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About the Office

The Office of Government Relations works with elected officials, executive and legislative branch leaders and other institutions of higher learning to develop and implement strategies and programs to achieve public funding goals and to foster positive and effective ongoing relationships while improving the understanding of and support for the University’s teaching, research and service missions.

About the Office

The Office of Government Relations works with elected officials, executive and legislative branch leaders and other institutions of higher learning to develop and implement strategies and programs to achieve public funding goals and to foster positive and effective ongoing relationships while improving the understanding of and support for the University’s teaching, research and service missions.

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News & Announcements

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03.24.2025

UGA admits Class of 2029

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 record. More than 15,800 students were accepted for the upcoming fall semester. Applications increased evenly among in-state and out-of-state students, up 12% overall from the previous year. The overall acceptance […]

CAES drives nearly $900M of economic impact in 2024

The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) generated a statewide economic impact of $899.3 million in 2024, marking a fourth consecutive record-breaking year for contributions to the state’s economy. Divided among the arms of the college’s tripartite mission of teaching ($265.6 million), research ($258.8 million) and outreach ($374.9 million), the total impact of CAES in 2024 was third highest […]

Athens Free Clinic surpasses $1 million of free health care

Fulfilling its commitment to the underinsured and uninsured of Athens-Clarke County and surrounding areas, the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership’s Athens Free Clinic surpassed the milestone of delivering more than $1 million of health care since its opening in 2018. The Athens Free Clinic connects Medical Partnership students and faculty with sites across the community […]