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Beloved UGA Professor Janet Westpheling Passes Away

2/21/2025

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Janet Westpheling, a beloved professor at the University of Georgia, sadly passed away on February 16 after a courageous battle with illness. Joining UGA in 1990 and becoming a full professor in 2003, she inspired countless students and published 72 impactful articles. A heartfelt celebration of her remarkable life will take place on March 8.

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Janet Westpheling, a beloved professor at the University of Georgia, sadly passed away on February 16 after a courageous battle with illness. Joining UGA in 1990 and becoming a full professor in 2003, she inspired countless students and published 72 impactful articles. A heartfelt celebration of her remarkable life will take place on March 8.