Space invaders: New service-learning course equips students to fight invasive species
Apr 2026
Students explore the impact of non-native species in Athens and beyond.
2026 Research Awards
Apr 2026
Ecology’s Jill Anderson and John Drake are recognized with 2026 Research Awards from the University of Georgia.
New paper outlines pathways to equitable flood adaptation
Mar 2026
Krista Capps co-authored a perspective published in Nature Water that underscores how adaptation and mitigation measures to address urban flooding often exacerbate environmental injustices.
Dean’s Corner, March 2026
Mar 2026
Dean Mark Hunter discusses the importance of collaboration across the Odum School’s mission of teaching, research and outreach.
Newest round of Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grants announced
Mar 2026
Ecology faculty John Drake, Andrew Park, Charles van Rees, Scott Carver and Seth Wenger are members of teams that will be funded by 2025 Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grants.
UGA receives $1.5 million from the Moore Foundation to support postdoctoral training
Mar 2026
Jeb Byers is one of eight faculty members chosen to mentor postdoctoral researchers that will strengthen UGA’s research capacity in the natural sciences.
New Odum School scholarship strengthens ties between UGA, Jones Center
Mar 2026
The new Spencer Fellow at Ichauway will fund Odum doctoral students to do research at South Georgia’s Jones Center.
2026 grad student symposium focuses on research
Mar 2026
Daniel J. Becker (PhD ’17) delivered the keynote speech at the 32nd annual Ecology Graduate Student Symposium.
Wenger named Athletic Association Professor in Ecology
Mar 2026
Seth Wenger, ecology professor and director of the River Basin Center, has been named a University of Georgia Athletic Association Professor.
Tennakoon helps students connect to marine life in the past and present
Feb 2026
Odum School lecturer Shamindri Tennakoon helps students see ancient and marine habitats they’ve never encountered.