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Top 20 for 8 straight years

September 18, 2023

For the eighth consecutive year, the University of Georgia ranks in the top 20 among the nation’s best public universities, according to U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News’ 2024 rankings, released on Sept. 18, position the university at No. 20… Full story

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Pills to Policy: PharmDawgs take on Washington, D.C.

September 11, 2023

Just three blocks away from the U.S. Capitol, Library of Congress, and the Supreme Court, a humble two-story building sits at the end of a long row of Victorian townhomes, quietly keeping the nation’s heart beating and healthy. Situated behind… Full story

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UGA ranked No. 9 among public universities in the U.S. by Niche

September 11, 2023

The University of Georgia was recently ranked No. 9 on the latest list of Top Public Universities in the U.S. by the rankings platform Niche. The 2024 ranking, which was released last week, is based on Niche’s analysis of academic, admissions,… Full story

The University of Georgia was recently ranked No. 9 on the latest list of Top Public Universities in the U.S. by the rankings platform Niche. The 2024 ranking, which was released last week, is based on Niche’s analysis of academic, admissions, financial and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education. The ranking compares more than 500 public colleges and state universities. “The latest Niche ranking solidifying the University of Georgia’s position as a top national public university is yet another testament to the incredible work happening across UGA,” said President Jere W. Morehead. “Our continued strategic investments in faculty hiring and enhancements of the living and learning experience for our undergraduate students are clearly making a very positive impact.” In addition to the overall university ranking, UGA received top-10 rankings in a number of other categories including student life, academics, value, diversity and athletics: Best Student Life in America – No. 3 Best Colleges for Business in America – No. 5 Best Colleges for Sports Management in America – No. 5 Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in America – No. 6 Best Greek Life Colleges in America – No. 6 Best Colleges for Communications in America – No. 7 Best Colleges for Agricultural Sciences in America – No. 7 Best College Athletics in America – No. 9 UGA’s retention rate—the percentage of students returning for their second year of studies—is 94%. The vast majority of UGA students finish their degrees on time: 75% of students complete their degrees within four years, and 88% of students complete their degrees within six years. These completion rates far exceed those of UGA’s peer institutions. Of the students who graduated in the class of 2022, 96% percent were employed, attending graduate school or engaged in postgraduate internships within six months of graduation, according to career outcomes data released by the UGA Career Center. The university also recently welcomed its largest and one of its most academically qualified freshman classes. More than 6,200 new first-year students started classes this fall, selected from a record number of 43,500 applications. This class has an average high school GPA of 4.13, the seventh consecutive year that the average weighted high school GPA of the entering students exceeds 4.0. The class of 2027 also posts an average ACT score of 30 and an average SAT score of 1339. The top public institution on the Niche ranking this year was UCLA. The University of Florida is the only other SEC school in the top 10, which also includes the University of Michigan, the University of Virginia and the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Four Foundation Fellows are graduates of Clarke County schools

September 8, 2023

Growing up in Athens, many high school students feel like they know everything about the University of Georgia. They have taken annual field trips to sites across campus, attended summer camps, and have seen red and black throughout their lives. But… Full story

Portrait of Alton Standifer, Deputy Chief of Staff of the President’s Office, inside the Administration Building.

Standifer named vice provost for inclusive excellence and chief of staff to the provost

September 6, 2023

The University of Georgia has named Alton M. Standifer as its vice provost for inclusive excellence and chief of staff to the provost effective Oct. 1. Standifer presently serves as deputy chief of staff to President Jere W. Morehead. “Throughout his… Full story

Ashni Patel stands in the Hall of Flags at the U.S. Department of State.

Interning in Washington

August 23, 2023

For students like Ashni Patel, who interned at the U.S. State Department in the spring, living in Washington was a dream come true. But the reality of working 40 hours a week plus completing her coursework took some adjustment. “It’s… Full story

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Building a Network

August 23, 2023

Over the years, the program has helped expand the university’s reach in the capital. Today, a vast network of UGA alumni work in Washington. DeMaria estimates that at least 80 Bulldogs, many program alumni, are involved in activities each year… Full story

De'Omini Daniely, Logan Williamson, Emma Brandwein, Caroline Schneider, and Jacob David take a group photo in front of the Capitol Building.

History on the Hill

August 23, 2023

Students spend a lot of time at Delta Hall, which has been the home base for UGA activity in Washington since 2015. But the university has had a presence in the capital for more than 25 years. It’s only gotten… Full story

The Spring 2023 cohort of the Washington Semester Program poses for a group photo outside Delta Hall. The three-story Colonial, a 10-minute walk to the Capitol Building, is the program's residential facility.

A Home Base

August 23, 2023

At any given time, there are thousands of undergraduate students from across the U.S. interning in our nation’s capital. They work for federal agencies, congressional offices, think tanks, museums, and law firms, to name a few opportunities. Many internships don’t… Full story

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Dawgs in DC

August 23, 2023

William Cano had a simple and practical plan. The University of Georgia international affairs major would graduate in Fall 2022 at age 23. Then he would work at The Home Depot for a few months before getting a foreign policy-related… Full story