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U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to fund expansion of UGA’s PROPEL program
November 20, 2023
The University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to expand its work with rural communities in Georgia.
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University of Georgia’s PROPEL program receives top national honors
October 17, 2023
PROPEL, a University of Georgia program, took home the top prize from a national awards competition honoring outstanding economic development initiatives, research and accomplishments.
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Research by UGA students makes an impact in rural Georgia communities
July 26, 2023
UGA students who participated in the PROPEL Rural Scholars program are more attuned to the needs of rural Georgians and how government works thanks to the yearlong experiential learning opportunity at the University of Georgia’s Institute of Government.