Category: Georgia Impact
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NMI students make an impact in Grady County
They used new media technology skills to improve visibility and tourism.
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UGA scientists trace the origins of the peanut
New genome map sheds light on ancestry, diversity of today’s peanuts.
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UGA honored for first-generation student success
The designation comes from the Center for First-generation Student Success.
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400 new UGA need-based scholarships serve state
Georgia Commitment Scholarships top goal more than a year early.
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Glenn Burton: A leader of the ‘Green Revolution’
He was one of the world’s most prolific agricultural scientists.
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Athens mayor tours UGA startup incubator
Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz stopped by the Center for Applied Genetics Technologies (CAGT) on…
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ABC’s Deborah Roberts pledges $100K to UGA
Scholarship will provide aid to students from middle Georgia.
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Peabody names News, Radio/Podcast winners
The Peabody Board of Jurors revealed today winners in News and Radio/Podcast categories, rounding out…
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High school partnership helps students lead, succeed
The program increases student involvement and raises graduation rates.
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Gear Up 4 High School brings eighth-graders to campus
It’s designed to educate students and their parents on transition to high school.
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UGA building renovations win awards from Georgia Trust
Russell Hall, Agricultural Research Building and H.H. Tift Building earn accolades.
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Comic series, workbook bring anthropology to life
Author wanted a way to hook undergraduate students and teach critical thinking.
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CE+D recognized by state legislature
It’s for contributions to the state and in celebration of its 50th anniversary.
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UGA works with Envision Athens on planning
UGA’s Small Business Development Center provides training for the partnership.
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Peabody announces nominees and host, Ronan Farrow
They represent the most compelling stories in broadcasting and digital media.
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10 steps of a bear checkup, and you get just one chance
College of Veterinary Medicine students keep Bear Hollow’s DJ healthy.
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Skidaway, marine sciences join conservation consortium
The endeavor’s first summit will highlight ocean-based science and engineering successes that address human, climate…
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Law school honors four alumni with top awards
Awards are for their dedication, service to legal profession and law school.
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Student Tour of Georgia highlights UGA’s reach
Undergraduates get firsthand look at how UGA is making a difference in Georgia.
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Study outlines ways to engage vulnerable communities
Community needs assessments lay foundation for improving health care service.
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UGA’s IDEA Board holds first meeting
Board to ensure growth of Innovation District is informed by business community.
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Georgia Children’s Book Awards names 2019 winners
Narwhals, service dogs receive newest nod from children across state.
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Herb Girls Athens takes first place at FABricate
Entrepreneurial students present their ideas for changing the world.
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UGA promotes innovation for all at symposium
Innovators and entrepreneurs discuss their particular challenges and opportunities.
