Scott Shepherd | Mariah Yori | Dawg Day of Giving |
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In Full Bloom: Scott Shepherd |
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Scott Shepherd (BSA - ’91) transformed his lifelong passion for plants and flowers into The Flower Podcast, now one of the top floral‑industry podcasts in the U.S.
Growing up fascinated by gardening, he immersed himself early in cultivating plants — from planting his first tree at age 10 to amassing a collection of 400 African violets as a teenager. His deep industry experience, built over three decades in the cut‑flower world, shapes the podcast’s conversations with florists, growers, designers, and floral entrepreneurs. |
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When Art Meets Science: Mariah Yori |
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Mariah Yori (BSA - ’13) works in the Department of Animal and Dairy Science and is simultaneously pursuing a degree in scientific illustration through the Lamar Dodd School of Art.
Mariah exemplifies the next generation of scientific illustrators who bridge the gap between technical scientific knowledge and artistic communication. She describes how broad and interdisciplinary the field is as, “almost hard to explain because it’s so all‑encompassing," and illustrates the program’s culture of students united by deep curiosity about both science and art. |
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Last Call: CAES Alumni Board Applications |
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The is accepting member applications for the 2026-2029 term. The purpose of the Alumni Board of Directors is to support the mission of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and to foster and maintain close relationships between its students, alumni, and friends.
Applications will close on March 27! Applicants should be prepared to serve beginning July 2026 though June 2029. Please email Kayla Hendrix should you have any questions.
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Dawg Day of Giving on March 26! |
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On March 26, we’re Calling All #AgDawgs to support CAES during the University of Georgia's Dawg Day of Giving! Dawg Day of Giving is a unified, all-day fundraising effort where alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents, and friends come together to support UGA.
Please consider supporting the CAES Student Emergency Fund on Dawg Day of Giving. When unexpected emergencies threaten a student’s education, the CAES Student Emergency Fund acts as a safety net. Last fall alone, nine CAES students received support to cover urgent needs including medical, dental, and living expenses as well as computer repair. Help ensure future CAES students have access to this fund in their time of need!
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Flavor of Georgia: Savor the State Athens, GA March 27, 2026 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
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Flavor of Georgia is a food product competition which culminates into a final round competition open to the general public on March 27 in Athens, GA. This is a great opportunity to sample and buy products from the Flavor of Georgia Finalists. Adult and UGA Student tickets are available for purchase through the link below. |
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2026 J.G. Woodroof Lecture Athens, GA April 9, 2026 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
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The Woodroof Lecture is an annual series named in honor of Dr. J.G. Woodroof and brings a preeminent leader in food research, education, industry or policy to speak with the university community. This year’s speaker, Mr. Peter C. Erickson, will present, “The Evolving Food Industry and New Capabilities Required for Success”. |
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2026 Conner Connects Awards Ceremony Athens, GA April 16, 2026 4:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
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Conner Connects is the annual awards and recognition ceremony for the UGA department of Agricultural and Applied Economics. This event is open to alumni and will take place at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education. |
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2026 UGA Hospitality and Travel Summit Athens, GA May 4, 2026 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Join us for the 5th Annual Georgia Hospitality & Tourism Summit, hosted by UGA's #1 ranked Hospitality and Food Industry Management program. This year's theme, "The Science of Service: Orchestrating Strategy, Scale, and Story," shifts the industry paradigm from intuition to precision engineering. |
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Ag Dawgs After Hours: Washington, D.C. May 19, 2026 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
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Join us for an Ag Dawgs After Hours reception in Washington, D.C.! Connect with CAES alumni and friends from the D.C. area and get a chance to meet the 2026 CAES Congressional Ag Fellows. Dean Nick T. Place will be present and provide an update on the college. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be provided. |
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The University of Georgia Foundation is registered to solicit in every state and provides state specific registration information. |
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