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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…
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…
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…
2024: A year in headlines
December 19, 2024
Each year, the University of Georgia’s programs, faculty and students receive an impressive number of accolades and continue to lay the groundwork for future achievements….
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…
UGA breaks record with three Pickering Fellows
December 20, 2023
Two University of Georgia seniors and one recent graduate were selected for the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship, marking the first time UGA…
Alumnus wins 2024 Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize
December 19, 2023
University of Georgia alumnus Peter Schreiner has received one of Germany’s most prestigious research awards. The Joint Committee of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research…
Early action applications for UGA set record
December 18, 2023
The University of Georgia continues to draw the best and brightest students throughout Georgia and the United States and recently offered admission to more than…
UGA’s retention and completion rates remain strong
December 14, 2023
The University of Georgia’s first-year retention rate rose to nearly 95% this year, reflecting several ongoing efforts to improve the academic environment and support students….
Hu, Sellers named National Academy of Inventors Fellows
December 12, 2023
University of Georgia Provost S. Jack Hu and Professor Holly Sellers have been elected Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), joining 14 other…
Athens Free Clinic wins national award
December 12, 2023
The Augusta University / University of Georgia Medical Partnership’s Athens Free Clinic has been named the recipient of the 2023 Star of Community Achievement award…
Ashni Patel named a Schwarzman Scholar
December 6, 2023
University of Georgia Foundation Fellow Ashni Patel has been selected for the Schwarzman Scholarship, becoming the eighth UGA student to receive this prestigious award. She…
Jill Walton named UGA VP for development and alumni relations
November 20, 2023
Following a nationwide search, Jill Stephens Walton has been named vice president for Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) and Executive Director of the University of Georgia…
UGA ranks top 10 in nation for study abroad participation
November 20, 2023
The 2023 Open Doors report ranked UGA No. 6 overall in student study abroad participation and No. 3 for short-term study abroad program participation among doctoral…
Nibbelink named interim dean of the Warnell School
November 15, 2023
Nate Nibbelink, associate dean for research and professor in the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, has been named interim dean of…
Isakson Initiative gives $1.4M to UGA Vet Med
November 14, 2023
The University System of Georgia Board of Regents on Nov. 14 approved the creation of two endowed distinguished professorships, made possible by a gift of $1.4…
Award recipients, initiates recognized at 2023 Blue Key Awards Banquet
November 12, 2023
Awards and initiates were recognized at the university’s annual Tucker Dorsey Blue Key Alumni Banquet on Nov. 10 at the University of Georgia Center for…
UGA’s Mariah Cady named a 2024 Rhodes Scholar
November 11, 2023
University of Georgia student Mariah Cady was named a 2024 Rhodes Scholar this weekend, joining recipients from 64 countries around the world.
Georgia’s art museum turns 75
November 10, 2023
The Georgia Museum of Art celebrated its 75th birthday in style on Nov. 5 with a crowd of at least 540 in attendance.
Shepherd recognized with environmental achievement award
October 27, 2023
Marshall Shepherd, Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of geography and atmospheric sciences at the University of Georgia, was recognized as the recipient of the 2023 Environmental…
Medical Partnership dean receives prestigious award
October 26, 2023
Dr. Shelley Nuss, campus dean of the Augusta University / University of Georgia Medical Partnership, has been named the recipient of the 2023 Lamartine Hardman Cup…
UGA to offer state’s first Ph.D. in regenerative bioscience
October 26, 2023
The University of Georgia has introduced a Ph.D. program in regenerative bioscience, to be administered jointly by the Regenerative Bioscience Center and the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences….
On-campus festival celebrates the arts
October 23, 2023
The University of Georgia will feature the visual, performing and literary arts on campus with more than 60 events and exhibitions during its annual Spotlight on…
Mark Richt raises funds for Parkinson’s research
October 23, 2023
Led by former University of Georgia head football coach Mark Richt, the Chick-fil-A Dawg Bowl raised more than $758,000 for Parkinson’s disease and Crohn’s disease research…
Rod Guajardo named assistant to the president
October 20, 2023
Rod Guajardo has been named assistant to University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead. Guajardo, who currently serves as senior director for integrated media communications in…
Two UGA programs recognized in national competition
October 13, 2023
Two University of Georgia programs were recognized recently by a national awards program honoring outstanding economic development initiatives, research or accomplishments.
Sahm award extends resources to Athens nonprofit
October 12, 2023
A partnership between the University of Georgia and an Athens nonprofit is helping elementary and middle school kids learn about healthy eating, urban agriculture and working…
UGA receives national diversity award for 10th consecutive year
October 11, 2023
Several new initiatives have been launched to enhance the university’s efforts in the area of inclusive excellence. The University of Georgia has earned national recognition for…
UGA joins College Cost Transparency Initiative
October 9, 2023
The University of Georgia has joined a national initiative committed to financial aid transparency. Along with the other 25 schools in the University System of Georgia,…
UGA dedicates new Poultry Science Building
October 6, 2023
A new home for the University of Georgia’s next generation of poultry scientists and industry leaders officially opened its doors on Oct. 6 as the College…
UGA law school named nation’s best value in legal education
October 4, 2023
The University of Georgia School of Law was recently named the nation’s best value in legal education. Notably, this is the fourth time in the last…
Moore named Deputy Chief of Staff
September 29, 2023
Nathan Moore has been appointed as deputy chief of staff to UGA President Jere W. Morehead effective Oct. 1. Moore succeeds Alton Standifer, who has assumed…
UGA receives $7.2M grant for more electric buses
September 28, 2023
The University of Georgia currently has one of the largest fleets of electric buses in American higher education. Now, a $7.2 million grant from the…
Ballroom dedicated in Victor K. Wilson’s name
September 28, 2023
Celebrating the outstanding work of a University of Georgia leader known for his commitment to the university and its students, the UGA community gathered for a…
Stanton Foundation gives $5.2M to College of Veterinary Medicine
September 25, 2023
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine is the beneficiary of a $5.2 million gift from the Stanton Foundation for the establishment of a new…
Ten faculty members named Women’s Leadership Fellows
September 21, 2023
The University of Georgia has named 10 faculty and academic leaders to the university’s 2023-2024 class of Women’s Leadership Fellows. The new cohort includes representatives from…
UGA welcomes Newton County as Archway Partnership community
September 21, 2023
The University of Georgia is pleased to welcome Newton County as the newest Archway Partnership community. The Archway Partnership, a unit of UGA Public Service and…
Forging new pathways to medicine
September 20, 2023
Since its founding, the Augusta University / University of Georgia Medical Partnership has sought to not only increase the number of physicians in Georgia, but also ensure…
UGA leads efforts for military and community partnership
September 19, 2023
The University of Georgia has rolled out a visionary plan to spur economic development in communities surrounding Fort Moore, providing strategic direction aligned with the military…
Top 20 for 8 straight years
September 18, 2023
For the eighth consecutive year, the University of Georgia ranks in the top 20 among the nation’s best public universities, according to U.S. News & World…
UGA ranked No. 9 among public universities in the U.S. by Niche
September 11, 2023
The University of Georgia was recently ranked No. 9 on the latest list of Top Public Universities in the U.S. by the rankings platform Niche.
UGA’s VISTA associates support food security
September 8, 2023
There’s that old saying that if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. With that in mind, it’s safe…
McConnell and Manchin to speak at Isakson Symposium on Political Civility
September 8, 2023
The University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairswill host U.S. Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., at a special event honoring…
Standifer named vice provost and chief of staff to the provost
September 6, 2023
The University of Georgia has named Alton M. Standifer as its vice provost for inclusive excellence and chief of staff to the provost effective Oct. 1….
Hartwell wins Georgia’s downtown of the year
August 30, 2023
The University of Georgia Archway Partnership congratulates the city of Hartwell for winning Outstanding Community Transformation / Downtown of the Year at this year’s Georgia Downtown…
UGA student selected for Voyager Scholarship
August 29, 2023
Julianna Russ of Fort Thomas, Kentucky, a third-year student at the University of Georgia, is one of 100 college students from across the nation to…
UGA junior camp reimagines learning for young students
August 28, 2023
Since 2001, the Summer Academy at the University of Georgia (SAUGA) has focused on introducing 14- to 17-year-olds to potential careers and creative pursuits. This year,…
Shepherd wins Environmental Achievement Award
August 28, 2023
University of Georgia professor J. Marshall Shepherd was recently named the recipient of the prestigious 2023 Environmental Achievement Award. This accolade is presented annually by the Environmental…
Students serve Athens community for Dawg Day of Service
August 28, 2023
On August 26, more than 600 University of Georgia students participated in Dawg Day of Service, a periodic event that allows students to serve Athens-Clarke County and…
Grand opening held for Orkin Hillel Center
August 27, 2023
Several community leaders and members joined Hillels of Georgia for the grand opening of the new Orkin Hillel Center at UGA on Aug. 25. “I want…
Victor Wilson celebrates retirement with reception
August 27, 2023
Hundreds of members of the university community gathered with friends, national colleagues, former students and family members on Aug. 25 in the Tate Student Center Grand…
Faculty members named SEC Academic Leadership Development Program Fellows
August 25, 2023
Four University of Georgia faculty members have been named Southeastern Conference Academic Leadership Development Program (SEC ALDP) Fellows for 2023-2024. The program provides an opportunity for…
Jeffrey L. Clark named UGA chief of police
August 25, 2023
Jeffrey L. Clark, deputy chief for engagement, training, and standards for the University of Georgia Police Department, has been named chief of police following the conclusion…
GradFIRST inaugural year gets high marks from students
August 24, 2023
GradFIRST, a one-credit seminar for incoming University of Georgia graduate students, has had a successful inaugural year. Launched in fall semester 2022, this new program…
Tour gives new faculty comprehensive look at state
August 21, 2023
A group of new University of Georgia faculty members traveled across the state last week, visiting 13 cities and passing through 40 counties from the coast to the…
UGA welcomes Class of 2027
August 14, 2023
The incoming class is one of the largest and most academically qualified in UGA’s history. The University of Georgia is welcoming 6,200 new first-year students…
One-stop service model for students to launch Aug. 14
August 11, 2023
As part of ongoing efforts to enhance the student experience on campus, UGA is launching Dawg Source, a one-stop hybrid service model that provides resources to…
UGA continues to prioritize student mental health and well-being
August 11, 2023
At the start of a new academic year, the University of Georgia continues its investment in supporting student mental health and well-being. The fall semester…
UGA increases space for student organizations, gatherings
August 10, 2023
Through a host of projects and initiatives now underway, the University of Georgia is expanding the number of spaces available for student groups to meet, network…
UGA again leads the nation in new products based on research
August 10, 2023
The University of Georgia once again ranks No. 1 among U.S. universities for number of commercial products to market based on its research, according to an annual…
Student veteran receives national leadership award
August 9, 2023
University of Georgia student Gabriela Castillo was featured on the cover of the August issue of G.I. Jobs magazine for receiving the publication’s 2023 Student Veteran Leadership Award….
Morehead reappointed to NCAA leadership posts
August 3, 2023
University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead has been reappointed to the NCAA board of governors and to a third term as chair of the NCAA…
Mini Medical Camp inspires local students
August 2, 2023
Carla Tipiani-Tumen, a rising junior at Clarke Central High School, is working toward her goal of becoming a psychiatrist. She is taking health classes at the…
UGA works to restore native plants to roadside areas
July 24, 2023
Native plants installed by the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia near the GA-10 Loop in Athens are changing the area…
Innovation Bootcamps help Athens entrepreneurs grow and thrive
July 21, 2023
Athens is a town known for arts, creativity and a vibrant collection of independent businesses. It is also home to the birthplace of public higher…
UGA selects first vice provost for enrollment management
July 18, 2023
Following a nationwide search, the University of Georgia has named Andy Borst Vice Provost for Enrollment Management for the University of Georgia, effective Aug. 7,…
UGA three-year fundraising average hits record $235.1 million
July 17, 2023
Donors have long been a powerful source of progressat the University of Georgia, and the past year was no exception. Private donations to UGA in…
Alumni Association reveals 2023 class of 40 Under 40
July 12, 2023
The University of Georgia Alumni Association has unveiled the 40 Under 40 Class of 2023, a group that includes a Country Music Award-winning musician, a New York…
UGA receives $18.5M from sale of Lake Blackshear property
July 5, 2023
A wooded parcel of land on South Georgia’s Lake Blackshear has netted a sizable gift for a school at the University of Georgia. The 2,500-acre…
Vinson Institute spurs economic growth in Gainesville
July 3, 2023
It’s no secret that Gainesville, Georgia, is growing. With $318 million in private investment in downtown and the Midland area in just the last five years,…
A conversation with President Jere W. Morehead
July 3, 2023
On July 1, Jere W. Morehead JD ’80 concluded his 10th year as president of the University of Georgia. To mark the occasion, Georgia Magazine sat down with…
UGA program prepares students for engagement
June 30, 2023
Undergraduate students know that teaching and research are key missions of the University of Georgia. After all, that’s what they do almost every day in…
UGA named one of America’s best colleges
June 30, 2023
The University of Georgia was recently recognized as one of the best colleges in the country through a top ranking from “Money” magazine in its…
UGA program helps improve downtown Thomaston
June 27, 2023
The second project for the City of Thomaston in the University of Georgia’s Connected Resilient Communities (CRC) program brought UGA students and faculty to town to…
Nonprofit leaders expand skills through UGA program
June 23, 2023
A University of Georgia program is helping equip current and emerging nonprofit leaders to strengthen their organizations and make a difference in their communities. Through the Executive Leadership Program…
UGA named a top-performing institution for Boren Scholarships
June 22, 2023
For the third year in a row, the Boren Awards named the University of Georgia a top-performing institution for Boren Scholarships. With five UGA undergraduates selected…
Hodgson Singers place second at international competition
June 14, 2023
The University of Georgia Hodgson Singers took second place at the prestigious 18th Marktoberdorf International Chamber Choir Competition in Marktoberdorf, Germany, May 26-30. Twelve choirs from…
Expanding access to agricultural pathways across Georgia
June 9, 2023
A $1.5 million USDA grant will allow the University of Georgia to help advance agricultural initiatives and innovative food production in Georgia as part of the…
Proposal window open for 2023 Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grant Program
June 9, 2023
The Office of Research and the Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach are now accepting proposals for the 2023 Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed…
Agrawal appointed director of School of Computing
June 7, 2023
The University of Georgia has appointed Gagan Agrawal, professor and associate dean for research and graduate studies in the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences at…
UGA prepares workforce for Georgia’s second largest industry
June 2, 2023
Hospitality and tourism are a major economic driver in Georgia, and the University of Georgia is working in several key areas to support and expand that…






















































































































































































































































































































