The University of Georgia School of Medicine has welcomed 64 students to its inaugural class. The inaugural class reflects the School of Medicine’s mission to…
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Renowned researchers to advance personalized medicine, AI at UGA
July 27, 2026
Two internationally recognized researchers whose work is speeding drug development, advancing environmental science and expanding the frontiers of personalized medicine will join the University of…
UGA’s 40 Under 40 spotlights the next generation of leaders
July 22, 2026
The University of Georgia has named its 2026 class of 40 Under 40, honoring young alumni who are making significant contributions in their professions, communities…
UGA Provost named president of Clemson University
July 17, 2026
Following a 30-year tenure at the University of Georgia, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Benjamin C. Ayers has been named president of…
Money names UGA one of America’s best colleges
July 16, 2026
The University of Georgia has been named one of the nation’s best colleges by Money in its annual Best Colleges in America ratings. UGA earned…
UGA donors fuel another historic year of giving and impact
July 15, 2026
Support from the University of Georgia’s alumni, parents and friends reached new heights in fiscal year 2026, with 69,789 donors contributing $324.4 million in private…
Walcott selected as interim senior vice president for academic affairs and provost
July 14, 2026
University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead announced Tuesday that Ron R. Walcott, vice provost for graduate education and dean of the Graduate School, has…
Henry Young appointed vice provost
July 13, 2026
Henry N. Young, Kroger Professor and department head of clinical and administrative pharmacy in the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, has been appointed vice…
UGA tops AUTM rankings for 4th consecutive year
July 2, 2026
For the fourth consecutive year, the University of Georgia ranked No. 1 among U.S. universities for the number of new commercial products brought to market…
UGA leads nation with 18 Boren Scholars in 2026
July 1, 2026
A record-breaking 18 undergraduates at the University of Georgia were named Boren Scholars this spring, landing UGA at No. 1 among top-performing institutions for Boren…
Nancy and Les Juneau make historic commitment to UGA Engineering
June 24, 2026
Nancy and Les Juneau have made a transformational investment in the future of the University of Georgia College of Engineering to open the doors for…
UGA ranks No. 8 nationally in list of universities most likely to produce unicorn founders
June 23, 2026
University of Georgia graduates are among the nation’s most likely founders of unicorn companies — privately held startups valued at more than $1 billion —…
Lemons named associate provost for faculty affairs
June 18, 2026
Paula Lemons, a distinguished University of Georgia faculty member and academic leader, has been named associate provost for faculty affairs. Her appointment was effective June…
UGA celebrates staff at annual Staff Appreciation Celebration
May 21, 2026
The University of Georgia celebrated the dedication and service of its staff during the annual Staff Appreciation Celebration, held May 19 at Stegeman Coliseum. Hosted…
Jules Bruck named dean of UGA College of Environment and Design
May 14, 2026
Jules Bruck, a nationally recognized leader in landscape architecture and a pioneer in nature‑based coastal resilience, has been named dean of the University of Georgia…
UGA reaffirmed as APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity university
May 13, 2026
The University of Georgia has been reaffirmed as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities, marking the institution’s…
UGA’s Melanie Frick named a 2026 Udall Scholar
May 13, 2026
Melanie Frick plans to center her career on sustainable land management and conservation in connection to solar energy generation. In recognition of these pursuits, the…
UGA alumnus Sudhan Chitgopkar named a Knight-Hennessy Scholar
May 12, 2026
Sudhan Chitgopkar, a University of Georgia alumnus from Cumming, will work to merge his knowledge of computer science with studies in law as a 2026…
Fifth annual Electric Mobility Summit draws industry leaders to Athens
May 11, 2026
More than 250 representatives from industry, government and academia gathered in Athens for the fifth annual Electric Mobility Summit on April 14 and 15 at…
Commencement marks a moment of change for UGA Class of 2026
May 9, 2026
Commencement marks a moment of change for the University of Georgia’s Class of 2026. Graduates not only reflect on what they’ve already accomplished, but also…
National Academy of Sciences elects Hart, Schmitz to 2026 class
May 5, 2026
The University of Georgia has added two more names to its ranks of National Academy members, as professors Gerald Hart and Robert Schmitz were elected…
School of Medicine extends admission offers for inaugural class
April 21, 2026
The University of Georgia School of Medicine has extended admission offers to 64 prospective students for its inaugural class. Students were offered admission to the…
UGA School of Nursing to be named in honor of Victoria Kay Ivester
April 17, 2026
During a private ceremony on April 17, Melvin Douglas “Doug” Ivester surprised his wife by revealing the University of Georgia School of Nursing will be…
2026 CURO Symposium breaks record with over 900 presenters
April 17, 2026
A record-breaking 937 undergraduates at the University of Georgia will present their research at the 27th annual CURO Symposium on April 20-21 at the Classic…
UGA poet and scholar Ed Pavlić named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow
April 16, 2026
University of Georgia poet and scholar Ed Pavlić was named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow, a prestigious honor for professionals working across the arts, humanities and…
Georgia Women Give hosts spring luncheon at UGA
April 8, 2026
Georgia Women Give, a nationwide community of donors to the University of Georgia, hosted its fourth annual spring luncheon on March 19-20 in Athens.
Two UGA undergraduates named 2026 Goldwater Scholars
April 7, 2026
Juniors Vaughn Frost and Annie Mehta are among the 454 undergraduates from across the nation to be recognized as Barry Goldwater Scholars this spring. The…
2026 Alumni Awards honorees celebrated at luncheon
April 6, 2026
Members of the University of Georgia community gathered on April 2 in Athens to celebrate the 2026 Alumni Awards honorees, recognizing alumni, friends and faculty…
TAP participants recognized at reception
April 3, 2026
University of Georgia employees earning a higher education degree through the University System of Georgia Tuition Assistance Program were recognized at the inaugural TAP Celebration, held April…
UGA Miracle raises more than $1.4 million for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
March 30, 2026
On Saturday, March 28, UGA Miracle announced it raised $1,402,031.26 for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at its 31st annual Dance Marathon. More than 2,000 students,…
Bulldogs contribute over 13,000 gifts in 24 hours
March 27, 2026
The fifth annual Dawg Day of Giving once again demonstrated the strength and generosity of the Bulldog Nation, bringing in more than 13,000 gifts to…
C. Robin Buell named 2026 SEC Professor of the Year
March 24, 2026
C. Robin Buell, Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar Chair in Crop Genomics at the University of Georgia, has been named the 2026 Southeastern Conference Professor…
Celebrating excellence: UGA to host 2026 Honors Week programs
March 23, 2026
The University of Georgia will celebrate the achievements of outstanding students, faculty, staff and alumni during Honors Week 2026 from March 30 to April 2.
Three faculty receive UGA’s highest early-career teaching award
March 16, 2026
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…
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…
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…
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…