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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 4h

Since the certificate program launched in 1974, more than 70 certificates are available to undergraduates and over 100 are available to graduate students. Students can tailor the electives they already need to take to meet the requirements for certain certificates. 🔗: t.uga.edu/4zdFNdX

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

From enhanced spaces that foster community and well-being to improvements designed to support student success, recent renovation projects on campus reflect UGA's longstanding efforts to create more welcoming, functional spaces to learn, connect and thrive. 🔗: t.uga.edu/3Tq9qcX

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

September 19th was Dawg Day of Service, the largest day of student community service in Athens! 348 students volunteered with 20 community partner organizations and campus sites including local schools, nonprofits, environmental organizations and animal rescues. 🔗: t.uga.edu/3VPpEgq

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A group of people are working together on a farm. One person is painting a wooden fence, while others are nearby. There are two pigs walking on the gravel area. In the background, a rustic barn can be seen. The sky is partly cloudy.

Three individuals are seated at a picnic table outdoors, engaged in a seed-sorting activity. The table has several seed pods and plates in front of them. They appear focused and are enjoying the task. One is wearing a "Georgia" cap, another has a hat with "MTSA" on it. Trees and grass can be seen in the background, indicating a natural setting.

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

On October 3rd, he asked me what day it was. I said it was UGA Homecoming ✨

A large crowd fills a stadium, with many people wearing red. Cheerleaders with red pom-poms spell out "HOME SWEET HOME" at the front. The venue is identified as Dooley Field at the University of Georgia.

A crowd of enthusiastic fans, mostly dressed in red, cheer at a sporting event. Many people wear University of Georgia apparel and wave red pom-poms. The atmosphere is lively and energetic.

UGA president Jere Morehead stands next to the newly crowned 2026 Homecoming King and Queen and the 2025 Homecoming winners.

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Behind the scenes with Game Changer Zachary Zutler 📸 🔗: t.uga.edu/4rG7Dgs [Audio description: Videos of UGA Game Changer Zachary Zutler posing for photographers and videographers on an indoor studio set of green turf grass and a black background with UGA images and phrases.]

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The National Academy of Public Administration has named two UGA faculty to its 2026 class of Academy Fellows! Congratulations to Rob Gordon and Eric Zeemering, who are among 64 highly accomplished public servants in the 2026 class of Fellows. 🔗: t.uga.edu/4iZY5uE

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Thank you, Penelope Road, for making our Homecoming Concert unforgettable 🤩

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A large crowd of enthusiastic concert attendees cheers and raises their hands near the front barricade during a nighttime outdoor concert. Purple stage lighting illuminates the audience as they sing along and celebrate the performance.

A band performs on an outdoor stage under colorful lights as a large crowd gathers to watch the show at night. The photo highlights the scale of the concert, with audience members filling the venue and focusing on the performance.

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Athletic training aides like Zachary Zutler are among the first lines of support for college athletes. Unlike many medical professionals who see patients only when they’re injured or ill, he builds lasting relationships with his players and values his journey with them. 🔗: t.uga.edu/3VG07pT

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

New research from the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine has identified previously unknown viruses that may pose a risk to threatened and endangered turtles. The study could prove valuable in the event of a future disease outbreak. 🔗: t.uga.edu/4htKh9k

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Modern tomatoes often sacrifice flavor for shelf life and disease resistance. But a team of researchers from the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences has found new clues about how that flavor was lost and identified tools that could help bring it back. 🔗: t.uga.edu/4jaTCW7

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The UGA Franklin College of Arts and Sciences has pinpointed several of the genes that make brain regeneration possible in one type of flatworm that could lay the groundwork for researchers to investigate better therapies for traumatic brain injuries or diseases in humans. 🔗https://t.uga.edu/4yNPHD4

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

UGA continues to help students settle into life on campus with new construction and modern updates to facilities across UGA Student Affairs. These projects reflect the UGA's longstanding efforts to create more welcoming, functional spaces to learn, connect and thrive. 🔗: t.uga.edu/3Tq9qcX

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings are in, and for the 11th consecutive year, the University of Georgia is among the nation's top 20 public universities! Go Dawgs! t.uga.edu/4yVDv3k

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Nominations have opened for the 2027 President's Fulfilling the Dream Award. The award celebrates individuals in the UGA and Athens-Clarke County communities who are working to make Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of equality and justice a reality. Due by Oct. 16, 2026. 🔗: t.uga.edu/4hHAFbd

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The NXT-2 vaccine, created by UGA College of Veterinary Medicine researchers to battle multiple life-threatening fungal infections, is successful in achieving protective immunity in pre-clinical animal models while also maintaining the biodiversity of the gut microbiome. 🔗: t.uga.edu/4hj5K4L

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

UGA has named the 2nd cohort of the Faculty Innovation Fellows program. The program was established as part of UGA's Innovation District for faculty who promote innovation and desire to build cultures of leadership and entrepreneurship in their respective colleges. 🔗 : t.uga.edu/4rmuWvx

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Governor Brian Kemp, First Lady of Georgia Marty Kemp and UGA President Jere W. Morehead gathered at the @ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social to announce the establishment of an endowment providing scholarly and fellowship support in memory of the late John “Buck” Griffin. 🔗: t.uga.edu/4h0X4kv

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Each member of the Savannah Bananas family, whether stationed at home or on the road with one of the newer teams in the league, loves what they do. That family includes four UGA alumni: Elsa Paulick, Josh Talevski, Carley Moore, and Maren Finnegan! 🔗: t.uga.edu/4yB6nO2

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A person in a red sweater and jeans stands on a grassy area in front of a black and yellow "Go Bananas!" sign on a fan wall. The sky above is partly cloudy.

A person is standing in front of a merchandise booth displaying shirts and a sign that reads "LET'S PARTY!" The person is smiling and wearing a black shirt with a badge. The booth features colorful clothing and items with a lively theme.

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Pasture mealybugs have arrived in Georgia and UGA Extension needs your help reporting the pests to track and prevent their spread. These tiny, fuzzy insects look just like pieces of lint stuck to grass, but they have potential to cause serious problems for agriculture. 🔗: t.uga.edu/4j7RGNK

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The UGA Health Sciences Campus, a 58-acre area in Athens' Normaltown district is home to the UGA College of Public Health, the UGA School of Medicine, and the future home of the Victoria Kay Ivester School of Nursing. 🔗: t.uga.edu/4yCGRI9

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities named UGA a finalist for the 2026 Excellence in Student Success Award! The finalist designation is part of APLU’s ongoing support of public research universities’ efforts to increase student success and experience. 🔗: t.uga.edu/4yCGRI9

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Over the course of 30+ years prepping athletes for the rigors of competition, Ron Courson has seen it all. In this episode of @ugaresearch.bsky.social's podcast, "The Next Question", he shares why data and preparation are key lines of defense for player health. 🔗: t.uga.edu/4AiuCST

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

A little rain never hurt nobody 🌧️

University of Georgia is at Sanford Stadium.

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

This morning, more than 130 students and 80 first responders climbed the stairs in Sanford Stadium to pay tribute to those who climbed 110 stories in the World Trade Center 25 years ago today. 🇺🇸

Three firefighters in gear rest against a wall with the large text "Between the Hedges" in red. They appear tired, each sitting on the ground, with helmets nearby.

ROTC students descend the stairs of Sanford Stadium during a 9/11 memorial stair climb, with one participant carrying an American flag.

Students and ROTC cadets climb up and down a series of stairs in Sanford Stadium, filled with bleachers and red chairs.

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The BMW Mean Machine is a staple of game days in Athens. This year, 12 students in the Lamar Dodd School of Art inside the UGA Franklin College of Arts and Sciences designed the vehicle's iconic wrap, which will be seen at UGA home football games during the 2026 season. 🔗: t.uga.edu/4h4NbB3

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Some of the smallest residents in UGA’s newly renovated Insect Zoo are waiting to meet you! 🪲 In April, the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences moved the zoo to a larger space that would allow the public to visit and learn more about these creatures. 🔗: t.uga.edu/3SUZuYI

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

While Joro spiders do eat some of the same insects as native spiders, UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences researchers discovered the Joros preyed on 26 unique species that the native spiders didn't touch. 🕷️ 🔗: t.uga.edu/4yu88fT

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

This summer, the Georgia Ready Summer Institute, welcomed 50 students from 44 high schools and 30 counties across Georgia, creating a cohort united by academic achievement, curiosity and a desire to make a difference. 🔗: t.uga.edu/4cBYZcB

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The University of Georgia is closed, Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8.

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Meet MMA fighter Madeline Schellman! The UGA Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and Mary Frances Early College of Education alum took a few boxing classes in 2020. 6 years later, she is closing out her amateur career and looking for her first pro fight. 🔗: t.uga.edu/4bvOJ5f

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Students stepped onto the UGA Tifton Campus in July excited to spend the week exploring hands-on learning. The camp marked the launch of the Summer Academy Roadshow, a new initiative that brings UGA’s signature Summer Academy camps to communities across the state. 🔗: t.uga.edu/4cXnf9e

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Listen closely. The sounds of UGA are calling! A new commercial debuts for UGA today! Keep an eye out for it in Sanford Stadium and on the broadcast!

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Meet Jeff Dantzler! Long before he stepped behind a microphone, he was just a boy from South Georgia falling in love with the Dawgs. Now, over four decades later, the boy who grew up listening to the voice of Georgia football radio is preparing to become it. 🔗: t.uga.edu/3SLhHIa

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The UGA Redcoat Band is putting in the work 😤

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Designed for incoming first-year and transfer students, New Student Orientation provides the essential information, resources, and connections necessary for students to succeed academically and socially prior to their first day of classes at UGA. 🔗: t.uga.edu/4igpeZX

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The decision to crack open a beer on a hot summer day may be about more than refreshment, according to @ugasocialwork.bsky.social. The new research found that adverse negative childhood experiences were linked to more frequent drinking during periods of extreme heat. 🔗: t.uga.edu/3T8VyDG

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Over the span of 5 days and hundreds of miles of traveling, our new faculty went on the New Faculty Tour through 53 counties and 87 cities to familiarize themselves with UGA’s land-grant and sea-grant missions and longstanding commitment to serving the state. 🔗: t.uga.edu/4gJLSaz

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

New research from the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources suggests that social media could be influencing people’s travel plans. Researchers found that social media influenced travel plans across all age groups, motivating them to go to those same places. 🔗: t.uga.edu/4xrCyPF

A person stands before a display of postcards from various countries: Cuba showcasing a street with a classic car, USA with red rock formations, Greece featuring white buildings with blue domes, France displaying the Eiffel Tower, and Slovenia with a scenic lake and mountains. An airplane flies overhead, and the text "Where to next?" is displayed on the screen in front of them.

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

UGA earned an A+ grade overall in Niche's 2027 Best Colleges rankings, indicating that UGA ranks among the top 2.5% of colleges scored by Niche. Go Dawgs! 🔗: t.uga.edu/4qQ8J95

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

This past summer, the Costa Rican jungle became a living laboratory for UGA students. They participated in an immersive study away experience focused on conservation medicine and biology, specifically how human activities influence biodiversity and ecosystems. 🔗: t.uga.edu/45Y7Rpf

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Congratulations to the inaugural class of UGA School of Medicine students for receiving their white coats today! 🥼🩺

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A UGA medical student holds a bouquet of flowers and poses with UGA mascot Hairy Dawg.

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UGA medical students stand during their white coat ceremony and read from a pamphlet.

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Congratulations to @ugaengineering.bsky.social professor Kyle Johnsen, who received the 2026 Innovation Award at the 2026 Golden Helix awards! He helped develop Targeted Brain Rehabilitation, a virtual reality therapy designed to treat phantom limb pain in amputees. 🔗: t.uga.edu/4gXVxLW

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

A new study from the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory and Odum School of Ecology has determined how to estimate the age of sharks by analyzing changes to individual animal’s DNA. 🔗: t.uga.edu/4cgjXO9

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

UGA will welcome the world-renowned, five-time Grammy Award-winning Beninese musician Angélique Kidjo on September 8th-10th as the annual Delta Visiting Chair for Global Understanding! 🔗: t.uga.edu/4ivvpsT

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Celebrating our DAWGS on National Dog Day! 🐶🐾

A collage of three images: the top photo is of UGA mascot Uga XI “Boom, the middle photos is of UGA mascot “Spike” dancing upside down, and the bottom image is UGA mascot “Hairy Dawg” high-fiving a child on game day.

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Greene County has been selected as UGA’s newest Archway Partnership community. Over the coming months, local leaders, organizations and residents will work together to identify opportunities and challenges that will shape future projects and partnerships. Go Dawgs! 🔗: t.uga.edu/4guJbtb

A large mural on the side of a building reads "Welcome to Greensboro" in bold blue and red letters. The text "Lake Oconee's Hometown" is written underneath. A row of trees lines the sidewalk in front of the building.

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Using zebrafish larvae, @ugaengineering.bsky.social researchers developed a new high-resolution light-sheet imaging system that is fast enough to document nearly invisible seizures making its way through the brain in 3D in real-time. 🔗: t.uga.edu/4ilVcnq

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Go Dawgs! 4 University of Georgia faculty members and academic leaders have been selected as SEC Academic Leadership Development Program Fellows for 2026-27. Congratulations to our new Fellows: Deepak Mishra, Jessica Legge Muilenburg, Erik Ness and Eric Zeemering. 🔗: t.uga.edu/463qGaN

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

FDOC fits were 🔥 [Audio description: UGA students and UGA mascot Hairy Dawg walk down a red carpet and strike a pose timed to music]

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