New research shows stable housing, money for books among chief concerns A college education is estimated to add $1 million to a person’s lifetime earning potential, but for some students the path to earning one is riddled with obstacles. That… Full story
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Former foster kids turned authors Alexis and Justin Black highlight UGA’s 2021 virtual Embark Georgia Leadership Conference
Alexis Black was 6 when her mother died, 13 when her father went to prison. Justin Black lived in abandoned houses in a bad Detroit neighborhood before his parents surrendered him to the state at age 9. Alexis and Justin… Full story
Georgia nonprofit makes contribution to support Embark Georgia
A Georgia-based organization focused on supporting children and families in need is donating $17,500 to help the University of Georgia increase college access and retention for youth who have experienced foster care or homelessness. The donation from the nonprofit Communities… Full story
UGA community leadership development initiative entering second year
In her role as Elbert County Chamber of Commerce president, Leslie Friedman saw a gap in the community’s workforce that needed addressing. “I felt like our community needed more resources and training for ‘middle management’ in our community, specifically in… Full story
Fanning helps Augusta CVB strengthen organization through staff retreat
With a staff of 10 people, communication and collaboration are part of day-to-day life at the Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). “Out of those 10 people, five are on the leadership team and the other five are managers supervised… Full story
UGA hosts panel on partnerships between nonprofit organizations, foundations
The University of Georgia recently hosted nonprofit leaders from Georgia and the southeast U.S. in a virtual panel discussion to examine the role nonprofits and foundations are playing in communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted by the J.W. Fanning Institute… Full story
UGA honors late judge, announces new programs at annual leadership conference
The UGA J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development presented its 2021 Innovations in Community Leadership Award posthumously to Superior Court Judge Horace J. Johnson Jr., in honor of his commitment to developing leaders and strengthening his hometown of Newton County… Full story
UGA assisting nonprofits apply for relief funding
Nonprofit organizations in Georgia that have been hurt financially by the pandemic can reach out to the University of Georgia’s J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development for assistance in applying for federal aid. The Economic Aid Act, a part of… Full story
Utilizing new platforms helps UGA’s Fanning Institute expand reach
As the COVID-19 pandemic created a sudden shift to teleworking and virtual learning for people of all ages, the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development at UGA saw an opportunity to reach new audiences. “With people at home and on… Full story
Passion for rural Georgia drives UGA alumnus to give back
Raising a family and building a business from his hometown, University of Georgia alumnus Jimmy Allgood feels an obligation to give back to Dublin, Georgia, and communities like it across Georgia. “I grew up in Dublin, went to UGA, came… Full story
Georgia Blue Key recognizes UGA graduate student for commitment to public service
UGA graduate student Nipuna Ambanpola has engaged in public service since he was a child in Sri Lanka. In 2017, he created an online nonprofit organization to link volunteers around the world to projects in their local communities. Here in… Full story
UGA commits new leadership development program to support underserved populations across Georgia
A new University of Georgia leadership initiative will partner with eight organizations across the state to build stronger communities by developing leaders within underserved populations. The J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development, a unit of UGA Public Service and Outreach,… Full story