Compiled by John E. Wampler

The history of the Department of Biochemistry, now Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, at the University has been discussed from a number of different points-of-view over the years. This site compiles and archives some of these discussions and seminal documents from the Department's history. In particular, the following documents are available here:

The Proposal for Formation of the Department (January 31, 1964)

The Dean's order creating the Department (<September,1965)

Article on the Department's History from the Research Reporter (Summer, 1969)

Dr. Cormier's "Biochemistry at UGA: The Early Years"

Dr. Williams's "History of the Start of the Biochemistry Department"

Athens Banner Herald article on the Response of the faculty to the 1975 budget crisis

Ten Year Self-Study (1970-1980), by Harry D. Peck Jr.

The Successful Push for a New Building, the History of the Life Sciences Building

By-Laws for the Department of Biochemistry, 1991

Harry D. Peck, Jr., Memories and Influences

1971 Departmental Brochure 1984 Departmental Brochure

1980 Departmental Brochure 1993 Departmental Brochure