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Honorees include alumni in industries from oncological medicine to space exploration The University of Georgia has named its 40 Under 40 Class of 2025, recognizing a group of young alumni based on their personal, professional and philanthropic achievements. This year’s group includes UGA graduates across various industries, including professional sports, oncological medicine, space exploration and […]

Privately funded scholarships impact more than 9,500 students during academic year More than 72,460 University of Georgia supporters contributed a record $300.4 million to the university during the fiscal year that ended June 30 (FY25). This is the first time university fundraising has surpassed $300 million. Gifts were directed to enhance key university initiatives, including student […]

Long-standing partnership between Georgia-based airline giant and flagship university puts the spotlight on Southern hospitality The Delta Air Lines Foundation has committed $5 million to the University of Georgia Hospitality and Food Industry Management program, which is housed in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. A leader in the hospitality and travel sector, Delta’s commitment to […]

Santanu Chatterjee, a professor and associate dean for graduate programs in the C. Herman and Mary Virginia Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia, has been named interim dean of the college, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost S. Jack Hu announced Friday. “Dr. Chatterjee is a highly distinguished scholar and teacher, […]

For the second year in a row, the University of Georgia ranks second in the nation as a top-performing institution for Boren Scholarships. UGA also ranks second for total number of Boren Awards in 2025, which is calculated by combining an institution’s Boren Scholarships and Fellowships. Seven undergraduates were selected as Boren Scholars this spring. […]

Benjamin C. Ayers, dean of the C. Herman and Mary Virginia Terry College of Business, has been named the University of Georgia’s next senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, President Jere W. Morehead announced Thursday. Ayers, who holds the Earl Davis Chair in Taxation, has led the Terry College of Business since 2014. […]

Following a six-year tenure as the University of Georgia’s Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, S. Jack Hu has been named chancellor of the University of California, Riverside, effective July 15. “With his strong background of experience at both the University of Georgia and the University of Michigan, I have no doubt that […]

Stacy Jones, an accomplished public service, development and communications professional, has been named vice president for public service and outreach at the University of Georgia following a national search. Jones currently serves as PSO’s associate vice president and director of the UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel. She will begin her new role on […]