Lilong Chai Named to 2025-2026 Aspire Fellows Cohort

Dr. Lilong Chai conducting research in a chicken house. Photo by Jason Thrasher.
Photo by Jason Thrasher.
IIPA member Dr. Lilong Chai has been named to the 2025-2026 Aspire Fellows cohort. The Fellows represent seven UGA schools and colleges as well as the Center for Teaching and Learning.

Established in 2017, the Aspire Fellows program is designed for mid-career and senior faculty on any career track to complete a signature project that extends their professional impact. This interdisciplinary cohort will engage in a series of workshops that augment skills including project management, leadership and team building. The program fosters strong community connections across the university and empowers seasoned faculty to navigate their role in the complex higher education landscape.

Congratulations, Dr. Chai, for this distinguished honor!