Innovation Gateway, the University of Georgia’s technology commercialization and startup arm, has named Dan Geller its new director of the Innovation Gateway Startup Program. Geller assumed this role on Oct. 1 after serving as assistant director since 2020. “I’m excited to welcome Dr. Geller as director of the Innovation Gateway Startup Program,” said Derek Eberhart, […]
11.06.2025
UGA’s unified approach to economic development drives Georgia forward
Georgia’s growth is increasingly shaped by complex conversations around talent, innovation and collaboration. As industries evolve and competition intensifies, the need for strategic partnerships between academia and business becomes more urgent. The University of Georgia’s active presence in the state’s economic development landscape ensures UGA continues to be a key contributor — bringing research expertise, […]
11.04.2025
Community Health Fair connects UGA with Normaltown neighbors
At the onset of cold and flu season, a group of University of Georgia schools and colleges joined together to promote community health at UGA’s Health Sciences Campus. Last week, students and faculty from across the university — including the College of Public Health, Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership, the School of Medicine and […]
10.27.2025
UGA ranks No. 9 in the nation, according to new rankings
The University of Georgia ranked No. 9 nationally in new college rankings, recently noted by the editorial board of the Wall Street Journal. The WSJ editorial highlighted a new assessment tool created by the City Journal, which evaluated 100 prominent public and private colleges in the United States on 68 variables across 21 categories covering […]
10.20.2025
UGA enrolls record number of Georgians
The University of Georgia’s total enrollment reached 43,888 this fall, up 1.7% from last year, with a record number of students from the state of Georgia. UGA’s enrollment growth continues to be driven by Georgia residents, with Georgians representing 83% of all undergraduate students. This milestone reflects UGA’s continued investment in educating and retaining Georgia’s […]
10.08.2025
Higher education is possible with Georgia Possible
Genesis Rodriguez-Hernandez, a 2025 Cedar Shoals High School graduate, arrived on the campus of Duke University this fall, supported by a full ride scholarship. She didn’t expect to have a fully funded college education, but Rodriguez-Hernandez’s support system and involvement encouraged her to take a risk and apply for the scholarship. As a freshman, she […]
09.24.2025
Blake Raulerson named UGA’s next Vice President for Government Relations
Blake Raulerson, who currently serves as associate vice president for government relations at the University of Georgia, has been selected as UGA’s next vice president for government relations, effective October 1, 2025. Raulerson joined the University of Georgia as director of state government relations four years ago and was promoted to his current position in […]
09.23.2025
A decade in the top 20
UGA again ranks among the best public universities in the nation in 2026 USNWR rankings. For the 10th consecutive year, the University of Georgia has placed in the top 20 among the nation’s best public universities, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 rankings. UGA shares the No. 19 rank with Purdue University. “The […]
09.18.2025
School of Medicine completes LCME preliminary accreditation site visit
The site visit is a significant milestone toward obtaining preliminary accreditation From Sept. 16–17, the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) completed its preliminary accreditation site visit for the University of Georgia School of Medicine. The review is a necessary and significant process for the school to obtain official accreditation. A team of surveyors from […]
09.17.2025
Nearly 500 UGA students volunteer in the Athens community
Students volunteered with more than 20 community partner organizations OOn Sept. 13, the University of Georgia celebrated Dawg Day of Service, the largest day of student community service in Athens. 488 students volunteered with 23 community partner organizations and campus sites including local gardens, food and clothing pantries, thrift stores and animal rescues. Serve UGA, […]
