The University of Georgia was founded in 1785 as the first state-chartered university in America. It is the state's flagship institution with a distinguished legacy as a land-grant and sea-grant university. As noted on UGA’s welcome page: "The University of Georgia is recognized as one of America's top public universities in rankings compiled by U.S. News & World Report and other national surveys. As the New York Times noted, 'Seemingly overnight, one of the South’s largest public universities has become enormously competitive, able to pick and choose among the region’s best high school seniors.' The Wall Street Journal listed UGA among its 'Schools for a New Era' and Kiplinger Magazine cites us as one of the 10 best values among 100 public colleges and universities in America."

The UGA School of Social Work’s mission is to prepare leaders and scholars to advance the cause of social justice. Graduate students from a Social Work Immigration Policy class are applying these values in the Changemakers competitions. Students have submitted intervention ideas and begun discussions that explore the impact of immigration policies on a range of marginalized people groups. Students are taking the learning outside the classroom: exploring global issues and designing knowledge-based interventions for Changemakers competition. The UGA School of Social Work is actively preparing students to be advocates for positive social change in their communities, nation, and world.

The University of Georgia’s Ambassador:
Todd Hoskins