The University of Georgia continues to help nonprofit professionals from around Georgia sharpen their personal and organizational leadership skills through a long-standing leadership program. Twenty-two nonprofit leaders attended the 2025 Executive Leadership Program for Nonprofit Organizations, held Jan. 12-17 at… Full story
UGA announces 2025 Youth LEAD Georgia class
Thirty youth from across Georgia have been selected to participate in the 2025 class of Youth LEAD Georgia, a statewide leadership program facilitated by the University of Georgia. These 30 10th- and 11th-graders, representing 29 different counties, were selected by… Full story
Johnson Named Fanning Institute Director
Beverly Johnson has been named director of the UGA J.W. Fanning Institute of Leadership Development. She has served as interim director since May 2024. “Beverly has been a shining example of leadership, effectiveness, and organizational impact for Public Service and… Full story
UGA graduates inaugural Youth LEAD Georgia class
Thirty high school students representing 29 counties across Georgia have built their leadership skills and knowledge through a statewide youth leadership program run by the University of Georgia. The students graduated from the inaugural Youth LEAD Georgia class on Nov…. Full story
UGA helps high schoolers build leadership skills
For Tanya Calderon, a rising junior at Cedar Shoals High School in Athens, attending the InnovateU summer program at the University of Georgia this past June gave her a chance to think differently about her community and learn more about… Full story
Grant will help MENTOR Georgia expand literacy mentoring program
A $52,250 grant will allow a literacy mentoring program developed at the University of Georgia to expand to additional communities in the state. Supported by funding from the Sandra Dunagan Deal Center for Early Language and Literacy at Georgia College… Full story
UGA hosts statewide youth summit
Young people from across the state are developing their leadership skills thanks to a summit at the University of Georgia. As part of the Youth LEAD Georgia program, more than 100 high school students representing more than 75 counties attended… Full story
UGA summit builds mentoring efforts in Georgia
One in three young people growing up today do not have a mentor, meaning they are less likely to enroll in college, volunteer regularly, or take on leadership roles compared to youth with a mentor, according to information from MENTOR:… Full story
UGA statewide youth leadership program helps students discover Georgia
Students in the inaugural Youth LEAD Georgia class, run by the University of Georgia, saw their state in a whole new light this summer. The youth participated in a bus tour across south Georgia as part of Youth LEAD Georgia,… Full story
Bishop assumes new OVPPSO role; Johnson named Fanning interim director
Effective May 1, Matt Bishop, director of the UGA J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development, will transition into a new position with the Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach. Bishop will assume a new role as… Full story
We Know Georgia: Award-winning leadership program connects middle Georgia
A University of Georgia-designed leadership program in middle Georgia continues to leave an impression on one program graduate, years after attending. Boyd Elrod graduated from the 2019 Middle Georgia Regional Leadership Champions program, developed by the UGA J.W. Fanning Institute… Full story
UGA strengthens state-wide network to support students
Professionals across the state are strengthening regional connections to better improve educational outcomes for students who have experienced foster care and/or homelessness following a University of Georgia conference. More than 175 individuals registered for the 2024 Embark Georgia Leadership Conference,… Full story