Category: Business & Economy
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Startup mentor urges purpose-driven businesses
David Salyers, UGA’s startup mentor in residence, delivered the Signature Lecture “Startup Your Future!” on…
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Partnership offers REAL Skills to high schoolers
The Great Promise Partnership serves communities across Georgia.
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Pointers for startups from UGA’s new innovation mentor
Starting a business is tough. Startup mentor David Salyers has some advice.
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Peanut harvest season is a time of celebration
It drives the economy of many rural Georgia communities.
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Study: Health coaching helps employees lose weight
The most successful method was one-on-one help via the telephone.
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Farm Tour highlights value of UGA to Georgia agriculture
President Morehead, state officials visited agribusinesses in Southeast Georgia.
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Innovation District moves forward with new events
Several programs and event series are planned on campus this fall.
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Michelle Blue: Entrepreneurial Journey
UGA alumna started her own nonprofit as well as multiple web-based video programs.
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John Ozier: Music City Man
UGA alumnus is one of Nashville’s top music executives.
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Entrepreneurship certificate helps solve problems
The popularity of the university-wide certificate has grown exponentially.
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Industry partnership to expand use of UGA antibodies
The research antibodies are developed at UGA for therapeutic, medical applications.
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New veterinary medical center being built in Tifton
The center will improve UGA’s ability to serve the state’s animal agricultural industries
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Regents approve hub for innovation, entrepreneurship
The Spring Street Building will be transformed into a dynamic space.
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First Archway Partnership continues to thrive
Colquitt County leaders have continued to fund the Archway Partnership in their community, nine years…
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UGA dedicates buildings named for Ivester, Orkins
Ceremony marks the completion of the Terry College of Business’ new home.
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Human trafficking in Georgia: The need for data
Associate professor David Okech discusses what researchers are doing.
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Custom cookies capture Summer Launch top prize
A Grady College entrepreneur collects the $5,000 business boost.
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Beer, Handa chosen as first Innovation Fellows
The program helps faculty commercialize their research endeavors.
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UGA students build custom data app for bus maker
The customizable platform allows Blue Bird to spot trends, improve efficiency.
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New Startup Mentor to champion innovation
He will inspire and consult with staff, student and faculty entrepreneurs.
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Morehead welcomes students to Dawg Camp Innovate
The weeklong immersion program focuses on entrepreneurship and innovation.
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Can simulators prevent police car wrecks?
Terry risk management research reveals how local governments can save big.
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Five insurance tips for hurricane season
NOAA predicting eight hurricanes and almost twice as many severe storms.
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New Faculty Tour heads out with new provost on board
They will pass through 41 of Georgia’s 159 counties to learn about UGA’s impact.
