Usha R. Rodrigues, associate dean for faculty development, M.E. Kilpatrick Chair of Corporate Finance and Securities Law and University Professor, has been named the next dean of the University of Georgia School of Law. She will begin her new role on Jan. 1, 2025, when Peter B. “Bo” Rutledge steps down as dean after 10 years […]
10.30.2024
UGA again ranks No. 1 in new research-based products
The University of Georgia once again ranks No. 1 among U.S. universities for the number of commercial products to market based on its research, according to an annual survey conducted by AUTM. For nine straight years, UGA has placed in the top two and has never appeared out of the Top 5 in the 11 years the survey […]
10.23.2024
Enrollment and graduation rates are both up at UGA
Four- and six-year graduation rates rose for all undergraduates The University of Georgia’s final fall enrollment numbers were released last week with a total enrollment of 43,146 for the fall of 2024 across all campuses, a 3.6% increase from the previous year. Enrollment in Athens increased 2.9%, which is in alignment with the university’s strategic enrollment plan. […]
10.23.2024
New report estimates economic impact of UGA’s School of Medicine
School promises to be a boon to Georgia and the surrounding region The University of Georgia’s School of Medicine will generate between $1.8 billion and $2.3 billion in cumulative economic impact on the state of Georgia by 2040, according to an analysis conducted by the nationally recognized consulting firm Tripp Umbach. The report emphasizes improvements to health care, […]
10.22.2024
Medical Partnership grad finds his way back to Athens
Dr. Brian Brewer returned to the Classic City to practice primary care Dr. Brian Brewer was one of the 40 medical students in the second class at the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership, which helped pave the way to where he is today — back in Athens practicing primary care for internal medicine with […]
10.08.2024
UGA dedicates renovated Holmes-Hunter Academic Building
The University of Georgia held a dedication ceremony on Oct. 4 to celebrate the completion of renovations to the Holmes-Hunter Academic Building on UGA’s historic North Campus. The building is named in honor of Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter-Gault, the first African American students to attend UGA. “When Charlayne Hunter-Gault and the late Dr. Hamilton Holmes, […]
10.08.2024
School of Law named nation’s best value again
The school strives to be the best return on investment in legal education For the fifth time in seven years, the University of Georgia School of Law has been named the nation’s Best Value in legal education. Last year, UGA occupied the top spot in the National Jurist ranking and, from 2018 to 2020, enjoyed a historic three-peat in […]
09.27.2024
Hundreds of students serve the Athens community
Dawg Day of Service covered 30 sites across the Athens area On Sept. 21, more than 500 University of Georgia students participated in Dawg Day of Service, UGA’s largest annual day of student-led community service. Celebrating its 11th year, the event set records for the number of participating students and service sites, highlighting students’ growing commitment to […]
09.25.2024
Rhodes named executive director of the UGA Innovation District
New leader brings track record of leadership in innovation and commercialization The University of Georgia is accelerating its commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship with the appointment of an executive director to lead its growing Innovation District. J. Chris Rhodes, director of industry partnerships and project-based learning in UGA’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, will begin […]
09.25.2024
CCSD graduates find a home in UGA’s Foundation Fellowship
They also have a commitment to giving back to their community For young people growing up in Athens, the University of Georgia provides greenspace to play, spots for annual field trips, and opportunities for internships, among other activities. But, for a group of Clarke County School District alumni, the University of Georgia also has become a […]
