville, Florida.

Private Equity Man offering to buy a woman's small hot dog cart business

Private equity firms turn profits by boosting small businesses

Private equity firms earned a reputation in the 1980s as corporate raiders. But a recent University of Georgia study found modern buyouts generate profit because they supply what small and mid-sized businesses need to thrive: capital.

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Study offers new perspective on the 2008 housing crash

It’s been 15 years since the 2008 housing bubble burst and sent the American economy into a tailspin, but pundits and academics are still trying to get a full picture of what caused the housing crash.

Moultrie Police Office Tonero Bender and Georgia Pines mental health counselor Julio Ginel review their caseload before heading out.

UGA Archway links small town with Terry College problem solvers

Like many rural Georgia communities, Moultrie has a small police department, little mental health support and a limited budget. As a result, 911 calls about disturbances often led to jail for substance abusers or individuals with a history of mental health issues.

Luke Zwicker

Terry College student finds adventure and focus in the sky

Growing up in Richmond Hill, Georgia, Luke Zwicker always watched his dad pilot transport aircraft for the Air National Guard and dreamed of his day in the pilot’s seat. Eventually, his dad bought their family a plane to get Luke and his three brothers more acquainted with flying.

Shan Cooper

Leading with integrity means putting people first

In the summer of 2018, Shan Cooper was enjoying life on Florida’s sunny Gulf Coast, having retired from packaging materials firm WestRock following nearly 15 years as a Lockheed Martin VP. Then the phone rang.

Julie Schertell Speaking

Bringing legacy companies into the 21st century takes grit

A lot has changed at paper companies in the last three years. They provide more technical filtration materials for hospitals while offering more efficient packaging ­for e-commerce and sustainable papers for everyone.

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Did my computer say it best?

With autocorrect and auto-generated email responses, algorithms offer plenty of assistance to help people express themselves.