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Jacinta Smith: a Journey from UGA to Public Health Leadership

Jacinta Smith (BS Microbiology,`01, MS Medical Microbiology,`04) heard science calling from a young age. Now working for the CDC as well as the U.S. Public Health Service, she credits UGA in honing her interest in the sciences throughout her college years and into adulthood. “When I was in the 9th grade, I participated in a program at Fernbank Science Center called Scientific Tools and Techniques, which exposed me to many different fields of…

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2020 40 Under 40: Ginny Barton Bowen (BS '04)

The University of Georgia Alumni Association unveiled its 40 Under 40 Class of 2020. This annual recognition program celebrates the personal, professional and philanthropic achievements of successful UGA graduates under the age of 40. This year’s honorees work in a variety of industries and include 12 UGA alumni with Franklin College degrees. Today we feature Ginny Barton Bowen (BS '04), Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Centers for Disease…
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