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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 1d

A positive spin is how Jordan Hall approaches most things in life. He makes a habit of giving high fives to strangers at the bus stop and cracking jokes to keep things light.

“Why not have fun? Why not be joyous? That’s who I am as a person.”

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 4d

Jordan Hall, a 6'4", 320-pound defensive lineman with speed, has learned to embrace a surprising nickname: “Big Baby.”

At first glance, it’s hard to imagine anyone brave enough to call him a baby. But the nickname turns out to have a history.

Read more about Jordan here: https://t.uga.edu/42XG9b2

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 5d

UGA has named the inaugural members of the Faculty Innovation Fellows program! The program equips Fellows with training in business development, strategic planning, and campus resources so they can serve as ambassadors and advisors within their colleges.
https://t.uga.edu/3KApdRG

UGA names inaugural Faculty Innovation Fellows - UGA Today

Part of UGA's Innovation District, the program equips Fellows with training in business development, strategic planning and campus resources.

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 8d

Georgia Football players aren’t the only ones to go from Athens to the @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social!

Find out how Sophia Desderio took the skills learned in her PR and sports media classes and turned them into internships with UGA Athletics and the Eagles! gamechangers.uga.edu/profile/soph...

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 11d

Sophia Desderio entered college as a finance and real estate major before finding her place studying public relations and sport management. Sophia has taken the skills acquired in class and put them to use interning with UGA Athletics and the Philadelphia Eagles! https://t.uga.edu/4792qnN

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 10d

People who live in places with a historically higher disease risk have more positive views about the future of humanity, according to a recent @UGAFranklin-led study.
Read about it here: https://t.uga.edu/4gR6ZYc

Will humanity be better off in 1,000 years? Depends who you ask

People living in countries with high disease risk think humanity will be much better off in the future, according to a new UGA study.

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 10d

It’s been a quiet hurricane season so far. But that may change with Hurricane Gabrielle taking aim at Bermuda in the coming days.

Alyssa Ragan, from the UGA Institute for Disaster Management, answers common questions surrounding hurricane preparedness.
Read about it here: https://t.uga.edu/3KvMvYO

University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 11d

Sophia Desderio entered college as a finance and real estate major before finding her place studying public relations and sport management. Sophia has taken the skills acquired in class and put them to use interning with UGA Athletics and the Philadelphia Eagles! https://t.uga.edu/4792qnN

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 12d

Finance and MIS major. Podcast creator. Global education advocate. Student leader. Meet Trey Wilson and discover what motivates him. https://t.uga.edu/4pKYkKX

A person standing confidently in front of the Coca-Cola Plaza, with a large building in the background on a sunny day.

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 15d

“I just think about what I have to do. I just don’t waste a day. I want to get better every single day. The rest will take care of itself.” - Lawson Luckie

Learn more about his story here: https://t.uga.edu/3IsDnDK

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 17d

Lawson Luckie is not the first Luckie Bulldog. The junior tight end is the son of Mike Luckie, part of the triplet brothers who played for the Bulldogs in the 1990s. And Lawson’s younger brother has committed to play for the Bulldogs.
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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 18d

Ten years of academic excellence!

A decade in the Top 20! UGA has held its spot among the nation's best public universities year after year. We can't wait to see where the next 10 years takes us! https://t.uga.edu/46spMEo

Graphic stating 'Top 20 Public University 10 Straight Years' from U.S. News & World Report 2026, set against a red background.

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 19d

A team led by University of Georgia ecologists documented two new species of black bass, Bartram’s bass and Altamaha bass, in a new paper from UGA Ecology!
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UGA ecologists document two new species of bass - UGA Today

First spotted in the 1980s, Bartram’s and Altamaha bass arenow officially distinct species thanks to UGA researchers.

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 20d

Earlier this week, the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) completed its preliminary accreditation site visit for the UGA School of Medicine. The review is a necessary and significant process for the school to obtain official accreditation. https://t.uga.edu/3I9meyR

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 22d

Double Dawg Caleb Adams works for NASA, where he develops automated spacecrafts to manage traffic in Earth’s orbit and one day explore deep space. The satellites he helps develop are “self-driving,” so to speak, and each is small enough to pack into a carry-on suitcase! https://t.uga.edu/4gxGh6O

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 22d

It’s common for children to feel nervous or shy. But how their parents treat them may help ease or worsen social anxiety, according to UGA research. Researchers found that both mothers and fathers influence their children’s social confidence in important but different ways. https://t.uga.edu/46f5U8Z

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 23d

People who use e-cigarettes, cigarettes, or both face an increased risk for developing diabetes, according to new UGA College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences research.
https://t.uga.edu/3VSzI58

Smoking or vaping may increase your risk of diabetes - UGA Today

Black and Hispanic populations and those with underlying health conditions are also at higher risk of developing diabetes.

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 23d

UGA celebrated Dawg Day of Service, the largest day of student community service in Athens. 488 students volunteered with 23 community partner organizations and campus sites, including local gardens, food and clothing pantries, thrift stores and animal rescues.
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Nearly 500 UGA students volunteer in the Athens community - UGA Today

On Dawg Day of Service, University of Georgia students volunteered with more than 20 community partner organizations and campus sites.

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University of Georgia School of Law @ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social · 26d

For the fifth straight year, #UGALaw is proud to announce that 100 percent of first-generation college grads and military veterans enrolled in the J.D. program are receiving aid. This year’s minimum award is a one-quarter scholarship. www.law.uga.edu/news/79632

Image shows the cupola above the law school with text describing the scholarships for first-generation college graduates and military veterans.

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 25d

This is your sign to buy a bouquet! UGA College of Ag combined horticulture and agricultural economics to explore not just what flowers people buy, but why, how often, and what those habits say about broader consumer behavior.
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Buying flowers may boost well-being, reduce stress - UGA Today

Buying flowers started as a form of self-care during the pandemic but became a therapeutic habit for many, according to new UGA study.

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 26d

For their Sports Medicine and Physical Performance Maymester program, a dozen UGA students explored Ireland, where they learned a lot about Irish history, culture, sports medicine, and–most importantly–a bit about themselves. https://t.uga.edu/466STOK

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 27d

Throwing a line to students and young alumni for their first on-set job experience was the goal when UGA grad Deborah Norville reached out looking for production assistants, or PAs, to work on her new game show, “The Perfect Line," which ended up hiring 6 PAs with UGA ties. https://t.uga.edu/4ghgWh6

Grady students and recent graduates work with Deborah Norville on "The Perfect Line" - Grady

Throwing a line to students and young alumni for their first on-set job experience was the goal when alumna Deborah Norville (ABJ '79) reached out last spring looking for production [...]

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 28d

Growing up in a family that loved watching the Dawgs, JT Forsyth knows his mom would appreciate his contributions as a member of the UGA Paint Line. Sadly, she was diagnosed with cancer during his freshman year and passed away before she could see him painted red. https://t.uga.edu/4gfgqQN

University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 29d

New sightings of the so-called "killer bee," first spotted in the U.S. in the mid-1980s, are on the rise across the Southeast. So should you be scared? We've pulled together a Q&A with UGA entomologist Lewis Bartlett to help you assess the true risk of the killer bee. https://t.uga.edu/4mdedGO

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · Sep 11

The climb means different things to different people. Some ROTC participants chose to add even more strain to the climb this year by carrying 35-pound rucks, a nod to the weight of the gear first responders shouldered on 9/11.
Read more about the event here: https://t.uga.edu/4mRTJVk

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