Tag: J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development

Georgia Blue Key recognizes UGA graduate student

This UGA student’s commitment to public service is being felt around the world.
Leadership program supports underserved populations

Fanning Institute initiative is building stronger communities across state.
UGA leadership program equips public health leaders

The online program has been valuable education for COVID-19 response.
Mandela Washington Fellowship returns to UGA in summer 2020

The University of Georgia is proud to announce its selection as an Institute Partner for…
Fanning Institute hosts leadership conference

A native of southeast Georgia, Lynda Brannen Williamson spent her life working to improve the…
Student-run juvenile court judges first-time offenders

Teenage students get a real introduction to the legal system.
First Archway Partnership continues to thrive

Colquitt County leaders have continued to fund the Archway Partnership in their community, nine years…
UGA finalist for economic development awards

For third year, three programs have been selected as national award finalists.
High school partnership helps students lead, succeed

The program increases student involvement and raises graduation rates.
Study outlines ways to engage vulnerable communities

Community needs assessments lay foundation for improving health care service.
New class graduates from nonprofit leadership program

The weeklong program explores national trends, best practices and strategic leadership.
UGA leadership program helps boost women

Women holding top roles in rural community thanks to Pulaski Tomorrow.
State judicial commission honors Fanning Institute faculty member

Raye Rawls, a senior public service faculty member in the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership…
Fanning conference to highlight rural leadership

With help from the University of Georgia’s J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development, Oglethorpe County…
UGA students translate at Salvation Army holiday event

They make a special connection with the Athens-area Hispanic population.
Fanning helps women in southeast Georgia grow as leaders

The academy focuses on servant leadership, mentoring and personal leadership style.
UGA partners with Clarke schools to launch Georgia Possible

The pilot program focuses on leadership development and college readiness for high school students.
UGA summer program empowers foster care youth to pursue higher education

Nyeelah Inniss had a clear goal to attend college after graduating from high school, but…
Embark Georgia offers UGA’s most vulnerable students a helping hand

Margaret* hates the word homeless. But when she transferred to UGA in fall 2014, that’s…
UGA kicks off 2018 Public Health Leadership Academy

The University of Georgia College of Public Health, in partnership with the J.W. Fanning Institute…
Conference to highlight community leadership innovations

In 2013, the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce wanted to take its adult community leadership…
University to hold 2018 Public Health Leadership Academy

The University of Georgia is helping to build healthier, stronger communities statewide through a program…
UGA grows economy, promotes prosperity in rural Georgia

This is the first in a series of stories about UGA and economic development throughout…
Recipe for engagement

Fanning Institute faculty member’s class helps cook up community project.