For the fourth time in the last six years, the school occupies the top spot in the National Jurist ranking The University of Georgia School of Law was recently named the nation’s best value in legal education. Notably, this is the fourth time in the last six years that the school has occupied the top […]
10.03.2023
Ballroom dedicated in Victor K. Wilson’s name
Celebrating the outstanding work of a University of Georgia leader known for his commitment to the university and its students, the UGA community gathered for a dedication ceremony Sept. 27 to celebrate the naming of the Victor K. Wilson Ballroom at Memorial Hall. Wilson is a two-time UGA graduate and continues to give back as […]
09.18.2023
Top 20 for 8 straight years
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 among publics and No. 47 among all national universities. “This year’s ranking demonstrates sustained […]
09.11.2023
UGA ranked No. 9 among public universities in the U.S. by Niche
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 […]
09.11.2023
Pills to Policy: PharmDawgs take on Washington, D.C.
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 a quaint garden and fountain, Grubb’s Pharmacy is the sort of ordinary building most people […]
09.08.2023
Four Foundation Fellows are graduates of Clarke County schools
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 if they decide to attend the University of Georgia, local students are exposed to […]
09.06.2023
Standifer named vice provost for inclusive excellence and chief of staff to the provost
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 career at the University of Georgia, Dr. Alton Standifer has made a positive impact […]
08.23.2023
Dawgs in DC
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 master’s degree. Cano, a Mexican immigrant and son of a single mom, is all about […]
08.23.2023
A Home Base
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 pay, and unless students attend D.C.-area universities, they’re generally on their own to find a […]
08.23.2023
History on the Hill
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 stronger over time. In 1997, UGA launched the Congressional Agricultural Fellowship program, which brings UGA […]
