Category: Public Service & Outreach
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UGA economic impact hits new high of $8.1 billion
A thriving research and innovation ecosystem and award-winning public service and outreach programs contributed to…
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Register for the 2024 Georgia Ag Forecast
The annual event is scheduled for Jan. 26 at the UGA Tifton Conference Center on the UGA…
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UGA program addresses food insecurity in Athens
The Food Fellows has devoted 900 hours of service to local organizations.
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UGA Extension offers disaster support throughout the state
UGA Extension helps communities prepare for and rebound from disasters.
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UGA grows hospitality and tourism workforce
UGA is boosting Georgia’s economy by supporting the workforce needs of the state’s robust industry.
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Third cohort of Rural Scholars embraces first semester
The program recruits students from underrepresented areas of the state.
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UGA helps senior-focused business grow and thrive
The Small Business Development Center helped support a thriving adult day care center.
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Program prepares students for the workforce
The leadership program is led by the State Botanical Garden of Georgia.
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Athens Free Clinic wins national award
The clinic has provided over $538,000 of care to more than 2,200 patients.
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Grant will assist small businesses in the state
UGA’s Small Business Development Center to receive a $6.2 million federal grant.
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Growing Gainesville
Local city thrives with UGA partnership
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First cohort announced for Youth LEAD Georgia
The program will equip youth with the skills to be the future leaders of our…
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UGA Beef Team uses multidisciplinary approach to support industry
Beef production brought $658.6 million to the state’s economy in 2021.
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CAES reports record year of state economic impact
UGA’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences generated $740.9 million in 2022.
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Local schoolchildren enjoy a mariachi performance
The Performing Arts Center hosts nearly 875 students from 10 local schools.
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UGA students take local kids holiday shopping
Shop with a Bulldawg included 700 volunteers and 400 local children.
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UGA Extension provides ‘boots on the ground’ to fight farmer mental health crisis
UGA Cooperative Extension collaborates to address the growing mental health crisis for farmers and families.
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UGA CyberArch helps Georgia communities
Google’s $500K grant will increase cybersecurity infrastructure.
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UGA captures economic impact of Georgia agriculture
Agricultural production data for every commodity produced in the state can be found in the…
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Two UGA programs recognized in national competition
The awards are for outstanding economic development initiatives.
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Inspiring future scientists
Camp participants learned about genetics, genotypes and DNA.
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UGA welcomes new Archway Partnership community
The Archway Partnership is an award-winning community-engagement platform.
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Forging new pathways to medicine
AU/UGA Medical Partnership supports community through student-led educational, mentorship programs.
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UGA leads efforts for military and community partnership
The program aims to spur economic development in areas surrounding Fort Moore.
