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Electronics maintenance engineer supervisor Charlton Scott uses a disinfectant gun to sanitize a bus at the campus transit facility. (Photo by Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA)

Preparing campus for the return of students

UGA working to ensure facilities are safe, ready for fall semester.

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UGA’s GeorgiaDATA website assisting communities

It helps local officials make informed decisions during the pandemic.

"I want to express my strong support and appreciation to the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, particularly Chairman Sachin Shailendra and Chancellor Steve Wrigley, on announcing a distinguished group of civic leaders to engage in this very important and timely work. UGA stands ready to assist and support in this review of names at USG institutions, including those at the University of Georgia."

Advisory group to review names used on University System of Georgia campuses

Board of Regents Chairman Sachin Shailendra and Chancellor Steve Wrigley of the University System of Georgia (USG) have asked an advisory group to review and study the names of buildings and colleges on all USG campuses and report to the Board on any recommended changes.

The Arch with the Holmes-Hunter Academic Building in the background as the sun peeks through the overhanging trees.

Despite pandemic, students thrive academically at UGA

Spring semester grade point averages on par with previous year, summer enrollment up.

Jason Locklin adjusts an instrument in one of his laboratories. Locklin, who directs the UGA New Materials Institute, is a Distinguished Faculty Scholar in the College of Engineering and a professor. (Photo by Terry Allen taken in 2017)

UGA bioplastics technologies fuel state’s economy

Company bringing 200 jobs to Athens is an essential university partner.

Art Edison (right) and his team at the CCRC (UGA file photo by Andrew Davis Tucker)

CCRC researchers focusing on COVID-19

UGA’s Complex Carbohydrate Research Center is tackling the pandemic.

UGA faculty, staff and volunteers pack bags of produce to distribute to food-insecure residents in the Athens area during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Shannah Montgomery)

UGA offers COVID-19 resources throughout Georgia

Programs are in place to help businesses, governments, communities and youth across the state.

The Design Sprint teams presented their projects virtually.

Students create solutions for COVID-19 challenges

The two winners aim to address hygiene challenges facing Athens’ unsheltered population.

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Webinars offered free to Georgia communities

The series is designed to help plan COVID-19 recovery.

The Arch is highlighted by early morning sunlight with the UGA Historic Marker and North Campus in the background.

UGA offers no-cost online small business training

Small Business Development Center courses, training free through 2020.

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