The University of Georgia is a national leader in university outreach. With eight different Public Service and Outreach units, faculty, staff and students in all of UGA's colleges are contributing to Georgia's prosperity. In this episode, we take a deep dive into some of the projects that are impacting communities across the state.

Whales, robots and hurricanes. In this episode, we take a closer look at some of the groundbreaking research that's happening at UGA's Skidaway Island Institute of Oceanography.

Georgia is known for its peaches - but did you know the 'Peach State' actually produces more blueberries than peaches? At the University Georgia blueberries have been a subject of research for decades. In this episode, we're taking you to UGA's Blueberry Breeding Lab where students and professors are working to help blueberry plants thrive.

Right now, students at the University of Georgia are actively building satellites that will be launched into outer space. In this episode, we hear from UGA's Small Satellite Research Lab Director about developing and launching this innovative technology. He also talks about the meaning behind the mission and what's in store for the future.

Since 2005, the Archway Partnership has been providing public service and outreach to cities and towns across the state of Georgia. From economic development to health and welfare, Archway empowers communities to address long-standing development needs. In this episode, we take a look at how students, faculty and community leaders worked together to re-vamp downtown Hartwell, Georgia - transforming the area from an occasional stop for locals to 'Georgia's Downtown of the Year' in 2023.

The University of Georgia is driving many major statewide industries, but it's also fueling thousands of small businesses. In this episode, hear how UGA's Small Business Development Center is helping entrepreneurs all across Georgia find success in their financial endeavors. You'll hear from a former UGA student who fulfilled his dream of starting and operating a brewery, and you'll hear how a historic, family-owned candy company managed to re-brand and bring its factories back to life.

The Georgia On Your Mind podcast is back with a brand-new season. Season Two of the podcast takes a deeper dive into some of the unexplored ways the University of Georgia is leaving a big impact on the state.

Join the host and interviewers of the Georgia On Your Mind podcast as we discuss our favorite moments and parts of making Season 1 happen and what to expect in the next season!

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