Category: Public Service & Outreach
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Hartwell wins Georgia’s downtown of the year
UGA’s Archway Partnership played a key role in the revitalization.
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UGA junior camp reimagines learning for young students
Clarke County students participated in the weeklong camp filled with STEAM activities.
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Students serve the Athens community for Dawg Day of Service
More than 600 students participated at 36 sites across Clarke County.
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Botanical Garden hosts themed summer camps
The weeklong programs encourage a love of nature in kids ages 5-10.
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Tour gives new faculty comprehensive look at state
The trip took participants from the coast to the mountains, visiting 13 cities.
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Exploring the travel and tourism ecosystem with UGA’s Hospitality Program
Learn about the broad scope of the industry in this Cultivating Curiosity episode.
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Leadership program accepting nominations
Youth LEAD Georgia helps high school students gain valuable skills.
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Mini Medical Camp inspires local students
The program is for middle and high school kids interested in a medical profession.
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Breeding a better blueberry
UGA plant breeders have brought more than 50 new varieties to market.
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UGA works to restore native plants to roadside areas
The project, funded by Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful, was planted in November 2021.
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UGA alumni business adds to the legacy of a tradition
Strawberry ice cream pie has been a highlight of the Georgia Center menu.
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Innovation Bootcamps help Athens entrepreneurs grow and thrive
UGA’s Innovation District is a hub for local businesses to learn the ropes.
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Alumni Association reveals 2023 class of 40 Under 40
This year’s 40 Under 40 class includes a wide range of professions.
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Georgia Newspaper Project transitions to digital preservation
Librarians seeking partnerships to transform from microfilm to 21st century technology.
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City serves as model for smart economic growth
With help from UGA, Gainesville has made major progress.
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UGA program prepares students for engagement
The PSO Student Scholars program has had an impact on hundreds of UGA students.
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UGA program helps improve downtown Thomaston
Students take the lead on projects to revitalize the community.
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CAES partners with Spelman College to build diversity in sustainable food systems
UGA and Spelman are building a resilient partnership in hopes of increasing UGA recruitment of…
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The Oglethorpe Echo earns long list of awards and recognition
The Echo earned nine section and individual awards in the Georgia Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper…
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Nonprofit leaders expand skills through UGA program
Participants gain an understanding of their own visions as leaders.
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UGA partners with new EPA Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center
UGA to lead efforts to address environmental justice in Georgia.
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Expanding access to agricultural pathways across Georgia
A $1.5M USDA grant will help UGA advance agricultural initiatives.
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Small Town, Big News
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Nominations open for new youth leadership program
Fanning Institute will implement statewide Youth LEAD Georgia.
