Category: Georgia Impact
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Holiday shopping gives boost to businesses
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the lifeblood of many retailers.
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Alumni Association reveals 10th annual Bulldog 100
These are the fastest-growing businesses owned or operated by UGA alumni.
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Former President Carter joins Agricultural Hall of Fame
The most famous peanut farmer in history is first president to be inducted.
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Callaway gift to make Botanical Garden more accessible
New visitor entrance will enhance access to galleries, collections and displays.
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Clinic provides legal help to veterans
Georgia veterans face challenges and UGA law students are stepping up.
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Law school wins annual Georgia/Florida courtroom battle
This year’s win takes UGA’s tournament record to 23-11-2.
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College of Engineering presents Impact Awards
The University of Georgia College of Engineering celebrated individuals that have demonstrated a sustained commitment to…
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New Children’s Garden will grow education
Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden, opening in early 2019, will be a groundbreaking destination.
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UGA School of Law grads record highest state bar passage rate for fifth consecutive year
The University of Georgia School of Law is proud to announce that for the fifth…
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UGA wins national award for helping rural community sustain local health care
The Archway Partnership helped save a local hospital from closing.
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‘Incredible impact’
Grants broaden access for students through innovative programs.
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Tutorial Program has long history of results
The partnership creates a personal connection between UGA and Clarke County students.
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$1.7M awarded for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
It will expand research, teaching and public service in Georgia and beyond.
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A drone that detects illness in cows?
UGA’s I-Corps program is helping David Balinsky bring his “Shepherd Drones” to market.
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Opioid symposium sheds light on national epidemic
Faculty and policymakers explore current research and seek some serious solutions.
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Turkeypalooza needs your donations
Campus Kitchen at UGA collecting food for seventh annual Turkeypalooza.
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Trusting News project partners with Grady College
The project is intended to empower journalists to earn consumers’ trust.
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Georgia farmers face $3B in losses from hurricane
UGA Cooperative Extension agricultural economists and agents are providing local assistance.
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The struggles of making a living from the ocean
In Georgia, UGA Marine Extension helps keep the fisheries in business.
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UGA grows education across Southeast with new Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden
The Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden will be a groundbreaking destination for children to learn…
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Campaign for Charities is ‘Shaping Our Future’
UGA faculty and staff can help create an even stronger community.
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President’s Annual Report: Reaching New Heights
The report highlights the major accomplishments from the previous academic year.
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A new life for Lake Herrick officially begins
The reopening creates new opportunities for recreation, research and experiential learning.
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Training prepares pharmacists to recognize opioid problems
More than 200,000 people died from overdoses related to prescription opioids between 1999 and 2016.
