Tag: Rural Georgia
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Rural Engagement Workshop wins national honors
UGA is connecting academic faculty to help rural communities tackle challenges.
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New funding for UGA faculty to address rural issues
The seed grants connect academic faculty and outreach faculty on major projects.
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Carrollton RSVP envisions downtown’s bright future
UGA helps guide the community for growth and economic development.
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Dublin-Laurens County new Archway Partnership community
The program provides UGA resources to help communities thrive.
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Google, Tides Foundation support rural STEM education
The $100,000 grant will strengthen STEM education in Jackson County .
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Program increases collaboration for rural engagement
It will expand the impact of UGA’s research and connect it to practical applications.
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CyberArch interns gain hands-on experience
UGA builds adaptable workforce through growing cybersecurity program.
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Road Dawgs inspire Georgia students to consider college
The program also introduces them to the opportunities at UGA.
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Partnership brings business education programs to rural communities
SBDC’s popular Digital Marketing Bootcamp program will be expanded.
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Women farm owners more apt to binge drink
Farmers experience higher levels of work-related stress compared to other industries.
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Third cohort of Rural Scholars embraces first semester
The program recruits students from underrepresented areas of the state.
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Extending outreach to rural communities via faith leaders
A team of UGA students spearheaded the project.
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UGA CyberArch helps Georgia communities
Google’s $500K grant will increase cybersecurity infrastructure.
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Two UGA programs recognized in national competition
The awards are for outstanding economic development initiatives.
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Fishers of Men
Utilizing churches to provide rural healthcare
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UGA provides business blueprint for entrepreneurs
Nine to graduate from the inaugural Entrepreneurial Leadership Academy.
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Developing future rural leaders through PROPEL
UGA students explore needs of rural Georgia communities through new program.
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Rural Georgia program drives community-engaged research
Faculty members work in partnership with Public Service and Outreach and Extension.
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Tapping into the sweet life
Vidalia has a fresh vision thanks to UGA’s community brand strategy team.
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Program helps vets reconnect with the land
Farm Again provides technical assistance and professional training in agriculture.
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Keeping graduates in rural communities
UGA provides tools for community engagement and economic success.
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Students helped Moultrie police develop co-responder program
In only four months, 79 potential inmates were diverted from jail and into programs.
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UGA outreach units help local entrepreneurs succeed
East Georgia community seeks to increase opportunities for economic development.
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Academic, outreach faculty collaborate on rural issues
Eight University of Georgia faculty teams were awarded grants for projects.
