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A longtime UGA employee raises her arms in celebration as university leaders applaud her during the 2026 Staff Recognition Ceremony. The honoree is being recognized on stage for her years of service to the university.

06.08.2026

F&A and UHR Celebrate Staff at 21st Annual Recognition Events

Finance and Administration (F&A) and University Human Resources (UHR) honored the people behind the work that keeps the University of Georgia moving forward during the 21st Annual F&A and UHR Staff Recognition events, held May 13–14.

Savannah Hembree delivers a presentation at the Developing Data Analytics Capabilities Conference, standing at a podium in front of a large audience. Presentation slides projected on screens show data visualizations, dashboards, and key findings from her gold medal-winning Data Analytics Olympics project focused on reducing workplace injuries through data-driven decision making. Attendees seated throughout the conference room watch the presentation.

05.29.2026

UGA Data Analytics Olympics competition showcases data storytelling innovations

Savannah Hembree earned gold in the inaugural Data Analytics Olympics for a project that modernized workplace injury reporting and analysis. The competition highlights innovative uses of data to support decision-making and organizational improvement.

An aerial view shows pedestrians crossing a large campus intersection with marked crosswalks and green bike lanes, while cars wait nearby and long shadows stretch across the streets and sidewalks.

05.21.2026

UGA expands initiative to protect pedestrians

This summer, UGA is continuing its comprehensive, multi-year initiative to promote pedestrian safety with enhanced lighting and additional engineering features at campus intersections with heavy foot traffic.