Many people in the Athens community are facing food insecurity, and they are served by organizations dedicated to addressing their significant need. The University of Georgia’s Office of Service-Learning (OSL) has established longstanding partnerships with community organizations to help address food insecurity in Athens. “Food insecurity has been an identified need for a long time, […]
01.16.2024
Freedom Breakfast looks to the future during 20th anniversary
The Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Breakfast celebrated its 20th anniversary at the University of Georgia by looking forward with the theme, “The Power of the Dream: Building a Legacy for Generations.” “We come together to celebrate a true giant—one of the world’s most influential leaders, a champion for justice and equality, and a man […]
01.03.2024
UGA grows hospitality and tourism workforce
Georgia’s hospitality and tourism industry continues to expand. As the second-largest economic contributor to the Georgia economy after agriculture, hospitality and tourism workforce development is critical. The University of Georgia is addressing the need and preparing the workforce of the future through partnerships and experiential learning. The UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel is […]
12.20.2023
UGA breaks record with three Pickering Fellows
Two University of Georgia seniors and one recent graduate were selected for the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship, marking the first time UGA has had three recipients in one year. Funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by Howard University, the Pickering Fellowship prepares outstanding young people for Foreign Service careers […]
12.18.2023
Early action applications for UGA set record
The University of Georgia continues to draw the best and brightest students throughout Georgia and the United States and recently offered admission to more than 9,000 early action applicants for the Class of 2028. UGA received 26,760 early action applications for next fall’s incoming class, a record over last year’s high of 26,000. More than […]
12.15.2023
UGA SBDC to Bolster Georgia Business Community Thanks to a $6.2 Million Federal Grant
The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC) has been named a sub-recipient in the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Grant. A $6.2 million grant funded by the U.S. Department of Treasury and administered through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA); this grant was created to expand business assistance for small […]
12.14.2023
UGA’s retention and completion rates remain strong
The University of Georgia’s first-year retention rate rose to nearly 95% this year, reflecting several ongoing efforts to improve the academic environment and support students. Newly released data show the percentage of first-time freshmen who continue at UGA their second year rose to 94.6%, compared to 94.3% the year before. The university’s six-year completion rate […]
12.14.2023
Third cohort of CAES Rural Scholars embraces first semester at UGA
The 2023 cohort of Rural Scholars brings a wide range of interests and ambitions with them as they complete their first semester at the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. The third round of students recruited through the CAES Rural Scholars Program includes Jay Lavender of Statham, Georgia; Ashley Rowell of Douglas, […]
12.13.2023
UGA reveals 2024 Bulldog 100 businesses
This year, businesses are headquartered in a total of 7 states, with 89 of the businesses in Georgia. The UGA Alumni Association has released the 2024 Bulldog 100, a list of the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or led by UGA graduates. This year, businesses are headquartered in a total of 7 states, with 89 of […]
12.12.2023
Athens Free Clinic wins national award
Since 2018, the clinic has provided over $538,000 of care to more than 2,200 patients. The Augusta University / University of Georgia Medical Partnership’s Athens Free Clinic has been named the recipient of the 2023 Star of Community Achievement award from the Association of American Medical Colleges. The award is a nationally recognized honor presented […]
