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Liang Dong joins UGA as Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar

Liang Dong, professor of electrical and computer engineering and director of the Microelectronics Research Center at Iowa State University, is set to become the University of Georgia’s newest Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar, effective Aug. 1.

UGA cohosts 14th annual NAI conference in Atlanta

The University of Georgia cohosted the 14th annual National Academy of Inventors conference on June 23-26 in Atlanta, where it celebrated the induction of eight new Senior Members and one new Fellow into the academy.

Connecting campus experiences to a career path

This fall, UGA will officially launch its Comprehensive Learner Record — an innovative digital credential designed to capture a student’s full range of learning experiences, from academic courses to leadership roles and hands-on projects.

Doshi to lead UGA’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence

Prashant Doshi, a distinguished scholar and prominent researcher with more than two decades of experience in the field of artificial intelligence, has been appointed the inaugural executive director of the Institute for Artificial Intelligence (IAI) at the University of Georgia following a national search.

Kurup wins prestigious PATH award for groundbreaking malaria research

Burroughs Wellcome recently announced its 2025 cohort of eight innovative scientists. Kurup is the first University of Georgia faculty member to receive this highly competitive award.

Chatterjee named interim dean of Terry College of Business

Santanu Chatterjee, a professor and associate dean for graduate programs in the C. Herman and Mary Virginia Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia, has been named interim dean of the college.

UGA ranks second in the nation for Boren Awards in 2025

For the second year in a row, the University of Georgia ranks second in the nation as a top-performing institution for Boren Scholarships. UGA also ranks second for total number of Boren Awards in 2025, which is calculated by combining an institution’s Boren Scholarships and Fellowships.

An academic year defined by excellence

The 2024–2025 academic year marked a period of exceptional progress at the University of Georgia, defined by bold advancements in research, academics and public service.

Ayers named UGA senior vice president for academic affairs and provost

Benjamin C. Ayers, dean of the C. Herman and Mary Virginia Terry College of Business, has been named the University of Georgia’s next senior vice president for academic affairs and provost. He will become UGA’s chief academic officer on June 30 and succeed S. Jack Hu.

S. Jack Hu to depart UGA after six years as provost

Following a six-year tenure as the University of Georgia’s Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, S. Jack Hu has been named chancellor of the University of California, Riverside, effective July 15.