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Angela Yao

Xiaobai Angela Yao Named Editor-in-Chief of CaGIS Journal

UGA Geography professor Xiaobai Angela Yao has been named the Editor-in-Chief of The Cartography and Information Society’s journal, Cartography and Information Science (CaGIS).

Andy Herod

Andrew Herod Named Regents’ Professor by University System of Georgia

UGA Geography professor Andrew Herod has been named a 2025 Regents’ Professor by the University System of Georgia (USG).

Joshua Inwood

UGA Geography Alumnus Joshua Inwood Appointed AAG Fellow

UGA Geography Alumnus Joshua Inwood has been appointed as a 2025 American Association of Geographers (AAG) Fellow. Dr. Inwood received his Ph.D. from UGA Geography in 2007 and now works as a Professor of Geography at Penn State University.

Castle Williams

UGA Geography Alumnus Castle Williamsberg Wins AMS Award

UGA Geography Alumnus Castle Williamsberg was awarded the Outstanding Early Career Award by the American Meteorological Society. Williamsberg graduated with his Ph.D. in Geography in August 2020 and now works as Cheif Social Scientist at NOAA’s Weather Program Office.

David Porinchu

David Porinchu Receives 2024 Sandy Beaver Excellence in Teaching Award

Geography Professor David Porinchu has been named a recipient of the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences Sandy Beaver for Excellence in Teaching Award.

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