Foundation Fellow. CURO Honors Scholar. Blue Key Honor Society President. Rayna Carter is turning research into results at UGA.| Beyond the Arch
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Beth Shapiro, the Chief Science Officer at Colossal and a MacArthur Fellow, helped clone the extinct dire wolf. Before that, she was a UGA Honors student trying to find her way. Extinct species are brought back all the time through museum exhibits, the magic of moviemaking, and even the pages of an illustrated book. But […] The post A Dire Response appeared first on Beyond the Arch.| Home - Beyond the Arch
Childhood ocean adventures drive UGA student’s marine science research. Grace Mann sat in her principal’s office at Salem High School in Virginia and told her principal something he surely had never heard before. Despite being new to the school, she informed him she’d have to take a few weeks off. She would be representing her […] The post From Sailing to Skidaway appeared first on Beyond the Arch.| Home - Beyond the Arch
UGA student rolls out the welcome mat for all What makes a home a home? It doesn’t always have to have four walls and a roof, Corey Straughter Jr. says. Although he one day hopes to help people secure that comfort with their dream house, for now, he is creating that feeling of warmth and […] The post With Open Arms appeared first on Beyond the Arch.| Home - Beyond the Arch
Grammy winners and jazz legends inspire the next generation of UGA performers. Each year, Athens music lovers can delight in dozens of performances by world-class musicians and University of Georgia student ensembles through the Performing Arts Center. Occasionally, UGA students also get to glean a few tricks of the trade from these virtuosos. This February, students […] The post Learning from Virtuosos appeared first on Beyond the Arch.| Home - Beyond the Arch
This UGA student seeks answers for international conflicts. For Alma Bajramović, world peace isn’t just an ideal, it’s a global challenge she’s determined to help solve and one that’s deeply personal to her. Her interest in global politics was instilled in her early. Bajramović’s parents fled Bosnia during the Yugoslav Wars, arriving in the U.S. […] The post Pursuing World Peace appeared first on Beyond the Arch.| Home - Beyond the Arch
Cannes, Sundance, Tribeca. All are top of mind when thinking of premier film festivals, but for film students in Georgia, Backlight is the place to screen and be seen. The Backlight Student Film Festival celebrated its fourth year at the University of Georgia’s Tate Student Center on March 29 and 30 with screenings, panel discussions, awards, networking, […] The post Backlight shines a spotlight on student films appeared first on Beyond the Arch.| Home - Beyond the Arch
One trip. 17 students. 9 days, 8,000+ miles logged, one subject, a new world opened. In a single Spring Break, 17 University of Georgia students, most in their first year, crossed the Atlantic to explore the field of computing—past, present, and future. The experience offered them a glimpse into the ever-expanding opportunities their future careers […] The post The World of Computing appeared first on Beyond the Arch.| Home - Beyond the Arch
SGA Vice President Stephen Amolegbe is transforming the future of fintech while leaving a lasting legacy at UGA. It’s midafternoon during UGA’s 2024 Homecoming Game and the sun beats down on Sanford Stadium. As Stephen Amolegbe Jr. is crowned Homecoming King, he feels the sweat drip down his suit, hears the crowd roar from the […] The post Amolegbe’s Crowning Glory appeared first on Beyond the Arch.| Home - Beyond the Arch
Ashley Galanti is on a mission to create a groundbreaking seizure-detection device Ashley Galanti’s journey into research and entrepreneurship wasn’t sparked by academic ambition alone but rather by living with her mom and brother affected by epilepsy. What began as a high school physics class project has grown into research she’s doing as a Ph.D. […] The post Engineering a Solution appeared first on Beyond the Arch.| Home - Beyond the Arch
From lab research to community connections, this UGA senior is grateful for every opportunity to make a difference. One week in a pediatric unit solidified Laura Kate Holden’s dream to be a doctor. During clinical rotations in a hospital in Columbus, Georgia, Holden spent days with an 11-year-old girl who was extremely underweight. The doctors […] The post Shaping a Legacy appeared first on Beyond the Arch.| Home - Beyond the Arch
UGA first-gen student wants to make his college career count. Standing behind a podium to speak before an audience can be intimidating. The stakes get even higher if that podium is situated in a room at the White House. UGA junior JJ Lazo shook off the nerves and remembered that all he had to do […] The post Through courage and community appeared first on Beyond the Arch.| Home - Beyond the Arch
Dr. Asia Simone Passmore. That title was clear in one student’s mind almost from the moment she began studying piano. Fifteen years ago, Passmore fell in love with the piano, and it wasn’t long before she set her sights on a doctorate in music. Passmore developed a profound interest in the piano as a teenager. […] The post Playing in Perfect Harmony appeared first on Beyond the Arch.| Home - Beyond the Arch
Many bright rural students go off for an education and never return home. Before leaving his Valdosta home for college, Colby Ruiz was challenged not to forget where he came from. Dr. Colby Ruiz was a teenager when he watched his first surgery. He volunteered in the operating room at Valdosta’s SGMC Health, where his […] The post A Doctor’s Journey appeared first on Beyond the Arch.| Home - Beyond the Arch
New Domestic Field Study program sends dance students to New York. This past summer, a troupe of 11 University of Georgia dance students traveled from Broad Street to Broadway to immerse themselves in the mecca of professional dance, New York City. Participants met with professionals and gained audition experience while touring the Big Apple. The […] The post From Broad Street to Broadway appeared first on Beyond the Arch.| Home - Beyond the Arch
Caitlin Lyons’ lifelong love of horseback riding has shaped her as an athlete, an academic, and a wildlife conservationist. The post Dawgs in the Saddle appeared first on Beyond the Arch.| Home - Beyond the Arch
Autumn Hampton, a rising star in medical research and health care advocacy, honors her mother’s memory by supporting marginalized communities. The post The “Care” in Health Care appeared first on Beyond the Arch.| Home - Beyond the Arch
Bear Hollow Zoo provides learning opportunities to UGA students The post The Zoo in Your Backyard appeared first on Beyond the Arch.| Home - Beyond the Arch
UGA's Interdisciplinary Field Program mixes geology, ecology, and anthropology into an epic road trip across America. The post For Spacious Skies appeared first on Beyond the Arch.| Home - Beyond the Arch
When you’ve traveled the world, finding a place to finally call home can be a labor of love. Investing in a community and its people and always striving for improvement is a special kind of labor. It happens to be the specialty of Julianne O’Connell, a University of Georgia Ph.D. candidate. After years of teaching […] The post Spearheading Service appeared first on Beyond the Arch.| Home - Beyond the Arch
Southern Living’s lifestyle brand has been a familiar household name for generations. From the treasured family recipe your grandmother taught you to the holiday decorations you pass on to your children, the magazine touches lives in far-reaching ways. The same is true for Ivy Odom BSFCS ’15, AB’ 15, senior lifestyle editor at Southern Living. She […] The post Sweet Success appeared first on Beyond the Arch.| Home - Beyond the Arch
UGA alumnus believes advertising can be fun and make positive change. As VP of Creative at Liquid Death, he’s trying to do just that. The post Ad Man appeared first on Beyond the Arch.| Home - Beyond the Arch
A nasty disease is attacking Georgia shrimp and raising concerns for the fishing industry that relies on them. A recent Ph.D. graduate investigates what contributes to the spread of black gill disease and how to protect coastal fisheries. The post Under the Surface appeared first on Beyond the Arch.| Home - Beyond the Arch
Creating extraordinary learning opportunities that inspire students to learn at a deeper level. The post High-Impact Learning Experiences appeared first on Beyond the Arch.| Home - Beyond the Arch
Students are immersed in set and lighting design, costume creation, acting, directing and more The post The collaborative magic of making a musical appeared first on Beyond the Arch.| Home - Beyond the Arch
A Master Class in Wildlife Research The post Catch and Release appeared first on Beyond the Arch.| Home - Beyond the Arch
UGA’s zoological medicine program provides practical experience for residents The post Seal ultrasounds, fish MRIs and exotic animal endoscopies appeared first on Beyond the Arch.| Home - Beyond the Arch
With students in 72 countries, the study abroad program offers a wide array of experiences The post Study Away at UGA appeared first on Beyond the Arch.| Home - Beyond the Arch
UGA’s program puts students to work behind the scenes of well-known artists The post The Business of Music appeared first on Beyond the Arch.| Home - Beyond the Arch
The birthplace of public higher education in America meets the world’s oldest English-speaking university. The post An Oxford Education appeared first on Beyond the Arch.| Home - Beyond the Arch
Students race cars they build themselves and gain hands-on engineering experience through UGA Motorsports. The post Hot Wheels appeared first on Beyond the Arch.| Home - Beyond the Arch
UGA students gain insight into future career possibilities through Big Apple experiences The post A week exploring the fashion and interior design industries in NYC appeared first on Beyond the Arch.| Home - Beyond the Arch
UGA’s Washington Semester Program connects students to internships in while they live and learn in UGA’s Capitol Hill facility, Delta Hall.| Beyond the Arch
Landscape architects bring their visions of beautiful outdoor space to life. UGA students took a class to learn how, but not in a classroom.| Beyond the Arch