ALL ABOUT THE COMMUNITY NEWSMAKERS
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Emory Savera won Second place in national classical dance
March 2017 -
Emory Savera won 2nd place in a national dance competition. Instead of performing their typical fusion of the styles, they performed Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, and Kathak in a story on climate change.
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Emory SaRaas won 3rd place in national competition for Garba-Raas
March 2017 -
Emory's co-ed, nationally ranked, Indian Garba-Raas dance team, competes in 4-5 cities annually. On February 4, 2017 they placed 3rd in Garba-Raas at the A-Town Showdown in Atlanta.
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Four entrepreneurs receive Emory awards for innovation
February 2017 -
The Emory Entrepreneur Network recognized 4 alumni, Asha Chaudhary, Vijay Makar, Ajay Pillarisetti, and Zahir Palanpur, who demonstrate great innovation and are founders of growing organizations.
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Dr. Shruti Sharma receives $1.5 million grant
February 2017 -
Dr. Shruti Sharma, a researcher at the Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine of Augusta University, has received a $1.5 million grant to study diabetes-related blindness.
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Sarita Pattnaik crowned Mrs. India USA; Crystal Favorito honored
February 2017 -
Sarita Pattnaik, Mrs. India Georgia, was crowned Mrs. India USA and will go to Worldwide competition in Mumbai. Crystal Favorito, Miss Teen India Georgia, won 1st runner up Miss Teen India USA.
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Dr. Swamy Mruthinti receives biomedical science awards from Panama and India
February 2017 -
Dr. Swamy Mruthinti, Professor of Biology, University of West Georgia, received two international accolades in December for his contributions to the field of biomedical sciences.
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High school senior Megha Desai creates anatomy cart for museum
February 2017 -
High school senior Megha Desai created a new cart topic (anatomy and human body systems) for the Fernbank Museum in Atlanta, including a manual and training for future Fernbank volunteers to use.
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Atlantan picked as new president of ATA
February 2017 -
Karunakar Asireddy, a long-time resident of Atlanta, was sworn in as the new president of the American Telugu Association (ATA) at a meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, January 14, 2017.
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Dr. Indrakrishnan appointed to Georgia Board for Physician Workforce
January 2017 -
Dr. Indran Indrakrishnan has been appointed to the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce to help develop medical professionals, ensuring citizens have access to quality healthcare.
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Umang Malbari’s Discover Destinations recognized by Georgia
January 2017 -
As Georgia is being recognized as a “Best of the World” travel destination, Umang Malbari's travel company Discover Destinations has been recognized for strengthening Georgia’s economy.
