Thirty youth from across Georgia have been selected to participate in the inaugural statewide Youth Lead Georgia program that will be run by the University of Georgia. These 30 10th- and 11th-graders were selected by an external committee from more… Read more
We Know Georgia: Students develop leadership skills, future plans at UGA programs
The University of Georgia provides opportunities for young people to develop leadership skills and plan for the future through pre-collegiate programs. For one young person, attending the Embark Summer Precollegiate Program at the University of Georgia completely changed how they… Read more
We Know Georgia: UGA provides McDuffie tools to construct leadership pipeline
Working with the University of Georgia, the east Georgia community of Thomson-McDuffie County continues to focus on building its next generation of leaders. The UGA J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development, working with the Thomson-McDuffie Chamber of Commerce, will kick… Read more
We Know Georgia: Eight programs selected for UGA leadership initiative
The University of Georgia will provide support to eight programs around the state through the fourth year of an annual leadership initiative. This week, the UGA J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development announced the eight recipients of the 2023 Innovations… Read more
Nonprofit leaders expand skills through UGA program
A University of Georgia program is helping equip current and emerging nonprofit leaders to strengthen their organizations and make a difference in their communities. Through the Executive Leadership Program for Nonprofit Organizations at the UGA J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership… Read more
Nominations now open for new statewide youth leadership program
A new University of Georgia-run statewide youth leadership program is now accepting nominations for its inaugural class. In January, UGA received a $1.5 million pledge from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to support the development of Youth LEAD Georgia, a new UGA-led statewide… Read more
UGA provides leadership, business blueprint for local entrepreneurs
Freddie Gavin had the dream of building out a multimedia recording studio in McDuffie County and, with the assistance of the University of Georgia, his dream is moving closer to reality. Gavin is one of nine emerging entrepreneurs to graduate… Read more
Nonprofit looks to strengthen growing organization with UGA support
An Athens-based, multi-county nonprofit aims to prepare itself for growth by working with the University of Georgia to develop leaders within its organization. The UGA J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development has developed a leadership skills and mentoring program for… Read more
UGA regional leadership program connects middle Georgia
Created in 2015 as a partnership between the Middle Georgia Regional Commission and the University of Georgia J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development, a unit of UGA Public Service and Outreach, the Middle Georgia Regional Leadership Champions program has set… Read more
Chick-fil-A gives UGA $1.5M for statewide youth development program
The University of Georgia has received a $1.5 million pledge from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to support the development of a new statewide youth leadership program and an annual youth leadership summit at UGA. “I am immensely grateful to our friends at… Read more
Embark Georgia receives $1.5M to expand program
The program aims to improve education for homeless and former foster children Funding from two foundations will enable a statewide network housed at the University of Georgia to improve education for youth who have experienced homelessness or foster care. Embark… Read more