Madelyn Jackson | Almanac Release | CAES Field Report |
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Alumni Profile: Madelyn Jackson |
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Madelyn Jackson (BSA - Biological Science, '12) was originally a pre-med major when she joined the Peace Corps as a community health educator in Paraguay.
During her two and a half years in the remote village of Tañarandy, she solidified her life’s passion: helping people improve their health.
Today, Jackson works as a human resources professional helping more than 50,000 employees lead healthier lives by designing and implementing programs focused on financial well-being. |
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2025 CAES Almanac Release |
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The 2025 Almanac is HERE! The fourth volume of CAES’ annual publication is officially live, and we’re so excited to share it with you. From stories on how CAES research is innovating Georgia agriculture, features on familiar faces, news on various programs and much more, the 2025 Almanac is filled with stories of science in service of humanity and the environment. |
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CAES has a new home for news, stories, expert resources and more!
We are pleased to introduce Field Report, a newly launched content platform that highlights the impact of CAES across Georgia and beyond. From the latest news, in-depth stories of research impact, nearly 1,400 how-to resources from UGA Extension experts and more, Field Report is your gateway to the people and programs shaping instruction, outreach, research and development driving Georgia’s No. 1 industry. |
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CAES Student Welcome Back Events |
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CAES launched the 2025 academic year with two amazing student-centered events supported by the incredible CAES alumni volunteers: the Ag Dawg Kickoff in Athens with over 600 students and faculty in attendance and the Ag Dawg Welcome Back in Tifton with nearly 100 students and faculty. These events weren’t just celebrations—they were a testament to the power of alumni engagement and support.
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There are many ways to advance the student experience at CAES. The CAES Non-Endowed Student Scholarship Fund allows generous supporters of CAES to give at any level and collectively fund student scholarships. Together, our impact can go farther to help support CAES students. |
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Commemorate your graduating student's time at CAES with a brick at Four Towers! The brick walkway in front of Four Towers welcomes alumni, students and friends to the CAES Student Activity Center, which also houses the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame.
Orders placed by October 31 ensure your brick will be installed prior to December commencement ceremonies. |
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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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Poultry Science Homecoming Event Athens, GA
October 3, 2025 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
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The UGA CAES Poultry Science Department invites department alumni, industry partners and friends to gather together for a family-friendly event full of fellowship and food to celebrate homecoming for Bird Dawgs past and present! |
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CAES Career Fair Athens, GA October 8, 2025
11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
| The 2025 UGA Agricultural and Environmental Career and Internship Fair is an in-person event for CAES students and alumni seeking internships, part-time, and full-time job opportunities. Dress is business professional. If you are an employer seeking to hire CAES talent, you can find more information and register here. |
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J.W. Fanning Lecture Athens, GA October 8, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
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This year's J.W. Fanning Lecture will feature Dr. Richard Sexton, Distinguished Professor Emeritus from the University of California Davis, whose topic is “Feeding the World in the 21st Century: The Challenges that Lie Ahead”.
The event will take place at the UGA Tate Student Center Reception Hall on the first floor. A reception will be held at 11:00 a.m. followed by the lecture at 11:30 a.m. |
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Sunbelt Ag Expo Metter, GA October 14, 2025
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| The CAES Alumni team will be at the 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo in Metter, GA again this year. If you will be attending Tuesday, October 14, please email us your location/booth. We would love to engage and give out some CAES swag! |
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Beat Week Athens, GA October 13-18, 2025
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Beat Week is a one-week giving challenge that pits the University of Georgia against the University of Mississippi, and we’re calling on all alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, and fans: make a gift, help UGA students, Beat Ole Miss! Any gift of $5 or more — to anywhere on campus — helps set UGA students on a path to prosper and pushes Georgia closer to victory! |
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Entomology 75th Anniversary Celebration Athens, GA November 1, 2025 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
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Please join us for a milestone worth celebrating — the 75th Anniversary of the Department of Entomology! We look forward to recognizing decades of groundbreaking research, education, and community impact in the field of insect science. |
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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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