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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

04.09.2025

Reaching a 90% six-year graduation rate

Nine out of 10 UGA students graduate within six years. Here’s how UGA guides its students toward completion. The University of Georgia is one of nine public universities in the U.S. with a 90% or higher six-year graduation rate. And it wasn’t by accident. The university has launched targeted programs to elevate instruction and the […]

UGA again named a top 10 Military Friendly institution

Student Veterans Resource Center helps military members transition to college life 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 the country, ranking UGA sixth. Even as the rankings become increasingly competitive each year, UGA continues its stronghold in […]

Student’s passion about sustainability makes impact on campus

Sadie Eubanks works to spread the word about importance of sustainable living Sadie Eubanks grew up in Athens and around the University of Georgia, with both of her parents serving on the faculty. Now, the Clarke Central High School graduate has made her own mark on the university. As a first-year student, Eubanks dove into […]