Jere W. Morehead, President at The University of Georgia

University of Georgia’s Morehead Honors College ranked top honors program nationally

For the second consecutive year, the Jere W. Morehead Honors College at the University of Georgia has been ranked first among honors programs and colleges nationwide by College Transitions.

Jere W. Morehead, President at The University of Georgia

University of Georgia receives national recognition for community engagement

The University of Georgia (UGA) has been awarded the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, a recognition given by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Kathleen Toomey Commissioner

Georgia confirms first measles case of 2026 in infant following international travel

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a case of measles in an infant who is too young to receive the routine measles vaccination.

Ted Decker, Chair, President & Chief Executive Officer at The Home Depot

The Home Depot expands partnership with Google Cloud to launch advanced AI tools

The Home Depot and Google Cloud have announced an expansion of their partnership at NRF 2026, introducing new agentic AI tools aimed at improving the retail experience for both homeowners and professional customers.

Gregory L. Fenves, President at Emory University

Search begins for new dean at Emory’s Candler School of Theology

The search for the next dean of Emory University’s Candler School of Theology has officially begun, according to an announcement by Provost Badia Ahad on January 8.

Jere W. Morehead, President at The University of Georgia

Finnish band Frigg to perform at University of Georgia Performing Arts Center

UGA Presents will host the Finnish band Frigg for a concert in Athens on January 24 at 7:30 p.m. The event marks the group’s 25th anniversary and features their signature blend of Nordic folk traditions with global roots influences, a…

Jere W. Morehead, President at The University of Georgia

Clarke County School District partners with local organizations for student vision care

Twenty-one students from the Clarke County School District received comprehensive eye exams and selected prescription eyeglasses at a vision clinic held in December at the Clarke Middle Health Center.

Brian Bryant International President at International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

IAM Union thanks Rep. Steny Hoyer after four decades supporting labor causes

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union) has issued a statement recognizing U.S. Representative Steny Hoyer, D-Md., for his over 40 years of service in Congress following his announcement to retire.

President Gregory L. Fenves

Emory research links hormone estradiol with women’s brain response after trauma

Women are more than twice as likely as men to develop stress-related conditions such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but the reasons for this increased risk have not been well understood.

Christopher Nunn, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Georgia Department of Community Affairs allocates $6 million for tornado recovery

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has announced the allocation of more than $6 million to support homeowners affected by tornadoes in January 2023.

Jere W. Morehead, President at The University of Georgia

University of Georgia expands Ramsey Student Center strength facilities

Construction began in November on a project to expand the University of Georgia’s Ramsey Student Center, aiming to add about 10,000 square feet of strength and conditioning space.

Jere W. Morehead, President at The University of Georgia

Senior lecturer Johannes Kohler guides UGA finance students with market experience

For more than thirty years, Johannes Kohler has observed major changes in the financial markets, including events such as the savings and loan crisis of the late 1980s, the dot-com bubble, the post-9/11 crash, and the Great Recession.

Dora Cervantes General Secretary-Treasurer at International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

IAM Local 2198 organizes winter blanket drive for homeless in Houston

The IAM Union Local 2198 Young Workers Committee, in collaboration with the Community Service Committee, organized a winter blanket drive in Houston to support people experiencing homelessness.

Brian Bryant International President at International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

IAM appoints Laura Ewan as new legislative chief counsel

Laura Ewan has been appointed as the Legislative Chief Counsel for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), effective January 1, 2026.

Ángel Cabrera, President

Georgia Tech advances hybrid manufacturing for defense and industry

Georgia Tech is making progress in advanced manufacturing through hybrid manufacturing breakthroughs developed by the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute (GTMI).

Ángel Cabrera, President

Georgia Tech launches car project to boost STEM skills in rural Georgia schools

Students in rural Georgia are participating in the Advanced Manufacturing Pathways (AMP) program, an initiative from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Kathleen Toomey Commissioner

Georgia public health urges residents to get vaccinated amid severe flu season

Flu activity in Georgia has reached widespread and severe levels, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.

Jere W. Morehead, President at The University of Georgia

Georgia Museum of Art explores humanity’s fascination with cosmos in new exhibition

The Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia will present a new exhibition titled “We, Too, Are Made of Wonders” from January 24 to June 28, 2026.

Bárbara Rivera Holmes, Commissioner

Georgia unemployment holds steady below national average amid mixed job sector results

Georgia’s unemployment rate for November 2025 stood at 3.5%, according to the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL).

Gregory L. Fenves, President at Emory University

Joseph Crespino named interim dean after Barbara Krauthamer steps down at Emory College

Joseph Crespino has been appointed as the interim dean of Emory College of Arts and Sciences following the resignation of Barbara Krauthamer, who stepped down for personal reasons after serving as dean since July 2023.

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