Author: Kristen Linthicum
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From student volunteer to community doctor
UGA graduate Luci Cotten combines medical expertise with love for Athens.
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Community Health Fair connects UGA with Normaltown neighbors
Event provides a variety of helpful information to improve health in the community.
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Pop-up legal clinics fulfill a need in the Athens community
UGA School of Law students, faculty offer free advice and guidance on legal matters.
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UGA SBDC helps small Athens businesses thrive
UGA’s Small Business Development Center is a critical source of support.
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Students get hands-on experience at historic Athens property
They’re exploring the history of the land to support ACC planning efforts.
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Health Fair connects community with UGA resources
An interdisciplinary team hosted the event at the Health Sciences Campus.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta visit UGA
The students toured campus, attended annual Holmes-Hunter Lecture.
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Supporting students, strengthening Athens
Taking strategic steps to balance enrollment growth with campus and community resources.
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CCSD graduates find a home in UGA’s Foundation Fellowship
They also have a commitment to giving back to their community.
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McPhaul Center provides a path to academic success
Students remain connected to each other and UGA through graduation.
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Program introduces female high schoolers to construction careers
College of Environment and Design partnered to conduct hands-on camp.
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Business Engagement promotes economic growth in Athens
Vaccine company works with UGA’s Office of Business Engagement to connect with researchers and students.
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ACC, UGA team up to compost
The pilot is conducted by ACC and UGA’s New Materials Institute.
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Mentoring Clarke County students
Program that pairs students with mentors helps build community bonds.
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UGA program addresses food insecurity in Athens
The Food Fellows has devoted 900 hours of service to local organizations.
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Local schoolchildren enjoy a mariachi performance
The Performing Arts Center hosts nearly 875 students from 10 local schools.
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Four Foundation Fellows are graduates of Clarke County schools
The Fellowship is UGA’s most prestigious academic scholarship.
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Mini Medical Camp inspires local students
The program is for middle and high school kids interested in a medical profession.
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Innovation Bootcamps help Athens entrepreneurs grow and thrive
UGA’s Innovation District is a hub for local businesses to learn the ropes.
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MBA students contribute to local nonprofit boards
More than 20 nonprofits have participated in the program.
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UGA and CCSD partner to care for the whole student
Clarke Middle Health Center is taking a cutting-edge approach.
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Greek Life partners with nonprofit on blood drives
The Blood Connection benefits health care providers locally.
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UGA’s director of community relations wins ATHENA award
The award recognizes women who make significant contributions to their communities.
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UGA and ACC partner to keep community safe
They are leveraging resources, personnel and technology.
