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 a record for the state’s flagship university. The increased economic impact was powered by growth in the number of degrees conferred at the graduate and undergraduate levels, an increase in externally […]
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02.05.2025
UGA tops $600M in R&D expenditures for first time in FY 2024
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 million in expenditures represents a 10% increase year over year and yet another record high in R&D activity, marking the sixth consecutive year of growth for the university. “The University of […]
02.03.2025
UGA’s commitment to excellence drives record-breaking year
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 success and economic impact while emphasizing UGA’s relentless pursuit of excellence across all aspects of its mission. “This university has existed for 240 years as a symbol of optimism, strength, […]
02.03.2025
New initiatives continue to enhance campus security at UGA
Building on a series of initiatives that have transformed campus security, the University of Georgia will more than triple the number of emergency call stations across the university. 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 call stations […]
01.16.2025
UGA sets record with three Schwarzman Scholars
These three students bring UGA’s total number of Schwarzman Scholars to 11 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 single year, and the Schwarzman Scholars program announced its 10th class of recipients. The UGA recipients are seniors […]