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We offer opportunities for study, research, and service in international communities to help students gain knowledge and perspective on a global scale.
A Passion for Global Engagement
We offer opportunities for study, research, and service in international communities to help students gain knowledge and perspective on a global scale.
Social Work News
July 2, 2026
UGA awards seed grants to support faculty partnerships in rural Georgia
The University of Georgia’s Rural Engagement Workshop for Academic Faculty has awarded $75,000 in seed grants supporting faculty-led projects focused on addressing critical challenges and opportunities in rural Georgia.
April 28, 2026
UGA Foundation Grant to Support BRIDGE Care Program’s Efforts
Positive social change is a key tenet of the School of Social Work, and a recent grant award is ensuring that the school can impact students across the Clarke County School District (CCSD).
April 22, 2026
UGA Rural Engagement Workshop empowers faculty to connect with communities
By fostering sustained partnerships and community-engaged scholarship, the workshop provides opportunities for faculty to translate academic expertise into new interdisciplinary research opportunities and collaborative solutions that better address the complex needs of Georgia residents.
March 20, 2026
Social Work Student Wins Classic City Marathon
Callan Hasling isn’t just an outstanding social work student; he’s an outstanding runner. The fourth-year social work major won the Classic City Marathon in his first road marathon, completing the course in 2 hours, 40 minutes – nearly 11 minutes ahead of the next closest finisher.
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