The University of Georgia will repair and deep clean several dorms after many students said poor ventilation, mold and other problems were making them sick, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
University officials told the AJC Monday that the repairs will begin during winter break and include replacing air filters, removing some older air conditioning units, changing toilet valves in one hall and cleaning fan coil units in two halls.
“The health, safety and well-being of our students are always the top priority at the University of Georgia, and this applies to the residential communities our students call home during their time on campus,” UGA President Jere Morehead said in a statement.
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