This past summer, food vulnerability was top-of-mind for many Americans as thousands of people across the US reported symptoms of a Cyclospora infection. It's a compelling reminder of how a contaminant can affect food supplies & threaten public health.
Before food makes its way to grocery shelves, it’s vulnerable to contaminants & susceptible to spoilage — especially during storage & transport. But @UGA_CollegeofAg researchers are developing cutting-edge technologies that will improve the process of moving food through the supply chain.
🔗: t.uga.edu/4i7WbXT
Globally, as much as 40% of crops are lost to pests and diseases every year, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.
@UGA_CollegeofAg researchers are leveraging their expertise to strengthen the resilience of American food systems and empower growers to produce safe, nutritious, and high-quality food.
🔗: t.uga.edu/4imiQyE
Disease and heat pose a deadly combination for coral reefs according to research from @UGAEcology. Previous research has shown that heat stress can increase disease and kill coral, but the new paper found that corals with preexisting disease conditions were particularly vulnerable.
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Last spring, UGA senior research scientist Scott Noakes approached undergraduate marine science student Grace Maavere with a special project.
Scott tasked Grace to realistically paint a cast of a 36,000-year-old gray whale mandible which he discovered in 2006 during a dive about 20 nautical miles off Sapelo Island. The discovery offered important evidence that prehistoric gray whales once traveled along Georgia's coast.
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UGA & @UniversityLeeds recently signed a 5-year collaboration agreement where both universities are committed to addressing global challenges, strengthening cooperation in research, & creating opportunities for students & staff through knowledge exchange, summer research programs & experiential learning!
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The University of Georgia has played a large role in reviving Georgia's oyster industry. But we didn't stop there ... we are working with the local community, restaurants across the state and organizations like Shell to Shore to use recycled oyster shells to strengthen the state's coastline and safeguard against future weather events. t.uga.edu/3W6TqNW
2 years after Hurricane Helene devastated the Augusta area & stripped thousands of trees from yards, streets & parks, residents now have a new resource to help restore the region's tree canopy.
The Grow Back Project, a collaboration between UGA, the Community Foundation for the CSRA & regional partners, has launched an interactive website that provides residents with tree recommendations & planting guidance specific to their zip code.
🔗: t.uga.edu/3UCnKQ6

ALT A group of individuals is gathered around a computer in an office setting. One person is seated, pointing at the screen showing a nature image. Others are standing around, looking at the screen and engaging with each other. There are multiple computer monitors, office documents, and a map on the wall in the background.
Meet Chas Choran, a @UGAFranklin alum who is a teacher and assistant principal at The Boyce L. Ansley School in Atlanta!
The Ansley School helps children experiencing homelessness build a future through education. As assistant principal and director of literacy, Chas is a big driver of that mission, and she wears the school's motto “beyond circumstance” as a reminder that adversity doesn’t determine your potential.
🔗: t.uga.edu/4i73EVP
The Dodd Galleries at the @ldsoa will mark the school’s centennial anniversary with a major two-part exhibition curated by alum Chad Alligood!
He will helm the exhibitions on view during the Dodd Centennial in Fall 2027 and Spring 2028. His focus: the national alumni footprint of a landmark institution in the Southeast that has quietly shaped the landscape of craft and contemporary art for 100 years.
🔗 : t.uga.edu/4sici8I
This summer, a group of UGA students spent 6 weeks abroad improving their Russian language skills through their surroundings.
Most have just finished their 1st year in the UGA Russian Flagship Program, an intensive 4-year language program designed to train students to become proficient Russian-speaking professionals.
[Audio description: A montage of videos from the UGA Russian Flagship Program where students are seen in Georgian landscapes as music plays.]
🔗: t.uga.edu/4iuhbrU
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2027 President’s Medal!
The President’s Medal recognizes the contributions of individuals who have supported deserving students & academic programs, advanced research that creatively explored solutions for the challenges of our times & inspired community leaders to engage in enhancing the quality of life of Georgians through their support of the university.
Nominations are due Nov. 13, 2026.
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When a major employer left Buena Vista, this community on the outskirts of Fort Benning needed a new economic strategy.
Through the Defense Community Resilience Program, UGA's Carl Vinson Institute of Government provided tools, strategic planning, and hands-on student opportunities—representing an estimated $1 million economic impact in Marion County. t.uga.edu/4yNWhcZ
Claire is serving it up in the nutrition kitchen! 🍉 🍓 🍌 🥤
Game Changer Claire Peacock helps keep our athletes staying strong with protein packed smoothies after workouts.
🔗: t.uga.edu/4i1db0v
UGA will lead the new Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Peanut, a @StateDept program that brings together U.S. and international scientists to make peanut farming more productive, profitable and safe.
The award is for up to five years, with an initial obligation of $9 million for the first year funded through a cooperative agreement with the State Department's Bureau of Disaster and Humanitarian Response.
🔗: t.uga.edu/4yt1XZd
Investment advice is only a scroll away, but new research from @FACSUGA suggests social media may leave some investors feeling more knowledgeable than they actually are.
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From investing in entrepreneurship and healthcare to creating career pathways for students and alumni, the longstanding strategic collaboration between @Truist and UGA helps to prepare the next generation of Bulldog leaders while addressing critical needs across the state.
Rooted in shared values, the partnership advances innovation and workforce development both at UGA and throughout Georgia.
🔗: t.uga.edu/3VQc7oY
Meet Game Changer Claire Peacock!
As a Dietetics student, Claire helps manage the nutrition that keeps Georgia athletes going strong. This year, she helped test hydration needs among football players, pack supplies to keep them hydrated, and manages the fueling station and hydration logistics on game days.
🔗: t.uga.edu/4zxTyo6
Winter WonderLights tickets are on sale NOW! ❄️ ☃️
Get in the holiday spirit early by getting your tickets before they're sold out! From themed nights to a special premiere on November 12th, you don't want to miss out on the holiday festivities at the @BotGardenGA!
Purchase tickets here 🔗: t.uga.edu/4hVAvgq
When the rainforest becomes your classroom, it's a unique welcome to the jungle! 🐒 🦎 🦜
UGA students in pre-veterinary medicine, biology, and environmental science put classroom theory to the test in Costa Rican rainforests in a month-long summer study abroad course studying conservation medicine.
🔗: t.uga.edu/4i40PFg
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This past year at the University of Georgia has been defined by remarkable momentum, meaningful impact, and the extraordinary people who power our progress. Across our campuses, throughout our state, and around the world, our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends continue to advance UGA’s enduring mission of teaching, research, and service. Together, we are shaping a future worthy of Georgia’s flagship university.
You can read the 2026 President's Annual Report here: t.uga.edu/4hZg4Pz























