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PROPEL Rural Scholars tour a storm debris collection site in Emanuel County with public safety personnel. (Photo by Sara Ingram)

After the Storm: PROPEL Rural Scholars help Emanuel County analyze community’s response to Hurricane Helene

June 17, 2025

Emanuel County had just begun its partnership with the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government as a PROPEL community when Hurricane Helene struck Georgia, leaving a path of destruction across the state.

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PROPEL Rural Scholars presented their final projects at the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government. From left to right, Susannah Parker, Alexa Moore, Anagha Menon and Olivia Cook. (Photo by Sara Ingram)

UGA students make an impact in rural Georgia communities

June 16, 2025

PROPEL Rural Scholars complete research projects

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Institute students honored among Top 100 UGA Student Employees

April 18, 2025

Four students from the Institute of Government were recognized as Top 100 UGA Student Employees of the Year at a luncheon on April 16.

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Aarov Malhotra presents his research as a Vinson Fellow at the UGA Institute of Government, December 2024. (Photo by Sara Ingram)

Vinson Fellow awarded Best Paper in Public Service and Outreach at UGA CURO Symposium

April 10, 2025

Eight students present research conducted through the Institute of Government

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From left to right, Vinson Fellows Alex Drahos, Emma Mineva, Aarov Malhotra, Nissa Dotson and Adam Brantley. (Photo by Sara Ingram)

Apply now for 2025 Vinson Fellows

February 27, 2025

Working with mentors at UGA Institute of Government, Vinson Fellows conduct research relevant to local and state government

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