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Q&A: Terry College Inclusive Excellence Director Says Corporate Diversity is Here to Stay
Q&As
March 15, 2025
Q&A: Terry College Inclusive Excellence Director Says Corporate Diversity is Here to Stay
Randy Groomes is the director of inclusive excellence and engagement at the Terry College of Business, a diversity, equity and inclusion-related role that faces a period of uncertainty due to executive orders from the Trump administration. Q: What led you to the position of the director of inclusive excellence and…
Q&A: New Pilates Studio Aims to Provide ‘Equitable Experience’ to All
Q&As
March 15, 2025
Q&A: New Pilates Studio Aims to Provide ‘Equitable Experience’ to All
Genna Ringler co-founded SCLPT studio, a Pilates studio that opened in Athens on March 14 and offers both reformer and heated mat Pilates. Q: What inspired you to start SCLPT? A: I have been a Pilates enthusiast for years, even back when I was still in college, and then post…
Q&A: Athens Rock Lobsters a ‘Community Organization First’
Q&As
March 15, 2025
Q&A: Athens Rock Lobsters a ‘Community Organization First’
Anthony Schaaf, the vice president of sales for the Athens Pro Hockey LLC, doing business as Athens Rock Lobsters, is helping the company grow and develop during its inaugural season. Q: What inspired you to pursue a career in hockey? A: So when I was younger, I played, went to…
The Lead: The New York Times’ Bill Ruthhart on early-career navigation
Doing Journalism
March 14, 2025
The Lead: The New York Times’ Bill Ruthhart on early-career navigation
Bill Ruthhart interacts with the next generation of journalists on a daily basis. As a writing coach and editor for Career Programs at The New York Times, Ruthhart guides 30 newsroom fellows into their development as impactful reporters and writers. Growing up in a family of journalists, he previously spent…
Athens Land Trust: Creating Community, Battling Food Insecurity
Athens-Clarke County
March 13, 2025
Athens Land Trust: Creating Community, Battling Food Insecurity
Food insecurity, the lack of reliable access to affordable, nutritious food, is a pressing issue in Georgia and Athens-Clarke County is no exception to the growing challenge. According to Feeding America, the food insecurity rate in Athens in 2022 was 16.8%, which is higher than the national average. Many local…
Rock Lobsters Host Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful for Chuck-A-Puck Fundraiser
In-Depth
March 5, 2025
Rock Lobsters Host Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful for Chuck-A-Puck Fundraiser
In their inaugural season, Athens’ new minor league professional hockey team, the Rock Lobsters, is already finding ways to give back to the community.One way the Rock Lobsters are making an impact is with their Chuck-A-Puck fundraisers. During a game on Jan. 31, in which the Rock Lobsters defeated the…
The Lead: Dotdash Meredith’s Annie Campbell on Food Journalism’s Push to Vertical
Doing Journalism
February 28, 2025
The Lead: Dotdash Meredith’s Annie Campbell on Food Journalism’s Push to Vertical
Annie Campbell knew she didn’t want to pursue a career in hard news. When she graduated from the University of Georgia, the question that remained was how she could fuse her passions into a sustainable career path. Answering this question landed Campbell at Dotdash Meredith, where she is currently an…