The University of Georgia has named 11 faculty members to the 2025-2026 Aspire Fellows cohort. The Fellows represent seven UGA schools and colleges as well…
Archive for 2025
Former Coca-Cola CEO Doug Ivester to deliver Commencement address
October 23, 2025
Doug Ivester, former chairman and chief executive officer of The Coca-Cola Company and long-standing supporter of University of Georgia initiatives, will deliver the fall undergraduate…
UGA donors celebrated at 2025 Presidents Club Reception
October 22, 2025
The University of Georgia welcomed 675 donors and guests at the annual Presidents Club Reception on Oct. 17 in the Tate Student Center Grand Hall…
UGA enrolls record number of Georgians
October 20, 2025
The University of Georgia’s total enrollment reached 43,888 this fall, up 1.7% from last year, with a record number of students from the state of…
UGA to host monthlong Spotlight on the Arts festival
October 14, 2025
The University of Georgia will celebrate the visual, literary and performing arts with more than 40 events and exhibitions in November during the 14th annual…
UGA faculty earn national recognition for engaged scholarship work
October 10, 2025
At the University of Georgia, teaching, research and service are integrated to generate, exchange and apply mutually beneficial knowledge in partnership with communities across Georgia…
UGA names inaugural Faculty Innovation Fellows
October 3, 2025
The University of Georgia has named the inaugural members of the Faculty Innovation Fellows program, a group of faculty leaders chosen to help expand a…
Marcus Foundation grant to support UGA Franklin student startups
September 29, 2025
The University of Georgia’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is launching a new initiative designed to build students’ entrepreneurial confidence and to help them…
Office of Instruction launches Comprehensive Learner Record
September 26, 2025
The Office of Instruction is excited to announce the launch of the Comprehensive Learner Record (CLR) at UGA. The CLR is a new digital credential…
A decade in the top 20
September 23, 2025
For the 10th consecutive year, the University of Georgia has placed in the top 20 among the nation’s best public universities, according to U.S. News…
School of Medicine completes LCME preliminary accreditation site visit
September 18, 2025
From Sept. 16–17, the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) completed its preliminary accreditation site visit for the University of Georgia School of Medicine. The…
Nearly 500 UGA students volunteer in the Athens community
September 17, 2025
On Sept. 13, the University of Georgia celebrated Dawg Day of Service, the largest day of student community service in Athens. 488 students volunteered with…
UGA hosts second annual 9/11 memorial stair climb
September 11, 2025
The University of Georgia is honoring the 24th anniversary of the World Trade Center 9/11 attacks with the second annual memorial stair climb. Following its inaugural…
UGA-Boehringer partnership wins award for sustainability program
September 3, 2025
The University of Georgia’s ongoing partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim has not only impacted lives and industry, but now boasts a Golden Helix Phoenix Award for…
UGA earns high marks in latest Forbes and Niche rankings
August 27, 2025
The University of Georgia continues to be recognized among the nation’s top institutions of higher education, earning strong placements in the latest rankings from Forbes…
Remodeled UGA Bookstore celebrated with ribbon cutting
August 25, 2025
Dozens of members of the University of Georgia and Follett Higher Education gathered on Aug. 22 for a ribbon cutting at the UGA Bookstore. The…
UGA begins work on next strategic plan
August 22, 2025
Beginning this fall, the University of Georgia will launch a wide-ranging planning process to formulate the institution’s next five-year strategic plan. The strategic plan will…
UGA opens creative hub for collaboration and innovation
August 19, 2025
The University of Georgia is reimagining learning spaces by combining resources that allow students to experiment with their ideas and bring them to life with…
UGA moves forward with new School of Nursing
August 15, 2025
In May, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents authorized the establishment of an independent School of Nursing at the University of Georgia. At…
New Faculty Orientation prepares faculty for success at UGA
August 15, 2025
New faculty received a warm welcome from the University of Georgia on Aug. 1 during New Faculty Orientation. The event, hosted by the Office of…
UGA recognized as best value by The Princeton Review
August 13, 2025
The University of Georgia continues to solidify its standing among the nation’s elite institutions, earning high marks in The Princeton Review’s 2025 rankings for its…
UGA welcomes Class of 2029
August 13, 2025
This semester, the University of Georgia welcomed more than 6,200 first-year students from nearly 48,000 applicants. The incoming students represent one of the most academically…
Capital projects bring improvements to campus
August 8, 2025
The University of Georgia is continuing its significant investment in campus infrastructure with several major capital projects underway. Designed to enhance the learning environment, student…
Enhancements made to parking, transit, dining
August 8, 2025
Auxiliary Services has made enhancements to services throughout campus to help make the 2025-2026 academic year the best yet for students, faculty, staff and visitors…
UGA president honored by Academy of Legal Studies in Business
August 5, 2025
The Academy of Legal Studies in Business presented University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead with the Distinguished Career Achievement Award during its annual conference…
Four faculty named SEC Academic Leadership Development Fellows
July 29, 2025
Four accomplished University of Georgia faculty members have been named Fellows of the 2025-2026 Southeastern Conference Academic Leadership Development Program. The program, which launched in…
UGA tops AUTM rankings for 3rd consecutive year
July 25, 2025
For the third consecutive year, the University of Georgia ranked No. 1 among U.S. universities for number of commercial products brought to market by industry…
Meet UGA’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2025
July 17, 2025
The University of Georgia has named its 40 Under 40 Class of 2025, recognizing a group of young alumni based on their personal, professional and…
UGA donors set record, contribute $300.4 million in private support
July 15, 2025
More than 72,460 University of Georgia supporters contributed a record $300.4 million to the university during the fiscal year that ended June 30 (FY25). This is…
Liang Dong joins UGA as Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar
July 15, 2025
Liang Dong, professor of electrical and computer engineering and director of the Microelectronics Research Center at Iowa State University, is set to become the University…
UGA SBDC helps small Athens businesses thrive
July 11, 2025
The UGA Small Business Development Center has been a statewide resource since 1977 that has helped many companies in Athens launch and thrive. Among its…
UGA hospitality program takes flight with $5M from The Delta Air Lines Foundation
June 30, 2025
The Delta Air Lines Foundation has committed $5 million to the University of Georgia Hospitality and Food Industry Management program, which is housed in the College of…
Connecting campus experiences to a career path
June 23, 2025
In today’s fast-changing workforce, employers are looking beyond grades and résumés to find candidates who can think critically, lead teams and solve complex problems. Now,…
Holmes-Hunter renovations earn historic preservation honors
June 20, 2025
The University of Georgia’s restoration of the Holmes-Hunter Academic Building, a historic anchor of UGA’s North Campus, has earned top honors from local, state and national…
Parents Leadership Council raises $1.5M for student programs
June 4, 2025
The University of Georgia Parents Leadership Council raised a record-breaking amount of $1.5 million to support student programs during the 2025-26 academic year. This service-oriented group…
An academic year defined by excellence
June 3, 2025
The 2024–2025 academic year marked a period of exceptional progress at the University of Georgia, defined by bold advancements in research, academics and public service that…
UGA ranks second in the nation for Boren Awards in 2025
June 3, 2025
For the second year in a row, the University of Georgia ranks second in the nation as a top-performing institution for Boren Scholarships. UGA also…
Ayers named UGA senior vice president for academic affairs and provost
May 29, 2025
Benjamin C. Ayers, dean of the C. Herman and Mary Virginia Terry College of Business, has been named the University of Georgia’s next senior vice…
S. Jack Hu to depart UGA after six years as provost
May 28, 2025
Following a six-year tenure as the University of Georgia’s Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, S. Jack Hu has been named chancellor of the…
UGA students organize a music-inspired exhibition
May 28, 2025
Athens is known far and wide as a music town, and the collection at the Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia is no exception….
Donors support revitalization of UGA Dance
May 28, 2025
In April 2025, ahead of the University of Georgia department of dance’s annual spring showcase, student-performers, faculty and audience members alike gathered in the newly named…
UGA hosts Georgia Conference on Children’s Literature
May 21, 2025
The Georgia Conference on Children’s Literature, hosted by the University of Georgia, has shaped children’s literature for more than 50 years, bringing together writers, librarians,…
AI Competition projects use technology for creative problem-solving
May 20, 2025
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly prevalent, University of Georgia students are creating innovative uses for the technology. For the second year, students submitted projects to…
UGA staff members celebrate end of year with Staff Appreciation event
May 14, 2025
As the 2024-2025 academic year drew to a close, University of Georgia staff members were recognized at the Spring Staff Appreciation Celebration for all they…
UGA’s Michael Skibsted named 2025 Udall Scholar
May 14, 2025
Michael Skibsted’s interest in turtles and wildlife conservation has earned him a 2025 Udall Scholarship. The University of Georgia undergraduate is one of 55 students across…
UGA center named for prominent alumnus, faculty member
May 13, 2025
The University of Georgia’s Center for International Trade and Security, a global leader in strategic trade and international security education, has been named the Benson-Bertsch Center…
UGA’s Yeongseo Son named a Knight-Hennessy Scholar
May 13, 2025
A scientist and storyteller in training, the University of Georgia’s Yeongseo Son has been selected for the 2025 Knight-Hennessy Scholarship, a global graduate-level program at…
Transferring to UGA streamlined with new tech
May 12, 2025
As part of its commitment to increasing transfer student enrollment, the University of Georgia is updating its process to help students determine their status faster….
UGA Class of 2025 spreads its wings and learns to fly
May 10, 2025
Higher education tests students in a variety of ways, but the Class of 2025 leaves the University of Georgia well-prepared to spread its wings and…
Buell, Perez elected to National Academy of Sciences
May 8, 2025
University of Georgia professors C. Robin Buell and Daniel R. Perez have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, the organization announced on April 29. Members…
Robinson elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
May 5, 2025
Gregory Robinson, University of Georgia Foundation Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. One of the oldest and…
UGA Grand Farm breaks ground in Perry, Georgia
May 5, 2025
The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and North Dakota-based Grand Farm came together Friday to break ground on the University of Georgia Grand Farm, an agriculture…
UGA launches National Academy of Inventors chapter
May 1, 2025
The University of Georgia officially launched its chapter of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) during a kickoff event on April 28. The chapter will…
UGA hosts civil engineering student symposium
April 28, 2025
From concrete canoe races on Lake Herrick to steel bridge construction outside the Driftmier Engineering Center and two-story wood structure building at the Intramural Fields,…
UGA’s School of Medicine leads cutting-edge cancer research
April 22, 2025
New research from the University of Georgia’s School of Medicine promises to accelerate the development of personalized cancer treatment. The project is led by Dr. Yana…
Transforming education with technology
April 21, 2025
Each year, the Center for Teaching and Learning administers multiple learning technologies grants worth up to $25,000 to support the innovative use of technology in teaching and learning spaces….
UGA Career Caravan takes students to Delta and IHG
April 11, 2025
The University of Georgia Career Center provides students with invaluable opportunities to explore diverse career paths. On March 21, the Career Center organized a “Career Caravan” to two…
Three UGA undergraduates awarded Goldwater Scholarship
April 10, 2025
From crop molecular genetics to estuarine mussels to computer experiments, three University of Georgia undergraduates have been honored for furthering research in their fields of…
UGA again named a top 10 Military Friendly institution
April 8, 2025
For the ninth year in a row, Viqtory Media has named the University of Georgia one of the top Military Friendly tier 1 research institutions in…
2025 Alumni Awards celebrate UGA alumni, friends and faculty
April 7, 2025
The University of Georgia’s 2025 Alumni Awards honorees were recognized during a celebratory luncheon on April 4 in Athens. These awards are a long-standing tradition…
CURO Symposium breaks records with 700-plus presenters
April 4, 2025
A record-breaking 723 undergraduates at the University of Georgia will present their research at the 26th annual CURO Symposium on April 7-8 at the Classic…
Regents’ Professors discuss global challenges during Charter Lecture
April 3, 2025
The University of Georgia’s newest Regents’ Professors, Andrew Herod and Stephen Trent, discussed their internationally recognized research during the 2025 Charter Lecture on March 26…
Donor group creates impact through community, connection
April 2, 2025
Georgia Women Give helps donors support programs through philanthropy and students through interaction. Georgia Women Give is a nationwide group of donors who commit to…
Bulldogs contribute 13,026 gifts in 24 hours
March 31, 2025
The fourth annual Dawg Day of Giving fundraiser brought in more than 13,000 gifts to support University of Georgia students and programs, a new single-day…
UGA Miracle raises $1.2M for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
March 30, 2025
On Saturday, UGA Miracle announced it had raised $1,201,133.25 for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at its annual Dance Marathon. More than 2,000 students, faculty, staff and…
Sahm Awards support local partnerships with UGA
March 28, 2025
The University of Georgia continues to strengthen its commitment to working in partnership with Athens-Clarke County organizations through an endowment established by Athens native and UGA…
Honors Week to recognize excellence at UGA
March 28, 2025
The University of Georgia will celebrate Honors Week 2025 from March 31 to April 4, with a series of events that highlight the excellence of…
Five UGA faculty named 2024 AAAS Fellows
March 27, 2025
Five University of Georgia faculty have been named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, bringing the university’s total membership in the…
UGA hosts fourth annual Electric Mobility Summit
March 26, 2025
More than 200 leaders from industry, government and education gathered in Athens for the fourth annual University of Georgia Electric Mobility Summit on March 13 at…
Three professors honored with UGA’s highest award for teaching
March 23, 2025
In recognition of their longstanding commitment to excellence in instruction, three University of Georgia faculty members have been named Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professors. The award…
UGA admits Class of 2029
March 18, 2025
The University of Georgia received nearly 48,000 total applications for the Class of 2029, an increase of almost 5,000 from last year and a new institutional…
Three UGA faculty members receive 2025 Russell Awards
March 14, 2025
Three University of Georgia faculty members have been named recipients of the Richard B. Russell Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, the university’s highest early…
UGA joins NextGenAI consortium to accelerate AI innovation, education
March 13, 2025
The University of Georgia is joining the NextGenAI consortium, a partnership with 14 other leading research institutions and technology company OpenAI to accelerate AI research and…
UGA honors two faculty members with Award for Excellence in Teaching
March 11, 2025
Two faculty members who share a deep commitment to student engagement and success have been named the winners of the University of Georgia Award for…
Third annual Active Learning Summit brings educators together
March 5, 2025
The University of Georgia hosted its third annual Active Learning Summit on Feb. 27 and 28. More than 370 attendees — up from 260 last year…
Carmichael, Kissinger named 2025 University Professors
March 3, 2025
Two University of Georgia faculty members have earned the distinction of University Professor, a title bestowed on those who have made a significant impact on…
UGA Class of 2024 achieves 95% career outcomes rate
March 3, 2025
New data released by the University of Georgia Career Center shows that 95% of UGA’s Class of 2024 were employed or continuing their education within…
Handa, Orlando named Regents’ Entrepreneurs
March 2, 2025
The University System of Georgia Board of Regents approved UGA’s Hitesh Handa and Ron Orlando as Regents’ Entrepreneurs at its Feb. 11 meeting. This honor…
Building a Medical School: A Progress Report
February 28, 2025
It’s only been a year since the University System of Georgia Board of Regents authorized the establishment of an independent School of Medicine at the University of Georgia,…
UGA Humanities Festival returns for its third year
February 28, 2025
The University of Georgia will present its third annual Humanities Festival from March 11 to April 2, featuring more than 20 public lectures, conversations, performances and other events,…
Alex Orso named dean of UGA’s College of Engineering
February 27, 2025
Following a nationwide search, the University of Georgia has appointed Alessandro “Alex” Orso as the new dean of the College of Engineering, effective July 1….
UGA named a top producer of Fulbright students
February 26, 2025
Seventeen University of Georgia students received Fulbright offers for the 2024-2025 academic year, placing UGA among the top producing institutions for Fulbright U.S. students. This is…
Herod, Trent named Regents’ Professors
February 25, 2025
Two University of Georgia faculty members have been named Regents’ Professors in recognition of their innovative and pace-setting research. The honor is the highest professorial…
UGA celebrates fifth anniversary of college’s naming in honor of Mary Frances Early
February 25, 2025
On Feb. 25, 2025, the University of Georgia celebrated the fifth anniversary of the naming of the College of Education in honor of Mary Frances…
KBH Industrial named fastest-growing UGA business
February 25, 2025
The University of Georgia Alumni Association recognized the fastest-growing companies owned or led by UGA alumni during the Bulldog 100 Celebration on Feb. 21 in the West…
Eight professors named NAI Senior Members
February 20, 2025
The National Academy of Inventors has selected eight University of Georgia researchers as 2025 NAI Senior Members, surpassing its own record of five inductees set last year….
Paralympic medalist Jarryd Wallace to deliver Commencement address
February 19, 2025
Jarryd Wallace, four-time Paralympian and winner of two bronze medals, will deliver the spring undergraduate Commencement address at the University of Georgia on May 9 in…
UGA School of Medicine granted candidate status by LCME
February 19, 2025
The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) announced on Feb. 14 that the University of Georgia School of Medicine has been granted candidate status for accreditation….
UGA receives national award for international education
February 12, 2025
The University of Georgia is one of five institutions nationwide to be recognized for excellence in integrating international education by the nonprofit NAFSA: Association of International…
Institute for AI awards first interdisciplinary seed grants
February 6, 2025
Four university-wide research projects designed to advance interdisciplinary research in artificial intelligence have been awarded seed grants by the University of Georgia’s Institute for Artificial…
UGA boosts Georgia’s economy by $8.4 billion
February 6, 2025
The University of Georgia contributed $8.4 billion to the state’s economy in fiscal year 2024, an increase of $300 million from the previous year and…
UGA tops $600M in R&D expenditures for first time in FY 2024
February 5, 2025
For the first time in its history, the University of Georgia topped $600 million in research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2024. Its $628.1…
New initiatives continue to enhance campus security at UGA
February 3, 2025
As part of more than $1.7 million in new safety investments announced this week by President Jere W. Morehead, the university will install 50 additional…
UGA’s commitment to excellence drives record-breaking year
January 31, 2025
University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead delivered his 2025 State of the University Address on Jan. 29, highlighting historic achievements in research funding, student…
Award-winning UGA program selects 2025 cohort
January 31, 2025
A new cohort has been selected for the Rural Engagement Workshop for Academic Faculty. The award-winning interdisciplinary program leverages the community engagement experience of UGA’s…
Jones, Talarico receive 2025 President’s Medal
January 28, 2025
The University of Georgia bestowed one of its highest honors on the Honorable Steve C. Jones, Senior U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia,…
Spring 2025 Signature Lectures bring prominent speakers to UGA
January 24, 2025
Distinguished leaders from a variety of disciplines will share their insights and perspectives with the campus community this semester during the Signature Lecture Series at the…
UGA announces Creswell Hall renovation
January 24, 2025
The University of Georgia has announced plans for a comprehensive $115.7 million renovation of Creswell Hall, one of the campus’s landmark residence halls. The project, scheduled…
UGA’s online degree programs rank highly and retain students
January 21, 2025
The University of Georgia’s online degree programs are among the nation’s best, according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2025 Best Online Programs rankings released…
Freedom Breakfast reflects on themes of unity, togetherness
January 21, 2025
With the theme of “The Power of the Dream: Better Together,” the 21st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Breakfast, held Jan. 17 at the University…
Branch named National Academy of Inventors Fellow
January 17, 2025
William “Bill” D. Branch, a professor in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, has been elected as Fellow for the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Branch…
UGA sets record with three Schwarzman Scholars
January 15, 2025
The University of Georgia and the Schwarzman Scholars program are both celebrating big achievements this year: UGA set a record with three Schwarzman Scholars in a…
College of Pharmacy receives $1M+ grant to combat opioid epidemic
January 15, 2025
Faculty in the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy received an almost $1.2 million grant from the Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust to combat the ongoing opioid epidemic in…
Artis Stevens to give Holmes-Hunter Lecture
January 14, 2025
Artis Stevens, president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and UGA alumnus, will present the 2025 Holmes-Hunter Lecture on Feb. 18 at…
Office of Research brings on board new leaders for 2025
January 3, 2025
The Office of Research (OoR) has revamped and strengthened its leadership team with the hiring of two new associate vice presidents and the creation of…