Geography Department - University of Georgia

Geography Department - University of Georgia A place for University of Georgia Department of Geography students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

The Department of Geography at UGA has been a leading center of scholarship about earth's landscapes and human relationships to the environment. Our inquiries encompass a wide range of topics, from the economies of cities and cultures of built landscapes, to tropical climates and the flow of polar ice sheets. We combine rigorous empirical work with deeply conceptual theoretical analyses, always re

cognizing the importance of both spatial processes and accumulated histories. We use geographic analyses to illuminate the abiding problems of the modern world. Users are fully responsible for any content they load on any of UGA's social media sites. Comments posted here do not represent the opinions of the University of Georgia.

08/03/2026

Spend a day with Brandon Noel, a GIS intern with Johnson Construction Services & DeKalb County School District!

07/13/2026

Spend a day with Jess Patrick during her internship at Historic Athens!

07/06/2026

Geography can take you in many different directions!

Follow Samantha Carlsen during a day in her life as an intern at CAC!

06/22/2026

Follow along with Layla Thurmond, a rising third-year studying Atmospheric Sciences and Geography, to see what it’s like to be a WeatherDawgs intern!

Congratulations to our Geography graduates! 🎓🎉We know you are all going to do big things! Remember you will always have ...
05/08/2026

Congratulations to our Geography graduates! 🎓🎉

We know you are all going to do big things! Remember you will always have a home in Geography 🫶🏽🌎

Our Mindful Writing Workshop for Geographers was truly an unforgettable event! This event was an opportunity for student...
05/01/2026

Our Mindful Writing Workshop for Geographers was truly an unforgettable event!

This event was an opportunity for students to slow down, reflect on writing as a process, and connect with other students who are also navigating thesis and dissertation writing in Geography. The day combined mindful writing practices, shared experiences, and community conversation.

During the writing workshop, students learned about how to incorporate research-backed strategies into their existing writing practices, giving particular attention to common challenges such as procrastination, endless revising, and fear of feedback. After the writing workshop, students participated in a mindful session designed specifically for graduate students navigating the stress and pressure of thesis writing, with the goal of equipping them with simple, effective tools to use in real time to regulate stress, regain clarity, and sustain momentum in their academic work.

Thank you to Jess Engebretson from Draft by Draft for leading the writing workshop, Thomas Henderson from Stillwell Athens Group for leading the mindfulness workshop, and Alex Music (MS ‘25), Esther Lin (MS ‘25), Jielu Zhang (PhD ‘25), and Rachel Arney (PhD ‘24) for joining our alumni panel.

Special shoutout to Fabiana Hayden and Dr. Jennifer Rice for putting together such an incredible event!



We ❤️ Ryan SmithToday we celebrated our Academic Advisor, Ryan Smith, for all the amazing work he has done for our stude...
04/28/2026

We ❤️ Ryan Smith

Today we celebrated our Academic Advisor, Ryan Smith, for all the amazing work he has done for our students during his time with Geography. Ryan, you will be deeply missed, but know you will always have a home here in Geography. Your new students are very lucky to have you!

Every day is Earth Day! 🌱🌎 published a piece on our very own roof garden, a space that has been a hub for sustainable r...
04/28/2026

Every day is Earth Day! 🌱🌎

published a piece on our very own roof garden, a space that has been a hub for sustainable research and student creativity for decades. Whether it’s testing new plant life or studying urban heat, this "living lab" is one of the coolest spots on campus!

Link in bio for the full article!

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