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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
August 28, 2026
Called Up to the League: SSW Alum Connects Families to Foster Programs Through Baseball
The Savannah Bananas are known for their entertaining, high-energy style of baseball at stadiums across the country, but one University of Georgia School of Social Work alum is ensuring their impact extends beyond the diamond.
August 27, 2026
The combination of behavioral and climate factors could pose broader health risks
New research from Associate Dean for Research Hee Lee found that adverse childhood experiences, particularly negative relationships between a child and parent, were linked to more frequent drinking during periods of extreme heat.
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).
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