The Institute of Gerontology is the hub for students and more than 25 faculty at the University of Georgia to foster innovation in research, education and outreach for older populations. The Institute focuses on interventions and policies to enhance healthy aging, alleviate health disparities, improve housing, and promote psychological, physical, nutritional and financial well-being.

Academic Programs

Garden-based program supports people with dementia and caregivers
Garden-based program supports people with dementia and caregivers

It’s a quintessential spring morning at the University of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden. The sun is starting to peek out from behind a patchwork of pale gray clouds, warming the

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CPH honors outstanding faculty, students, alumni, community members
CPH honors outstanding faculty, students, alumni, community members

As the 2022-2023 academic year draws to a close, the UGA College of Public Health is pleased to recognize more than 70 dedicated faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members

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Student Profile: Caleb Smith
Student Profile: Caleb Smith

Caleb Smith, a BSHP student minoring in Health Policy and Management who graduates this month, plans to leverage the expertise he’s gained in the classroom and in the field to

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