Superintendent shares golf course's importance
Spending time outside is par for the course for Scott Griffith. He said he’s always been an outdoors person, and as the superintendent of the UGA Golf Course, he oversees approximately 270 acres...
Safety compliance specialist helps labs reduce risk and waste
Laura Carter is driven by her love for the environment and dedication to educating others on sustainable practices.
As a safety compliance specialist with UGA’s Environmental Safety Division (ESD), she helps laboratories across campus adopt simple but impactful actions — such as proper chemical storage and disposal — to create a safer, healthier community.
Carter’s dedication to the environmental began early.
“I’ve always really cared about trying to do what I can to help make where we live a better place,” she said. “Being a good steward of the environment and keeping everybody safe has always been something I’ve been super interested in.”
New to F&A Day welcomes new staff to Finance and Administration
On Oct. 25, Finance and Administration hosted its 18th annual New to F&A Day event, welcoming F&A staff members hired in fiscal year 2024...Read More
Parking attendant takes a heartfelt approach to customer service
Christine Eberhart has never met a stranger. As a senior parking compliance monitor at the Tate Student Center parking deck, she is known for her wide smile and welcoming personality...Read More
UGA continues to strengthen campus security
On Oct. 4, the University of Georgia dedicated the newly renovated Holmes-Hunter Academic Building. The building is named in honor of Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter-Gault, the first African American students to attend UGA...Read More
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Electric buses transform UGA’s transit system
The University of Georgia is revving up its approach to sustainability. With 33 new Proterra electric buses set to be in circulation by 2021, UGA is making the transportation industry a little greener.
Associate payroll director shares how small details can have a big impact in her work
Amanda Ganger’s career has all added up to her current position. “I always try to keep a positive attitude about anything that happens,” she said. “Work hard and never get discouraged. That project you’re asked to serve on that seems like it will never end will ultimately be a growing experience.”
UGA to buy 13 more electric buses with federal grant
The University of Georgia has been awarded $7.46 million under the Federal Transit Administration’s Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program to purchase an additional 13 electric buses. The funding, along with UGA’s 30% matching share, will grow the university’s fleet to 33 electric buses, representing a tremendous step forward in reducing emissions and increasing opportunities for experiential learning and research.
UGA developing a new Staff Competency Model
The University of Georgia Human Resources department is leading the charge in developing a new staff competency model that will benefit UGA staff in the coming years. A staff competency model organizes job responsibilities into clusters that help to frame the knowledge, skills, abilities and other attributes needed to perform effectively in any staff role across the university.
