Category: Georgia Impact
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Extension training helps keep Georgia’s produce safe
They’re training small farm operators how to meet federal requirements.
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PSO Faculty Fellow uses high-tech help to plan for road improvements
Sung-Hee “Sonny” Kim is using Ground Penetrating Radar to look beneath the surface of roadways…
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PSO Faculty Fellow tackles trash—and public health—along Georgia coastline
A faculty member in the UGA College of Public Health is studying the impact of…
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Loggerhead turtles headed for record-breaking season
Data from UGA researchers points to largest number of nests in recent history.
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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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Study sheds light on Georgia farmer suicides
UGA research uncovers several factors about the stresses Georgia farmers face.
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STEAM programs inspire kids and adults
The goal is to help introduce students in UGA Extension’s 4-H to new opportunities.
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College of Engineering recognized for diversity
American Society of Engineering Education recognizes UGA as bronze-level institution.
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UGA in Washington reception reunites alumni, friends
More than 140 UGA alumni work on Capitol Hill.
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Strickland Foundation scholarships to aid rural areas
Gift establishes four Georgia Commitment Scholarships prioritizing 16 counties.
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UGA collaborating on child welfare workforce education
School of Social Work to help evaluate the health of Georgia DFCS.
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Building Bridges
UGA institute seeks innovative solutions to problems from flood control to sanitation.
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Eric Spett: Top Dawg
Meet the entrepreneur behind the Bulldog 100’s No. 1 company for 2019.
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Ready to Launch
It’s UGA’s first living-learning community focusing on innovation, entrepreneurship.
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Startup gateway generates $531M into economy
Data reinforces UGA’s reputation for a strong innovation ecosystem.
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Study identifies factors associated with farmer suicide
It might help health providers develop strategies to reduce suicide risk.
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Vet Med professor named UGA Inventor of the Year
Holly Sellers’ inventions have saved the poultry industry millions of dollars.
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Navicent Health, UGA partner on pacemakers for dogs
Human heart patients can donate their used pacemakers to canine heart patients.
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UGA’s Gwinnett campus wins education IMPACT award
The University of Georgia’s Gwinnett campus received the education award from the Gwinnett Chamber of…
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Do rural areas benefit from on-call stroke experts?
Dennis Hall gets up most days around 5 in the morning. As a carpenter and…
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Four UGA students named 2019 Goldwater Scholars
It’s highest undergraduate award for fields of natural sciences, mathematics, engineering.
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Grad students get inside look at Atlanta Fed
It was part of the Graduate School’s experiential development initiative.
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On its centennial, UGA-Tifton reflects but looks forward
The campus has been a backbone to the state’s No. 1 industry of agriculture.
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New law goes beyond helping children with dyslexia
Faculty member lends expertise for SB48, which benefits young readers across Georgia.
