Tag: Community Connection
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Georgia Possible helps teens become leaders
Local youth focused on future through UGA, CCSD partnership.
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UGA kicks off statewide youth leadership program
Youth LEAD Georgia includes 30 students from 29 counties in Georgia.
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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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Athens Free Clinic wins national award
The clinic has provided over $538,000 of care to more than 2,200 patients.
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First cohort announced for Youth LEAD Georgia
The program will equip youth with the skills to be the future leaders of our…
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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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UGA students take local kids holiday shopping
Shop with a Bulldawg included 700 volunteers and 400 local children.
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Sahm award extends resources to Athens nonprofit
With UGA’s help, Farm to Neighborhood is fighting food insecurity.
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Inspiring future scientists
Camp participants learned about genetics, genotypes and DNA.
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Forging new pathways to medicine
AU/UGA Medical Partnership supports community through student-led educational, mentorship programs.
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Call for nominations: Fulfilling the Dream Award
The award celebrates individuals who are working to make MLK Jr.’s dream a reality.
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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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UGA provides VISTA associates an unforgettable summer
This year’s participants focused on food security.
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UGA junior camp reimagines learning for young students
Clarke County students participated in the weeklong camp filled with STEAM activities.
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Students serve the Athens community for Dawg Day of Service
More than 600 students participated at 36 sites across Clarke County.
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Botanical Garden hosts themed summer camps
The weeklong programs encourage a love of nature in kids ages 5-10.
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Leadership program accepting nominations
Youth LEAD Georgia helps high school students gain valuable skills.
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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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UGA works to restore native plants to roadside areas
The project, funded by Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful, was planted in November 2021.
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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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Program supports people with dementia and caregivers
UGA CARE Center and Botanical Garden partner to offer sensory-based enrichment.
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ROTC cadets develop skills leading local junior cadets
This was the first time junior students joined training sessions
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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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