Geography professor Dr. Nik Heynen and his work with Maurice Bailey and the Sapelo Island Cultural and Revitalization Society were profiled in the New York Times! nytimes.com/2020/12/08/din…

Applications for the Georgia International Leadership Conference (GILC) are now open! This conference invites students interesting in learning about different people and culture to share ideas, network and gain valuable skills for a global society. Visit bit.ly/GILC2021!

2020—what a year! Take a look back at the top stories of the year highlighting #UGAResearch that is changing our community, our state and the world. #UGA t.uga.edu/6zP

Learn more about the important research being conducted by The Linnentown Project—including Geography associate professor, Dr. Jerry Shannon—in this recent article from The Red & Black. bit.ly/3n4Q081

For her mentorship strategies demonstrating variety, replicability, novelty, inclusivity, and community creation both within and beyond geography, Hilda Kurtz is granted the 2021 Susan Hardwick Excellence in Mentoring Award bit.ly/3amfquj

CFP: Capitalist Souths, Graduate Student Conference, May 21-22, 2021. We are pleased to announce the 2nd Capitalist Souths conference, part of the Willson Center for Humanities and Arts Global Georgia Initiative. Submissions due Feb. 26. For details go to history.uga.edu/capitalistsout….

“Heat is one of the top three causes of death in sports, and we have a lot of states that are not prepared for heat right now.” A new UGA Geography study shows that many states need better guidelines to protect student-athletes from heat. t.uga.edu/6Nq

It was a busy February! Read more about the achievements of our students and faculty in this month's news and notes! 📅bit.ly/38oLSKX

Everyone who has been to the UGA campus knows that it's hilly. This 1906 topographical map of campus shows us just how hilly it really is. #ArchivesHashtagParty #ArchivesYouAreHere

🚨 Apply for the Undergraduate Research Awards! 🚨 Working on a research project? Connect with a UGA Libraries librarian and write a short essay about your experience for the chance to win up to $800! ➡️ Applications due March 15. t.uga.edu/6LZ | #UGA #UGAResearch

This week Env. Studies professor @profjoshlong published the provocative paper "Against Climate Apartheid" w/ UGA Geography professor @JennRice_Geog & @amlevenda Guardian Environment Damian Carrington Earthjustice Live Science Philip Alston Global Citizen ⭕ @PVV_GCA journals.sagepub.com/eprint/PZEITJP…

The 2021 ESRI Imagery and Remote Sensing Educators Summit (IRSES) is on its way! Register for the virtual summit by this Friday, 3/19 🗺️ esri.com/en-us/about/ev…

We are happy to announce the launch of our digital exhibit, "Making Space: Fighting for Inclusion, Building Community at UGA". This is a companion to the physical exhibit which is on display Mon-Fri 8am-5pm in our museum galleries. tinyurl.com/34yxyu5u #UGA

#AAG2021 kicks off April 7 and features 800+ sessions. Networking opportunities will also be available to socialize, meet with career mentors, and expand research collaborations. Registration still open: bit.ly/2pc6q5h.

It has been a tough year, but the good weather is here and we’re close to wrapping up another successful semester! UGA cares about you, and if you need them, please use these resources for wellbeing and mental health: t.uga.edu/6VW #BeWellUGA #ForTheStudents

Happy #EarthDay2021 ! Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Learn more about the history at earthday.org/history/🌎

Congratulations @DrShepherd2013! 🎉 news.uga.edu/shepherd-elect…

🎉🎉🎉 You're Invited 🎉🎉🎉 Join us for our 2023 Geography Undergraduate Awards Ceremony and our 2023 Undergraduate Graduation Celebration!

Last week, the John Simon Memorial Foundation announced the 2023 Guggenheim Fellowships. Of 2500+ applicants, 171 scientists, writers, scholars, and artists were selected including UGA Distinguished Research Professor of Geography, Dr. Andrew Herod. Congrats Dr. Herod!

Are you a new Geography major? Join us at our upcoming Fall 2023 Department Orientation! Swing by to make some friends, grab a frozen treat, and take home some departmental swag! Can't wait to see you there! RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…