As a rising ninth grader at Clarke Central High School in 2018, Tiffani Richardson’s goals included going to college and pursuing a career in the medical field. Four years later, Richardson has her diploma and is preparing to enter Howard… Full story
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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
UGA online leadership program equips public health leaders for COVID-19 response
COVID-19 was not on their radar in October 2019 when 28 emerging public health leaders from across the Southeast began a leadership skills program created by the University of Georgia. Within months, however, the first fellows in the Public Health… Full story
UGA helping women in southeast Georgia grow as leaders
As a counselor in the Upper School at Bulloch Academy in Statesboro, Kinsley Baker has a great job and a good quality of life. It wasn’t always this way. In fact, when Baker began the 2017-2018 Lynda Brannen Williamson Foundation… Full story
UGA partners with Clarke County School District to launch Georgia Possible
The University of Georgia has partnered with the Clarke County School District (CCSD) to launch Georgia Possible, a new three-year pilot program focused on leadership development and college readiness for CCSD high school students. The goal of Georgia Possible is… Full story
Fanning Institute seeks two leadership development faculty positions
The nationally recognized J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development, a unit of the Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach at the University of Georgia, is seeking both a Leadership Development Generalist and a Youth Leadership Development… Full story
UGA Public Service and Outreach graduates 16 from leadership academy
Sixteen faculty and staff from UGA Public Service and Outreach, Cooperative Extension and the university’s schools and colleges graduated May 11 from the Vivian H. Fisher Leadership Academy, facilitated by the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development. Sponsored by UGA… Full story
UGA kicks off 2018 Public Health Leadership Academy
The College of Public Health, in partnership with the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development and with support from Georgia Power, opened the 2018 Public Health Leadership Academy on Feb. 27. The program aims to improve the health of Georgians… Full story
UGA Innovations in Community Leadership Award presented to middle Georgia program
The Middle Georgia Regional Commission is the recipient of the 2018 Innovations in Community Leadership Award, presented by the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development at the University of Georgia. The commission received the award for its Middle Georgia Regional… Full story
UGA announces 2018 Public Health Leadership Academy
The University of Georgia is helping to build healthier, stronger communities statewide through a program that combines education with leadership development. The UGA College of Public Health and the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development announced the 2018 Public Health… Full story
New class begins UGA Public Service and Outreach leadership academy
The 2017-18 Vivian H. Fisher Public Service and Outreach Leadership Academy includes 19 faculty and staff representing each UGA Public Service and Outreach (PSO) unit, Cooperative Extension, and academic schools and colleges. Offered through the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership… Full story
Fanning Institute hosts summer leadership program for migrant youth
A summer leadership program at UGA prepares migrant youth to help themselves and their communities. Twenty-five migrant youth from around Georgia attended the Leadership Without Limits summer program from June 5-15, hosted by the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development…. Full story