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University of Georgia Institute of Government among newly awarded seed grants

February 19, 2024

Ten university-wide projects devoted to advancing interdisciplinary research across multiple application areas have been awarded Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grants as part of the 2023 cohort.

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We Know Georgia: UGA partnership with Department of Defense gets $5 million boost

February 16, 2024

The University of Georgia has received $5 million in federal funding for its work with the state’s defense installations and nearby communities.

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Institute of Government Student Stories: Meet PROPEL Rural Scholar Halle Bynum

February 07, 2024

Halle Bynum says the PROPEL Rural Scholars program has allowed her to use her expertise to give a small town the love and attention it needs through targeted projects.

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Madison Drummond of the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government leads an orientation session on the Georgia Legislative Internship Program. Seven University of Georgia undergrads were selected as 2024 GLIP interns. (Photo by Sara Ingram, UGA)

Seven UGA Students Chosen to Serve as Georgia Legislative Interns

February 02, 2024

Seven University of Georgia undergraduate students have been named Georgia Legislative Interns for the 2024 spring semester.

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UGA Institute of Government trains record number of city officials at Cities United

February 01, 2024

More than 1,000 city officials from throughout Georgia enhanced their leadership skills and earned recognition through the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute at the recent 2024 Cities United Summit.

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