University of Georgia
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Student Life at CAES

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Majors
Learn about our programs and find a major that's right for you.
Scholarships
Scholarships
We have a variety of academic, travel and minority scholarships for our students.
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CAES Student Awards and Leadership Recognition

Each year we recognize the amazing accomplishments of students in the following programs:

  • Outstanding Seniors
  • E. Broadus Browne Award for Graduate Research
  • Undergraduate Research
  • University or National Recognition
  • CAES Leadership and Internship Recognition

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CAES Convocation Details & Candidates for Graduation


Events at CAES

Join us Tuesday, September 29 at 5:30 p.m. for the annual College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences recruitment event. You must pre-register online. Login information will be provided after pre-registration.
Sep 29
5:30PM - 7:30PM ShowCAES 2020 Recruitment Event (Zoom meeting) https://t.uga.edu/6eX
The UGA VIRTUAL Food, Agricultural, Environmental, and Sciences Career and Internship Fair will be held on Handshake.
Oct 06
1:00PM - 4:00PM Food, Agricultural, Environmental and Sciences Career and Internship Fair (Virtual) https://uga.joinhandshake.com/login
Guest lecture by Julie Borlaug, vice president of external relations for Inari Agriculture: "Using Innovation and Technology to End Hunger and Poverty" Borlaug is the granddaughter of American biologist, humanitarian and Nobel laureate Norman E. Borlaug. As the vice president of external relations for Inari Agriculture, she is continuing the Borlaug legacy and inspiring the next generation by advocating for innovation and technology to end hunger and poverty. Borlaug has developed agricultural partnerships between public, private and philanthropic groups to expand the mission to feed the world’s hungry. She previously served as director of strategic initiatives for Texas A&M Agrilife Research, associate director of external relations for the Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture, and director of development for the American Cancer Society. The D.W. Brooks Lecture is named for the late D.W. Brooks, founder of Gold Kist, Inc. Brooks started Cotton States Mutual Insurance Companies in 1941. He advised seven U.S. presidents on farm and trade issues. Among his many honors, he was the first inductee into the University of Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame.
Nov 10
3:30PM - 5:30PM D.W. Brooks Lecture featuring Julie Borlaug TBA
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CAES Student News

Murray County 4-H Tech Changemakers gather for a photo before an informational session in 2019. CAES News
Murray County 4-H Tech Changemakers gather for a photo before an informational session in 2019.
Murray County 4-H youth lead program promoting digital equity
Murray County 4-H youth initiate digital literacy initiative within the community.
ShowCAES will be held via Zoom web conference from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29. CAES News
ShowCAES will be held via Zoom web conference from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29.
UGA virtual open house event to highlight agricultural academics
Admissions officers will guide high school and college students through the majors and careers available through CAES.
The CAES Rural Scholars Program was inspired by alumnus Keith Kelly's vision to create a scholarship program for agricultural and environmental sciences students from Georgia's rural communities. CAES News
The CAES Rural Scholars Program was inspired by alumnus Keith Kelly's vision to create a scholarship program for agricultural and environmental sciences students from Georgia's rural communities.
Gifts from UGA alumni create CAES Rural Scholars Program
The annual academic scholarship will assist in recruiting the most qualified students from rural communities in the state of Georgia.
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Athens, Georgia 30602
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Our majors. Your future.

Agribusiness Agricultural Communication Agricultural Education Agricultural and Applied Economics Agriscience and Environmental Systems Animal Health Animal Science Applied Biotechnology Avian Biology Biological Science Dairy Science Entomology Environmental Economics and Management Environmental Resource Science Food Science Honors Interdisciplinary Studies Horticulture Hospitality and Food Industry Management Poultry Science Turfgrass Management Water and Soil Resources