03.03.2025
Alex Orso named dean of UGA’s College of Engineering
Following a nationwide search, the University of Georgia has appointed Alessandro “Alex” Orso as the new dean of the College of Engineering, effective July 1. Orso currently serves as a professor in the College of Computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology and as director of Georgia Tech’s Scientific Software Engineering Center. He previously served […]
03.03.2025
Handa, Orlando named Regents’ Entrepreneurs
The University System of Georgia Board of Regents approved UGA’s Hitesh Handa and Ron Orlando as Regents’ Entrepreneurs at its Feb. 11 meeting. This honor acknowledges faculty members who have successfully transformed research into commercial applications. Initially granted for three years with the possibility of extension, the designation includes a one-time $10,000 cash award. Handa’s and […]
03.03.2025
Carmichael, Kissinger named 2025 University Professors
Two University of Georgia faculty members have earned the distinction of University Professor, a title bestowed on those who have made a significant impact on the university in addition to fulfilling their regular academic responsibilities. The 2024–2025 University Professors are K. Paige Carmichael, Meigs Distinguished Professor in the department of pathology in the College of Veterinary […]
