Sonia Altizer: Two decades of scholarship and leadership
May 2025
Sonia Altizer served in the Odum School of Ecology for 20 years, earning accolades for teaching, research, mentorship and administration.
Three UGA undergraduates awarded Goldwater Scholarship
Apr 2025
Ecology student Anderson Smith is named a 2025 Goldwater Scholar.
Vahsen studies plant evolution and its consequences
Mar 2025
As a kid, Megan Vahsen was really interested in science and math, and she was good at them. So when she went to college, it made sense to major in
UGA student blends ecology and entrepreneurship
Mar 2025
Ecology undergrad Afia Lockett is searching for ways to dissolve the barriers between humans and the natural world.
UGA graduate student connects conservation and agriculture
Mar 2025
Ecology grad student and Butler Fellow Mackenzi Hallmark is building the expertise to connect human decision-making with ecological outcomes.
Sustainability Certificate Ambassador Spotlight: Emme McCumiskey
Feb 2025
Meet Emme McCumiskey! Emme is a third-year student pursuing majors in ecology and environmental resource science, minors in wildlife sciences and environmental geology, and certificates in sustainability and water resources.
Lecturer, coordinator helps shape ecology curriculum
Feb 2025
Amanda Rugenski seeks multiple pathways for student success Amanda Rugenski was in a bog when she realized that she wanted to be a scientist. While on a field trip with
Ecology’s convocation honors eight fall 2024 graduates
Dec 2024
Professor Scott Carver delivered the convocation address at the Odum School’s ceremony honoring fall 2024 graduates.
Odum development coordinator sees beauty in her environment
Dec 2024
Melissa Lee, Ecology’s development and alumni relations coordinator, believes that the Odum School has something for everyone.
Sustainability Certificate Ambassador Spotlight: Melanie Frick
Nov 2024
Ecology undergrad student Melanie Frick serves as a Sustainability Certificate Ambassador. She was profiled in the program’s Nov. 19 newsletter.