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Rusty Haygood named associate director of Governmental Training, Education, and Development at the UGA Institute of Government

February 12, 2026

Rusty Haygood has been named associate director of the Governmental Training, Education, and Development (GTED) Division at the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government.

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UGA honors Institute of Government employees for public service

December 12, 2025

Several employees of the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government were recognized by the Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach at a fall appreciation event at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel. The University of...

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Institute’s Scott King honored with award for excellence

December 10, 2025

The University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government’s Scott King was honored with a Public Service and Outreach Staff Award for Excellence at a fall appreciation event held at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel. The University of...

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UGA Community Branding program takes top honors at national competition

October 21, 2025

The UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government’s Community Branding program, led by faculty member Kaitlin Messich, was awarded top honors in the Place category at the University Economic Development Association (UEDA) Awards of Excellence in October.

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Institute of Government’s Jimmy Nolan receives Lifetime Achievement Award

October 15, 2025

Nolan honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Georgia Geospatial Association

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