Category: Public Service & Outreach

UGA issues proclamation recognizing Colquitt County Archway

Since 2005, 13 additional Georgia counties have become Archway Partnerships.
UGA outreach units help local entrepreneurs succeed

East Georgia community seeks to increase opportunities for economic development.
New animal shelter medicine program established

This joint venture will save animals’ lives and provide hands-on experience for students.
Inaugural visually impaired sport field day held at UGA

Students from age 6 to 21 gathered to play a variety of sports.
$73.7M granted to accelerate state’s medical research

Funds will go to the Georgia Clinical & Translational Science Alliance, which includes UGA.
Academic, outreach faculty collaborate on rural issues

Eight University of Georgia faculty teams were awarded grants for projects.
Partnership between UGA and local middle schools to be expanded

The program improved students’ grades and participation in sports.
The pearl on the Georgia coast

UGA researchers are working hard to bring oyster industry back.
New award will fund several community initiatives

Inaugural Bobbi Meeler Sahm Awards benefit town-gown partnerships.
Archway Partnership wins regional award for outreach

The program now sets its sights on the national Kellogg Foundation award.
UGA Extension helps burgeoning Georgia crop industries bear fruit

UGA Cooperative Extension agent, viticulturist help local winery.
Students help gather housing data for rural community

The experiential learning project was beneficial for everyone involved.
Campus Kitchen rolls into Athens community

UGA will feed more local residents this fall with its new trailer.
New UGA students volunteer in Athens-Clarke County

Students got the opportunity to meet people and learn about their new community.
Healthier Together program helped participant lose 100 pounds

An interdisciplinary group is working to improve health in rural Georgia.
New faculty get a tour of the state

The trip offered a firsthand look at UGA’s economic impact across Georgia.
UGA helping rural downtowns experience a renaissance

Faculty, graduate students focused on developing a sense of community.
Rain gardens created to mitigate coastal flooding

Georgia’s coastal communities are getting help from UGA’s Marine Extension.
Students build leadership, problem solving skills

Through UGA’s InnovateU program high school students learn to develop new solutions.
Moving beyond the horizon

Horizons at UGA teaches young students the joy of learning during inaugural summer program.
Destination Possible

Life is a journey. Be prepared for the trip.
UGA expands access to native plant certificate

State Botanical Garden educates Georgians about plants and pollinators.
If students can’t get to the coast, UGA brings the coast to them

Since February, the marine education staff has educated more than 1,000 students.
NSF grant enables UGA to expand statewide STEM program

University awarded $2.5M for program benefiting underrepresented students.