Georgia Commitment Scholarship program, matching funds drove multiyear push The University of Georgia has passed an exciting milestone with the endowment of its 1,000th need-based scholarship. “As the birthplace of public higher education in America, UGA is continually working to make higher education affordable and help students pursue their dreams regardless of their economic circumstances,” said […]
11.18.2024
The Zoo in Your Backyard
Bear Hollow Zoo provides learning opportunities to UGA students On any given day, D.J. can usually be found relaxing on a raised platform under shady trees. On her afternoon stroll, Kelly Garrison may notice him and call down with a greeting. He doesn’t respond — not with words at least. D.J. is an American black […]
11.15.2024
UGA approved to grant Doctor of Medicine degree
With its vote on Nov. 12, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia approved the University of Georgia to grant a Doctor of Medicine degree from its School of Medicine. The vote came to the Board of Regents after going through multiple approvals at the university level. The University Council at UGA approved […]
11.11.2024
Veterans Legal Clinic financial impact grows to nearly $11.5M
The School of Law program has aided hundreds of military families Since its inception, the University of Georgia Veterans Legal Clinic has had dual goals. One is aiding former members of the military in accessing all of the benefits they are entitled to through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, while the other is giving […]
11.06.2024
Rodrigues named dean of the UGA School of Law
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, […]
