Poultry science program gets $7,000 grant
Article By: Staff
For the eighth year in a row, the donated $7,000 to the University of North Georgia's (ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿) poultry science program.
Financed in part by the Leland Bagwell Education and Innovation Fund, the grant is designed to help recruit and retain students to the poultry science pathway at ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿.
"This grant has been a driver in recruiting students and providing quality education to our poultry students," said Dr. Linda Purvis, assistant professor of biology at ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿. "It provides recruitment materials, education materials and funds for field trips and external resources we wouldn't otherwise have budget for, especially right now during the COVID-19 pandemic when budgets are so tight."
Purvis explained the funds also pay for travel expenses such as speaking engagements at high schools and judging competitions.
Dr. John Leyba, dean of the College of Science & Mathematics, said the grant signifies the program's success.
"The receipt of this grant recognizes ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿'s excellent poultry science program," he said.
Currently, ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ offers an Associate of Science degree in poultry science and has recently solidified a transfer agreement to UGA's poultry science department. It also has close ties to the poultry industry and works diligently to supply students with internships with area poultry businesses.
Students help study BPA in birds
A biology faculty member and two students at ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ have been researching the presence of bisphenol A in birds, widely expanding the number of species that have been tested worldwide.
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ named a College of Distinction
For the 2025–26 academic year, ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ has been named a College of Distinction. This prestigious recognition is awarded to universities whose commitment to engaged, experiential education sets them apart.
McGill shines at Air Assault School
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ cadet and women's soccer student-athlete Grace McGill recently completed Air Assault School at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. She led the 40 cadets who took part in the program.
Students take part in medical research
Students Rediate Degu and Nadine Effiom recently participated in the six-week Northeast Georgia Medical Center Graduate Medical Education Summer Research Internship.