Category: Georgia Impact
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Toews offers new vision for UGA Extension
Toews began the new role April 1.
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Bringing public service to life through UGA’s Destination Dawgs
Postgraduate intern contributes to community while building professional network.
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From workforce to health care, new funding for UGA faculty to address rural issues
The seed grants were awarded to faculty in UGA’s 2025 Rural Engagement Workshop cohort.
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UGA hospitality program takes flight with $5M from The Delta Air Lines Foundation
The Georgia-based airline giant’s partnership with UGA puts the spotlight on Southern hospitality.
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Study highlights economic benefits of Georgia’s artificial reefs
Repurposed materials create valuable marine ecosystems and economic opportunities.
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Experience UGA connects classrooms to campus
Program brings CCSD students to UGA for learning opportunities.
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Community science counts: Census meets storytelling
How the Great Southeast Pollinator Census inspired a regional movement — and a children’s book.
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Health Fair connects community with UGA resources
An interdisciplinary team hosted the event at the Health Sciences Campus.
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Student-designed satellite launch delayed
NASA has rescheduled the launch for 9:16 p.m. Friday.
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Stanton Foundation grant to help pets, families
Grant benefits School of Law Practicum in Animal Welfare Skills.
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Exploring health risks of poverty, racial discrimination
A $10 million NIH grant will continue work studying rural Black families.
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Gifts from alumni create CAES Rural Scholars Program
Scholarship will support rural students in agricultural and environmental sciences.
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Enhancing the Learning Environment: Strengthening the Foundation
UGA’s learning environment is second to none.
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Ana Kilgore: Beating the Odds
A Georgia Commitment Scholarship helpled this fourth-year student attend UGA, and since day one she…
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Solving Grand Challenges: An Urgent Mission
Nearly 100 endowed faculty positions were created during the campaign.
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Commit to Georgia: A Shared Vision
Why does a fundraising campaign matter? Keep reading to find out.
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New heights of excellence
Years of strategic investments drive national ranking.
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A healthier flock
Naola Ferguson-Noel’s work is helping poultry farmers keep their birds disease-free.
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A new method may make tomatoes safer to eat
FDA-approved food additives prove effective at controlling bacteria on tomatoes preharvest.
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UGA Foundation allocates additional $500,000 to address pandemic challenges
The discretionary funds will help address ongoing challenges caused by the pandemic.
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UGA receives national diversity award
New programs and initiatives underway to build on strong foundation.
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Prepare for a record-setting hurricane season
UGA experts give advice during National Preparedness Month.
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UGA working to conserve, protect native alligators
The Okefenokee Swamp project focuses on management, education efforts.
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Maple syrup of the south
Researcher harnesses genetics to create a more dependable food supply.
