The University of Georgia hosted the first Normaltown Community Health Fair on April 9 to connect with the neighbors of the Health Sciences Campus and highlight health and wellness resources. An interdisciplinary team of students and faculty ranging from the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership, the College of Public Health, the College of Pharmacy, […]
04.10.2025
Three UGA undergraduates awarded Goldwater Scholarship
From crop molecular genetics to estuarine mussels to computer experiments, three University of Georgia undergraduates have been honored for furthering research in their fields of study. Juniors Oscar de la Torre, Anderson Smith and Sloka Sudhin are among the 441 undergraduates from across the nation to be recognized as Barry Goldwater Scholars this spring. They have […]
04.09.2025
Reaching a 90% six-year graduation rate
Nine out of 10 UGA students graduate within six years. Here’s how UGA guides its students toward completion. The University of Georgia is one of nine public universities in the U.S. with a 90% or higher six-year graduation rate. And it wasn’t by accident. The university has launched targeted programs to elevate instruction and the […]
04.09.2025
UGA again named a top 10 Military Friendly institution
Student Veterans Resource Center helps military members transition to college life For the ninth year in a row, Viqtory Media has named the University of Georgia one of the top Military Friendly tier 1 research institutions in the country, ranking UGA sixth. Even as the rankings become increasingly competitive each year, UGA continues its stronghold in […]
04.03.2025
Student’s passion about sustainability makes impact on campus
Sadie Eubanks works to spread the word about importance of sustainable living Sadie Eubanks grew up in Athens and around the University of Georgia, with both of her parents serving on the faculty. Now, the Clarke Central High School graduate has made her own mark on the university. As a first-year student, Eubanks dove into […]
03.28.2025
Sahm Awards support local partnerships with UGA
Alumna’s endowment positively impacts the quality of life for community The University of Georgia continues to strengthen its commitmentto working in partnership with Athens-Clarke County organizations through an endowment established by Athens native and UGA alumna Bobbi Meeler Sahm and her family. Four collaborative local projects between UGA and Athens-Clarke County organizations have been selected […]
03.24.2025
UGA admits Class of 2029
The University of Georgia received nearly 48,000 total applications for the Class of 2029, an increase of almost 5,000 from last year and a new institutional record. More than 15,800 students were accepted for the upcoming fall semester. Applications increased evenly among in-state and out-of-state students, up 12% overall from the previous year. The overall acceptance […]
03.13.2025
CAES drives nearly $900M of economic impact in 2024
The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) generated a statewide economic impact of $899.3 million in 2024, marking a fourth consecutive record-breaking year for contributions to the state’s economy. Divided among the arms of the college’s tripartite mission of teaching ($265.6 million), research ($258.8 million) and outreach ($374.9 million), the total impact of CAES in 2024 was third highest […]
03.05.2025
Athens Free Clinic surpasses $1 million of free health care
Fulfilling its commitment to the underinsured and uninsured of Athens-Clarke County and surrounding areas, the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership’s Athens Free Clinic surpassed the milestone of delivering more than $1 million of health care since its opening in 2018. The Athens Free Clinic connects Medical Partnership students and faculty with sites across the community […]
03.03.2025
Alex Orso named dean of UGA’s College of Engineering
Following a nationwide search, the University of Georgia has appointed Alessandro “Alex” Orso as the new dean of the College of Engineering, effective July 1. Orso currently serves as a professor in the College of Computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology and as director of Georgia Tech’s Scientific Software Engineering Center. He previously served […]
