Rachel Kinsaul Spotlight | Award Nominations Open | Buell Named to National Academy of Sciences |
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Milken Award Recipient: Rachel Kinsaul |
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Rachel Kinsaul (BSA ’09, MAL ’11) has been named a 2024–25 Milken Educator Award recipient — an honor widely recognized as the nation’s preeminent award for K–12 teachers. A leader in agricultural education, Kinsaul teaches agricultural science at Morgan County High School in Madison, Georgia, where her innovative, hands-on programs have redefined how students experience the agricultural sciences. |
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Award Nominations Now Open |
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Do you know an outstanding CAES alumni who has made an extraordinary impact on Georgia agriculture or agribusiness? Nominations are open for the 2026 CAES Alumni Awards and the 2026 Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame! Be sure to submit your nominations before July 1, 2025! No late submissions will be accepted due to the review timeline.
Learn more on the CAES Alumni Awards website. The CAES Alumni Awards and Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame ceremony will be Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Tate Center in Athens, GA. |
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Nominations for the 2026 Bulldog 100 are open through July 31.
The Bulldog 100 embody the best of what the University of Georgia stands for. These alumni are leading the way in business and building better communities. Every year, we celebrate these Dawgs on top by recognizing the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or led by UGA alumni. |
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Robin Buell named to National Academy of Sciences |
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Robin Buell, Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar Chair in Crop Genomics at CAES, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). Members are elected to NAS in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Membership is a widely accepted mark of excellence in science and is considered one of the highest honors a scientist can receive.
"Dr. Buell has long been a highly respected member of the scientific community, and her election to the National Academy of Sciences is a well-deserved recognition of the innovative work she has done in plant genomics over the course of her career,” said CAES Dean and Director Nick T. Place.
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The Deans' Promise Fund was established to provide CAES students with experiences outside the classroom including, but not limited to, international travel, service learning, internships and fellowships.
During the 2024 academic year, 213 CAES students were able to participate in study abroad programs. Help ensure that CAES students are able to participate in study abroad and other experiential learning opportunities in the 2025-2026 academic year! |
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Garden Gala: Farm-to-Table Dinner Athens, GA June 7, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
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The Garden Gala, a farm-to-table dinner, will be crafted from UGArden-grown ingredients by local chefs. This ticketed affair will bring together supporters, community members, and local leaders in sustainable agriculture to celebrate UGArden’s impactful journey and the people that made it all possible. |
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Food Science and Technology IFT Alumni Social Chicago, IL July 14, 2025 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
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Attending the IFT Expo in Chicago, IL this summer? Join the Food Science and Technology department for an alumni social. Tickets include hors d'oeuvres and beverages. |
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Ag Dawg Kickoff Athens, GA August 20, 2025
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
| Save-the-Date! This event will take place at the UGA Livestock Instructional Arena in Athens, GA and is for CAES students, but we welcome CAES alumni to volunteer. |
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Welcome Back Ag Dawgs Tifton, GA
August 27, 2025 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Save-the-Date! This event will take place at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, GA and is for CAES students, but we welcome CAES alumni to volunteer. |
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CAES Intros & Appetizers Athens, GA
September 30, 2025 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
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Intros and Appetizers is a low pressure, high energy student and alumni/industry professional networking event. This is a great opportunity for students to seek advice and mentorship from alumni and friends of CAES. Space is limited to 50 students and 25 alumni and friends of CAES. Refreshments will be provided. Dress is business casual. |
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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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