🎙️ With Destination: TEDxUGA 2025 right around the corner, we would like to give a warm welcome to our emcee, Narke Norton!

👏 Congratulations to Paige Carmichael, TEDxUGA 2021: Next Level presenter, for being named as a University Professor! Read more at ➡️ bit.ly/pcarmichael and watch her TEDxUGA talk at ➡️ bit.ly/pcarmtalk

👏 As Destination: TEDxUGA 2025 approaches, we would like to thank our Platinum level sponsors! 📍 Development & Alumni Relations 📍 UGA Parents Leadership Council Thank you for helping us share ideas that change everything!

📍It’s officially Destination: TEDxUGA 2025 week! This Friday, we will have our seven incredible presenters take the stage and present their insight for an unforgettable night. Make sure you purchase your tickets while they are still available at ➡️ tedxuga.com/register

👏 Congratulations to TEDxUGA 2024: Snapshot presenter, Dr. Cassandra Hall, for being named a National Geographic Explorer! Read more about Dr. Hall’s recognition and research at ➡️ bit.ly/hallnatgeo Watch her TED talk ➡️ bit.ly/drhall

👏 Congratulations to TEDxUGA 2024: Snapshot presenter Dr. Christina Proctor on publishing new research that brings light to the challenges female farm owners and managers face. Read more about Dr. Proctor’s research at ➡️ bit.ly/proctorarticle

❌ Tonight, members of the UGA community and, for the first time, a member of the Athens community will take the stage for a night of inspiring talks! 🚨 Follow along on our Instagram stories to see some behind-the-scenes action and fun moments with our TED Fam!

📍 At Destination: TEDxUGA, Nic Laconico challenged the way we view our relationship with work and identity.

📍 This evening, Dr. Charles Easley shared his research findings and strategies for combating male infertility.

📍 During Destination: TEDxUGA 2025, Michael Rainwater enlightened us on the threat of environmental neglect based on geographic zoning and how we can support these areas to push for environmental justice.

📍During her talk, Samantha Hurley shared her personal testimony of how different perspectives can be harnessed to create unique strengths.

📍Dr. Abby Sterling shared her research on the vitality of shorebirds to our connection with the global environment, leading us to reevaluate our choices.

📍Tonight, Chanda Santana emphasized the necessity of creating and sharing joy during the recovery of trauma to create impactful change.

📍At Destination: TEDxUGA 2025, Dr. Reuben Faloughi shared the value of self love in order to serve others.

📍We would like to give a big thank you to our Master of Ceremonies, Narke Norton! Once again, Narke expertly guided us through a night of inspiration and learning. We truly could not have done it without him!

📍Thank you to everyone who helped make Destination: TEDxUGA 2025 an unforgettable night! In just a few weeks, the talks from tonight will be uploaded on Youtube to watch and share. Stay tuned on our social channels for more updates!

Check out this article from The Red & Black covering Destination: TEDxUGA 2025 to hear some reviews and recaps! The article can be found at ➡️ bit.ly/tedredandblack

🦋 TEDxUGA 2015: Plus speaker Dr. Sonia Altizer published a new study that explored how museum butterfly collections can be used to track the spread of disease. Read more about her research at ➡️ bit.ly/butterflyuga

👏 We love to see this The Red & Black feature on Destination: TEDxUGA 2025 presenter, Chanda Santana, and DIVAS Who Win! Read more about Chanda and her talk at ➡️ bit.ly/divaredandblack

👏 Shout out to TEDxUGA 2023: Roots presenter, Dr. Mattia Pistone, whose research on volcanoes was covered by UGA Research! Read more about his story and research at ➡️ bit.ly/pistoneresearch Watch Dr. Pistone’s TEDxUGA 2023: Roots talk at ➡️ bit.ly/pistonetalk