We drive Georgia’s growth through education and economic development.

The University of Georgia’s land-grant mission is our greatest priority: to steward and advance our state on the local and national levels. From the coast to the mountains, across rivers and plains, we’re investing in economies and providing communities with the tools they need to create a better, more prosperous Georgia.

Statewide Impact

Inspiring Georgia’s Future Leaders

High school students from across Georgia participate in a year-long training program. Youth LEAD Georgia is helping them prepare to lead the state into the future.

Every Bite

The University of Georgia leads the charge in food safety research and groundbreaking innovation.

Two students from the University of Georgia School of Medicine speak with a doctor as they walk the halls of a hospital

UGA School of Medicine will help fuel Georgia’s economy

Athens, Ga. – The University of Georgia’s School of Medicine will train doctors. But the school will also serve as an economic powerhouse driving major economic gains across the state.

People in community garden

Nourishing communities in metro Atlanta

In the ever-growing metropolis of Atlanta, an invisible challenge persists for many residents — food insecurity. Defined as having limited or uncertain access to adequate, nutritious food, the reasons behind this challenge are complex and multifaceted. With dedicated efforts to address this pressing issue, the University of Georgia has boots on the ground offering a combination of education and community engagement, nourishing both bodies and communities in the process.

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