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
Faculty Spotlight: James P. O’Neal
Clinical professor’s lifetime of service in US Air Force, emergency medicine, public health Since the age of 6 James Patrick O’Neal has had a penchant for flying. “It was just
Envisioning the future of Iceland’s environment
Study collects Icelandic community perspectives on environmental health, 100 years in the future Michelle Ritchie remembers being in Iceland in 2013. When she returned 10 years later, though, things looked
How to stay safe during hurricane season
Stock a kit with food, water, medications and stay informed with national, local officials It’s been an unusually quiet hurricane season so far. But that may change with Hurricane Gabrielle
UGA students conduct campus-wide study on disaster mitigation
Student-led survey reveals gaps in disaster readiness while promoting active learning Michelle Ritchie is demystifying the research process for undergraduate students, and shaping campus preparedness along the way. An assistant
Curbing the CNA workforce shortage
New UGA study explores why CNAs are leaving the workforce and what can be done As the American population ages, the nation faces a crisis in its long-term care system—a
Alumni Spotlight: Crystal Shelnutt (MPH ’22)
Advocating for trauma patients—and the people who care for them Crystal Shelnutt’s path to public health leadership began in the back of an ambulance. Now, as the Regional Trauma System
UGA team crafts University Assistance Center plan in case of campus disaster
Plan supports cross-campus action following disaster When disaster strikes a university campus, police and emergency services are ready to jump in and respond. But what occurs in the days that
Becoming a Triple Dawg: Makayla Peebles
Makayla Peebles knew she was destined for a career in public service. With both parents working as first responders, it was a no-brainer. What really drew her in was the
IDM Represents at EMAG 2025
IDM team attends 2025 Georgia Emergency Management Conference Over 20 Institute for Disaster Management faculty, staff, and students headed down to Jekyll Island the second week of April for the
