2023
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The University of Georgia Griffin campus held its Fall Graduation Celebration and Brick Ceremony for 20 members of the Class of 2023 on December 14, representing four of the five colleges that offer degrees at UGA Griffin. During the ceremony each student graduating from UGA Griffin is honored with a lasting mark on campus,…
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Each year the University of Georgia Griffin Campus holds a food and toy drive where faculty, staff and students bring in donations to support local organizations. This year the campus was able to donate over 150 toys to the Griffin Fire Rescue Toy Drive and 336 pounds of food to the Five Loaves and Two…
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Peter G. Chiarelli has been awarded an Agriculture and Food Research Initiative predoctoral fellowship from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture for his research on Georgia-caught cannonball jellyfish. Chiarelli, a doctoral candidate in the University of Georgia’s Department of Food Science and Technology, is spearheading efforts to create a domestic market for collagen peptide powders…
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We are delighted to highlight the exceptional efforts of our talented students at the University of Georgia Griffin Campus through their remarkable Student Community Garden. This vibrant oasis, nurtured by our students from seed to harvest, is a testament to their dedication, creativity, and passion for sustainable living. Within the garden’s flourishing landscape, you’ll find…
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The University of Georgia Griffin campus hosted its first training for a landscape company, Chatham Landscape Services, at its new irrigation demonstration site in April. Chatham Landscape is a sponsor of the site designed for training, research and education in new irrigation technologies. “We are trying to educate everyone on a basic knowledge of irrigation, which we encounter…
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The University of Georgia Griffin campus recently named Ben Fields and Seth Williams as the 2023 Classified Employees of the Year. The designation was made at the 34th Annual Employee Recognition Ceremony held on March 21 at UGA Griffin. The award is presented to classified personnel who have made the most significant impact on the…
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$500,000 endowment will support UGA Extension entomologist Daniel Suiter as Orkin Professor of Urban Entomology Dan Suiter, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension entomologist and well-known expert in addressing the needs of pest control operators, has been named the Orkin Professor of Urban Entomology at the University of Georgia. Orkin, an industry leader in pest control services and protection, has…
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When government officials need expert opinions, they often turn to academia for advice. The University of Georgia’s Center for Food Safety has a long history of working with such entities to help ensure a safe global food supply.
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The World Health Organization estimates that there are 600 million cases of foodborne illness every year. One way harmful pathogens can enter the food supply is through irrigation water, but researchers are using precision agriculture to create a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to combat the bacteria that makes us sick. And the tool they are using…
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Coming to UGA Griffin Campus may seem intimidating at first, but we are here to support you and give you real-life insight into what Griffin Campus is like to help make you feel more at home! Please enjoy this VR space of our Newly Renovated Fitness Center on the University of Georgia Griffin Campus!
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