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Nobel prize winner to speak at University System conference

By Laura Diamond
Oct 14, 2011

A Nobel Peace Prize winner is among those who will speak at Monday's economic conference organized by the University System of Georgia.  Muhammad Yunus won the prize in 2006 and has championed microcredit, providing small loans to those in poverty to spur entrepreneurship. College students will share their proposals to promote jobs and address other community issues. The event will be held at the Ferst Center at Georgia Tech. More information: www.usg.edu.

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