ATHENS – The University of Georgia has received a national Award of Excellence in the Innovation category from the University Economic Development Association for its work connecting academic faculty to rural communities.
The Rural Engagement Workshop for Academic Faculty began in 2021 to enhance collaboration between academic faculty and UGA public service faculty and units.
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