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 […]
08.23.2023
Building a Network
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 at Delta Hall and beyond. Some come to share their career paths and experiences; others […]
08.23.2023
Interning in Washington
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 very different than just being a student,” says Patel, a senior international affairs and economics […]
08.10.2023
UGA again leads the nation in new products based on research
The University of Georgia once again ranks No. 1 among U.S. universities for number of commercial products to market based on its research, according to an annual survey conducted by AUTM. For eight straight years, UGA has placed in the top two and has never appeared out of the Top 5 in the 10 years […]
08.03.2023
Morehead reappointed to NCAA leadership posts
University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead has been reappointed to the NCAA board of governors and to a third term as chair of the NCAA Division 1 board of directors for the 2023-2024 academic year. The NCAA board of governors is the highest governing body in the National Collegiate Athletic Association. It is tasked […]
07.21.2023
Innovation Bootcamps help Athens entrepreneurs grow and thrive
Athens is a town known for arts, creativity and a vibrant collection of independent businesses. It is also home to the birthplace of public higher education in America: the University of Georgia. Located at the intersection of downtown Athens and UGA’s North Campus is the Innovation District, a thriving hub for collaboration, problem-solving and entrepreneurship. […]









