About Us
The Fanning Institute is a multi-disciplinary Public Service and Outreach unit of the University of Georgia.
Incorporating units that historically focused on community development, economic development, and leadership development, the Fanning Institute reflects an awareness that these areas are interdependent, and that sustainable community transformation must incorporate elements of each. Our faculty and staff use the knowledge and experience gained from working within these traditional fields to provide a rich and customized approach to addressing the complex problems facing communities and society.
In furthering the University’s land-grant legacy, the Institute fosters individual and community empowerment—linking the needs of people and communities with the expertise, research, and resources of UGA, its faculty, staff, and students.
