The Office of Federal Relations strengthens the relationships between the federal government and the University and communicates UGA’s research activities and opportunities for Congressional budgetary support. Based in Washington, D.C., the Director of Federal Relations advances UGA’s institutional goals with Congress and Executive Branch agencies while managing activities related to legislation, policy development and other areas of interest to UGA.
News & Announcements
11.15.2024
UGA approved to grant Doctor of Medicine degree
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 of Medicine degree from its School of Medicine. The vote came to the Board of Regents after going through multiple approvals at the university level. The University Council at UGA approved […]
11.11.2024
Veterans Legal Clinic financial impact grows to nearly $11.5M
The School of Law program has aided hundreds of military families 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 of the benefits they are entitled to through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, while the other is giving […]
11.06.2024
Rodrigues named dean of the UGA School of Law
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 of the University of Georgia School of Law. She will begin her new role on Jan. 1, 2025, when Peter B. “Bo” Rutledge steps down as dean after 10 years […]
