Jai Gonzales, who graduated in December with a bachelor’s degree in geography with certificates in urban studies and GIS, examined the remote work landscape in Georgia since the pandemic.

Institute of Government Vinson Fellows present final research projects

December 18, 2023

University of Georgia students in the Institute of Government’s Vinson Fellows program presented capstone projects on school truancy, survey methods and remote work trends to faculty and staff in early December.

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Nikia M. Johnson, Workforce Development Specialist at Georgia Power, discusses the new 'Engaging the Future Workforce: A Guide for Georgia Business' document during the 'From Exploration and Exposure to Experience' breakout session.

University of Georgia Institute of Government knows workforce

December 08, 2023

Addressing workforce development is a team sport, and the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government is leading the way by convening stakeholders, sharing best practices and unpacking the latest data for industries across Georgia.

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Members of the Elberton community view a presentation of designs by Sam Nash Riggs, a graduate student in the UGA College of Environment and Design, who worked with the city for 12 weeks on ideas and visual concepts to spur community development and growth.

We Know Georgia: University of Georgia supports Elberton's vision for future growth

December 05, 2023

The city of Elberton has a fresh vision for the future thanks to the creativity of a UGA student who spent the summer as a Georgia Downtown Renaissance Fellow at the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government.

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A rendering of Thomson's new park.

We Know Georgia: University of Georgia helps new park project come to life in Thomson

November 29, 2023

Downtown Thomson is getting a new park based on community engagement through the UGA Institute of Government’s Renaissance Strategic Visioning Program (RSVP).

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picture of state of Georgia with electric mobility symbol and words

Register for a free webinar, E-Mobility Success for Local Governments, Nov. 29

November 21, 2023

Georgia city and county government officials who would like to learn more about how their communities can prepare for and benefit from e-mobility technologies can register for a free webinar presented by the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government on Wednesday, Nov. 29.

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