Tag: Community Connection
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I-Corps helps Athenian bring homebuilding idea to life
The UGA Innovation Corps helps develop ideas into businesses.
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Addressing food insecurity in Clarke County
Two middle schools create food pantries with help from AmeriCorps VISTAs at UGA.
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Georgia College Advising Corps celebrates 10 years
Group helps guide seniors at underserved schools through college admissions process.
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New Approaches project grants making an impact
They aid in recruiting underserved and underrepresented students.
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Athens mayor tours UGA startup incubator
Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz stopped by the Center for Applied Genetics Technologies (CAGT) on…
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Gear Up 4 High School brings eighth-graders to campus
It’s designed to educate students and their parents on transition to high school.
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UGA works with Envision Athens on planning
UGA’s Small Business Development Center provides training for the partnership.
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10 steps of a bear checkup, and you get just one chance
College of Veterinary Medicine students keep Bear Hollow’s DJ healthy.
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Grants awarded to students for community projects
The outreach projects will focus on health disparities in Athens-Clarke County.
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Medical residents team up with Meals on Wheels
The collaboration provides individuals with meals and serves as a safety check.
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Class helps design alumni housing for recovery program
FACS students in service-learning course leave mark on UGA community.
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Local music students rock stage with Black Violin
Cedar Shoals and Clarke Central student thrilled to perform on stage.
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Giving back is second nature for Dream Award winner
Michele Pearson’s dedication to giving back started in high school student government.
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Leadership program off to strong start
Georgia Possible already having positive effects on high schoolers, county.
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UGA is committed to campus-wide sustainability
A campus sustainability division and partnerships with Athens-Clarke County cement the University of Georgia’s commitment…
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Students span across community for MLK Day of Service
To honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day, nearly 300 UGA students volunteered service.
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UGA students translate at Salvation Army holiday event
They make a special connection with the Athens-area Hispanic population.
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Young fashion designers visit UGA
“Helping students discover programs at UGA that match their passions is very rewarding.”
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Tutorial Program has long history of results
The partnership creates a personal connection between UGA and Clarke County students.
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Partnership to create a trauma-informed library
The Athens-Clarke County Library has just received a grant from the Institute of Museum and…
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Campus Kitchen delivers food to seniors in the community
The student-run food recovery program works to address food insecurity issues in Athens.
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Dawgs have their Day of Service
About 500 students participated in the annual event that allows students to serve the community.


