Category: Public Service & Outreach
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CAES releases 20 years of farm gate trends
The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is providing Georgia’s farmers with a new tool.
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McPhaul Center provides a path to academic success
Students remain connected to each other and UGA through graduation.
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A Helping Hand in Hospitality
Developing leaders in a $2.8 trillion industry
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Protect pollinators by joining the Great Southeast Pollinator Census
The 2024 Great Southeast Pollinator Census is scheduled for Aug. 23-24.
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Carrollton RSVP envisions downtown’s bright future
UGA helps guide the community for growth and economic development.
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Tour gives UGA faculty new perspective on state
They see firsthand the impact that UGA has across the state.
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Garden to receive $1.6M grant for native seed network
It will produce locally adapted seeds and other plant materials across the Southeast.
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Mobile Market brings free vegetables to food deserts
UGA Extension in Fulton County ensures residents can access fresh food.
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Program introduces female high schoolers to construction careers
College of Environment and Design partnered to conduct hands-on camp.
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UGA plan highlights public art to boost rural economies
UGA’s PSO is helping to revive communities and spark hometown pride.
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Dublin-Laurens County new Archway Partnership community
The program provides UGA resources to help communities thrive.
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UGA announces 40 Under 40 Class of 2024
Honorees include a state senator, high-end textile designer, and tech leaders.
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VP for PSO Jennifer Frum to retire after 30-year career
She has had “a tremendously positive impact on this institution and this state.”
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UGA empowering farmers with disabilities
AgrAbility is a USDA-funded program active in 21 states across the country.
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UGA and Army unite to support military installations
Significant partnership will improve economic, environmental and community resilience.
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Experience UGA wins 2024 ITGA Presidential Excellence Award
Experience UGA is coordinated by University of Georgia’s Office of Service-Learning in partnership with the…
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Georgia agricultural innovation center to bring farmers from fresh to value-added markets
VIBE will bring these value-added markets to rural parts of Georgia.
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Georgia Green Landscape Stewards promote sustainable landscape practices at home
The program provides fact-based information to help property owners implement sustainable practices in their landscapes.
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Blank Foundation helps fund UGA mobile vet clinic
Foundation’s $750K pledge will help train students and improve animal welfare.
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Farm Boot Camp trains military veterans to start farms
The training program offers free monthly trainings and specialized workshops.
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Business Engagement promotes economic growth in Athens
Vaccine company works with UGA’s Office of Business Engagement to connect with researchers and students.
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Protecting the Georgia coast
UGA students clean up the Georgia marsh and get rid of invasive plants.
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Urban planning professor helps students identify community strengths
Stephen Ramos works to enhance student learning through class projects that promote community engagement.
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Caring for Athens
Teams of medical students and physicians provide primary care to underserved patients.
