Constance Owl receives Cobell Graduate Summer Research Fellowship

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The Cobell Scholarship Program announces the 2026 recipients of the distinguished Cobell Graduate Summer Research Fellowship.  Congratulations to doctoral student Constance Owl, a recipient of the summer fellowship.
 
Over the coming months, Owl will be working with Cherokee language specialists to translate the Cherokee content from the historic newspaper, constituting roughly 30% of the text. By translating the original Cherokee texts into English, Owl and her team will be able to preserve both the language and the history therein.

Museum Studies anounces a new Master's degree program in 2026

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April 29, 2026 -

The University of Georgia’s History Department is launching a new interdisciplinary Master's degree in Museum Studies this fall. The first of its kind in the state, the program will prepare students to enter the museum profession through specialized training and hands-on experience. With a slate of new courses, the program builds on the success of UGA’s existing undergraduate and graduate Museum Studies certificate programs and makes use of the university’s unparalleled collections.