Welcome to the Institute for Disaster Management! We are excited that you are wanting to know more about IDM and are interested in ways to get involved while furthering your education. At UGA, there are several student organizations offering various experiences to empower students to be contributors, leaders, and difference-makers within the State of Georgia, the United States, and the globe.

Whatever your interest is, get involved! We encourage you to get connected, get involved, and leave your mark here in Athens. The lessons learned, the experiences shared, and the relationships built while involved in a student group will help form the community leader you will become and cultivate professional relationships that you can carry with you throughout your career.

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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

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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

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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