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Seva is an adult day care center in Norcross focusing on improving the quality of life for seniors. (Photo by Dot Paul)

UGA helps senior-focused business grow and thrive

The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center helped support a thriving adult day care center.

Students in the State Botanical Garden’s Learning by Leading program install a pollinator garden at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel. (Photo by Jaime DeRevere)

Program prepares students for the workforce

The leadership program is led by the State Botanical Garden of Georgia.

(L to R) Clemencia El Antouri, Fardosa Hassan and Feben Teshome. (Submitted photos)

UGA breaks record with three Pickering Fellows

The Fellowship prepares outstanding young people for Foreign Service careers in the U.S. Department of State.

Students walk past the Miller Learning Center on the first day of classes of the 2023 fall semester. (Photo by Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA)

Early action applications for UGA set record

Students from 50 states and Washington, D.C., including 107 counties across Georgia, applied for early acceptance.

From left, incoming freshman Maris Wright talks with orientation leader Vidhi Patel and fellow freshman Carson Whiee as they walk together to their small group time at new student orientation in the Tate Student Center. (Photo by Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA)

UGA’s retention and completion rates remain strong

Newly data shows the percentage of first-time freshmen who continue at UGA their second year rose to 94.6%.

Hu, Sellers named National Academy of Inventors Fellows

They join 14 other UGA faculty members who have received the honor since the academy began electing fellows in 2012.

The Athens Free Clinic sets up shop in a variety of local communities. (Submitted photo)

Athens Free Clinic wins national award

Since 2018, the clinic has provided over $538,000 of care to more than 2,200 patients.

Undergraduate Commencement in Stegeman Coliseum. (Chamberlain Smith/UGA)

UGA Commencement set for Dec. 15

2,966 students eligible for graduation.

Ashni Patel at the U.S. Department of State during her time studying in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Dorothy Kozlowski/UGA)

Ashni Patel named a Schwarzman Scholar

She is the eighth UGA student to receive this prestigious award.

The streamers flow at the end of the graduate Commencement ceremony in Stegeman Coliseum. (Dorothy Kozlowski/UGA)

Commencement marks beginning of new journey

Higher education is a journey. Commencement marks the end of that journey and the beginning of a new one.

Undergraduate student Carolina Pinckney holds a Georgia flag in the courtyard of the Bodelian Library in Oxford, U.K. (Photo by Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA)

UGA ranks top 10 in nation for study abroad participation

UGA ranks No. 6 overall in study abroad participation in the U.S.

Jill Walton named UGA VP for development and alumni relations

Following a nationwide search, Jill Stephens Walton has been named vice president for Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) and Executive Director of the University of Georgia Foundation for the University of Georgia.

Nibbelink named interim dean of the Warnell School

Nate Nibbelink joined the UGA faculty in 2005 and was named the Warnell School’s associate dean for research in 2021.

(L to R) Jill Walton, UGA interim vice president for development and alumni relations; John Isakson Jr.; Lisa Nolan, dean of the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine; Anumantha Kanthasamy, director of the Isakson Center for Neurological Disease Research; Heath Garrett. (Photo by Edwin Hammond)

Isakson Initiative gives $1.4M to UGA Vet Med

Board of Regents approves creation of professorships honoring Johnny and Dianne Isakson.

UGA student Mariah Cady was named a Rhodes Scholar.

UGA’s Mariah Cady named a 2024 Rhodes Scholar

University of Georgia student Mariah Cady was one of 32 students nationwide named a 2024 Rhodes Scholar this weekend.

Hairy Dawg interacts with attendees in the Sculpture Garden during the Georgia Museum of Art 75th anniversary celebration. (Photo by Dorothy Kozlowski/UGA)

Georgia Museum of Art celebrates 75 years with a variety of activities

The Georgia Museum of Art celebrated its 75th birthday in style on Nov. 5 with a crowd of at least 540 in attendance.

Daniel Karcher, DMA in music composition, was the grand prize winner at last year’s Four Minutes 33 Seconds Competition. His presentation about sonic spatialization in music composition included a live demonstration with a harmonica. (Photo by Sidney Chansamone)

UGA students showcase arts, humanities research

Annual 4 Minutes, 33 Seconds Contest is part of Spotlight on the Arts festival.

Marshall Shepherd accepts the Environmental Achievement Award in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 24. (Submitted photo)

Shepherd recognized with environmental achievement award

National honor recognizes exceptional contributions to science, communications.

Emily Baker, a former West Lab UGA Ph.D. graduate student, now serving as the director of nonclinical research at Aruna Biomedical, seen here working in the lab with Steven Stice, the director of the RBC and co-founder of Aruna Biomedical. The team is working on clearance from the FDA for the first-in-human stroke clinical trial using exosome technology. (Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA)

UGA to offer state’s first Ph.D. in regenerative bioscience

The program aims to help foster interdisciplinary research and entrepreneurial skills within a dynamic and growing field.

Dean Shelley Nuss holds up her new award. (Photo by Lindsey Derrick)

Medical Partnership dean receives prestigious award

Dr. Shelley Nuss named Lamartine Hardman Cup awardee.

Hairy Dawg poses for photos at the 2023 SEC student pitch competition on Monday, October 23, 2023 in Athens, Ga.

UGA’s Ox Sox wins top spot at SEC Student Pitch Competition

For the second year in a row, a student startup from the University of Georgia Entrepreneurship Program has won the SEC Student Pitch Competition.

Dancers from the Young Choreographer’s Series perform in Tate Student Plaza during the Spotlight on the Arts. (Photo by Chamberlain Smith/UGA)

On-campus festival celebrates the arts

The 12th annual Spotlight on the Arts will feature a variety of events.

Ethics Week Lecture to feature U.S. comptroller general

Gene L. Dodaro has testified before Congress dozens of times on important national issues.

Peabody Hall (Photo by Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA)

Events celebrating 2023 Ethics Awareness Week begin Oct. 19

The University of Georgia will participate in the University System of Georgia’s Ethics Awareness Week, scheduled for Nov. 6-12.

UGA students in the PROPEL Rural Student Scholars Program visit Baxley, Georgia, to learn about rural economic issues and help with a service project to beautify the downtown. (Shannah Montgomery)

Two UGA programs recognized in national competition

The awards are for outstanding economic development initiatives.

In the HEALTHYouth program, participants learn about nutritional food and where it comes from. (Photo by Shannah Montgomery)

Sahm award extends resources to Athens nonprofit

With UGA’s help, Farm to Neighborhood is fighting food insecurity.

Pharmacy students chat in between classes on UGA's campus. (Photo by Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA)

UGA receives national diversity award for 10th consecutive year

Several new initiatives have been launched to enhance the university’s efforts in the area of inclusive excellence.

The Arch seen through the columns of the Holmes Hunter Building. (Photo by Dorothy Kozkowski/UGA)

UGA joins College Cost Transparency Initiative

The initiative will standardize the language used in financial aid offers, so all costs, terms and conditions are easily comprehensible.

Gov. Brian Kemp and UGA President Jere W. Morehead,. middle, are joined by university and state dignitaries for the ribbon cutting of the Poultry Science Building. (Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA)

UGA dedicates new Poultry Science Building

$54.1M facility reflects continued investment in students, focus on advancing poultry industry.

Gently Soap founder Kristen Dunning takes her UGA-born soap to prime time

Georgia MBA student strikes a deal on Shark Tank

When Kristen Dunning, a Georgia Full-Time MBA student and founder of Gently Soap, launched her sensitive skincare brand in 2021, she made a goal to appear on Shark Tank in 2025.

Nathan Moore (Photo by Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA). Environmental portrait of Nathan Moore, Assistant to the President, in front of the Administration Building on north campus.

Moore named Deputy Chief of Staff

Nathan Moore has been appointed as deputy chief of staff to UGA President Jere W. Morehead effective Oct. 1. Moore succeeds Alton Standifer, who has assumed a new role as vice provost for inclusive excellence and chief of staff to the provost.

Members of the university community gathered Sept. 19. for the Multicultural Faculty and Staff Reception. (Photo by Chamberlain Smith/UGA)

Multicultural faculty, staff celebrated at fall 2023 reception

Faculty and staff from across campus gathered in the Magnolia Ballroom at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel on Sept. 19 for the university’s fall 2023 Multicultural Faculty and Staff Reception.

A photo of one of the first electric buses at the bus stop at Tate Plaza across from Sanford Stadium on central campus. (Photo by Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA)

UGA receives $7.2M grant for more electric buses

Eight new buses will improve campus mobility and reduce the university’s carbon footprint.

L-R: Samuel D. Holmes, regent, University System of Georgia; President Jere W. Morehead; Victor K. Wilson, vice president for student affairs; and Emilio Ferrara, B.S., biochemistry and molecular biology, class of ‘24. (Photo by Peter Frey/UGA)

Ballroom dedicated in Victor K. Wilson’s name

Wilson retires on Sept. 30 after more than 40 years of service to UGA.

Student entrepreneurs from the 14 SEC schools come to Athens Oct. 23 for the pitch competition.

SEC Student Pitch Competition comes to UGA

From software for reporting sustainability metrics to makeup that can stand up to a day in the gym — students from Southeastern Conference universities are creating business ideas to shape the future.

Janet Grimes, UGA College of Veterinary Medicine chair in small animal studies, examines a dog at the college's teaching hospital. (Photo by Christopher B.Herron)

Stanton Foundation gives $5.2M to College of Veterinary Medicine

The gift will establish a Spectrum of Care clinic and support a curriculum refresh.

The 2023 Women’s Leadership Fellows, from top left, are Jennifer Chapman, Carla Hadden, Shannon Hostetter, Sara Kajder, Catherine Logue, Julie Ray, Connie Rogers, Sarah Shannon, Jennifer Waldeck and Lindsey Welch. (Photo collage by Hannah Gallant)

Ten faculty members named Women’s Leadership Fellows

The new cohort includes representatives from seven schools and colleges.

From L-R: Debbie Harper, president Newton Chamber of Commerce; Jennifer Frum, vice president for Public Service and Outreach at the University of Georgia; Serra Hall, executive director of Newton County Industrial Development Authority; Marcello Banes, Chairman Newton County Board of Commissioners; Michelle Elliott, director of the UGA Archway Partnership; and, Nancy Schulz, business leader and former Newton County Commissioner, District 3. (Photo by Shannah Montgomery)

UGA welcomes new Archway Partnership community

The Partnership is an award-winning community-engagement platform.

Monica Thornton from the Nature Conservancy speaks at the River Valley Community Compatible Development Plan launch in Columbus. (Submitted photo)

UGA leads efforts for military and community partnership

The program aims to spur economic development in communities surrounding Fort Moore.

Arch at Dawn (Photo by Dorothy Kozlowski/UGA)

Top 20 for 8 straight years

UGA once again ranks as one of the best public universities in the nation in 2024 USNWR college rankings.

UGA ranked No. 9 among public universities in the U.S. by Niche

Annual rankings determined on academic, admissions, financial, student life data.

Commencement keynote speaker Senator Johnny Isakson speaks at the podium during the 2014 Spring Undergraduate Commencement Graduation Ceremony.

U.S. Sens. McConnell and Manchin to speak at Isakson Symposium on Political Civility

The inaugural event will take place on Nov. 10, 2023, at 10 a.m. in the University of Georgia Chapel.

Four Foundation Fellows are graduates of Clarke County schools

UGA’s most prestigious academic scholarship provides students with academic funding, stipends for travel-study, and research and conference grants.

Standifer named vice provost for inclusive excellence and chief of staff to the provost

Prior to joining UGA, Alton Standifer served in a variety of student-centered roles at Georgia Southern University.

Harold Alonza Black to deliver Commencement address

Dean Dale Greene to address graduate class Dec. 15 in Stegeman Coliseum.

Student selected for second cohort of Voyager Scholarship

Julianna Russ is one of 100 selected for the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service.

Students serve the Athens community for Dawg Day of Service

More than 600 students participated at 36 sites for Dawg Day of Service.

Shepherd wins Environmental Achievement Award

UGA professor recognized at national level for significant contributions to field.

UGA faculty members named SEC Academic Leadership Development Program Fellows

Four University of Georgia faculty members have been named Southeastern Conference Academic Leadership Development Program (SEC ALDP) Fellows for 2023-2024. The program provides an opportunity for academic administrators to enhance their leadership skills in a series of workshops, networking opportunities and campus activities.

GradFIRST inaugural year gets high marks from students

The program is one component of the strong institutional commitment to graduate education at UGA.

Tour gives new faculty comprehensive look at state

The trip took participants from the coast to the mountains, visiting 13 cities and passing through 40 counties.

Office of Research selects Ehrlich, Morkos as 2023-24 Faculty Fellows

Faculty members Katie Ehrlich and Beshoy Morkos have been named as the Office of Research Faculty Fellows for 2023-24, and the pair will spend this year getting an up-close view at research administration at UGA.

Incoming students in the Class of 2027 formed the “power G” under the Sanford Stadium lights and between the hedges for Freshman Welcome. (Chamberlain Smith/UGA)

UGA welcomes Class of 2027

The incoming class is one of the largest and most academically qualified in UGA’s history.

UGA continues to prioritize student mental health and well-being

At the start of a new academic year, the University of Georgia continues its investment in supporting student mental health and well-being.

Aerial view of sunrise over the Miller Learning Center and Central Campus with North Campus in the background.

UGA increases space for student organizations, gatherings

The university is adding new locations to meet the social and extracurricular needs of students.

UGA again leads the nation in new products based on research

For eight straight years, UGA has placed in the top two.

Student veteran receives national leadership award

Gabriela Castillo was featured on the cover of the August issue of G.I. Jobs magazine.

New Faculty Orientation provides keys to success at UGA

This semester, 239 new faculty members will join the university, including 115 tenured or tenure-track scholars.

Jeffrey L. Clark named UGA chief of police

Law enforcement veteran with 26 years of experience to lead department.

Environmental portrait of Rhodes Scholar Natalie Navarrete taken in front of Moore Hall.

Rhodes to Success

From Athens to Kazakhstan, UGA’s 2023 Rhodes Scholar achieves at highest academic levels.

The Arch with the North Campus sidewalk and the Holmes-Hunter Academic building in the background.

UGA selects first vice provost for enrollment management

Andy Borst is recognized as a national expert on enrollment.

Graduating students celebrate during the Commencement Ceremony at Sanford Stadium.

UGA three-year fundraising average hits record $235.1 million

FY23 donations create 16 faculty positions, 150+ scholarships, 300+ endowed funds.

Environmental portrait of Dale Greene (Photo by Dot Paul)

Warnell School Dean Greene to retire

Dale Greene has served as the school’s dean since 2015.

The Arch with the Holmes-Hunter Academic Building in the background as the sun peeks through the overhanging trees.

UGA named one of America’s best colleges

“Money” magazine highlights UGA within Best Colleges in America 2023 list.

UGA program helps improve downtown Thomaston

Students take the lead on projects to revitalize the community.

Nonprofit leaders expand skills through UGA program

Participants gain an understanding of their own visions as leaders and an increased confidence in their leadership abilities.

UGA named a top-performing institution for Boren Scholarships

Five UGA undergraduates offered Boren Scholarships in 2023.

Hodgson Singers place second at international competition

The University of Georgia Hodgson Singers took second place at the prestigious 18th Marktoberdorf International Chamber Choir Competition in Marktoberdorf, Germany, May 26-30.

Expanding access to agricultural pathways across Georgia

A $1.5 million USDA grant will allow the University of Georgia to help advance agricultural initiatives and innovative food production in Georgia as part of the USDA’s Food System Transformation framework.

Agrawal appointed director of School of Computing

The University of Georgia has appointed Gagan Agrawal, professor and associate dean for research and graduate studies in the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences at Augusta University, as the director of the UGA School of Computing.

Nominations open for new youth leadership program

Fanning Institute will implement statewide Youth LEAD Georgia.

Parents Leadership Council raises over $1M for student programs

Parent-funded grant program enhances undergraduate student life.

Researcher awarded $3.2M to study child brain development

NIH-funded study will investigate how environmental factors can affect neurocognitive development, risk for drug use in rural Georgia.

MBA students contribute to local nonprofit boards

More than 20 nonprofits have participated in the program.

UGA to construct new residence hall

Plans also call for construction of a new dining, learning and wellness center and an additional parking deck.

CAES professor Glen Rains holds the control panel to the “Little Red Rover.” The rover is a multipurpose robotic tool that can be used for planting, weed and pest management, and more. The robotic arm’s prototype camera is monitoring a small cotton plant. (Katie Walker)

UGA awarded $4 million to design farm of the future

It’s an investment in innovations for climate-smart agriculture and forestry.

Students celebrate at the conclusion of the undergraduate Commencement ceremony. (Dorothy Kozlowski/UGA)

Graduates celebrate challenges, embrace their next steps

For the University of Georgia’s newest alumni, Commencement ceremonies mark a moment to celebrate the challenges they’ve overcome and embrace the challenges they’ll face in the future.

State budget will advance UGA priorities in FY23

Enhanced state appropriations boost UGA goals of affordability, academic excellence.

UGA School of Law earns its highest U.S. News ranking ever

The University of Georgia’s School of Law has earned its highest ranking ever in the U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools.

Photo of tractor with silos in background

Agriculture project wins $1M NSF development award

Collaboration will help farmers move to fourth agricultural revolution.

83rd annual Peabody Award winners announced

The Peabody Awards were founded in 1940 at the University of Georgia.

Graduate Emelynn Arroyave celebrates after turning her tassel as the SPIA graduate degrees are conferred during the Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony in Sanford Stadium on Commencement Day.

Celebrating a historic year

The University of Georgia passed many important milestones during the last academic year.

ronmental portrait of undergraduate computer science student Sudhan Chitgopkar with programming code projected in the background.

Student Commencement speaker reflects on community

Cumming native to speak at spring 2023 Commencement.

UGA Commencement set for May 11 and 12

7,673 students eligible for graduation.

Students in the Botanical Garden of Georgia Learning by Leading program install a pollinator garden at the Center for Continuing Education & Hotel. (Photo by Jaime DeRevere)

UGA planting seeds for community engagement

The new garden features Pollinator Plant of the Year selections.

Alumna Charlayne Hunter-Gault meaning with a group of local high school students from Cedar Shoals and Clarke Central High School outside of the Chapel before delivering the Holmes-Hunter Lecture.

Hunter-Gault named to American Academy of Arts & Sciences

The Peabody and Emmy Award winning journalist is a University of Georgia alumna.

Photo of the arch (Photo by Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA)

Eleven employees selected for sixth cohort of Women’s Staff Leadership Institute

A new cohort of women staff members has been selected to participate in the Women’s Staff Leadership Institute for 2023.

Clinic Assistant Jessica Moore, a College of Public Health graduate student, answers the phones at the Clarke Middle Health Center. (Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA)

UGA and CCSD partner to care for the whole student

Clarke Middle Health Center is taking a cutting-edge approach.

Crowds of students walking in front of the Main Library during a class change.

UGA graduate programs earn 2024 top 10 U.S. News rankings

The latest rankings coincide with a period of growing demand for graduate and professional training at UGA.

Senior White House and Administration officials were joined by profit organizations from across the country at the White House Invest in Nature Summit on April 20. Jack Hu (far right), the University of Georgia’s senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, highlighted the university’s teaching, research and service related to resilient infrastructure during the event.

UGA highlights natural infrastructure initiatives at White House summit

Jack Hu, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, participated in a panel discussion on workforce development.

Detail of large screens with graphics inside the Correll Hall Innovation Lab.

UGA researchers discover new planet outside solar system

The exoplanet was detected using machine learning, a branch of artificial intelligence.

(L to R) Dan Suiter, Orkin Professor of Urban Entomology and UGA Extension entomologist; Freeman Elliott, recently retired Orkin president and member of the CAES Advisory Council; Nick Place, CAES dean and director; Kris Braman, head of CAES Department of Entomology. (Photo by Lavi Astacio)

Orkin establishes urban entomology professorship

$500,000 endowment will support UGA Extension entomologist Daniel Suiter as Orkin Professor of Urban Entomology.

UGA and Georgia Power officials gathered Friday for the announcement of the Georgia Power gift to the university at the Electric Mobility Summit at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel. Pictured left to right are Donald Leo, College of Engineering dean; Bentina Terry, senior vice president of customer strategy and solutions at Georgia Power; UGA President Jere W. Morehead; Kim Greene, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power; Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost S. Jack Hu; and Meredith Lackey, executive vice president of external affairs and nuclear development at Georgia Power. (Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA)

Georgia Power commits $5M to invest in e-mobility at UGA

Gift will create scholarships, support research and build statewide partnerships.

Tomlin, Rae win prestigious Peabody Awards

Since its inception, the Teaming for Interdisciplinary Research Pre-Seed Program has provided funding to 56 unique projects. Twelve teams across UGA were selected in 2023. (Photo by Andrew Davis Tucker)

2023 cohort announced for interdisciplinary ‘pre-seed’ program

The University of Georgia Office of Research, in partnership with the Office of the Provost, has announced the 2023 cohort of its Teaming for Interdisciplinary Research Pre-Seed Program. Twelve teams from across the university were selected.

The 2023 Three Minute Thesis competition grand prize winner was Karen Gonzalez, a doctoral student in the Institute of Bioinformatics, for her presentation titled “Humans vs. Viruses.” (Submitted photo)

Gonzalez takes grand prize in 2023 3MT competition

The University of Georgia Graduate School hosted the 12th annual Three Minute Thesis competition in a virtual ceremony on April 5.

2023 UGA Honors & Awards

Since the 1930s, the University of Georgia has set aside a special time each year to recognize the achievements of its students, faculty, staff and alumni.

Gonzalez takes grand prize in 2023 3MT competition

The University of Georgia Graduate School hosted the 12th annual Three Minute Thesis competition in a virtual ceremony on April 5.

Kissing bugs exclusively feed on blood from mammals and are the primary vector of a deadly parasitic infection called Chagas disease. Pictured are kissing bug nymphs in starved (top) and engorged forms. (Image by Jena Johnson)

UGA entomologist receives $1 million NSF early-career award to study kissing bugs

Kevin Vogel, an assistant professor in the University of Georgia Department of Entomology, has received a prestigious Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program award from the National Science Foundation.

Two UGA faculty awarded Guggenheim Fellowships

Andrew Herod, a professor of Geography in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, and Sonia A. Hirt, dean of the College of Environment and Design, are the two recipients.

Killian McSweeney, left, and Andres E Villalobos are the two undergraduate students who earned NSF fellowships. (Submitted photos)

10 students, alumni win NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

The honorees include two undergrads, five graduate students and three recent alumni.

Audrey Conner (L) and Emilio Ferrara have been named 2023 Barry Goldwater Scholars. (Photos by Stephanie Schupska)

Two juniors named Goldwater Scholars

Audrey Conner and Emilio Ferrara have earned the highest undergraduate award of its type for the fields of mathematics, engineering and natural sciences.

Sonia Garcia is the assistant dean for undergraduate diversity, equity and inclusion in the College of Engineering. (Photo by Dorothy Kozlowski/UGA)

Assistant dean builds relationships with minority students

Sonia Garcia expands on College of Engineering’s diversity efforts.

Scarbro named director of student conduct

Following a national search, Rebecca Scarbro has been named the new director of student conduct at the University of Georgia.

Dailey Jackson is a third-year undergraduate student in the College of Environment and Design. (Photo by Dorothy Kozlowski/UGA)

Sunshine Fund sets students up for success

Student Affairs takes holistic approach to student mental health and well-being.

Students work on a beautification project in downtown Baxley. (Photo by Shannah Montgomery)

Developing future rural leaders through PROPEL

UGA students explore needs of rural Georgia communities through new program.

UGA's Black Affairs Council. (Submitted photo)

Black Affairs Council named top student organization

The Student Engagement Awards celebrate the accomplishments of student leaders and student organizations at the University of Georgia.

UGA faculty member receives NSF CAREER Award

Amanda Frossard will use the grant to study the physical and chemical properties of surfactants in atmospheric aerosol particles.

Portrait of Martha Dannenbaum (Submitted photo)

Dannenbaum named executive director for University Health Center

Martha Dannenbaum has been named executive director of the University Health Center at the University of Georgia after a nationwide search.

Four UGA faculty members named Meigs Professors

The University of Georgia has honored four faculty members with its highest accolade for teaching, the Josiah Meigs Distinguished Professorship.

Experience UGA Ambassadors can have an impact on visiting Clarke County students while learning valuable leadership skills. (Photo courtesy of Leslie Oroyemi)

A partnership making unforgettable experiences

Through Experience UGA, local students get a firsthand look at campus.

Hunter selected as next Odum School of Ecology dean

He is currently a professor in the department of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Michigan.

UGA students participate in Dawg Day of Service at Sandy Creek. (Submitted photo)

Students serve the community for Dawg Day of Service

More than 100 students participated in UGA’s day of service, helping organizations such as Hope Haven and Books for Keeps.

Clothes and photos from the McIntosh County Shouters in the Georgia Music Hall of Fame exhibit. (Photo by Peter Frey/UGA)

Just This Old Sweet Song

Georgia on my mind and in UGA’s Special Collections.

State-of-the-art facilities, collaborative workspaces, and a whole lot of clean lines and natural light make the new research buildings highly functional and aesthetically pleasing. And it’s making UGA a desirable neighborhood for some of the best faculty and grad students around. (Photo by Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA)

Meet the I-STEM Complex

They look traditional from the outside. But don’t let that fool you.

Kimata Thomas, Nicholas Myers, Jamye Thigpen, Rosalba Mazzotta, and Eric Okanume (from left to right) make up the advisory board for the Peach State Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation. Since its launch in 2006, some 1,300 STEM students of color at the University of Georgia have benefited from the program. (Photo by Chamberlain Smith/UGA)

Engineering a Community

The Peach State LSAMP is helping STEM students of color tap into their leadership abilities.

The University of Georgia's Office of Global Engagement building on Lumpkin Street. (UGA photo)

Meet UGA’s International Fulbright Visiting Scholars

Since its inception in 1966, 233 visiting scholars have come to campus as part of the Fulbright program.

UGA selects next director of Georgia Museum of Art

David Odo comes to campus from the Harvard Art Museums.

GAM award committee co-chairs Melissa Swindell and Karin Dalton, Georgia Museum of Art director William Eiland and GAM president Marcy Breffle with the award for Exhibition Category #3 ($25,001 – $99,999) for “Reckonings and Reconstructions: Southern Photography from the Do Good Fund.” (Submitted photo)

Georgia Museum of Art receives awards for patron and exhibition

The Georgia Museum of Art received two awards at this year’s Georgia Association of Museums (GAM) annual conference, held in Cartersville.

Nancee Reeves is a senior lecturer in the English department in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. (Photo by Dorothy Kozlowski/UGA)

English faculty member receives UGA Award for Excellence in Teaching

Nancee Reeves, senior lecturer in the department of English in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, has received the 2023 University of Georgia Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Environmental portrait of Gino D’Angelo posing next to a deer in the forest

Three UGA faculty members receive 2023 Russell Awards

The University of Georgia has recognized three faculty members with the Russell Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, the university’s highest early career teaching honor for outstanding and innovative instruction.

UGA Miracle participants reveal the final amount — $1,032,572 — for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

UGA Miracle raises more than $1M for Children’s Healthcare

UGA students fill Tate Student Center for annual Dance Marathon.

Jambeck, Landau, Terns named Regents’ Professors

UGA faculty members recognized for their innovative and renowned scholarship.

Photograph of Malinda Lowery, Cahoon Family Professor of American History at Emory University.

UGA presents the inaugural Humanities Festival

The festival will highlight the richness and diversity of research and practice in the humanities at UGA.

Ted Gragson, anthropology department head and professor, and Meg Mittelstadt, director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, explore artifacts about the tobacco industry in America during a panel session on archives-centered learning at the summit.

UGA holds first Active Learning Summit

The summit covered the state of active learning at UGA in the areas of instructor development, classroom enhancement possibilities and student leadership opportunities.

Providence Island - tropical forest on the eastern tip, Monrovia, Liberia

$5M grant will strengthen conservation in Liberia

Over many years, forests have been degraded by unsustainable practices, land conversion and other pressures.

From left, Roswell Lawrence Jr., Lisa Kelly and Leslie Rogers attended Cornerstone Convergence at Resorts World Las Vegas in November to accept the RAVE Award for Learning and Development. (Submitted photo)

UGA wins RAVE Award for Learning & Development

Award recognizes innovation to support research growth.

Alfred Heber Holbrook putting a painting into the trunk of his car. (Submitted photo)

Georgia Museum of Art celebrates 75 years

The museum opened to the public following a gift from a retired lawyer.

Pete Bettinger is UGA's lead on the project. (Photo by Kristen Morales)

New project connects forest management, digital tools

UGA is a partner in the $10M grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Photo - (L to R) Benjamin Barrett, Isabel Flanagan and Emma Traynor. (Submitted photos)

UGA named a top producer of Fulbright students

This marks the fifth time in 11 years that the university has earned this designation.

PAWS Director Lisa Milot with her pet, Indi. (Photo by Anne Yarbrough Photography)

Law school receives $1.4M grant to help animals

The Stanton Foundation’s gift will create resources to reduce the neglect and abuse of dogs.

Monica Pearson delivers the 2023 Mary Frances Early Lecture. (Photo by Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA)

Monica Pearson celebrates those who make headlines

Trailblazing journalist shares stories at annual Mary Frances Early Lecture.

Portrait photo of Michelle Garfield Cook

Cook named vice president for student affairs

Respected leader to head unit devoted to enriching the UGA student experience.

New members of the Teaching Academy include, from left, Steven P. Lewis, Paul Pollack, Jennifer A. Brown, Julie Stanton, Jennifer R. Walker, Amitabh Verma, Paul Matthews, Keith L. Dougherty, Jason B. Peake and Rebecca Matthew. Not pictured are Collette Chapman-Hilliard, Maryann Erigha, and William A. Hollingsworth. (Photo by Matt Brewster)

Teaching Academy welcomes new members

The University of Georgia Teaching Academy inducted its 2022 new member class on Nov. 10 during a dinner and reception.

A heron flies over a lake at the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory (SREL).

New UGA facility at Wormsloe to enhance research

Facility on Georgia’s coast will offer experiential opportunities.

Dr. Satya Thippareddi administers a COVID-19 test to a student at the Gold Clinic at the University Health Center. (Photo by Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA)

COVID drug trials don’t match patient population

New study questions how trials not including those most at risk of disease can apply to them.

Detail of specimen in a Center for Food Safety laboratory on the Griffin campus.

UGA again in top 5 for new products to market

Among the 49 new products were new poultry vaccines, animal health diagnostics, a new blueberry and more.

Student Affairs VP Victor Wilson announces retirement

UGA senior administrator has been a student leader, alumnus, mentor, teacher and administrator.

The Arch with Morning Sunlight and the Holmes-Hunter Academic Building

UGA’s economic impact grows to record high of $7.6 billion

The University of Georgia generated a record $7.6 billion for the state’s economy in 2022 through its teaching, research and public service, according to a new study.

New vaccine targets life-threatening fungal infections

Fungal infections cause 1.5M+ deaths each year, and there’s no vaccine to prevent them.

Upper left: Lisa Nolan; center: Ping Ma; upper right: Stephen Trent; lower left: Ronald Simons, lower right: Joseph Hermanowicz

Five faculty elected as AAAS Fellows

The honor is bestowed annually by the AAAS Council for extraordinary achievements leading to the advancement of science.

Details of the President's Medal hanging around Paul Kurtz's neck after presentation.

Edge receives 2023 President’s Medal from UGA

The University of Georgia bestowed one of its highest honors on Robert G. “Bob” Edge, a UGA alumnus, attorney, civic leader and advocate of the performing arts.

UGA online programs earn several top 10 rankings

U.S. News & World Report recognizes education and business graduate programs.

Peabody Awards ceremony moves to Los Angeles

This marks the first in-person ceremony since 2019 and the first held in California.

UGA President Jere W. Morehead delivers his 2023 State of the University Address. (Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA)

Morehead delivers 2023 State of the University Address

UGA’s 22nd president reflects on UGA’s remarkable past decade, considers the decade to come.

Detail of the hands of PhD student Maria Huertas-Diaz as she counts plaque assays in professor Biao He's lab at the College of Veterinary Medicine.

UGA posts record $545.6M in R&D spending in FY22

Over the past nine years, UGA’s annual R&D expenditures have increased by nearly 56%

UGA announces spring 2023 Signature Lectures

Renowned scholars and leaders will share with the campus community.

The Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine (Photo by Ton Hale)

Ukrainian Orchestra to perform classics at Hodgson Concert Hall

As Ukraine defends itself from the Russian invasion, one of its premiere cultural institutions is coming to Athens.

UGA mourns the loss of two members of campus community

“The entire Georgia family is devastated by the tragic loss of football student-athlete Devin Willock and football staff member Chandler LeCroy. Two other members of the football program were injured in the accident. They are both in stable condition, and we will continue to monitor their status with medical personnel.”

Jeanette Taylor named vice provost for academic affairs

Following a nationwide search, the University of Georgia has named Jeanette Taylor the next vice provost for academic affairs, effective April 1.

UGA Griffin campus damaged by storm

No injuries reported, full damage continues to be assessed.

Participants of Fanning’s Youth Lead Athens program in 2019. (Photo by Shannah Montgomery)

Chick-fil-A gives UGA $1.5M for youth development

The statewide program focuses on developing leadership skills.

Morehead appointed to National Football Foundation board

Foundation administers College Football Hall of Fame and promotes athletic and scholastic achievement.

Child with hand on cheek face as suffering from facial pain, mumps or toothache

Waning vaccine protection leads to resurgent mumps

New study suggests booster shots will probably be needed to address eroding protection.

Photos of Richard Dunn and Xernona Thomas, recipients of the 2023 Footsteps Award.

Dunn, Thomas named Footsteps Award recipients

Award honors the pioneering footsteps of UGA’s first African American students.

UGA programs receive more than $12M in federal funding

Four University of Georgia programs will receive federal support as part of the $1.7 trillion funding package signed into law in late December.

Portrait photo of Anna Westerstahl Stenport

Stenport selected as next Franklin College dean

Anna Westerstahl Stenport, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), has been named the next dean of the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Georgia following a national search.

Visitors peruse artwork by 95 student artists for sale on Nov. 18 at the Lamar Dodd School of Art’s 2nd annual Dodd Market. Organized by the Dodd Ambassadors as part of Spotlight on the Arts, the market offers student artists a platform to practice pricing their work and marketing and engaging buyers. (Photo by Sidney Chansamone)

11th Spotlight festival takes a tour through the arts

UGA’s 2022 Spotlight on the Arts festival showcased more than 60 events and exhibitions throughout November.

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