Category: Public Service & Outreach
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Sahm Awards benefit town-gown partnerships
Five local collaborations will receive $40,000.
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UGA’s director of community relations wins ATHENA award
The award recognizes women who make significant contributions to their communities.
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UGA Class of 2022 achieves 96% career outcomes rate
This year marks UGA’s 11th consecutive year with a rate of 90% or higher.
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UGA Miracle raises more than $1M for Children’s Healthcare
UGA students fill Tate Student Center for annual Dance Marathon.
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The secret ingredient in romance: Gratitude
It’s a vital component for relationships that last.
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Law school receives $1.4M grant to help animals
The Stanton Foundation’s gift will create resources to reduce the abuse of dogs.
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UGA and ACC partner to keep community safe
They are leveraging resources, personnel and technology.
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New UGA facility at Wormsloe to enhance research
Facility on Georgia’s coast will offer experiential opportunities.
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Registration open for 2023 Georgia Ag Forecast
The annual seminar shares the latest research and information from UGA faculty to help agribusinesses…
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How winter cold affects Georgia crops and landscape plants
Temperatures at both ends of the spectrum can affect the development of fruit crops during…
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Young patients visit Winter Wonderlights
More than 1,100 CHoA patients and their families visited the State Botanical Garden.
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Chick-fil-A gives UGA $1.5M for youth development
The statewide program focuses on developing leadership skills.
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UGA programs receive more than $12M in federal funding
It will support scientific research, engineering projects and outreach programs.
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UGA Extension builds local coalitions through Well Connected Communities
Well Connected Communities is designed to identify and address systemic health inequities at the local level.
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New vice president for government relations announced
Kevin Abernethy has considerable experience in both state and federal relations.
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Tapping into the sweet life
Vidalia has a fresh vision thanks to UGA’s community brand strategy team.
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Embark Georgia receives $1.5M to expand program
The program aims to improve education for homeless and former foster children.
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UGA welcomes legislators for Biennial Institute
The event has been a recognized tradition on the state political calendar since 1958.
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Providing health services to Athens families
CCSD and UGA partner to launch the Clarke Middle Health Center.
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UGA wins national outreach award
The national honor is for a program that is boosting economic development in Georgia.
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UGA project helps veterans with mental health
New platform utilizes machine learning to customize interventions.
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Program helps vets reconnect with the land
Farm Again provides technical assistance and professional training in agriculture.
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UGA supporter, Terry namesake leaves lasting legacy
Mary Virginia Terry recognized as major supporter of education, philanthropy, arts.
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Keeping graduates in rural communities
UGA provides tools for community engagement and economic success.
