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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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Reaching a 90% six-year graduation rate

The University of Georgia is one of nine public universities in the U.S. with a 90% or higher six-year graduation rate. Here’s how UGA guides its students toward completion.

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UGA joins NextGenAI consortium to accelerate AI innovation, education

Consortium connects UGA with top institutions to drive research, hands-on AI learning

The University of Georgia Arch at sunrise.

UGA boosts Georgia’s economy by $8.4 billion

The University of Georgia contributed $8.4 billion to the state’s economy in fiscal year 2024, an increase of $300 million from the previous year and a record for the state’s flagship university.

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.

UGA tops $600M in R&D expenditures for first time in FY 2024

The University of Georgia’s $628.1 million in expenditures represents a 10% increase year over year and yet another record high in R&D activity, marking the sixth consecutive year of growth for the university.

UGA wins second annual Regents Cup Debate Series

The University of Georgia debate team on Thursday took home a one-of-a-kind trophy as the winner of the University System of Georgia’s (USG) second annual Regents Cup Debate Series.

UGA senior named a 2025 Truman Scholar

University of Georgia senior Mercedes “Sadie” Bengs is one of 54 undergraduates from 49 colleges and universities across the nation to be selected as a 2025 Truman Scholar, a prestigious award given each year to students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential and commitment to a career in government or the nonprofit sector.

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. The honor is the highest undergraduate award of its type for the fields of mathematics, engineering and natural sciences.

The Office of the Provosts hosts and supports several events and programs throughout the year. These include a variety of workshops, seminar series, lectures and more.

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Supporting faculty hiring, promotions, and professional development within the University by maintaining records, policies, and providing faculty with career development programs for each stage of their career.

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