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Early morning light illuminates color fall leaves on the trees at the Health Sciences Campus entrance gate on Oglethorpe Avenue. (Andy Tucker/UGA)

Search committee named for founding dean of School of Nursing position

The University of Georgia has appointed a 10-member committee to begin the search for candidates for the position of founding dean of the School of Nursing.

Office of Instruction launches Comprehensive Learner Record

The Office of Instruction announces the launch of the Comprehensive Learner Record, a new digital credential that will combine students’ courses and activities, highlighting their validated achievements and competencies.

A decade in the top 20

For the 10th consecutive year, the University of Georgia has placed in the top 20 among the nation’s best public universities, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 rankings.

Distinguished artists, scientists and thought leaders headline fall 2025 Signature Lecture Series

A Pulitzer Prize winner, a Tony Award winner and prominent voices in science, business and other disciplines are among the speakers scheduled to visit the University of Georgia this semester for the university’s Signature Lecture Series.

UGA earns high marks in latest Forbes and Niche rankings

The University of Georgia continues to be recognized among the nation’s top institutions of higher education, earning strong placements in the latest rankings from Forbes and Niche.

Image of Gary S. May, chancellor of the University of California, Davis standing on campus and smiling at the camera.

UGA to host lecture by UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May

Gary S. May, chancellor of the University of California, Davis, will speak on the value of higher education at the University of Georgia on Sept. 12 as part of the Provost’s Seminar Series.

UGA begins work on next strategic plan

Beginning this fall, the University of Georgia will launch a wide-ranging planning process to formulate the institution’s next five-year strategic plan.

UGA opens creative hub for collaboration and innovation

New Miller Learning Center space gives students access to tech tools like VR, 3-D printing and podcasting — all in one place.

UGA’s New Faculty Tour deepens statewide impact

Participants traveled through 45 counties, 15 cities during the immersive tour of Georgia.

Dean of UGA College of Environment and Design will return to faculty

Sonia Hirt, dean of the College of Environment and Design at the University of Georgia since 2018, announced her plans to step down from the position at the end of the 2025–2026 academic year.