The President’s Venture Fund supports students with funding in amounts typically ranging from $500 to $5,000 for small programs and projects that generally take place on campus.
Presidential Honors Week Luncheon
June 26, 2023
Honors Week is an annual UGA tradition dating back to the 1930s, when then-Chancellor S.V. Sanford dedicated a day to recognize outstanding students. In 2011, the event was expanded to include events recognizing faculty, staff, and alumni. The Presidential Honors Week Luncheon celebrates the achievements of Presidential Award of Excellence recipients, First Honor Graduates, major scholarship recipients, and other exemplary undergraduate students.
Innovate “U”
June 26, 2023
In 2021, the UGA Office of the President partnered with the Clarke County School District to develop Innovate “U” to empower youth to solve real business challenges through leadership and innovative problem solving, with the help of peer mentors and local business professionals.
Holmes-Hunter Lecture
June 26, 2023
The Holmes-Hunter Lecture Series was established in 1985 in conjunction with the University of Georgia’s Bicentennial to honor Dr. Hamilton Holmes, Sr. and Charlayne Hunter-Gault, the first black students to enroll at UGA.



