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“The University of Georgia has a storied history as the birthplace of public higher education in America, but what excites me about serving as Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost is this institution’s boundless potential for the future.”

Provost S. Jack Hu

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The Latest News

Enrollment and graduation rates are both up at UGA

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. Four- and six-year graduation rates rose for all undergraduates.

The UGA Arch on a sunny day (Photo by Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA)

Nine straight years as top 20 university

The University of Georgia climbed two spots to No. 18 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 ranking of the best public universities in the nation.

Medical Students in Patient Treatment Simulation Class

New report estimates economic impact of UGA’s School of Medicine

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.

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.

University and state leaders cut the ribbon during the Science and Ag Hill dedication ceremony. (Chamberlain Smith/UGA)

UGA dedicates first phase of Science and Ag Hill modernization

The University of Georgia held a dedication ceremony on Oct. 30 to celebrate the completion of the first phase of renovations to modernize research and instruction facilities and infrastructure on UGA’s Science and Ag Hill.

University of Georgia startup CytoNest Inc. released its first commercial product this year, a fiber scaffold that optimizes cell manufacturing and tissue engineering. (Photo by Lauren Corcino)

UGA again ranks No. 1 in new research-based products

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 has been reported by AUTM. UGA industry partners and startups released a record 66 new products.

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