The University of Georgia has received the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification , an elective designation awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching that highlights an institution’s commitment to community engagement. The community engagement classification, which institutions retain for six years, recognizes a comprehensive, institution-wide commitment to mutually beneficial community-university partnerships that address critical community needs. Following a multiyear self-study and review process, the university’s classification signifies a strategic focus on using teaching, research and service to power innovation and solve challenges. “This prestigious recognition reflects the University of Georgia’s unwavering commitment to serving Georgia as its flagship institution and preparing students to lead in a global society,” said President Jere W. Morehead. “Community engagement is embedded in our land-grant and sea-grant identity, and I am grateful for the continued efforts of our faculty, staff and students as they prioritize the needs of citizens throughout our state and beyond.” The Carnegie Classification has
