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It can be easy to get sucked into social media for hours on end. Funny, cartoony science videos may be especially interesting, but they could turn you into a lifelong learner, according to a recent study from @ugagrady.bsky.social. 🔗: https://t.uga.edu/4vFQ0O5
Prescribed fires are vital for reducing wildfire risk and sustaining forest biodiversity, but they also contribute significantly to air pollution and smoke exposure, according to new research from the UGA College of Engineering. 🔗: https://t.uga.edu/44zyErf
Laika Steiger has been named the senior associate dean for administration and operations in the UGA Victoria Kay Ivester School of Nursing. Go Dawgs! 🔗: https://t.uga.edu/4vuoRO9
The UGA Athletic Association, The Georgia Way, and the UGA School of Medicine have partnered to form a one-year pre-med pathway program for Bulldog student-athletes who are pursuing careers in medicine. Go Dawgs! 🔗: https://t.uga.edu/4wgUZ92
UGA President Jere Morehead announced on July 14th, 2026 that Ron Walcott, vice provost for graduate education and dean of the UGA Graduate School, has been named the interim senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, effective August 1st, 2026. 🔗: https://t.uga.edu/3QZwvC9
With help from the UGA Innovation District and the UGA New Media Institute, Athens-based therapist Candace Couch went from just having an idea to developing GKnow, an iPad app designed to modernize the way therapists create and use genograms. Read more: https://t.uga.edu/3RaGuVg
Go Dawgs! 7 UGA faculty members and administrators have received Fulbright awards that will take them to Armenia, Brazil, Bulgaria, India, and Israel in the 2026-2027 academic year. Read more: https://t.uga.edu/4wHRBUL
Henry Young, Kroger Professor and department head of clinical and administrative pharmacy in the UGA College of Pharmacy, has been appointed vice provost in the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. He will begin his new role on August 1st. 🔗 https://t.uga.edu/4f0WSRn
Go Dawgs! For the 4th consecutive year, UGA ranked No. 1 among U.S. universities for the number of new commercial products brought to market by industry partners based on university research. UGA has ranked either No. 1 or 2 for 11 consecutive years. Read more: https://t.uga.edu/4piIU0G
Meet Maranie Brown, a UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences and Terry College of Business alum who's dedication to her community, nonprofit leadership, and her impressive career in technology is putting her on track to change the world. Learn more about Maranie: https://t.uga.edu/4paBNHm
A record-breaking 18 undergraduates at UGA were named Boren Scholars this spring, landing UGA at No. 1 among top-performing institutions for Boren Awards. This is the 6th year in a row that UGA has been named a top-performing institution for Boren Scholarships! Read more: https://t.uga.edu/3TsbDEa
Meet Matthew Bonds, a dual doctorate alum from the Terry College of Business and the Odum School of Ecology who is the co-founder of Pivot, a data-driven organization focused on improving human health in the country of Madagascar. Read more: https://t.uga.edu/4eTDfdW
UGA’s Rural Engagement Workshop for Academic Faculty has awarded $75,000 in seed grants supporting faculty-led projects focused on addressing critical challenges and opportunities in rural Georgia. Go Dawgs! Learn more: https://t.uga.edu/4pc8kgk
As demand for new plant-based protein sources grows, a new study from the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences suggests the next big superfood may be in a pot in your backyard: marigolds. 🌼 Read more: https://t.uga.edu/3SOmCHU
RedZone Advantage is a leadership consultancy former UGA quarterback Aaron Murray is building with UGA professor Brian Hoffman. Together, they are applying psychology research to a common challenge: how to prepare high performers to become effective leaders. Read more: https://t.uga.edu/4goo6SV
Congratulations to @ugagrady.bsky.social alum Allison Chenard who's work has been highlighted in National Geographic's Semiquincentennial feature! The image is of an Indian woman performing a ceremonial dance at the 350th Annual Narragansett Indian Tribal Powwow. Read more: https://t.uga.edu/4aB4Spr
Don't let the "always-on" mindset ruin the long Fourth of July weekend. UGA research shows that failing to disconnect creates a fast track to discontent and burnout. Make the most of your vacation and ensure a sustainable approach to work-life balance! https://t.uga.edu/4fdkn9I
Majors on Majors: Linguistics vs Statistics 📚 Gideon and Em discuss their degrees through rapid fire questions!
Meet Tessa Thompson, a UGA alum who specializes in “feminine eclectic” fashion by using locally sourced fabrics and textiles. After moving to Nashville, her team and social media following grew - leading to her designing a dress for Kacey Musgraves' 2024 World Tour. 👗 https://t.uga.edu/4biYNy8
With the FIFA World Cup in full swing, the tournament offers more than just international soccer competition. Expert UGA faculty members are exploring the sport’s role within communities and politics, while students get real-world experience reporting on the matches. https://t.uga.edu/4eQejmm
Just another day closer to the start of the fall semster ☀️
The UGA Ralston Institute has created a Georgia-specific resource called the Georgia Behavioral Health Professions Hub to introduce students and job seekers to behavioral health career pathways and the opportunities available across the state. Read more: https://t.uga.edu/4v5nKEv
The Grow Back Project is a web-based application created by a team of undergraduate students in the UGA New Media Institute to make a long-term recovery tool to support residents in restoring the tree canopy lost in the wake of Hurricane Helene's destruction in Augusta. https://t.uga.edu/4f6ZH33
Researchers from the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and UGA Extension might have a solution to the New World screwworm attempting to make a comeback in the U.S. Read more: https://t.uga.edu/4v3aQHc
Meet Troy Aubrey! After graduating from @ugagrady.bsky.social, Troy stepped away from performing to help other musicians find the limelight. Over the next 20 years, he touched every part of the music business managing and booking bands as a free agent. Learn more: https://t.uga.edu/4vBQvK2
The Gretsch Musician Leadership Academy, housed within UGA Summer Music Camps at the UGA Hugh Hodgson School of Music, is a weeklong experience where high school students explore not only their musical talents but also their capacity to lead, connect and serve! Learn more: https://t.uga.edu/4f1AmaR
Students from @ugaengineering.bsky.social took home the “Future Game-Changer” award from @NASA’s 2026 Gateways to Blue Skies Forum, a student competition where collegiate teams conceptualize innovative systems that would advance commercial aircraft maintenance. Learn more: https://t.uga.edu/4vvLMt9
Nancy and Les Juneau have made a $5 million investment in the future of @ugaengineering.bsky.social. Their investment will advance UGA’s strategic priorities and provide need-based scholarship support for engineering students beginning in fall 2026. Go Dawgs! Learn more: https://t.uga.edu/4eZg2a5
Summer storms mean more water on the roads - which could lead to hydroplaning, but @ugaengineering.bsky.social researchers want you and your vehicle to be prepared for those deadly risks. Learn more about what you can do to prevent hydroplaning: https://t.uga.edu/4uSK580
Congratulations to DeRetta Rhodes, executive vice president and chief people, culture and strategy officer for the Atlanta Braves, who was selected as the 2026 Footsteps Award recipient in honor of her impact on the community. Go Dawgs! Learn more: https://t.uga.edu/3QFV6LT