UGA Graduate School

The University of Georgia Graduate School and the Office of Engagement, Leadership and Service congratulate the Spring 2026 cohort of students who completed GradLEAD.

Through GradLEAD cohort meetings and peer group engagement, these graduate students had the opportunity to deepen their understanding of leadership, strengthen their self-awareness, and develop the skills to collaborate and lead effectively across diverse contexts.

Students interested in learning more about GradLEAD can visit grad.uga.edu/. Applications will open Fall 2026 for the next Spring 2027 cohort.

We are proud to see UGA graduate student Taylor Ann Pearson featured in We Are Georgia for her research on ticks and tick-borne diseases.

A Ph.D. candidate at the University of Georgia and the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study (SCWDS), Pearson’s work focuses on the prevalence and diversity of ticks and tick-borne pathogens along Georgia’s coastline. From conducting field research across 15 coastal counties to leading community “Tick Talks,” she is helping raise awareness and improve public understanding of tick-related health risks.

Join us in celebrating Taylor and this well-deserved recognition. Read the full story here, https://wearegeorgia.uga.edu/story/taking-on-ticks/