Category: Public Service & Outreach
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Leadership development effort spans the state
Fanning Institute to assist seven more communities with leadership programs.
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UGA Alumni Association unveils 2021 40 Under 40
Alumni Association recognizes outstanding graduates under the age of 40.
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Small cattle farm grows up with help from UGA
The SBDC helped middle Georgia farmer successfully expand operations.
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Academic, outreach faculty team up on rural issues
Seed grants will allow them to find solutions to variety of challenges.
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Program provides leadership training for Clarke students
InnovateU paired students with UGA mentors to address food-related challenges.
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Students develop plan to keep Fort Pulaski operable
The historic site draws more than 300K visitors a year.
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The Show Must Go On
A pandemic didn’t stop UGA’s music business program from forging ahead.
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Modern Slavery
UGA faculty and alumni are working to end the $150B human trafficking industry.
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Experience UGA goes virtual during the pandemic
They created activities that K-8 students can use in the classroom and at home.
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Student’s journey to medicine begins with Georgia Possible
UGA program helps Clarke County students develop leadership skills, career interests.
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Preserving pollinators, preserving a neighborhood
Volunteers installed native plants in historic west Atlanta community.
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New bus routes proposed for rural area
With the help of UGA students, Moultrie embraces public transit.
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10 ways UGA is helping honeybees
Faculty and students are working to better understand pollinators and their threats.
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Bringing local produce from ‘Farm to Campus’
A team of students worked to address local food insecurity.
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Botanical garden supports native plant restoration
Garden offers programs for community members, leaders to get involved.
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Botanical garden brings the buzz to the Athens community
A commitment to promoting pollinator plants leads to Bee Campus designation.
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Diversity initiatives are making significant progress
The 16 initiatives foster a more welcoming and supportive learning environment.
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Hank Huckaby, former USG chancellor, dies
He served the state of Georgia in numerous capacities for more than 50 years.
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Fanning leadership initiative seeking new participants
In its second year, the program covers array of community development issues.
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Student sustainability group helping Athens businesses
Triple Impact Consulting sparked by student interest in sustainability careers.
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UGA, Chess & Community launch new partnership
The program will support STEM education for Clarke County students.
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Arnett C. Mace Jr., former UGA provost and Warnell dean, dies
Mace served as provost from 2003 to 2010.
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Webinar provides information about federal funding
Restaurants and bars hurt by pandemic can learn about a new fund.
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UGA College of Pharmacy, Augusta University partner to benefit pharmacy students
The agreement will allow participants an earlier start to a career in the critical health…
