Students from 50 states and Washington, D.C., including 115 counties across Georgia, admitted for early acceptance The University of Georgia continues to draw exceptional students from throughout Georgia and the United States. A record 30,490 students applied for early action consideration this year – a 14.6% increase from last year. Out of those, over 9,500 were […]
12.11.2024
UGA celebrates 15 years of Bulldog 100
Recognizing the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or led by UGA graduates The University of Georgia Alumni Association released the 2025 Bulldog 100, a list of the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or led by UGA graduates. The program, organized by the Division of Development & Alumni Relations, celebrates 15 years of honoring alumni and their entrepreneurial endeavors. […]
12.11.2024
UGA School of Medicine submits application for accreditation
It marks a major milestone in development of the new school The University of Georgia School of Medicine submitted its official application for accreditation to the Liaison Committee on Medical Education in late November. This is an important benchmark in the development of the newly formed school and a major milestone in UGA’s efforts to enhance […]
11.27.2024
Dishing Out Acts of Service
12th annual UGA Turkeypalooza helps record number of families Over 1,300 Athens community members will have meals for Thanksgiving and the days beyond thanks to the University of Georgia’s 12th annual Turkeypalooza. The Campus Kitchen at UGA, a program coordinated by the University of Georgia’s Office of Service-Learning, partners each fall with the Athens Community […]
11.26.2024
UGA Public Service and Outreach leader Jennifer Frum earns Vice President Emeritus designation upon retirement from UGA
Jennifer Frum is retiring from the University of Georgia as the first female Vice President Emeritus for Public Service and Outreach. University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead announced the Emeritus designation last week at a reception to honor Frum, who is retiring Dec. 1 after a distinguished 30-year career at UGA. She has led […]
11.25.2024
Donors grow UGA endowed, need-based scholarships to 1,000
Georgia Commitment Scholarship program, matching funds drove multiyear push The University of Georgia has passed an exciting milestone with the endowment of its 1,000th need-based scholarship. “As the birthplace of public higher education in America, UGA is continually working to make higher education affordable and help students pursue their dreams regardless of their economic circumstances,” said […]
11.18.2024
The Zoo in Your Backyard
Bear Hollow Zoo provides learning opportunities to UGA students On any given day, D.J. can usually be found relaxing on a raised platform under shady trees. On her afternoon stroll, Kelly Garrison may notice him and call down with a greeting. He doesn’t respond — not with words at least. D.J. is an American black […]
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 […]
