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-career…
Archive for 2026
Newest round of Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grants announced
March 12, 2026
Eleven new interdisciplinary research projects were selected for the University of Georgia’s 2025 Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grant cohort and will receive boosts of up to…
Three professors earn UGA’s highest honor for teaching excellence
March 11, 2026
Three University of Georgia faculty members have received the institution’s highest recognition for sustained excellence in instruction, the Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professorship. The 2025-2026…
UGA admits Class of 2030
March 6, 2026
With a goal of enrolling about 6,250 students this fall, the University of Georgia’s Office of Admissions has extended offers of admission to the Class…
Santanu Chatterjee named dean of UGA’s Terry College of Business
March 5, 2026
Santanu Chatterjee, a widely respected scholar, teacher and leader in the University of Georgia’s C. Herman and Mary Virginia Terry College of Business, has been…
UGA raises $52 million for graduate and professional students
March 5, 2026
The University of Georgia has raised $52.4 million over the past three years to support graduate and professional students, reinforcing the university’s ongoing commitment to…
UGA honors Kozak, Landrum with Award for Excellence in Teaching
March 4, 2026
Two faculty members have been named recipients of the University of Georgia Award for Excellence in Teaching, an honor recognizing sustained excellence in instruction. The…
Former UGA, Falcons quarterback DJ Shockley to deliver Commencement address
March 4, 2026
DJ Shockley, highly awarded former University of Georgia and Atlanta Falcons quarterback, will deliver the spring undergraduate Commencement address at the University of Georgia on…
Dawgs under the gold dome
March 2, 2026
More than 60 University of Georgia students made the journey from Athens to Atlanta on Feb. 24 for the annual Dawgs at the Dome event…
Elizabeth Weeks named UGA’s vice provost for academic affairs
February 27, 2026
Elizabeth Weeks, who has served as the University of Georgia’s interim vice provost for academic affairs since June 2025, has been named to the position…
UGA gains six more National Academy of Inventors Senior Members
February 26, 2026
The National Academy of Inventors has selected six University of Georgia researchers as 2026 NAI Senior Members, underscoring the university’s strong momentum in innovation and commercialization. With…
Applications open for UGA School of Medicine
February 19, 2026
Applications for the inaugural class of the University of Georgia School of Medicine are now open. Recruitment of the first class comes after the school received…
UGA dedicates new Track and Field Complex
February 18, 2026
Members of the University of Georgia and the UGA Athletic Association joined together on Wednesday to dedicate the new UGA Track and Field Complex on…
Fourth annual Active Learning Summit grows in reach and impact
February 17, 2026
With 429 participants, this year’s Active Learning Summit continued to demonstrate its strong foundation at the University of Georgia and its growing national reach. Held…
UGA School of Medicine granted preliminary accreditation
February 13, 2026
The Liaison Committee on Medical Education granted the University of Georgia preliminary accreditation on Feb. 13. This designation allows the university to recruit and admit…
UGA marine researcher Samantha Joye named to National Academy of Engineering
February 12, 2026
Internationally recognized University of Georgia marine scientist Samantha Joye has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering, one of the highest professional distinctions for…
KBH Industrial repeats as fastest-growing UGA business
February 11, 2026
The University of Georgia recognized the fastest-growing companies owned or led by UGA alumni during the Bulldog 100 Celebration on Feb. 7 in the West End…
UGA awards seed grants to propel interdisciplinary AI research
February 6, 2026
The University of Georgia’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence has awarded seed grants to eight university-wide research projects designed to advance interdisciplinary AI research. The grants, which…
UGA’s record impact helps power Georgia’s economy
February 5, 2026
Fueled by a booming research ecosystem and expansive public service initiatives, the University of Georgia generated a record $9.2 billion economic impact on its home…
UGA named 2026 top producer of Fulbright students
February 4, 2026
Eleven University of Georgia students received Fulbright offers for the 2025-2026 academic year, placing UGA among the top producing institutions for Fulbright U.S. students for…
Bauerle, Sweaney receive the 2026 President’s Medal
January 29, 2026
The University of Georgia bestowed one of its highest honors on Jack Bauerle, retired Tom Cousins Swimming and Diving Head Coach, and Anne L. Sweaney,…
UGA’s Karahanna and Shepherd named Regents’ Professors
January 28, 2026
University of Georgia faculty members Elena Karahanna and J. Marshall Shepherd have earned the distinction of Regents’ Professors, the University System of Georgia’s highest professorial…
State Botanical Garden breaks ground on new entrance
January 28, 2026
On Jan. 23, the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia broke ground on the Gateway to the Garden entrance project, with…
UGA’s online degree programs rank among nation’s best
January 27, 2026
The University of Georgia’s online degree programs once again ranked highly, with several of its programs placing in the top 10 nationally according to U.S….
Renowned speakers to deliver UGA’s spring 2026 Signature Lectures
January 21, 2026
The spring 2026 Signature Lecture Series at the University of Georgia will showcase a lineup of accomplished leaders and scholars including a Nobel Prize-winning economist…
Ruter, Yan named National Academy of Inventors Fellows
January 14, 2026
University of Georgia professors John Ruter and Yajun Yan have been elected Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors, bringing UGA’s total to 19 faculty…
UGA sets another record with $654M in R&D expenditures in FY25
January 13, 2026
For the seventh consecutive year, the University of Georgia set a research and development record with $654 million in related expenditures during fiscal year 2025,…
UGA honored with national Carnegie classification for community engagement
January 12, 2026
The University of Georgia has received the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, an elective designation awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation…
Morehead Honors College once again achieves top standing
January 12, 2026
For the second year in a row, the Jere W. Morehead Honors College at the University of Georgia has been ranked No. 1 among honors…
Construction begins on Ramsey Student Center enhancements
January 9, 2026
This past November, construction began on a renovation project to add approximately 10,000 square feet of strength and conditioning space to the facility’s first floor….
UGA names NSF, national policy leader as vice president for research
January 7, 2026
The University of Georgia has named David B. Berkowitz, an accomplished research administrator and nationally recognized science policy leader, to serve as its next vice…
New track and field facility strengthens ties between UGA and Athens
January 2, 2026
The newly constructed track and field complex on South Milledge Avenue, set to be officially dedicated and open on Feb. 18, will be a boon…