Valerie Dixon has been named the first University of Georgia Archway Professional for the Dublin-Laurens County Archway Partnership. The Archway Professional is an UGA faculty member stationed in an Archway community to support the community-identified priorities. Dixon started Feb. 17… Full story
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Fort Valley, UGA teaming up for downtown beautification project
This weekend, Fort Valley will begin its initial project as part of the University of Georgia’s Connected Resilient Communities (CRC) program. A group of UGA students and faculty will help with the work, which will focus on downtown beautification and… Full story
Georgia Power, UGA share mission to make Georgia better
Georgia Power is an ideal partner to the University of Georgia because the company is on the ground with Georgia communities every day. From its work with the Archway Partnership to research collaborations with UGA faculty, Georgia Power’s impact is felt… Full story
Rural Engagement Workshop wins national honors
UGA is connecting academic faculty to help rural communities tackle challenges The University of Georgia has received a national Award of Excellence in the Innovation category from the University Economic Development Association (UEDA) for its work connecting academic faculty to… Full story
Launch of Look Ahead Georgia internship program
The University of Georgia is in the business of workforce development every day. Look Ahead Georgia is a new program created by UGA Archway Partnership™ to focus that effort on rural Georgia communities. Look Ahead Georgia is a summer internship… Full story
Dublin-Laurens County announced as new Archway Partnership community
The University of Georgia has named Dublin-Laurens County as the newest Archway Partnership™ community. The Archway Partnership, a unit of UGA Public Service and Outreach, connects university faculty and students with partner communities to address locally identified issues through the… Full story
Sylvester awarded UGA Connected Resilient Community designation
The city of Sylvester has earned UGA’s Connected Resilient Community (CRC) designation after working alongside University of Georgia partners to complete multiple projects designed to make the community more attractive to economic development and improve quality of life. Sylvester was… Full story
Six recipients selected to each receive $145,000 in USDA Funding
Recipients will use the funding to advance agricultural education and initiatives in Georgia Throughout the past year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the University of Georgia (UGA) have engaged with hundreds of community members at listening sessions across… Full story
UGA program increases collaboration for rural engagement opportunities
The University of Georgia puts its resources and expertise to work for communities across the state by connecting its renowned public service and outreach network with academic faculty who want to support those efforts with their research. The interdisciplinary Rural… Full story
UGA Archway Partnership connecting local UGA students to internships with Pulaski County businesses
Local students attending the University of Georgia are eligible to participate in paid summer internships with local businesses. The program, developed by the UGA Archway Partnership and the UGA Career Center, is part of the Pulaski County Archway Partnership’s strategy… Full story