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Archive for 2024
UGA ranks as leading doctoral institution for study abroad
December 17, 2024
The University of Georgia remains among the top 10 U.S. universities for study abroad participation, according to the 2024 Open Doors Report released by the Institute…
Graduates encouraged to savor accomplishments, look ahead
December 16, 2024
Graduates take many academic and life lessons with them after Commencement. During their time at the University of Georgia, the Class of 2024 learned both inside…
UGA celebrates 15 years of Bulldog 100
December 11, 2024
The University of Georgia Alumni Association released the 2025 Bulldog 100, a list of the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or led by UGA graduates. The program,…
9,500 students admitted to UGA for early action
December 10, 2024
The University of Georgia continues to draw exceptional students from throughout Georgia and the United States. A record 30,490 students applied for early action consideration this…
UGA School of Medicine submits application for accreditation
December 9, 2024
The University of Georgia School of Medicine submitted its official application for accreditation to the Liaison Committee on Medical Education in late November. This is an…
UGA recertified as ‘StormReady’
December 6, 2024
The University of Georgia has once again been recognized as a StormReady institution by the National Weather Service. This designation highlights UGA’s ongoing commitment to…
Commencement set for Dec. 13
December 6, 2024
On Dec. 13, the University of Georgia will welcome its newest alumni as 1,773 undergraduate and 1,433 graduate students—a combined total of 3,206—have met requirements to…
Barrows receive first Dooley Friends of the UGA Libraries Award
December 6, 2024
The Vince and Barbara Dooley Friends of the UGA Libraries Award has been established to honor the Dooleys and their impact on the libraries. The…
Pharmacy, Vet Med assistant professor awarded $2.2M NIH grant
December 4, 2024
Fungal pathogen expert Blake Billmyre recently was awarded a $2.2 million New Innovator Award from the National Institutes of Health. An assistant professor in the University…
Donors grow UGA endowed, need-based scholarships to 1,000
November 25, 2024
The University of Georgia has passed an exciting milestone with the endowment of its 1,000th need-based scholarship. Increasing the number of endowed, need-based scholarships has…
UGA donors celebrated at 2024 Presidents Club Reception
November 20, 2024
The University of Georgia Presidents Club Reception was held on Nov. 15 in the Tate Student Center Grand Hall, where nearly 700 donors and guests…
Precision One Health Symposium highlights successes
November 18, 2024
Researchers from various colleges and schools across the University of Georgia gathered for the inaugural Precision One Health Symposium to hear updates on collaborative research performed…
UGA approved to grant Doctor of Medicine degree
November 14, 2024
With its vote on Nov. 12, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia approved the University of Georgia to grant a Doctor…
Veterans Legal Clinic financial impact grows to nearly $11.5M
November 11, 2024
Since its inception, the University of Georgia Veterans Legal Clinic has had dual goals. One is aiding former members of the military in accessing all…
UGA MFA Film program gains national recognition
November 8, 2024
The University of Georgia Master of Fine Arts in Film, Television and Digital Media was recently named to the list of Top 50 Film Schools across…
Rodrigues named dean of the UGA School of Law
November 1, 2024
Usha R. Rodrigues, associate dean for faculty development, M.E. Kilpatrick Chair of Corporate Finance and Securities Law and University Professor, has been named the next dean…
UGA dedicates first phase of Science and Ag Hill modernization
October 31, 2024
The University of Georgia held a dedication ceremony on Oct. 30 to celebrate the completion of the first phase of renovations to modernize research and…
UGA again ranks No. 1 in new research-based products
October 30, 2024
The University of Georgia once again ranks No. 1 among U.S. universities for the number of commercial products to market based on its research, according to an…
Nathan Lewis joins UGA as new GRA Eminent Scholar
October 29, 2024
Nathan Lewis, a professor of pediatrics and bioengineering at the University of California San Diego, joined the University of Georgia as the new Georgia Research Alliance (GRA)…
Shepherd receives National Academies award for science communications
October 28, 2024
J. Marshall Shepherd, Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Sciences and Geography in the University of Georgia Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, was…
New report estimates economic impact of UGA’s School of Medicine
October 24, 2024
The University of Georgia’s School of Medicine will generate between $1.8 billion and $2.3 billion in cumulative economic impact on the state of Georgia by 2040,…
Enrollment and graduation rates are both up at UGA
October 24, 2024
The University of Georgia’s final fall enrollment numbers were released last week with a total enrollment of 43,146 for the fall of 2024 across all campuses,…
Spotlight on the Arts festival celebrates the arts at UGA
October 21, 2024
This November, the visual, literary and performing arts take center stage at the University of Georgia with more than 50 events and exhibitions during the…
Rural Engagement Workshop wins national honors
October 21, 2024
The University of Georgia has received a national Award of Excellence in the Innovation category from the University Economic Development Association (UEDA) for its work…
Nuss elected to Mastership in American College of Physicians
October 15, 2024
Dr. Shelley Nuss, campus dean of the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership and founding dean of the UGA School of Medicine, has been elected…
UGA takes multi-faceted approach to recruiting Georgia students
October 14, 2024
The UGA Office of Admissions works diligently to ensure incoming first-year classes come from across the state. This year, more than 40,000 students applied to the…
Bridal designer strengthens UGA historic clothing collection
October 14, 2024
Acclaimed bridal designer Anne Barge Clegg pledged a major gift to the University of Georgia that will enhance the College of Family and Consumer Sciences’…
$10 million grant to fund national GenAI center at UGA
October 14, 2024
The University of Georgia received a five-year, $10 million grant from the Institute of Education Sciences to establish a research and development center that will provide national…
UGA dedicates renovated Holmes-Hunter Academic Building
October 7, 2024
The University of Georgia held a dedication ceremony on Oct. 4 to celebrate the completion of renovations to the Holmes-Hunter Academic Building on UGA’s historic North…
School of Law named nation’s best value again
October 7, 2024
For the fifth time in seven years, the University of Georgia School of Law has been named the nation’s Best Value in legal education. Last year, UGA…
Steele named associate dean for admissions for School of Medicine
October 3, 2024
Brian Steele has been named associate dean for admissions for the University of Georgia School of Medicine, effective Oct. 1. Steele comes to the School…
Prominent physiologist named GRA Eminent Scholar in Molecular Medicine
September 25, 2024
Prominent gastric cancer researcher Yana Zavros was announced as the University of Georgia’s inaugural Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) Eminent Scholar in Molecular Medicine. She will be UGA’s 18th…
Nine straight years as top 20 university
September 24, 2024
The University of Georgia climbed two spots to No. 18 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 ranking of the best public universities in the nation….
Students cover Paralympics as freelancers for Associated Press
September 23, 2024
Nine Grady College students covered the Paralympic Games in Paris for the Associated Press. The AP published 20 written features and 175 photographs to a…
Hundreds of students serve the Athens community
September 23, 2024
On Sept. 21, more than 500 University of Georgia students participated in Dawg Day of Service, UGA’s largest annual day of student-led community service. Celebrating its 11th…
Ten UGA faculty members named 2024 Women’s Leadership Fellows
September 20, 2024
The University of Georgia has named 10 faculty and academic leaders to the 2024-2025 cohort of the university’s Women’s Leadership Fellows Program. The fellows represent eight…
Student Affairs launches Parent and Family Engagement resource website
September 20, 2024
The Division of Student Affairs launched the department of Parent and Family Engagement last month. This new initiative will provide information and resources to parents…
UGA hosts second annual Isakson Symposium
September 20, 2024
The University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs announces the second annual Johnny Isakson Symposium on Political Civility, set for Monday, Nov. 18, 2024,…
CCSD graduates find a home in UGA’s Foundation Fellowship
September 19, 2024
Through UGA’s Foundation Fellowship, five Clarke County School District (CCSD) graduates are currently attending the university on a full academic scholarship as well as funding…
Rhodes named executive director of the UGA Innovation District
September 19, 2024
The University of Georgia is accelerating its commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship with the appointment of an executive director to lead its growing Innovation District. J….
Inaugural 9/11 memorial stair climb takes place at Sanford Stadium
September 11, 2024
The University of Georgia honored the 23rd anniversary of the World Trade Center 9/11 attacks with an inaugural memorial stair climb in Sanford Stadium. Starting at…
Scott Jackson returns to UGA as GRA Eminent Scholar
September 10, 2024
Renowned plant genetics researcher Scott Jackson has returned to the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) as the inaugural Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) Eminent Scholar in…
UGA dedicates Sanford Stadium renovations
September 6, 2024
The University of Georgia held a dedication ceremony on Sept. 6 to celebrate the completion of the second phase of an extensive construction project on Sanford…
College of Engineering, School of Public and International Affairs partner on unique Double Dawgs pathway
August 30, 2024
Engineering majors with an interest in energy policy and technology have an opportunity to pursue a unique Double Dawgs pathway offered through the University of…
Devine named federal government relations director at UGA
August 29, 2024
Chris Devine, who currently serves as the director of budget and appropriations for the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, has been named as the…
UGA ranks among best universities in the nation
August 28, 2024
The University of Georgia continues to solidify its position among the nation’s most prestigious institutions of higher education. This is particularly evident in some of the…
UGA receives $18M NSF award
August 28, 2024
The University of Georgia has received a six-year, $18 million award from the National Science Foundation’s BioFoundries program to launch the BioFoundry: Glycoscience Resources, Education And Training (BioFoundry:…
Erica Brownfield named senior associate dean for academic affairs of new School of Medicine
August 23, 2024
Dr. Erica Brownfield has been named the senior associate dean for academic affairs for the University of Georgia School of Medicine. Brownfield comes into the new…
Office of Research names 2024-25 Research Faculty Fellows
August 23, 2024
Krista Capps, Scott Ardoin, Carla Hadden and Brandon Rotavera are the newest Office of Research (OoR) Faculty Fellows, a mentorship program designed to prepare faculty for…
A Helping Hand in Hospitality
August 22, 2024
Hospitality and tourism is a steadily growing industry that provides more than 16 million jobs domestically, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics….
Alumnus leaves $1M to support travel, study away
August 20, 2024
Bruce Gregory, a graduate of the University of Georgia College of Environment and Design, donated $1 million to his alma mater through a bequest that will…
UGA faculty named SEC Academic Leadership Development Program Fellows
August 16, 2024
Four distinguished University of Georgia faculty members have been named Fellows of the Southeastern Conference Academic Leadership Development Program. The program seeks to advance higher…
UGA welcomes Class of 2028
August 13, 2024
This week, the University of Georgia welcomes 6,175 first-year students from more than 43,000 applicants. It’s one of most academically qualified classes in the university’s history,…
Progress continues on UGA School of Medicine
August 9, 2024
In February, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents authorized the University of Georgia to establish a new independent School of Medicine. In the…
University continues to strengthen campus security with new initiatives
August 9, 2024
As new and returning University of Georgia students begin the fall semester, they will notice a series of highly visible initiatives to further strengthen campus…
Georgia Museum of Art receives Helen Frankenthaler Foundation gift
August 9, 2024
The Georgia Museum of Art is a recipient of the Frankenthaler Prints Initiative, which supports education in visual arts and art history. The gift includes…
Tour gives UGA faculty new perspective on state
August 9, 2024
A group of 30 University of Georgia faculty members spent four days getting to know each other and the state they will now call home as they traveled…
UGA startup CytoNest Inc. launches first commercial product
August 7, 2024
University of Georgia startup CytoNest Inc. released its first commercial product, a fiber scaffold that optimizes cell manufacturing and tissue engineering, last month. The product, called…
Student project tackles coastal flooding on Sapelo Island
August 2, 2024
Students in the College of Engineering collaborated with the UGA Office of Emergency Preparedness and Insurance & Claims Management (OEP/ICM) and the UGA Marine Institute…
New investments in high-performance computing to advance AI research efforts at UGA
August 2, 2024
To further expand services for University of Georgia researchers utilizing AI, the Georgia Advanced Computing Resource Center will deploy innovative, in-demand equipment to its High-Performance…
UGA develops strategic enrollment plan
August 1, 2024
In response to the record number of applicants in recent years, the University of Georgia has released its first strategic enrollment management plan since 2007. This…
Program introduces female high schoolers to construction careers
July 23, 2024
For one week this summer, a group of female high school students came to the University of Georgia to attend a camp focused on construction. Campers…
Dublin-Laurens County new Archway Partnership community
July 19, 2024
The University of Georgia has named Dublin-Laurens County as the newest Archway Partnership community. The Archway Partnership, a unit of UGA Public Service and Outreach, connects university…
UGA earns top awards for marketing and communications excellence
July 19, 2024
The University of Georgia won six awards in the 2024 Council for Advancement and Support of Education’s Circle of Excellence Awards competition, recognizing the best education…
UGA continues to strengthen campus security
July 18, 2024
When new and returning University of Georgia students come to Athens for the fall semester, they will notice a series of highly visible initiatives to further…
Donors set UGA fundraising record
July 16, 2024
Donations to the University of Georgia in fiscal year 2024, which ended June 30, surpassed $275 million for the first time in the university’s history. Nearly…
Alumnus leaves $1.5M estate gift to UGA
July 12, 2024
The University of Georgia is honored to announce a generous gift of $1.5 million from the estate of the late Joshua W. Jones, a proud alumnus…
VP for PSO Jennifer Frum to retire after 30-year career
July 11, 2024
Jennifer L. Frum, vice president for public service and outreach at the University of Georgia, has announced she will retire Dec. 1 after a 30-year…
UGA and Army unite to support military installations
July 4, 2024
The University of Georgia and the U.S. Army have signed a regional intergovernmental support agreement (RIGSA) to enhance the resilience of military installations and their surrounding…
UGA named best value college by The Princeton Review
June 27, 2024
The University of Georgia has been named one of the nation’s best for providing excellent education and career preparation at a great value, according to The…
Morehead Honors College named No. 1 in the nation
June 26, 2024
The University of Georgia Jere W. Morehead Honors College was recently ranked the No. 1 honors program or college in the nation by College Transitions, publishers…
Blank Foundation helps fund UGA mobile vet clinic
June 20, 2024
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation has pledged $750,000 in support of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine’s shelter medicine program. The gift will allow the…
Intranasal COVID-19 vaccine headed to clinical trials
June 14, 2024
University of Georgia-based startup CyanVac LLC received federal funding to support a comparative Phase 2b clinical trial of CVXGA, the company’s intranasal vaccine candidates designed to…
Business Engagement promotes economic growth in Athens
June 13, 2024
When Boehringer Ingelheim decided to expand the strategy of its successful veterinary medicine business model, the company’s leaders looked to the University of Georgia’s Office of…
Faucette named UGA’s third Beinecke Scholar
June 7, 2024
Jordyn Faucette organizes her life around her opportunities, and saying yes to them is among the many reasons the rising University of Georgia senior was…
Faculty symposium focuses on student success
June 7, 2024
More than 60 faculty members and administrators from across the university participated in the 2024 Academic Affairs Faculty Symposium on faculty roles, responsibilities and resources…
Google, Tides Foundation support rural STEM education
May 31, 2024
This fall, students and teachers at two Jackson County elementary schools will have the tools to develop computer science skills thanks to support from a $100,000…
Shepherd to serve as panelist at NAS ‘State of the Science’ event
May 30, 2024
National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt will discuss how U.S. science and innovation are positioned to respond to rising global competition and shifting priorities…
Chris King to serve as interim VP for research
May 29, 2024
Chris King has been appointed interim vice president for research at the University of Georgia, effective July 1, 2024. King has served as an associate…
Over $1.2M raised for student programs
May 24, 2024
In another record-breaking year, the Parents Leadership Council raised over $1.2 million for student programs for the 2024-25 academic year. The PLC is a service-oriented…
Durham named interim dean of College of Engineering
May 22, 2024
Stephan Durham, a professor and assistant dean in the University of Georgia’s College of Engineering, has been named interim dean of the college. An accomplished…
Law School dean to return to faculty after decade of impressive service
May 20, 2024
Peter B. “Bo” Rutledge, dean of the University of Georgia School of Law since 2015, announced today that he will return to the faculty at…
UGA receives significant funding boost in state budgets
May 13, 2024
The University of Georgia received significant investments from its home state after Gov. Brian Kemp signed the amended FY 2024 state budget on February 29, 2024,…
84th annual Peabody Award winners announced
May 9, 2024
The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors announced on Thursday the 34 winners elected to represent the most compelling and empowering stories released in broadcasting and…
Program increases collaboration for rural engagement
May 8, 2024
The interdisciplinary Rural Engagement Workshop for Academic Faculty, launched by Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost S. Jack Hu and Vice President for Public…
Microbiologist elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
May 3, 2024
Aaron P. Mitchell, Distinguished Research Professor and head of the department of microbiology at the University of Georgia, has been elected to the American Academy of…
UGA celebrates accomplishments from this academic year
May 3, 2024
As the 2023-2024 academic year comes to a close at the University of Georgia, all members of the campus community can share in celebrating a…
UGA raises almost $10 million for graduate and professional student support
May 3, 2024
This year, the University of Georgia has raised almost $10 million in private funds to support graduate and professional students and help them achieve their…
UGA second in the nation for Boren Awards in 2024
May 1, 2024
The University of Georgia ranks second in the nation as a 2024 top-performing institution for Boren Scholarships after a record number of 11 UGA undergraduates…
Kia commits $1M to UGA’s initiative on e-mobility
April 25, 2024
The University of Georgia is bolstering its position as a leader in the advancement of electric mobility for Georgia and its citizens thanks to a $1…
UGA breaks ground on new medical education and research building
April 19, 2024
The University of Georgia broke ground Friday on a new medical education and research building that will significantly expand teaching and research capabilities at the university’s…
AAAS elects three more UGA faculty as Fellows
April 18, 2024
Three University of Georgia faculty have been named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the organization announced on April 18, bringing the…
Two UGA juniors named 2024 Goldwater Scholars
April 16, 2024
University of Georgia juniors Elaine “Lainey” Gammon and Sara Logsdon are among 438 undergraduates across the nation to be recognized as Barry Goldwater Scholars in 2024,…
UGA junior named a 2024 Truman Scholar
April 12, 2024
University of Georgia junior Alex Drahos was one of 60 undergraduates from across the nation to be selected as a 2024 Truman Scholar, a prestigious award…
UGA graduate programs among nation’s best in new rankings
April 9, 2024
The University of Georgia’s graduate and professional programs are among the nation’s best, according to the 2024 edition of “Best Graduate Schools” from U.S. News and…
Georgia Women Give celebrates year of growth, impact
April 8, 2024
Georgia Women Give, one of UGA’s most successful fundraising initiatives, celebrated its one-year anniversary with an on-campus event on March 21 and 22. That event…
Four local projects receive Sahm Award funds
April 1, 2024
The University of Georgia continues to strengthen its commitment to Athens-Clarke County through an endowment established by Athens native and UGA alumna Bobbi Meeler Sahm and…
Out of Darkness Walk engages campus community in the fight to prevent suicide
March 29, 2024
On April 7, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will host its annual Out of Darkness Campus Walk at the University of Georgia. The walk is…
UGA enhances residential belonging initiatives
March 29, 2024
When first-year students move into the residence halls this August, they’ll meet a new cohort of peer leaders whose sole purpose is fostering a sense…
2024 UGA Honors & Awards
March 29, 2024
Since the 1930s, the University of Georgia has set aside a special time each year to recognize the achievements of its students, faculty, staff and…
UGA donors’ 11,711 gifts break single-day record
March 29, 2024
The University of Georgia’s annual giving day, Dawg Day of Giving, set a single-day giving record for the third year in a row with 11,711 donations…
Jenna Jambeck named 2024 SEC Professor of the Year
March 28, 2024
Jenna Jambeck, Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of Environmental Engineering at the University of Georgia, was named the 2024 SEC Professor of the Year on Thursday…
UGA again named among top Military Friendly institutions
March 28, 2024
Viqtory Media has once again named the University of Georgia among the top Military Friendly tier 1 research institutions in the nation, listing UGA at No….
CyberArch interns gain hands-on experience
March 27, 2024
In addition to helping students develop their academic and technical knowledge, the University of Georgia is building tomorrow’s workforce by empowering and training students to…
Emma Laing honored as 2024 Seawell Award recipient
March 22, 2024
Emma Laing, clinical professor and director of dietetics in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences, is the 2024 recipient of the University of Georgia’s Lee…
Two faculty members honored with UGA Award for Excellence in Teaching
March 22, 2024
Two University of Georgia faculty have been named recipients of the University of Georgia Award for Excellence in Teaching for their dedication and creativity in…
Newest Meigs Professors reflect UGA’s commitment to excellence in teaching
March 22, 2024
Six exceptional faculty members have been honored with the University of Georgia’s highest award for teaching, the Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professorship. The Meigs Professorship reflects the…
Embark Georgia receives $1.1 million to expand efforts
March 21, 2024
A statewide network led by the University of Georgia is receiving a boost of financial support to improve educational outcomes for youth who have experienced foster…
Road Dawgs inspire Georgia students to consider college
March 20, 2024
This spring break, current students from across the University of Georgia came together to form the 2024 Road Dawgs crew, dedicating their time off to spread…
Ness to lead McBee Institute of Higher Education
March 20, 2024
Erik Ness, a distinguished higher education researcher, teacher and academic leader, has been named the next director of the Louise McBee Institute of Higher Education at the University…
UGA students honored after saving lives in car accident
March 19, 2024
The University of Georgia honored five students on Tuesday who heroically jumped into action to save a woman and two children after the woman’s car veered…
UGA admits Class of 2028
March 18, 2024
The University of Georgia announced final admissions decisions for the Class of 2028 on March 15. UGA received more than 43,090 total applications, with more than…
Three UGA faculty members receive 2024 Russell Awards
March 15, 2024
Three University of Georgia faculty members have received the Russell Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, the university’s highest early career teaching honor for outstanding…
McBee Institute director receives distinguished career award
March 15, 2024
James C. Hearn, professor of higher education and interim director of the Louise McBee Institute of Higher Education, recently received the 2023 Howard R. Bowen…
UGA Theatre hosts musical written by UGA undergraduate
March 15, 2024
UGA Theatre presents “First Semester: A Musical,” an original work written by undergraduate Wyn Alyse Thomas, directed by Thomas and Sydney Rainwater and supported by the…
Cox Automotive gift boosts e-mobility initiative at UGA
March 14, 2024
A significant gift from Cox Automotive to the University of Georgia is helping the university spearhead efforts to make electric mobility accessible to all citizens in…
Nuss named founding dean of UGA School of Medicine
March 11, 2024
Dr. Shelley Nuss, campus dean of the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership, has been named founding dean of the University of Georgia School of Medicine….
UGA holds second Active Learning Summit
March 8, 2024
The University of Georgia’s Office of Active Learning recently hosted the second annual Active Learning Summit, showcasing the growth of active learning across the university and…
UGA Class of 2023 achieves 96% career outcomes rate
March 7, 2024
The University of Georgia is succeeding in its efforts to ensure students’ success beyond graduation. According to career outcomes data released by the UGA Career Center, 96%…
UGA named state’s Public Sector Engineering Employer of the Year
March 6, 2024
The University of Georgia was recognized as the 2024 Public Sector Employer of the Year by the Georgia Society of Professional Engineers (GSPE) and the American…
Georgia Possible helps teens become leaders
March 6, 2024
The Georgia Possible program is helping high school students like Cedar Shoals High School 11th grader Jamar Bailey envision their futures. On a recent visit to…
J. Todd Petty named dean of Warnell School
February 29, 2024
J. Todd Petty, chair of the department of forestry and environmental conservation at Clemson University, has been named the next dean of the Warnell School…
UGA strengthens its ongoing commitment to public safety
February 27, 2024
As part of its ongoing, exhaustive effort to continually promote campus safety, the University of Georgia announced several additional measures today to further strengthen campus…
UGA committed to campus safety as community mourns tragic loss
February 25, 2024
As the news of the UGA Police Department arresting a suspect for the murder of 22-year-old Laken Riley brought some closure to a campus reeling…
UGA Miracle raises $1M for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
February 25, 2024
On Sunday afternoon, Feb. 25, UGA Miracle, the University of Georgia’s largest student-run philanthropy, announced they had raised $1,075,281.24 for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. More than…
Langston, Lemons named University Professors
February 25, 2024
In recognition of their influential vision and leadership, University of Georgia faculty members Keith Langston and Paula Lemons have been named the 2023-2024 University Professors….
UGA presents second annual Humanities Festival
February 25, 2024
The University of Georgia Humanities Festival returns for its second year on March 11-22. Building on the success of the inaugural celebration in 2023, this year’s…
Update regarding recent events
February 23, 2024
We are grateful for the news from the University of Georgia Police Department that investigators have a suspect in custody for the murder of 22-year-old…
UGA continues R&D ascent with $571M in expenditures in FY23
February 20, 2024
For the second consecutive year, the University of Georgia exceeded half a billion dollars in research and development expenditures. Its $570.9 million total in fiscal year…
UGA partnership with DoD gets $5 million boost
February 16, 2024
The University of Georgia has received $5 million in federal funding for its work with the state’s defense installations and nearby communities. The funding will benefit…
UGA honored as top producer of Fulbright students
February 15, 2024
The University of Georgia’s 11 Fulbright student offers for the 2023-2024 academic year have landed it among the top producing institutions for Fulbright U.S. students. This…
UGA to launch new School of Medicine
February 13, 2024
With its vote on Feb. 13, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents authorized the University of Georgia to establish a new independent School of…
Altera Investments named fastest-growing UGA business
February 12, 2024
The University of Georgia Alumni Association recognized the fastest-growing companies owned or led by UGA alumni during the 15th annual Bulldog 100 Celebration Feb. 9 in the West…
Facilities Management Division introduces new electric fleet
February 9, 2024
The Facilities Management Division recently purchased 12 fully electric utility vehicles as part of its ongoing commitment to enhance sustainability in campus maintenance. Manufactured by…
Georgia Museum of Art receives two statewide awards
February 9, 2024
The Georgia Museum of Art received two awards at this year’s Georgia Association of Museums (GAM) annual conference, held in Athens Jan. 17-19. Kathryn Hill, the…
UGA online degree programs ranked among nation’s best
February 7, 2024
The University of Georgia placed several programs in the top 10 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Online Programs rankings released today. The annual…
UGA kicks off statewide youth leadership program
February 5, 2024
Thirty high school students from across Georgia are developing leadership skills and building knowledge about the state through a statewide youth leadership program at the University of…
Downs, Murdie named Regents’ Professors
February 2, 2024
Two University of Georgia faculty members have been named Regents’ Professors for the widespread reach and impact of their scholarship and creative activity. Regents’ professorships…
UGA Latin program named largest in nation
February 1, 2024
The study of classical languages at the University of Georgia dates to the university’s founding, when Latin and Greek were required for admission. In the…
UGA economic impact hits new high of $8.1 billion
February 1, 2024
The University of Georgia’s economic impact on the state surged to a record $8.1 billion in 2023, according to a new study that measures the value…
UGA stroke treatment headed to clinical trial
January 31, 2024
A new therapeutic for stroke based on University of Georgia research will soon enter clinical trials. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared the new drug, known…
Simpson, White receive 2024 President’s Medal
January 25, 2024
The University of Georgia bestowed one of its highest honors on Ronald D. Simpson and Rebecca Hanner White in an award ceremony on Jan. 25….
UGA program addresses food insecurity in Athens
January 18, 2024
Many people in the Athens community are facing food insecurity, and they are served by organizations dedicated to addressing their significant need. The University of…
Freedom Breakfast looks to the future during 20th anniversary
January 16, 2024
The Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Breakfast celebrated its 20th anniversary at the University of Georgia by looking forward with the theme, “The Power of…
Georgia Museum of Art receives eight awards at SEMC
January 5, 2024
The Georgia Museum of Art received eight different awards from the Southeastern Museums Conference for its outstanding work. The awards were announced at SEMC’s annual…
Warnell outreach program receives award
January 5, 2024
The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources’ Outreach Program recently received the 2023 Family Forest Education Comprehensive Program Award.
Symposium highlights UGA’s AI and data science research
January 5, 2024
Faculty from across the University of Georgia campus gathered on Nov. 30 to discuss the expanding influence of artificial intelligence, share insights into their research…