Establishing the University of Georgia | Georgia Stories

Why would a young state invest in a university? This Georgia Stories resource from GPB explores the founding of the University of Georgia, the nation’s first chartered university, and the powerful belief that education could shape Georgia’s future. Through engaging storytelling and historical context, it highlights how early leaders prioritized learning as a path to growth and opportunity. The resource also includes support materials to help extend learning and discussion in the classroom.

NOTE: The closed captions are also available in Spanish.