The Unseen Work Behind the World Cup
What I learned during a summer in emergency management at the 2026 FIFA World Cup When the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to Atlanta Stadium, most of the world watched
UGA IDM Receives $3.7 Million to Strengthen Rural Healthcare Resilience
New program helps rural facilities prepare for disasters and safely shelter in place The University of Georgia Institute for Disaster Management (IDM) has been awarded $3.735M to help harden rural
Morgan Taylor named Director of Institute for Disaster Management
CPH graduate brings expertise, passion to role The University of Georgia College of Public Health is excited to announce Morgan Taylor (PhD ’23, MPH ’19) as the new director for
Research, Resiliency and Reflection: Lessons from Iceland
Trip to the Arctic reaffirms professional commitment for two students and their mentor Immersive Research For Dr. Michelle Ritchie, there’s no such thing as armchair research. To her, proper immersive
Preparing for the Surge
UGA IDM and partners strengthen hospital readiness ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup Chaos to Care When a mass casualty incident occurs, the first few minutes at a receiving healthcare
Three IDM Student Employees Recognized in UGA’s 2026 Student Employee of the Year Competition
Each year, the University of Georgia recognizes its top 100 student employees through a competitive nomination process. This honor draws awareness to the outstanding achievements of the working students who
Caring for the Canine First Responder
UGA researchers propose national training standard for OpK9 emergency care You wake up on a Monday morning, strap on your gear, and get ready to head out for a 12-hour
Heat poses additional risks post-hurricane
Researchers urge adoption of official fifth hurricane hazard A new study from the University of Georgia suggests hurricanes may now pose an additional danger to people through heat exposure. Hurricanes
Student Spotlight: Alif Indiralarasati, MD
A Defining Moment What started as an ordinary morning in 2006 became a defining moment for Alif Indiralarasati. A 6.2-magnitude earthquake had struck her hometown in Indonesia. Having been born
Dr. Curt Harris to depart IDM after 7 years as director
Dr. Curt Harris to depart IDM after 7 years as director After seven years of dedicated leadership, Dr. Curt Harris will be departing the Institute for Disaster Management in February
